Denon AVR-X3600H vs Yamaha RX-V671 review

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Denon AVR-X3600H vs Yamaha RX-V671 review

Denon AVR-X3600H
vs
Yamaha RX-V671

It makes sense comparing Denon AVR-X3600H vs Yamaha RX-V671 because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Denon AVR-X3600H has 9.2 versus 7.1 for Yamaha RX-V671. Regarding power, then AVR-X3600H has such a W/Ohm ratio - 105/8, 135/6 when RX-V671 has a power of 90/8, 150/4. The THD is 0.08% for the AVR-X3600H but 0.09% for the RX-V671.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/32-bit for AVR-X3600H and Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for the RX-V671. Both the AVR-X3600H and the RX-V671 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Only the Denon AVR-X3600H can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the AVR-X3600H supports Spotify. The AVR-X3600H can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, and the RX-V671 can receive a content from Napster. 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. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the AVR-X3600H.

Extensive connections

The Denon AVR-X3600H has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 6/1 HDMI connectors of the Yamaha RX-V671.Denon AVR-X3600H connectionsYamaha RX-V671 connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the AVR-X3600H. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The AVR-X3600H supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.3, versus HDCP 2.2 in the RX-V671. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-X3600H. The setup assistant will help you configure Denon AVR-X3600H.

Multichannel surround

Only the AVR-X3600H has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X3600H.

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General

Item

Denon AVR-X3600H
Yamaha RX-V671

Model

AVR-X3600H
RX-V671

Brand

Denon
Yamaha

Reviews

85
263

Amplifier

Channels

9.2
7.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

105/8, 135/6
90/8, 150/4

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 4

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Napster

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
6/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

2
2

Composite input

2
5

Component input/output

2/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI
analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control, Web Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

HEOS App
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

1
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

600
400

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 15.2 x 38.1/17 x 6.6 x 15.4
43.5 x 16.1 x 36.3/17 x 6.3 x 14.1

Weight, kg/lbs

11.7/26.6
10.5/22

Other

Release year

2019
2011
Denon AVR-X3600H
Yamaha RX-V671
Denon AVR-X3600H
Yamaha RX-V671

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 8.7
  • 6.1
  • 8.7Denon AVR-X3600H
  • 6.1Yamaha RX-V671