Sony STR-DN1080 vs Yamaha RX-V685

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      BrandSonyYamaha
      ModelSTR-DN1080RX-V685
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOceaniaChina
      Release Year20172018
      PredecessorSony STR-DN1070 Yamaha RX-V683
      SuccessorSony STR-AN1000
      AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (8 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
      AUDIO FEATURES Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zone
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7ch + Phantom 2ch7.1
      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
      Surround EX
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
      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
      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, APEMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APEMP3, 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 USBWAV, 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
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up no presence speakers required
      Digital Legato Linear
      In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
      OP Processing
      Sound Optimizer
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      High-resolution Music Enhancer DSEE HX
      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 with Video On mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. EX YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
      Calibration MicrophoneStereo
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      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/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      Music Connect
      MusicCast
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      HDMI Inputs65
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs44 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.22.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs21
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Number of Zones22
      Powered Zones 2Zone 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutRCA Preout
      Zone B Video Output
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output01
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      On-Screen Display Graphical User InterfaceGraphical User Interface
      GUI Languages3
      SCENESCENE (8 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      RADIO Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
      Presets30 (30/-)40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals99
      Large Speaker Terminals99
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 220 V, 50 Hz
      Power Consumption240 W300 W
      Standby Power0.4 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Dimensions (W x H x D)430 mm x 156 mm x 331 mm
      17" x 6-1/4" x 13-1/8"      		435 mm x 171 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 378 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 14-7/8")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)21" x 18" x 10"
      Weight9.7 kg (21 lbs. 6 oz.)10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
      Weight of Package27 lbs
      SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-DN1080 Yamaha RX-V685
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.06% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% 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)130 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)235 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)190 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)125 W
      THD0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 V)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front)
      1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance1.6 V
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (500 mV)110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)96 dB
      S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB+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
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz11.2 MHz, 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 Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․14․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency531 kHz - 1611 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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