| GENERAL | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | Denon |
| Model | RX-V4A | AVR-X1600H |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Denon AVR-X1500H | |
| Successor | Denon AVR-X1700H |
| AMPLIFIER | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 80 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 | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Four 300 MHz DSP cores | |
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | Burr-Brown PCM5101A | AKM |
| DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| 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 | PLII | |
| 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 | |
| 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, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz/32 Bit | up to 192 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DSP Programs | 17 | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | ||
| Virtual Speakers | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
| Audyssey App Support | ||
| YPAO Volume | ||
| Optimized Bass Redirection | ||
| Bass Sync |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | 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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ||
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | 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 | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) | Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | 6 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | 4 | |
| USB Input | USB memory, Portable Audio Player | 1 Front for USB memory |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | |
| RCA Line Inputs | 3 | 2 |
| 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 | HDMI, USB |
| Speaker A/B | assignable | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| dockport |
| ZONES | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 1 | 2 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | |
| Zone 2 Outs | ||
| Zone B Video Output | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | ||
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface | Hybrid Graphic User Interface |
| GUI Languages | 9 | |
| SCENE | SCENE (4 sets) | |
| Web Control | ||
| IP Control | ||
| Control4 SDDP | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Display | 1 line | |
| Remote Controller | RC-1227 | |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | |
| Denon Link HD | ||
| Setup Assistant | ||
| Quick Select plus / Quick Select | / |
| RADIO | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM with RDS |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | not Metal | |
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 5 | 7 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 5 | 7 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| High Grade Audio Components | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 260 W | 430 W |
| No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W | |
| Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby | ||
| Auto Power off |
| PHYSICAL | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 171 mm x 377 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 377 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-7/8") | 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") |
| 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 | 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs) | 8.5 kg |
| Weight of Package | 10.6 kg |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Yamaha RX-V4A | Denon AVR-X1600H |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 80 W (0.06% THD) | 80 W (0.08% 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) | 120 W (0.7% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 145 W (10% THD) | 175 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 145 W (1% THD) | |
| THD | 0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 40 W, 8 Ω) | |
| Phono Distortion | 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) | |
| Damping Factor | 100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 2.5 mV | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/470Ω (Subwoofer) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 98 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 74 dB | |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±1 dB (20-20 kHz) | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
| 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 HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 4․2 | 4․1 |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 5V, 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: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) |
| FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) | |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz |
| AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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