What is better - Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Yamaha RX-V479BL?
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V385BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 145/6, while the RX-V479BL has a power of 80/8. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V385BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the RX-V479BL is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model RX-V479BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with RX-V479BL. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. 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-V385BL and the RX-V479BL. 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 RX-V479BL 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 RX-V479BL, 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 Yamaha RX-V479BL 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.