Denon AVR-S540BT vs Sony STR-DN1050 review

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Denon AVR-S540BT vs Sony STR-DN1050 review

Denon AVR-S540BT
vs
Sony STR-DN1050

Denon AVR-S540BT vs Sony STR-DN1050 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-S540BT has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 90/6, while the STR-DN1050 has a power of 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVR-S540BT it is 0.08%, but for the STR-DN1050 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-S540BT received the model 192 KHz/32-bit, but the STR-DN1050 is equipped with 96 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Sony STR-DN1050. The model STR-DN1050 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with STR-DN1050. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. 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 AVR-S540BT and the STR-DN1050. Video scaling is only possible with the STR-DN1050. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-S540BT.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVR-S540BT has 5/1, and the STR-DN1050 has 6/3.Denon AVR-S540BT connectionsSony STR-DN1050 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the STR-DN1050. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon AVR-S540BT has HDMI CEC. AVR-S540BT and STR-DN1050 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in AVR-S540BT. The Denon AVR-S540BT and the Sony STR-DN1050 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the STR-DN1050. Only in the STR-DN1050 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DN1050

Model

AVR-S540BT
STR-DN1050

Brand

Denon
Sony

Reviews

763
268

Amplifier

Channels

5.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

70/8, 90/6
120/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/32-bit
96 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ
DCAC EX

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Compressed Audio Restorer
Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

TIDAL, Pandora
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

5/1
6/3

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

0/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

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 scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor

Additional features

Voice control

Google assistant

App control

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

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
NFC

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
2

Zone audio output

has not
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not
Music Center

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

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

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

310
240

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.4

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 15.2 x 30.4/17 x 6 x 12.6
43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13

Weight, kg/lbs

7.2/16.8
9.1/19.8

Other

Release year

2018
2014
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DN1050
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DN1050

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  • 5.5Denon AVR-S540BT
  • 7.6Sony STR-DN1050