It makes sense comparing Onkyo TX-NR777 vs Integra DTM-6 because they both are able to give some premium features.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-NR777 has 7.2 versus 2.0 for Integra DTM-6. Regarding power, then TX-NR777 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 110/8 when DTM-6 has a power of 80/8. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 384 KHz/32-bit for TX-NR777 and AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit for the DTM-6. Only the TX-NR777 supports Bi-amping feature. Sound transmission directly to the amplifier in Pure direct (straight) mode is not implemented in these models.
WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. 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 TX-NR777 can work with the audio stream from TIDAL, Pandora, and the DTM-6 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio. Only the TX-NR777 provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. Both competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the TX-NR777. Only the TX-NR777 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the TX-NR777. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Onkyo TX-NR777.
Only the TX-NR777 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the TX-NR777.