The Denon AVRS730H vs Onkyo TX-SR343 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 5.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVRS730H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 75/8, 110/6, while the TX-SR343 has a power of 100/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVRS730H received the model 384 KHz/32-bit, but the TX-SR343 is equipped with TI Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. In the considered devices there is no function transmitting an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with AVRS730H. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The AVRS730H has access to the Spotify service.
Support for the HDR function can only boast of the AVRS730H. The quality of 4K/60Hz 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 AVRS730H and the TX-SR343. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVRS730H.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVRS730H has 6/1, and the TX-SR343 has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the AVRS730H and the TX-SR343. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AVRS730H and TX-SR343 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in AVRS730H. The Denon AVRS730H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVRS730H. Only in the AVRS730H realized a DTS:X surround technology.