Dec 06, 2019
Read MorePioneer SX-10AE vs Onkyo TX-8140 review
Onkyo TX-8140 review
Despite the fact that both models has 2.0 channel configuration we can’t say that they are similar. The power output of Onkyo almost two times higher than Pioneer’s: 80/8 vs 45/8 W/Ohm. Onkyo TX-8140 is universal in terms of reproducible audio formats. It supports standard low-resolution MP3 audio files and Spotify streams, 192kHz / 24-bit FLAC and WAV Hi-Res files. However, using a Wi-Fi connection, users are limited in playing high-resolution audio up to 88.2kHz / 24-bit and DSD tracks. It is worth mentioning that receiver does not have HDMI connectors, therefore, only the basis for an audio system can be used. 
Pioneer SX-10AE review
The SX-10AE has four analog RCA inputs, a preamplifier / subwoofer output, and one line output (RCA). According to the manufacturer, exclusively high-quality components are involved in the circuits, which made it possible to achieve the absence of distortions. The receiver supports almost all current audio file formats, including Hi-Res. There is Bluetooth for connecting mobile devices, and in terms of the multi-room platform, there is a native FireConnect, as well as DTS Play-Fi and Chromecast. 
Onkyo TX-8140 pros & cons
Pros
- There are 40 preset radio stations
- High current from amplifier helps to control speakers properly
Cons
- There is no Bluetooth interface
- The sound via streaming services sometimes glitchy
Pioneer SX-10AE pros & cons
Pros
- The music scene is quite well-layered - solo parts of instruments and vocals are brought to the fore
- The receiver has decent controls for tone and channel balance
Cons
- No support for aptX format via Bluetooth
- The manufacturer does not provide a crossover on the subwoofer output
Pioneer SX-10AE vs Onkyo TX-8140
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Product
Pioneer SX-10AE
Onkyo TX-8140
Model
SX-10AE
TX-8140
Brand
Pioneer
Onkyo
Reviews
528
193
Amplifier
Channels
2.0
2.0
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
45/8, 100/6
80/8, 110/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
has not
WRAT, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
0
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
SiriusXM
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
0/0
0/0
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
1
1
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
0
2
Coaxial digital input
0
2
Composite input
0
0
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
phones
USB, phones
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
has not
has not
Additional features
Voice control
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
has not
Zone audio output
has not
has not
Zone HDMI output
has not
has not
Multi-room control
has not
has not
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
has not
has not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
has not
has not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
150
Standby consumption, W
0.4
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 14.7 x 32.1/17 x 5.5 x 12.6
43.5 x 14.9 x 32.8/17 x 5.5 x 12.6
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19
8.2/18.1
Other
Release year
2017
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 4.2Pioneer SX-10AE
- 6.5Onkyo TX-8140
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