Denon AVR-S950H vs Yamaha RX-A1010

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      BrandDenonYamaha
      SeriesAventage
      ModelAVR-S950HRX-A1010
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20192011
      PredecessorDenon AVR-S940H Yamaha RX-A1000
      SuccessorDenon AVR-S960H Yamaha RX-A1020
      AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 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-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Surround:AI™
      DACAKMBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      D.D.S.C. HD Digital
      Alpha Processing
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDWAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 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 Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Compressed Music Enhancer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
      Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
      Virtual Speakers
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ YPAO sound optimization (Multipoint measurement)
      Audyssey App Support
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.3
      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 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 1080p
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 up to 1080p *
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      HEOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod and iPhone via front USB, YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
      Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front for USB memoryiPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs13
      RCA Line Inputs49 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs12
      S-Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      S-Video Outputs2
      Component Video Inputs24
      Component Video Outputs11
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)
      ZONES Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Number of Zones22
      Powered Zones 2Zone 2
      Zone 2 OutsComponent, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
      Zone B Video Output
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User InterfaceAdvanced Graphical User Interface with Status
      GUI Languages3
      SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      Web Control
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      PreAmp Mode
      Display 1 line
      Remote ControllerRC-1228 (Preset)
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      Denon Link HD
      Setup Assistant
      Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
      RADIO Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets40
      Digital Radio HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
      Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Front Panelnot Metal
      Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals79
      Large Speaker Terminals79
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Power Consumption460 W490 W/620 VA
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 341 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 341 mm)
      17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 13 1/2" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 13 1/2")
      435 mm x 182 mm x 432 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17"
      Weight9.5 kg (20 lbs 15 oz)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1010
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% THD)110 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)135 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)165 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.7% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)145 W (1% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)170 W (0.9% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)135 W
      THD0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
      Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
      Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB86 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
      5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
      5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
      Video S/N Ratio60 dB
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dBHD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
      AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz530 MHz - 1710 MHz
      AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
      Warranty3 Years3 years

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



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