Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Denon AVR-X7200WA review

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Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Denon AVR-X7200WA comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-SR343 has 5.1 versus 9.2 for Denon AVR-X7200WA. Regarding power, then TX-SR343 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 100/6 when AVR-X7200WA has a power of 150/8, 190/6. The THD is 0.08% for the TX-SR343 but 0.05% for the AVR-X7200WA.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, TI Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for TX-SR343 and AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit for the AVR-X7200WA. Only the AVR-X7200WA supports Bi-amping feature. The Denon AVR-X7200WA can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Only the Denon AVR-X7200WA can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the AVR-X7200WA supports Spotify.

Video features

HDR is not available on each model. 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 AVR-X7200WA can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the TX-SR343. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Onkyo TX-SR343 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/3 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X7200WA. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. 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. The AVR-X7200WA has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-X7200WA. The setup assistant will help you configure Denon AVR-X7200WA.

Multichannel surround

Only the AVR-X7200WA has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X7200WA.