Denon AVR-X2600H vs Yamaha RX-A2050

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X2600H
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2050
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X2600H to Yamaha RX-A2050 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X2600H has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A2050 has 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X2600H's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-X2600H Yamaha RX-A2050

      Denon AVR-X2600H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A2050 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X2600H and Yamaha RX-A2050 and gave them scores of 88 and 90 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      Amplifier
      88
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      81
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      89
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      90

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X2600H and Yamaha RX-A2050.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X2600H

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 95 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X2600H

      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X2600H over Yamaha RX-A2050.

      Denon AVR-X2600H vs Yamaha RX-A2050
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 490 W
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 vs 2․1 + EDR
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 MHz - 1710 MHz

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Denon AVR-X2600H.

      Denon AVC-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

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      Onkyo TX-NR686
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      Denon AVR-X2700H
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      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      Sony STR-DN1080
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      Onkyo TX-NR609
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      Denon AVR-X3300W
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      Denon AVR-X2400H
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      Pioneer VSX-1131
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      Denon AVR-X3500H
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X4400H
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      Sony STR-DH790
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      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2050

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2050 over Denon AVR-X2600H.

      Denon AVR-X2600H vs Yamaha RX-A2050
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9.1
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs up to 96/24
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 8 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 vs Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 Outs Pre Out vs HDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 95 W (0.08% THD) vs 140 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 185 W (10% THD) vs 220 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 95 dB
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

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      Yamaha RX-A3030
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      9.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A2010
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      Onkyo TX-RZ1100
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      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A1060
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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A700
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      7.1 channel

      90 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ740
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      9.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2060
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Onkyo TX-NR626
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A2020
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X2600H Yamaha RX-A2050
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 via firmware update
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memoryiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs23
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X2600H Yamaha RX-A2050
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X2600H and Yamaha RX-A2050 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A2050 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X2600H and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A2050 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X2600H and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A2050 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X2600H
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X2600H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X2600H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X2600H: HDMI, USB
      • Yamaha RX-A2050: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video

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