Denon AVR-S760H vs Yamaha RX-A2A

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AVR-S760H vs RX-A2A comparison chart

Denon AVR-S760H vs Yamaha RX-A2A review

Denon AVR-S760H
vs
Yamaha RX-A2A

The Denon AVR-S760H versus Yamaha RX-A2A comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S760H received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A2A was rated 8.2 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. Identified advantages have shown that RX-A2A is better over AVR-S760H mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S760H over Yamaha RX-A2A

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Main advantages Yamaha RX-A2A over Denon AVR-S760H

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 75/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

AVR-S760H
7
RX-A2A
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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 RX-A2A this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S760H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm75/8, 165/6100/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S760H 6 out of 10, and the RX-A2A - 9.

AVR-S760H
6
RX-A2A
9

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 RX-A2A.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha RX-A2A has Pure Direct mode.

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.

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Hi-Res audioCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-S760H scored 7, and Yamaha RX-A2A scored 9 out of 10.

AVR-S760H
7
RX-A2A
9

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

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
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-S760H RX-A2A
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

AVR-S760H
7
RX-A2A
7

Denon AVR-S760H is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A2A has 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
HDMI input/output6/17/1
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 input20
Component input/output00
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-S760H were rated 8 out of 10 against the 7 for the RX-A2A.

AVR-S760H
8
RX-A2A
7

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
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 conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDynamic HDR, HLG, BT.2020x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

AVR-S760H
10
RX-A2A
10

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresWeb Control, App ControlWeb 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-S760H RX-A2A
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerpreout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteMusicCast
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-S760H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A2A got 7.

AVR-S760H
8
RX-A2A
7

AVR-S760H RX-A2A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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