Sony STR-DN1050 VS Denon AVR-X1400H
Sony STR-DN1050
  • Brand - Sony
  • Manual - str-dn1050.pdf
  • USB - 1
Denon AVR-X1400H
  • Brand - Denon
  • Manual - avr-x1400h.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Sony STR-DN1050

VS

Pros

    • The total output power hits the 700 W mark, which should be enough for you.
    • It supports different wireless connection interfaces, like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
    • It also has different standard connectors, so you can connect almost any kind of device.

Cons

    • IIt does not support the DSD audio formats.

Denon AVR-X1400H

VS

Pros

    • Supports HDR and Dolby Atmos.
    • Great Upscaling via HDMI
    • I have found that voice commands via Alexa work perfectly.
    • I downloaded a digital version of the remote controller to control it via smartphone.
    • This receiver is relatively small.
    • The receiver is flexible and easy to use. Firmware updating is easy and it adds new functions.
    • The application is reliable and it has many functions.

Cons

    • If you want to connect it to a 4K TV with HDR you need to unlock this ability by pushing some button combination on the receiver itself.
    • The main interface is awful. The main categories and menus are mixed and controversial.

Specifications

Specification Sony STR-DN1050 Denon AVR-X1400H
Media Content Source
Bluetooth
Usb-host
Network
Additional Features
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Amplifier
Total Output Power 700 W 560 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 4 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 120 W 80 W
Sound Features
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 192kHz 32bit / 192kHz
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects HD Digital Cinema Sound Dolby Surround
Audio Formats
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
User Manual
Manual str-dn1050.pdf avr-x1400h.pdf
Built-in Decoders
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Connector Type
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Phones 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 2 2
Usb 1 1
Av Inputs 2 has not
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 3 1
Hdmi Inputs 6 6
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W 0.15 W
Operational Power Consumption 240 W 430 W
Radio
Preset Station 60 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock has not
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 19.6 x 15.7 x 9.5 inches 13.3 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches
General
Brand Sony Denon

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