What is better - Yamaha RX-V377 vs Yamaha RX-V385BL?
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V377 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 135/6, while the RX-V385BL has a power of 70/8, 145/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V377 received the model Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-V385BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model RX-V377 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless connection to the Internet via WIFI can not be performed on these receivers. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the RX-V385BL. Support for Apple Music Services not implemented. Spotify is not available for these receivers. 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 RX-V377 and the RX-V385BL. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V385BL. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-V385BL.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs is the same - 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V385BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The RX-V377 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the RX-V385BL, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V377 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.