What is better - Yamaha RX-V385 vs Denon AVRS730H?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V385 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/6, while the AVRS730H has a power of 75/8, 110/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V385 it is 0.09%, but for the AVRS730H it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V385 received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the AVRS730H is equipped with 384 KHz/32-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model RX-V385 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with AVRS730H. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay versus AirPlay, AirPlay 2 respectively. The AVRS730H has access to the Spotify service. 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-V385 and the AVRS730H. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V385. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V385 has 4/1, and the AVRS730H has 6/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V385. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. RX-V385 and AVRS730H support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Denon AVRS730H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVRS730H. Only in the AVRS730H realized a DTS:X surround technology.