Denon AVR-S570BT vs Sony STR-AN1000

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AVR-S570BT vs STR-AN1000 comparison chart

Denon AVR-S570BT vs Sony STR-AN1000 review

Denon AVR-S570BT
vs
Sony STR-AN1000

Being able to compare Denon AVR-S570BT and Sony STR-AN1000 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S570BT received 5.7 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-AN1000 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of AVR-S570BT is 2022, and STR-AN1000 is 2023. STR-AN1000 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the AVR-S570BT.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S570BT over Sony STR-AN1000

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Sony STR-AN1000 over Denon AVR-S570BT

  • More channels, namely 7, makes this receiver more profitable than its 5-channel competitor.
  • Thanks to 3 multi-room zones support, STR-AN1000 bypasses its competitor without multizone support.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.
  • Surround sound ensures the availability of Dolby Atmos.
  • Object-oriented sound ensures the availability of DTS:X.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

AVR-S570BT
6
STR-AN1000
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-S570BT supports 5.2-channels sound, but Sony STR-AN1000 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the STR-AN1000 this value is 165/6 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S570BT it is 90/6 W/Ohm.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Channels5.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm70/8, 90/6165/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 66
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.09

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S570BT 6 out of 10, and the STR-AN1000 - 8.

AVR-S570BT
6
STR-AN1000
8

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the STR-AN1000.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-S570BT can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQDCAC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featureshas notAcoustic Center Sync, DSEE Ultimate, DSD Native Playback, Pure Direct, In-Ceiling Speaker Mode, Center Speaker Lift Up

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-S570BT scored 5, and Sony STR-AN1000 scored 8 out of 10.

AVR-S570BT
5
STR-AN1000
8

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Sony STR-AN1000.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the STR-AN1000 only.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Sony STR-AN1000.

MHL combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces and lets you connect any mobile devices to a receiver. The STR-AN1000 has MHL support for streaming content from external devices.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)1
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Denon AVR-S570BT got 6 points, but Sony STR-AN1000 received 8 points.

AVR-S570BT
6
STR-AN1000
8

Denon AVR-S570BT is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-AN1000 has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
HDMI input/output4/16/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input21
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input01
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AVR-S570BT were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the STR-AN1000.

AVR-S570BT
8
STR-AN1000
9

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDynamic HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame TransportVariable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-S570BT got 8 points, but the STR-AN1000 has 10.

AVR-S570BT
8
STR-AN1000
10

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The STR-AN1000 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display1-Line FLDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updateUSBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresApp ControlIP Control, Web Control, App Control

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Multi-room zoneshas not3
Zone audio outputhas notspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI outputhas not
Multi-room controlhas nothas not
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-S570BT got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Sony STR-AN1000 got 8.

AVR-S570BT
5
STR-AN1000
8

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Sony STR-AN1000 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the STR-AN1000.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The STR-AN1000 licensed by IMAX.

AVR-S570BT STR-AN1000
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)has notDSD, LPCM
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)has notDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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