Denon AVR-S750H vs Yamaha RX-A1070BL

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Review of Denon AVR-S750H versus Yamaha RX-A1070BL will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S750H received 7 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL was rated 8.3 points. The release date of AVR-S750H is 2019, and RX-A1070BL is 2017. RX-A1070BL is better suited for home theater use than the AVR-S750H. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S750H over Yamaha RX-A1070BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A1070BL over Denon AVR-S750H

Amplifiers

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

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-A1070BL this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S750H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S750H 6 out of 10, and the RX-A1070BL - 7.

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-A1070BL.

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-S750H scored 7, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL 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-A1070BL.

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-S750H got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-A1070BL received 9 points.

Denon AVR-S750H is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Denon AVR-S750H.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Denon AVR-S750H in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL has the HDCP 2.2 version.

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-S750H were rated 6 out of 10 against the 10 for the RX-A1070BL.

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-A1070BL.

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.