What is better - Yamaha RX-V585BL vs Yamaha R-N303BL?
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-V585BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 145/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V585BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-V585BL. Both Yamaha RX-V585BL and Yamaha R-N303BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha RX-V585BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, but the Yamaha R-N303BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the RX-V585BL. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V585BL. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-V585BL. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Yamaha RX-V585BL. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V585BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Yamaha RX-V585BL has HDMI CEC. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha R-N303BL. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V585BL can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the RX-V585BL. Only in the RX-V585BL realized a DTS:X surround technology.