What is better - Yamaha RX-A780 vs Denon AVRS730H?
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-A780 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 95/8, 160/4, while the AVRS730H has a power of 75/8, 110/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-A780 it is 0.06%, but for the AVRS730H it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-A780 received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the AVRS730H is equipped with 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-A780. The model RX-A780 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha RX-A780 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz, but the Denon AVRS730H works with Deezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the RX-A780 and the AVRS730H. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-A780. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-A780 has 7/2, and the AVRS730H has 6/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-A780. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The RX-A780 has support for the standard HDCP 2.3, compared to the AVRS730H, which supports the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha RX-A780.
Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. For voice control in the RX-A780 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, but in the AVRS730H is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-A780 and the Denon AVRS730H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.