Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Denon AVR-X4400H review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Denon AVR-X4400H because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has 9.2 versus 11.2 for Denon AVR-X4400H. Regarding power, then AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 140/8, 220/4 when AVR-X4400H has a power of 125/8, 165/6. The THD is 0.06% for the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 but 0.05% for the AVR-X4400H.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, ESS SABRE ( ES9007S) 384 KHz/32-bit for AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit for the AVR-X4400H. Both the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and the AVR-X4400H support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The AVENTAGE RX-A2080 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, and the AVR-X4400H can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has 7/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/3 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X4400H. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. HDMI eARC is available in each model. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The AVENTAGE RX-A2080 supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.3, versus HDCP 2.2 in the AVR-X4400H. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 3 Multi-room zones. The AVENTAGE RX-A2080 supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and the AVR-X4400H - Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and AVR-X4400H can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.