The Sony STR-DN1050 vs Denon AVR-X6400H comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 11.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-DN1050 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 120/6, while the AVR-X6400H has a power of 140/8, 250/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-DN1050 it is 0.09%, but for the AVR-X6400H it is 0.05%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the STR-DN1050 received the model 96 KHz/24-bit, but the AVR-X6400H is equipped with AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-DN1050 and Denon AVR-X6400H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet access via WIFI is possible on both units. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay versus AirPlay, AirPlay 2 respectively. 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 STR-DN1050 and the AVR-X6400H. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-X6400H.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STR-DN1050 has 6/3, and the AVR-X6400H has 8/3. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the STR-DN1050 and the AVR-X6400H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon AVR-X6400H has HDMI CEC. STR-DN1050 and AVR-X6400H support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Denon AVR-X6400H.
Unlike the STR-DN1050 where 2 Multi zones is provided, the AVR-X6400H works with 3 Multi zones. For voice control in the STR-DN1050 is used Google assistant, but in the AVR-X6400H is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X6400H. The Sony STR-DN1050 and the Denon AVR-X6400H 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.