Denon DRA-800H vs Integra DTM-6

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An overview of Denon DRA-800H and Integra DTM-6 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Denon DRA-800H received 7 points out of 10 possible, and Integra DTM-6 was rated 6.5 points. The release date of DRA-800H is 2019, and DTM-6 is 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that DTM-6 is inferior in audio processing features to DRA-800H.

Main advantages Denon DRA-800H over Integra DTM-6

Main advantages Integra DTM-6 over Denon DRA-800H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 2.0-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 DRA-800H this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the DTM-6 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the DRA-800H 6 out of 10, and the DTM-6 - 7.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon DRA-800H 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 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 DRA-800H got 6 points, but Integra DTM-6 received 5 points.

Only Denon DRA-800H has 5/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

By using the HDMI ARC, we can get rid of additional audio cables for the forefront of high-quality sound, but also thanks to this technology, it becomes possible to use surround sound formats. The DRA-800H has HDMI ARC support.

HDMI-CEC helps gadgets attached to your TV to link back and forth with your TV via HDMI ports. It is become possible to control all linked devices with one remote. The DRA-800H features HDMI CEC.

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.

HDR pass-through gives you the possibility to broadcast HDR content directly from source to TV without the processing of the receiver. HDR support is available only on the Denon DRA-800H.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. Only DRA-800H in our comparison can work with the 4K/60Hz video.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the DRA-800H got 10 points, but the DTM-6 has 5.

Only the Denon DRA-800H has the ECO mode.

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