What is better - Denon AVR-X3500H vs Yamaha R-N303BL?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-X3500H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 105/8, 135/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVR-X3500H it is 0.05%, but for the R-N303BL it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X3500H received the model AKM 192 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Denon AVR-X3500H. Both Denon AVR-X3500H and Yamaha R-N303BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. 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 AVR-X3500H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, but the Yamaha R-N303BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the AVR-X3500H. Video scaling is only possible with the AVR-X3500H. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-X3500H. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Denon AVR-X3500H. HDMI eARC is not supported by the AVR-X3500H and the R-N303BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon AVR-X3500H has HDMI CEC. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Denon AVR-X3500H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVR-X3500H. Only in the AVR-X3500H realized a DTS:X surround technology.