Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Yamaha RX-A2070 review

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What is better - Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Yamaha RX-A2070?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR343 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/6, while the RX-A2070 has a power of 140/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-SR343 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-A2070 it is 0.06%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-SR343 received the model TI Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-A2070 is equipped with ESS 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-A2070. The model RX-A2070 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with RX-A2070. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The RX-A2070 has access to the Spotify service. 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 TX-SR343 and the RX-A2070. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-A2070. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-A2070.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-SR343 has 4/1, and the RX-A2070 has 8/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the TX-SR343 and the RX-A2070. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The TX-SR343 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the RX-A2070, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha RX-A2070. There is an ECO mode in RX-A2070. The Yamaha RX-A2070 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the RX-A2070. Only in the RX-A2070 realized a DTS:X surround technology.