Denon AVR-X540BT vs Onkyo TX-RZ50 review

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What is better - Denon AVR-X540BT vs Onkyo TX-RZ50?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-X540BT has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 90/6, while the TX-RZ50 has a power of 120/8, 250/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X540BT received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the TX-RZ50 is equipped with 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-RZ50. Both Denon AVR-X540BT and Onkyo TX-RZ50 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon AVR-X540BT works with TIDAL, Pandora, but the Onkyo TX-RZ50 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the AVR-X540BT and the TX-RZ50. Video scaling is only possible with the TX-RZ50. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVR-X540BT has 5/1, and the TX-RZ50 has 7/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the TX-RZ50. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The AVR-X540BT has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the TX-RZ50, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo TX-RZ50. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Denon AVR-X540BT and the Onkyo TX-RZ50 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-RZ50. Only in the TX-RZ50 realized a DTS:X surround technology.