GENERAL
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Brand Denon Sony Model AVR-S540BT STR-DH590 Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country USA USA, Canada and Taiwan Release Year 2018 2018 Predecessor Denon AVR-S530BT Successor Denon AVR-S570BT
AMPLIFIER
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Channels 5.2 5.2 Power Output 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) Front Wide Channel Support Discrete Amplification THX™ Certification Continuous 6 Ω Rated Certified 4 Ω Performance Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO FEATURES
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 5.1 5.1 D.D.S.C. HD Digital Alpha Processing Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic PLII PLIIDolby Digital EX Surround EX DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X DTS Neo Neo:6DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-ES IMAX Enhanced Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 360 Reality Audio PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch InputMusic Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHzHigh Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC Gapless Playback DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch InputDSD via USB DSD to PCM Converter USB DAC Jitter Reduction DTS Dialogue Control Dialog Enhancement Dialog Level Adjustment Dialog normalization Dialogue Lift Digital Legato Linear In-Ceiling Speaker Mode OP Processing Sound Optimizer Tone Control Front L/R ChannelsCompressed Music Enhancer High-resolution Music Enhancer Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic Volume Audyssey LFC Audyssey Sub EQ HT Audyssey DSX Direct Mode Pure Direct Mode Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C.Calibration Microphone Mono Speaker Relocation Automatic Phase Matching Audyssey App Support Optimized Bass Redirection Bass Sync
VIDEO FEATURES
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
HDR10 HDR10+ Dynamic HDR BT.2020 color space Dolby Vision HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDBaseT Compatible Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDCP Version 2.2 2.2 QMS (Quick Media Switching) ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) QFT (Quick Frame transport) 3-D Ready Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) Video Signal Upscaling Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component Video Upscaling Analog to Analog Video conversion isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Wi-Fi Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AACBluetooth Headphone Transmission Works with Amazon Alexa Chromecast Built-In Works with SonoS HEOS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input DLNA 1.5 Music Connect Remote Monitoring with ihiji AirPlay Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPadRemote App Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon KindleInstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
HDMI Inputs 5 4 HDMI Outputs 1 1 8K Inputs USB Input 1 (Front) for USB memory USB DC Out Port Optical Inputs 2 1 Optical Outputs Coaxial Inputs 1 1 RCA Line Inputs 2 4 RCA Line Outputs XLR Line Inputs Phono Input Multi-Channel Input RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 0.2 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 2 Composite Video Outputs 1 S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs USB Speaker A/B Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord
ZONES
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Number of Zones 1 1 RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 0 / 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)GUI Languages 3 Control4 SDDP Display 1 lineRemote Controller RC-1216 Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / Denon Link HD Setup Assistant Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
RADIO
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Analog Tuner FM/AM FMPresets 30 (30/-) Digital Radio Internet Radio Pandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Front Panel not Metal Speaker Terminals 5 5 Large Speaker Terminals 2 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals High Grade Audio Components Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 310 W 200 W No Sound Power ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W Standby Power 0.1 W 0.3 W ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function Auto Power off
PHYSICAL
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" 430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm 17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4" Weight 7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz) 7.1 kg (15 lbs. 11 oz.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 70 W (0.08% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 90 W (0.09% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.7% THD) 105 W (0.9% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 145 W (0.9% THD) Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 140 W (10% THD) Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 130 W (1% THD) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ 500 mV/50 kΩ Rated Preout Level and Impedance 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB 105 dB (500 mV) S/N Ratio (digital) 100 dB (20 kHz LPF) Frequency Response (Analog In) +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI 2.8 MHz Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR 4․2 Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz USB Terminal USB2.0 5V, 1 A Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) FM Effective Sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% AM Frequency 520 kHz - 1710 kHz AM Effective Sensitivity 18 µV Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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