Denon AVR-S540BT vs Denon AVR-S510BT review

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Denon AVR-S540BT vs Denon AVR-S510BT comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 5.2. Regarding power, then AVR-S540BT has such a W/Ohm ratio - 70/8, 90/6 when AVR-S510BT has a power of 75/8, 110/6. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.

Audio features

Competitors' digital to analog converter (DAC) is identical to 192 KHz/32-bit. None of the models support Bi-amping. Sound transmission directly to the amplifier in Pure direct (straight) mode is not implemented in these models.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each of these units does not support Apple Music. Only the AVR-S540BT supports Spotify.

Video features

Only the Denon AVR-S540BT has support for High dynamic range (HDR). 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 competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the AVR-S540BT.

Extensive connections

Each receiver has 5/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. Only the AVR-S540BT supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the AVR-S540BT. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. Receivers do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-S540BT. Both AVR-S540BT and AVR-S510BT can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

None of the rivals equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The receivers do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X.