What is better - Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Denon AVR-S720W?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V385BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 145/6, while the AVR-S720W has a power of 75/8, 110/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V385BL it is 0.09%, but for the AVR-S720W it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V385BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the AVR-S720W is equipped with 192 KHz/32-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model AVR-S720W can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with AVR-S720W. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The AVR-S720W has access to the Spotify service. 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-V385BL and the AVR-S720W. 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 varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V385BL has 4/1, and the AVR-S720W has 6/1. 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-V385BL has support for the standard HDCP 2.3, compared to the AVR-S720W, which supports the standard HDCP 2.2. 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 Denon AVR-S720W can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVR-S720W. Only in the AVR-S720W realized a DTS:X surround technology.