Denon AVR-X3400H VS Denon AVR-S540BT
Denon AVR-X3400H
  • Brand - Denon
  • Manual - avr-x3400h.pdf
  • USB - 1
Denon AVR-S540BT
  • Brand - Denon
  • Manual - avr-x540bt.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Denon AVR-X3400H

VS

Pros

    • The auto-calibration system made a good balance for my room.
    • Provides all types of connections for input and output - for the new devices and less modern ones.
    • Instant response to all types of commands (remote and apps).

Cons

    • The volume control menu interferes with watching.
    • The Alexa control is poorly developed.

Denon AVR-S540BT

VS

Pros

    • Good compatibility with the popular streaming services – everything works perfectly.
    • Very low price (is about $250 for now).
    • The best video quality available for receivers nowadays: 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through with HDR.
    • The output video and sound is clear (after the calibration process), the signal is stable and noiseless (using high-grade cables).

Cons

    • Some customers claim that certain firmware updates may cause stability problems – the receiver may lag or some features may stop working at all.
    • Has no HDMI conversion and HDMI scaling features.

Specifications

Specification Denon AVR-X3400H Denon AVR-S540BT
Amplifier
Total Output Power 735 W 450 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 105 W, 135 W 90 W, 70 W
Sound Features
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Digital Sound Processor (dsp) -
Sound Output Mode - Surround Sound
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Dsp Preset Qty - 15
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 5.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Audio Formats
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Dsd -
Apple Lossless
Aiff
User Manual
Manual avr-x3400h.pdf avr-x540bt.pdf
Built-in Decoders
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Dts Neural:x -
Dts-hd Master Audio -
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Additional Features
Deep Color -
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Smartphone Remote Control
Mcacc Pro -
Three-zone Capability
Dual-zone Capability
A-b Speaker Switch
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Air Studios Monitor Certification -
X.v.color -
Apple Air-play Support
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Connector Type
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 1
Optical Digital Inputs 2 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 has not
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 3 1
Hdmi Inputs 8 5
Media Content Source
Bluetooth
Usb-host
Network
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Amplifier Class -
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.1 W
Operational Power Consumption 600 W 310 W
Radio
Preset Station Qty - 56
Preset Station 40 -
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Dimensions
Dimensions 15.3 x 17.1 x 6.6 inches 17.1 x 5.9 x 12.6
General
Brand Denon Denon

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