Yamaha RX-A1070BL vs Harman Kardon HK 3700 review

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Yamaha RX-A1070BL vs Harman Kardon HK 3700 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-A1070BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 110/8, while the HK 3700 has a power of 85/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-A1070BL it is 0.06%, but for the HK 3700 it is 0.07%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-A1070BL received the model ESS 192 KHz/24-bit, but the HK 3700 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-A1070BL. The model RX-A1070BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with RX-A1070BL. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The RX-A1070BL has access to the Spotify service. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha RX-A1070BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, but the Harman Kardon HK 3700 works with vTuner.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the RX-A1070BL. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the RX-A1070BL. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-A1070BL. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-A1070BL. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Yamaha RX-A1070BL. HDMI eARC is not supported by the RX-A1070BL and the HK 3700. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Yamaha RX-A1070BL 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 RX-A1070BL. The Yamaha RX-A1070BL can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the RX-A1070BL. Only in the RX-A1070BL realized a DTS:X surround technology.