Denon AVR-X2400H vs Yamaha RX-A870BL

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-X2400H and Yamaha RX-A870BL review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2400H received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A870BL was rated 8.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. This review shows us that the RX-A870BL is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-X2400H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2400H over Yamaha RX-A870BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A870BL 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 RX-A870BL this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X2400H it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X2400H 6 out of 10, and the RX-A870BL - 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 RX-A870BL.

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 markedly different, Denon AVR-X2400H scored 7, and Yamaha RX-A870BL scored 8 out of 10.

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

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 Yamaha RX-A870BL.

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 Yamaha RX-A870BL received 9 points.

Competitors in our review have 8/2 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 RX-A870BL 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 10 for the RX-A870BL.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Yamaha RX-A870BL.

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.