Denon AVR-X3600H vs Yamaha RX-A880

      Denon AVR-X3600H

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X3600H
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A880
      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-X3600H to Yamaha RX-A880 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-X3600H has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-A880 has 7 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X3600H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X3600H Yamaha RX-A880

      Denon AVR-X3600H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A880 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 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 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

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

      Highlights

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

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X3600H and Yamaha RX-A880 and gave them scores of 91 and 89 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-X3600H

      Yamaha RX-A880

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      92
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      96
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      84
      Zones
      82
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      97
      OVERALL
      91
      OVERALL
      89

      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-X3600H and Yamaha RX-A880.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X3600H

      Yamaha RX-A880

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

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X3600H

      Yamaha RX-A880

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   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 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X3600H

      Yamaha RX-A880

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 105 W
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X3600H

      Denon AVR-X3600H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X3600H over Yamaha RX-A880.

      Denon AVR-X3600H vs Yamaha RX-A880
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out vs RCA Preout
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 660 W vs 400 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 105 W (0.08% THD) vs 100 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 215 W (10% THD) vs 160 W (10% THD)
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Denon AVR-X3600H.

      Denon AVR-X4500H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Marantz SR6014
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVR-X3300W
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      7.2 channel

      105 W

      Denon AVR-S760H
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      7.2 channel

      75 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X3500H
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      7.2 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-A830
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X1600H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X2500H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A880

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A880 over Denon AVR-X3600H.

      Denon AVR-X3600H vs Yamaha RX-A880
      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
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 96 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 vs 4․2
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Yamaha RX-A880.

      Yamaha RX-A870
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-A780
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A1080
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Onkyo TX-SR309
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      5.1 channel

      65 W

      Yamaha RX-A850
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A810
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Onkyo TX-NR525
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      5.2 channel

      80 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-X3600H Yamaha RX-A880
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC via future firmware update
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
        Google Assistant
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
        USB Input1 Front for USB memoryUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs31
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X3600H Yamaha RX-A880
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        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-X3600H and Yamaha RX-A880 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X3600H has 11.2 and Yamaha RX-A880 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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. Also, Denon AVR-X3600H has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X3600H and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A880 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X3600H
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A880
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 2
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X3600H
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A880
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • 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-A880 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X3600H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A880
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X3600H: HDMI, USB
      • Yamaha RX-A880: USB, mini-jack Audio

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