Denon AVR-X8500HSP vs Sony STR-DH190 comparison definitely makes sense.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Denon AVR-X8500HSP has 13.2 versus 2.0 for Sony STR-DH190. Regarding power, then AVR-X8500HSP has such a W/Ohm ratio - 150/8, 190/6 when STR-DH190 has a power of 100/8. The THD is 0.05% for the AVR-X8500HSP but 0.09% for the STR-DH190. Only the AVR-X8500HSP supports Bi-amping feature. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the AVR-X8500HSP supports Spotify.
Only the Denon AVR-X8500HSP has support for High dynamic range (HDR). Only the AVR-X8500HSP provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. The AVR-X8500HSP can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the STR-DH190. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the AVR-X8500HSP. Only the AVR-X8500HSP supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The HDMI eARC is available only on the AVR-X8500HSP. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the AVR-X8500HSP. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-X8500HSP. The setup assistant will help you configure Denon AVR-X8500HSP.
Only the AVR-X8500HSP has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X8500HSP.