Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 review

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Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 – that is a question.

Amplifier

AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR383 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 135/6, while the TX-NR5100 has a power of 80/8, 165/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-SR383 it is 0.09%, but for the TX-NR5100 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-SR383 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the TX-NR5100 is equipped with 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-NR5100. The model TX-NR5100 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The TX-NR5100 has access to the Spotify service. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the TX-SR383 and the TX-NR5100. Video scaling is only possible with the TX-NR5100. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the TX-NR5100.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-SR383 has 4/1, and the TX-NR5100 has 4/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the TX-NR5100. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The TX-SR383 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the TX-NR5100, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo TX-NR5100. There is an ECO mode in TX-NR5100. The Onkyo TX-NR5100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-NR5100. Only in the TX-NR5100 realized a DTS:X surround technology.