What is better - Onkyo TX-NR555 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 TX-NR555 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 130/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-NR555 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N303BL it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-NR555 received the model Hi-Grade 384 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-NR555. Both Onkyo TX-NR555 and Yamaha R-N303BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. 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 Onkyo TX-NR555 works with Deezer, 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 TX-NR555. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the TX-NR555. 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 Onkyo TX-NR555. HDMI eARC is not supported by the TX-NR555 and the R-N303BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Onkyo TX-NR555 has HDMI CEC. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-NR555. Only in the TX-NR555 realized a DTS:X surround technology.