Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Sony STR-DN1080

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      Sony STR-DN1080
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      • 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR494
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DN1080
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR494 to Sony STR-DN1080 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080

      Onkyo TX-SR494 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Sony STR-DN1080 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7ch + Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR494 and Sony STR-DN1080 and gave them scores of 81 and 80 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.

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      Sony STR-DN1080

      Amplifier
      84
      Amplifier
      69
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      60
      Connectivity
      80
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      81
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      58
      OVERALL
      81
      OVERALL
      80

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-SR494 and Sony STR-DN1080.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR494

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR494 over Sony STR-DN1080.

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      Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Sony STR-DN1080
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs
      USB DC Out Port vs
      More GUI Languages 7 vs 3
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM
      More Presets 40 vs 30 (30/-)
      Bigger Power Supply 490 W vs 240 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 109 db vs 105 dB (500 mV)
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 4․1

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DN1080

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DN1080 over Onkyo TX-SR494.

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      Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Sony STR-DN1080
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 7ch + Phantom 2ch
      Music Playback via USB vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB vs up to 192 kHz
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs Center Speaker Lift Up
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs DSEE HX
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      USB Input vs 1 (Front)
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 4
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs vs USB
      Speaker A/B vs
      Zone 2 Outs Zone B Pre/Line Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      Spotify vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 9

      5. 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 Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ D.C.A.C. EX
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR494 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DN1080 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-SR494's and Sony STR-DN1080's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1080: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1080: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1080: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Onkyo TX-SR494 and Sony STR-DN1080 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Onkyo TX-SR494 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Onkyo TX-SR494 and Sony STR-DN1080 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Virtual:X: Onkyo TX-SR494 supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-SR494 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Onkyo TX-SR494 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Sony STR-DN1080 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-SR494: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-SR494 is HDCP 2.3 and Sony STR-DN1080 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Sony STR-DN1080 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR494 and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DN1080 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input 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:
        • Onkyo TX-SR494
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-DN1080
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Onkyo TX-SR494
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-DN1080
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-SR494: None
        • Sony STR-DN1080: USB

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        HDMI Inputs46
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR494 and Sony STR-DN1080 and gave them scores of 81 and 80 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Onkyo TX-SR494

        Sony STR-DN1080

        OVERALL
        81
        OVERALL
        80

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        84
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        60
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   No USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2
        GOOD
        80
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1

        Zones

        GOOD
        78
        •   2 Zones
        GOOD
        81
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        AVERAGE
        58
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        BrandOnkyoSony
        ModelTX-SR494STR-DN1080
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryNorth AmericaUSA and Canada
        Release Year20192017
        PredecessorSony STR-DN1070
        SuccessorSony STR-AN1000
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Dynamic Audio Amplification
        Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
        Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
        Bi-amp Capability
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
        DACAKM
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17ch + Phantom 2ch
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        THX Listening Modes
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
        Music Playback via USBWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer DSEE HX
        THX Processing Mode
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Phase-Matching Bass Boost
        Direct Mode
        Pure Audio Mode
        Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ D.C.A.C. EX
        Calibration MicrophoneStereo
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        HDMI Inputs46
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        ZONES Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Number of Zones22
        Powered Zones 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsZone B Pre/Line OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output00
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages73
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        RADIO Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM
        Presets4030 (30/-)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals79
        Large Speaker Terminals29
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
        Toroidal Transformer
        Power Consumption490 W240 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.4 W
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 160 mm x 328 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"        		430 mm x 156 mm x 331 mm
        17" x 6-1/4" x 13-1/8"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)525 mm x 240 mm x 405 mm
        20-11/16" x 9-7/16" x 15-15/16"
        Weight8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)9.1 kg (20 lbs. 1 oz.)
        Weight of Package10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR494 Sony STR-DN1080
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)500 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)
        Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)109 db105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․24․1
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB Terminal5 V, 1 AType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty2 Years2 Years

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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