Denon AVR-X2400H vs Denon AVR-S740H

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-X2400H and Denon AVR-S740H review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2400H received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S740H was rated 7.1 points. The release date of AVR-X2400H is 2017, and AVR-S740H is 2018. This review shows us that the AVR-X2400H is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-S740H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2400H over Denon AVR-S740H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S740H over Denon AVR-X2400H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

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 AVR-X2400H this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S740H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 6 of 10 for both receivers.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 7 out of 10.

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

Streaming services

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

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-X2400H got 7 points, but Denon AVR-S740H received 6 points.

Denon AVR-X2400H is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S740H has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-S740H has a Phono interface.

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-X2400H were rated 7 out of 10 against the 6 for the AVR-S740H.

Additional features

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

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.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.