YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth VS
Denon AVR-S540BT
Pros & Cons
YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra
VSPros
- It is compatible with modern devices, like a new TCL 4K TV (a 2018 year model).
- Awesome quality and great premium quality sound, I approve.
- The setup is very easy and simple.
- You can stream content from a phone or a tablet via Bluetooth.
Cons
- You cannot use the Bluetooth module with two different devices at the same time.
- Some buyers have reported echoing issues.
- The USB port does not work with the iPod.
Denon AVR-S540BT
VSPros
- 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
Groups
| Specification | YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra | Denon AVR-S540BT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Mcacc Pro | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| A-b Speaker Switch | ||
| Dual-zone Capability | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| Bi-amplifying | ||
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | has not | has not |
| Usb | 1 | 1 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 1 | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Hdmi Inputs | 4 | 5 |
| Media Content Source | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Amplifier | ||
| Total Output Power | 350 W | 450 W |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.09 % | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 70 W | 90 W, 70 W |
| Sound Features | ||
| Audio D/a Converter | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 24bit / 192kHz |
| Digital Sound Processor (dsp) | ||
| Sound Output Mode | SURROUND | Surround Sound |
| Dsp Preset Qty | Virtual CINEMA DSP | 15 |
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 5.1 channel | 5.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Cinema DSP, Virtual Cinema Front | |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Dsd | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | rx-v385bl.pdf | avr-x540bt.pdf |
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Amplifier Class | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 220 W | 310 W |
| Radio | ||
| Preset Station Qty | 40 | 56 |
| Preset Station | 40 | - |
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| 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 |
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 12.4 x 17.1 x 6.3 inches | 17.1 x 5.9 x 12.6 |
| General | ||
| Item Color | Black | - |
| Brand | YAMAHA | Denon |
| Dimension | ||
| Item Dimension | 12.4 x 17.13 x 6.34 inches | - |
| Item Weight | 16.3 pounds | - |
