Denon AVR-X1600H vs Integra DTM-6 review

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It makes sense comparing Denon AVR-X1600H vs Integra DTM-6 because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Denon AVR-X1600H has 7.2 versus 2.0 for Integra DTM-6. Regarding power, then AVR-X1600H has such a W/Ohm ratio - 80/8, 120/6 when DTM-6 has a power of 80/8. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 384 KHz/32-bit for AVR-X1600H and AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit for the DTM-6. Only the AVR-X1600H supports Bi-amping feature. The Denon AVR-X1600H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Denon AVR-X1600H has support for AirPlay, AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The AVR-X1600H can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Mood Mix, and the DTM-6 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio. Only the AVR-X1600H provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. Both competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers. Only the AVR-X1600H supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The HDMI eARC is available only on the AVR-X1600H. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the AVR-X1600H. 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 2 Multi-room zones. The AVR-X1600H supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, and the DTM-6 - Google Assistant. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-X1600H. The setup assistant will help you configure Denon AVR-X1600H.

Multichannel surround

Only the AVR-X1600H has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X1600H.