Yamaha RX-A1070BL vs Denon AVR-X7200WA comparison definitely makes sense.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Yamaha RX-A1070BL has 7.2 versus 9.2 for Denon AVR-X7200WA. Regarding power, then RX-A1070BL has such a W/Ohm ratio - 110/8 when AVR-X7200WA has a power of 150/8, 190/6. The THD is 0.06% for the RX-A1070BL but 0.05% for the AVR-X7200WA.
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, ESS 192 KHz/24-bit for RX-A1070BL and AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit for the AVR-X7200WA. Both the RX-A1070BL and the AVR-X7200WA support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Both models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The RX-A1070BL can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, and the AVR-X7200WA can receive a content from Pandora, SiriusXM.
Only the Yamaha RX-A1070BL has support for High dynamic range (HDR). Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the RX-A1070BL.
The Yamaha RX-A1070BL has 8/2 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/3 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X7200WA. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
The RX-A1070BL supports 2 Multi-room zones, versus 3 for the AVR-X7200WA. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both RX-A1070BL and AVR-X7200WA can be configured using the Setup assistant.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.