Sony STR-DN1080 vs Yamaha RX-V483BL review

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The present review is aimed to compare two AV receivers - Sony STR-DN1080 vs Yamaha RX-V483BL that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STR-DN1080 has 7.2 versus 5.1 for Yamaha RX-V483BL. Regarding power, then STR-DN1080 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 120/6 when RX-V483BL has a power of 80/6. The THD is the same and is 0.09%.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 96 KHz/24-bit for STR-DN1080 and Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for the RX-V483BL. Both the STR-DN1080 and the RX-V483BL support Bi-amping. The Sony STR-DN1080 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Both models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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 RX-V483BL can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, JUKE, Qobuz. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. The RX-V483BL can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the STR-DN1080. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the RX-V483BL.

Extensive connections

The Sony STR-DN1080 has 6/2 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 4/1 HDMI connectors of the Yamaha RX-V483BL. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the STR-DN1080. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. Receivers do not have 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. An ECO mode is only available for the RX-V483BL. 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.