Denon AVRX4400H vs Yamaha RX-V675 review

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The Denon AVRX4400H vs Yamaha RX-V675 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVRX4400H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 125/8, 165/6, while the RX-V675 has a power of 90/8, 150/4. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVRX4400H it is 0.05%, but for the RX-V675 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVRX4400H received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-V675 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Denon AVRX4400H and Yamaha RX-V675 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with AVRX4400H. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon AVRX4400H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster, but the Yamaha RX-V675 works with Napster.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the AVRX4400H. 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 AVRX4400H and the RX-V675. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. 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 AVRX4400H has 8/3, and the RX-V675 has 6/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the AVRX4400H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AVRX4400H and RX-V675 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Denon AVRX4400H.

Additional features

Unlike the AVRX4400H where 3 Multi zones is provided, the RX-V675 works with 2 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Denon AVRX4400H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVRX4400H. Only in the AVRX4400H realized a DTS:X surround technology.