Denon AVR-X1600H DAB vs Onkyo TX-NR1009

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Brand	Denon	Onkyo
Model	AVR-X1600H DAB	TX-NR1009
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Others
Release Year	2019	2011
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X1500H
Successor	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1010

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Discrete Amplification
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry		Linear
THX™ Certification		Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability	assignable
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Four 300 MHz DSP cores	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
DAC	AKM	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs		192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	9.1
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		PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX		also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:X
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 Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for All Audio Signals
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		Screen Centered Dialog
Tone Control		Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
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)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT	Audyssey MultEQ XT
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3
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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component, Composite, S-Video, PC
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Wi-Fi		via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC
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
AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod and iPhone via front USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately)
Remote App	Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire	iPod touch/iPhone
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	3 (1 front)
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs		3
RCA Line Inputs	2	6 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	9.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	HDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		2 (Zone2, Zone 3)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
On-Screen Display	Hybrid Graphic User Interface	Advanced "Home" GUI
GUI Languages	9
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1227
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote		/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets		40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+	DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Front Panel	not Metal
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	11
Large Speaker Terminals	7	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	430 W	830 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W	120 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm) 17 1/8" x 6" x 13 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 8 1/2" x 13 3/8")	435 mm x 198.5 mm x 435.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	523 mm x 232 mm x 435 mm 20.6" x 9.1" x 17.1"
Weight	8.5 kg	18.5 kg (40.8 lbs)
Weight of Package	10.6 kg

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Onkyo TX-NR1009
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)	135 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		145 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.7% THD)	160 W (0.1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	175 W (10% THD)	230 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	145 W (1% THD)	180 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		300 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		150 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	2.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		200 mV/470 Ω
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		4.6 V/470 Ω
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	80 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.25 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․1
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 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: 65 dB/65 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.4%/0.4%
AM Frequency		522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
DAB Freq	174.928 (5A) - 239.200 (13F) MHz (BAND III)
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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