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Denon AVR-X540BT review
A potential consumer is met with multiple issues when deciding to buy a receiver. In this review of one of the devices, we will attempt to answer all of these questions - Denon AVR-X540BT. This model received a ranking of 5.3 out of 10 during our review. The public met this model in 2018. One of the key characteristics of the model is an amplifier with 5.2 channels.
Denon AVR-X540BT Pros
- ✔Bluetooth is now one of the key wireless communication protocols. In AV receivers, it is used for audio signal transmission or remote control. And it is in the model under review that Bluetooth support is implemented.
- ✔The presence of a USB port allows the receiver to play content from external media.
- ✔With HDR pass-through support, it is possible to transfer data over AVR-X540BT with a much wider range of colors.
- ✔With 4K/60Hz pass-through support, it is possible to pass data through this model without degrading image quality.
- ✔ARC feature eliminates the need for an additional composite or optical cable when connecting this unit to a TV.
- ✔The manufacturer claims support for CEC in Denon AVR-X540BT and therefore you can control any HDMI-connected device using one remote control.
- ✔This receiver supports the data encryption protocol HDCP 2.2 which allows licensed devices to play high definition audio and video.
- ✔Stream music from one of the most popular services Spotify directly on the Denon AVR-X540BT.
- ✔This receiver consumes less power thanks to ECO mode.
- ✔The reviewed receiver has a Pure Direct mode, when used it feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
- ✔With the included microphone, the Denon AVR-X540BT can use the auto speaker calibration mechanism to create the most suitable soundstage.
Denon AVR-X540BT Cons
- ✖The receiver has not a function of wireless connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- ✖The AVR-X540BT has not a phono (MM) input for connecting a phonographer or turntable.
- ✖Dolby Atmos technology has not been included.
- ✖Can not manage the DTS:X surround format.
- ✖HDMI eARC function not implemented.
- ✖AirPlay is not supported.
- ✖Denon AVR-X540BT is unable to use Amazon Music.
- ✖There is no voice control function.
- ✖Bi-amping is not available.
- ✖Has no speaker A/B switching function.
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Denon AVR-X540BT back and front view
Denon AVR-X540BT specs and features
Amplifier
| Channels | 5.2 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 70/8, 90/6 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.08 |
Audio features
| Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 192 KHz/24-bit |
| Bi-amping | ✖ |
| Pure direct (straight) | ✔ |
| Auto speaker calibration | Audyssey MultEQ |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✖ |
| Other audio features | Compressed Audio Restorer |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | ✖ |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| DLNA | ✖ |
| MHL | ✖ |
Streaming services
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✖ |
| Amazon Music | ✖ |
| Spotify | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | TIDAL, Pandora |
Extensive connection
| HDMI input/output | 5/1 |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ |
| HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ |
| HDMI CEC | ✔ |
| Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.2 |
| Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 |
| Optical digital input | 2 |
| Coaxial digital input | 1 |
| Composite input | 2 |
| Component input/output | 0/0 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✖ |
| Front panel connectors | USB, phones, setup mic |
| Multi channel preamp output | ✖ |
Video features
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✔ |
| 4K signal pass-through | 4K/60Hz |
| 8K signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI signal pass-through | ✔ |
| 3D signal pass-through | ✔ |
| HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✔ |
| Video conversion | ✖ |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| Dolby Vision | ✔ |
| Other video features | has not |
Additional features
| Voice control | ✖ |
| App control | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android |
| Display | colour OSD |
| Tuner | AM, FM |
| Sleep timer | ✔ |
| Auto power off | ✔ |
| ECO mode | ✔ |
| Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ |
| Setup assistant | ✔ |
| Firmware update | network, USB |
| Other additional features | has not |
Multi-room
| Multi-room zones | has not |
| Zone audio output | has not |
| Zone HDMI output | has not |
| Multi-room control | has not |
| RS-232 | 0 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 0 |
Multichannel surround
| Dolby Atmos | ✖ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ |
| Dolby Surround | ✔ |
| Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic |
| DTS:X | ✖ |
| DTS HD Master | ✔ |
| DTS Virtual:X | ✖ |
| DTS Neural:X | ✖ |
| DTS (other) | DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6 |
| Auro-3D | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ |
| Multichannel stereo | ✔ |
Audio file formats
| MP3 | ✔ |
| WMA | ✔ |
| AAC | ✔ |
| WAV | ✔ |
| FLAC | ✔ |
| ALAC | ✖ |
| Other audio file formats | has not |
Power
| Operational power consumption, W | 310 |
| Standby consumption, W | 0.1 |
| Removable power cord | ✔ |
Dimensions
| Size W x H x D, cm/inches | 43.5 x 15.2 x 32.7/17 x 6 x 12.6 |
| Weight, kg/lbs | 7.2/16.6 |
Other
| Release year | 2018 |