The Yamaha RX-V483BL vs Denon AVR-X1600H comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Yamaha RX-V483BL has 5.1 versus 7.2 for Denon AVR-X1600H. Regarding power, then RX-V483BL has such a W/Ohm ratio - 80/6 when AVR-X1600H has a power of 80/8, 120/6. The THD is 0.09% for the RX-V483BL but 0.08% for the AVR-X1600H.
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for RX-V483BL and 384 KHz/32-bit for the AVR-X1600H. Both the RX-V483BL and the AVR-X1600H support Bi-amping. The Denon AVR-X1600H 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 Yamaha RX-V483BL has support for AirPlay, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The RX-V483BL can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, JUKE, Qobuz, and the AVR-X1600H can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Mood Mix.
Both AV receivers support HDR10 technology (High dynamic range). 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. The RX-V483BL can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the AVR-X1600H. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the RX-V483BL.
The Yamaha RX-V483BL has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 6/1 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X1600H. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the AVR-X1600H. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The RX-V483BL supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.2, versus HDCP 2.3 in the AVR-X1600H. The AVR-X1600H has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Denon AVR-X1600H.
Only the AVR-X1600H has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X1600H.