Denon HEOS AVR vs Yamaha RX-A1060BL review

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The Denon HEOS AVR vs Yamaha RX-A1060BL 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 - 5.1 versus 7.2, 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 RX-A1060BL has a power of 110/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the HEOS AVR it is 0.05%, but for the RX-A1060BL it is 0.06%. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-A1060BL. Both Denon HEOS AVR and Yamaha RX-A1060BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet access via WIFI is possible on both units. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon HEOS AVR works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, but the Yamaha RX-A1060BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Sirius XM, 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 HEOS AVR and the RX-A1060BL. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-A1060BL. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-A1060BL.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the HEOS AVR has 4/1, and the RX-A1060BL has 8/3. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the HEOS AVR and the RX-A1060BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon HEOS AVR has HDMI CEC. HEOS AVR and RX-A1060BL support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha RX-A1060BL. There is an ECO mode in RX-A1060BL. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the RX-A1060BL. Only in the RX-A1060BL realized a DTS:X surround technology.