Sony STR-DN1080 vs Integra DTM-6 review

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It makes sense comparing Sony STR-DN1080 vs Integra DTM-6 because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STR-DN1080 has 7.2 versus 2.0 for Integra DTM-6. Regarding power, then STR-DN1080 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 120/6 when DTM-6 has a power of 80/8. The THD is 0.09% for the STR-DN1080 but 0.08% for the DTM-6.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 96 KHz/24-bit for STR-DN1080 and AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit for the DTM-6. Only the STR-DN1080 supports Bi-amping feature. The Sony STR-DN1080 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The STR-DN1080 can work with the audio stream from TIDAL, Pandora, and the DTM-6 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio.

Video features

Only the Sony STR-DN1080 has support for High dynamic range (HDR). Only the STR-DN1080 provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. Both competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers. Only the STR-DN1080 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The HDMI eARC is available only on the STR-DN1080. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the STR-DN1080. The DTM-6 has 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. The STR-DN1080 supports voice control via Google assistant, and the DTM-6 - Google Assistant. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Sony STR-DN1080.

Multichannel surround

Only the STR-DN1080 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the STR-DN1080.