Denon AVR-X4100W vs Yamaha RX-V485

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      BrandDenonYamaha
      ModelAVR-X4100WRX-V485
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20142018
      PredecessorYamaha RX-V483
      SuccessorDenon AVR-X4200W
      AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Channels7.25.1
      Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 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 assignable
      AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processors
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing9.25.1
      D.D.S.C. HD Digital
      Alpha Processing AL24 Processing Plus
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:X Neo:6
      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
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input 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 including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      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 CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO YPAO sound optimization
      Audyssey App Support
      YPAO Volume
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.3
      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 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      HEOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devices (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memoryUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)4 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs13.20.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)3
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite, L/R AudioUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B assignable
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones 2 or 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out
      Zone 3 OutsPre Out
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface color OSD
      GUI Languages3
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      Control4 SDDP
      PreAmp Mode
      Display 2 lines
      Remote ControllerRC-1193
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      Denon Link HD
      Setup Assistant
      Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
      RADIO Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Front PanelMetal
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals115
      Large Speaker Terminals115
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Power Consumption670 W260 W
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 55 W/85 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 389 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 236 mm x 389 mm)
      17-3/32" x 6-37/64" x 15-5/16" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 9-19/64" x 15-5/16")
      435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
      Weight12.6 kg (27 lbs 12 oz)7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package20.4 lbs
      SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X4100W Yamaha RX-V485
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.05% THD)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)95 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)165 W (0.7% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)235 W (10% THD)145 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)200 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)190 W x 2-channel160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)130 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W x 2-channel110 W
      THD (Digital)0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
      Analog Distortion0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
      Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)102 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB
      S/N Ratio (digital)102 dB
      Dynamic Range (digital)100 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 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 (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
      5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 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 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
      Warranty3 Years2 Years

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



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