What is better - Sony STR-DN1080 vs Yamaha R-N303BL?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-DN1080 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 120/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the STR-DN1080 received the model 96 KHz/24-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Sony STR-DN1080. Both Sony STR-DN1080 and Yamaha R-N303BL 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. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Sony STR-DN1080 works with TIDAL, Pandora, but the Yamaha R-N303BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE.
Support for the HDR function can only boast of the STR-DN1080. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the STR-DN1080. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Review participants do not have the Dolby Vision feature. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Sony STR-DN1080. HDMI eARC is only supported by the STR-DN1080. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Sony STR-DN1080 has HDMI CEC. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha R-N303BL. There is an ECO mode in R-N303BL. The Sony STR-DN1080 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the STR-DN1080. Only in the STR-DN1080 realized a DTS:X surround technology.