What is better - Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Yamaha TSR-5810?
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V685BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 90/8, 150/4, while the TSR-5810 has a power of 80/8, 145/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V685BL it is 0.06%, but for the TSR-5810 it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V685BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the TSR-5810 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Yamaha RX-V685BL and Yamaha TSR-5810 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay. The TSR-5810 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-V685BL and the TSR-5810. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V685BL. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-V685BL.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V685BL has 5/2, and the TSR-5810 has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V685BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. RX-V685BL and TSR-5810 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha RX-V685BL.
Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V685BL and the Yamaha TSR-5810 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.