What is better - Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Denon AVR-S570BT?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 5.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-NR6100 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 210/6, while the AVR-S570BT has a power of 70/8, 90/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-NR6100 received the model 384 KHz/32-bit, but the AVR-S570BT is equipped with 192 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-NR6100. Both Onkyo TX-NR6100 and Denon AVR-S570BT can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The TX-NR6100 has access to the Spotify service.
The HDR10+ function is present in each of the rivals. The quality of 4K/120Hz 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 TX-NR6100 and the AVR-S570BT. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-NR6100 has 6/2, and the AVR-S570BT has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the TX-NR6100 and the AVR-S570BT. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. TX-NR6100 and AVR-S570BT support the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo TX-NR6100. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Onkyo TX-NR6100 and the Denon AVR-S570BT can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-NR6100. Only in the TX-NR6100 realized a DTS:X surround technology.