Denon HEOS AVR vs Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 review

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Rating 5 5

AV receivers comparison chart

Overall
Denon HEOS AVR
4.8
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10
4
6
6
5
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5
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Denon HEOS AVR vs Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10 review

Denon HEOS AVR
vs
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10

What is better - Denon HEOS AVR vs Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the HEOS AVR has such a ratio W/Ohm - 50/8, 65/6, while the Topaz SR10 has a power of 85/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the HEOS AVR it is 0.05%, but for the Topaz SR10 it is 0.01%. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model HEOS AVR can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. None of the AV receivers have an auto speaker calibration support.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with HEOS AVR. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the HEOS AVR. Support for Apple Music Services not implemented. The HEOS AVR has access to the Spotify service.

Video features

Oddly enough, the support for the HDR function is not implemented in these units. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the HEOS AVR. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Review participants do not have the Dolby Vision feature. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Denon HEOS AVR. HDMI eARC is not supported by the HEOS AVR and the Topaz SR10. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon HEOS AVR has HDMI CEC. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10. There is an ECO mode in neither AV receiver. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Denon HEOS AVR
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10

Model

HEOS AVR
Topaz SR10

Brand

Denon
Cambridge Audio

Reviews

15
16

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
2.0

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

50/8, 65/6
85/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-50KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.01

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
0

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
0/0

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

1
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
0

Coaxial digital input

1
0

Composite input

0
0

Component input/output

0/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

phones

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

has not
has not

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
has not

Zone audio output

has not
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not
has not

Multi-room control

HEOS App
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Pro Logic
has not

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

110
500

Standby consumption, W

0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.1 x 7.6 x 27.9/17.1 x 3.6 x 11
43 x 11 x 34/16.9 x 4.3 x 13.4

Weight, kg/lbs

5.9/13/2
8.1/17.8

Other

Release year

2017
2010
Denon HEOS AVR
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10
Denon HEOS AVR
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10

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  • 4.8Denon HEOS AVR
  • 4Cambridge Audio Topaz SR10