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Overview
Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X540BT to Marantz SR7010 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X540BT has 5 channel and the Marantz SR7010 has 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X540BT's being less powerful.
Let us have a look at some highlights of the models.
Denon AVR-X540BT Highlights
Marantz SR7010 Highlights
- 5.2 channels
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDR10, 4K Passthrough
- Bluetooth
- USB input
- 9.2 channels
- 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D capable
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, DLNA
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
We have evaluated both receivers. Marantz SR7010 gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
Denon AVR-X540BT
Marantz SR7010
Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and 4K passthrough, upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...
Advantage of Denon AVR-X540BT over Marantz SR7010
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X540BT over Marantz SR7010.
Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 | |
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Dolby Pro Logic | ✔ PLII | ✖ |
DTS Neo | ✔ Neo:6 | ✖ |
Analog Tuner | ✔ FM/AM with RDS | ✔ FM/AM |
Advantage of Marantz SR7010 over Denon AVR-X540BT
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR7010 over Denon AVR-X540BT.
Marantz SR7010 has more channels, more power per channel, more channel processing, more advanced room correction system, more zones, bigger power supply and higher signal to noise ratio. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro3D, Audyssey DSX, DSD streaming via HDMI and USB, gapless playback, internet radio, Pandora, Spotify and SiriusXM. It has bi-amp capability, phono input, analog multi-channel input and analog pre-outs. In video department only Marantz SR7010 supports Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.
Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 | |
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More Channels | 5.2 | 9.2 |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ✖ | ✔ |
Bi-amp capability | ✖ | ✔ assignable |
More Channel Processing | 5.1 | 11.2 |
Dolby Atmos | ✖ | ✔ up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby Digital EX | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS:X | ✖ | ✔ up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp |
DTS Neural:X | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS-ES | ✖ | ✔ Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ✖ | ✔ |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB | ✔ up to 96 kHz | ✔ up to 192 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | ✖ | ✔ |
DSD via HDMI | ✖ | ✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | ✖ | ✔ 2-ch Input |
Jitter Reduction | ✖ | ✔ |
Dialog Level Adjustment | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey LFC | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey DSX | ✖ | ✔ |
Pure Direct Mode | ✖ | ✔ |
Independent Dual Subwoofer Output | ✖ | ✔ |
More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System | ✔ | ✔ Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO |
Optimized Bass Redirection | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✖ | ✔ (via firmware update) |
HLG | ✖ | ✔ (via firmware update) |
Video Signal Upscaling | ✖ | ✔ up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ✖ | ✔ Component, Composite |
isf Certified Calibration Control | ✖ | ✔ |
AirPlay | ✖ | ✔ AirPlay |
Ethernet | ✖ | ✔ |
Wi-Fi | ✖ | ✔ |
More HDMI Inputs | 5 | 8 (1 front) |
More HDMI Outputs | 1 | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) |
More Analog Audio Line Inputs | 2 | 6 (1 front) |
Phono Input | ✖ | ✔ |
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs | 1 / No | 2 / No |
More Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 4 (1 front) |
More Component Video Inputs | ✖ | 3 |
More Component Video Outputs | ✖ | 1 |
Multi-Channel Input | ✖ | ✔ 7.1 |
More Analog Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 13.2 |
Front A/V Inputs | USB | HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio |
Speaker A/B | ✖ | ✔ assignable |
More Zones | 1 | 3 |
RS-232 Interface | ✖ | ✔ |
+12V Trigger Output | ✖ | 2 |
On-Screen Display | ✔ | ✔ Advanced Graphic User Interface |
FL Display | ✔ 1 line | ✔ 2 lines + port hole |
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | No / No / No | ✔ / ✔ / ✔ |
Digital Radio | ✖ | ✔ HD Radio |
Internet Radio | ✖ | ✔ |
Pandora | ✖ | ✔ |
Spotify | ✖ | ✔ |
SiriusXM Internet Radio | ✖ | ✔ |
More Speaker Terminals | 5 | 11 |
More Large Speaker Terminals | ✖ | 11 |
High Grade Audio Components | ✖ | ✔ |
Gold plated RCA terminals | ✖ | ✔ |
Bigger Power Supply | 310 W | 710 W |
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 70 W (0.08% THD) | 125 W (0.05% THD) |
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 90 W (0.7% THD) | 165 W (0.7% THD) |
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 140 W (10% THD) | 235 W (10% THD) |
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 130 W (1% THD) | 200 W (1% THD) |
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB | 100 dB |
Higher FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB | Mono/Stereo/HD: 78 dB/68 dB/85 dB |
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% | Mono/Stereo/HD: 0.1%/0.2%/0.02% |
Wider AM Frequency Range | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
Common Strengths of Denon AVR-X540BT and Marantz SR7010
Denon AVR-X540BT and Marantz SR7010 share common strengths such as HDR10 and bluetooth.
STRENGTHS | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
HDR10 | ✔ | ✔ |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
Bluetooth | ✔ SBC, AAC | ✔ |
New HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
USB Input | 1 (Front) for USB memory | 1 (Front) for USB memory |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 4 (1 front) |
Zones | 1 | 3 |
Analog Tuner | ✔ FM/AM with RDS | ✔ FM/AM |
Common Weaknesses of Denon AVR-X540BT and Marantz SR7010
Denon AVR-X540BT and Marantz SR7010 share common weaknesses such as no MHL input, no HEOS, no ChromeCast, no DTS Play-Fi, no Amazon Alexa, no SONOS, no Tidal, no Deezer and no Napster.
WEAKNESSES | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ✖ | ✖ |
No DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
No IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
No DTS Dialog Control | ✖ | ✖ |
No HDR10+ | ✖ | ✖ |
No Dynamic HDR | ✖ | ✖ |
No Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
No VRR | ✖ | ✖ |
No QFT | ✖ | ✖ |
No MHL Input | ✖ | ✖ |
No FireConnect | ✖ | ✖ |
No FlareConnect | ✖ | ✖ |
No HEOS | ✖ | ✖ |
No Chromecast Built-In | ✖ | ✖ |
No DTS Play-Fi | ✖ | ✖ |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa | ✖ | ✖ |
Does Not Work with SONOS | ✖ | ✖ |
No eARC | ✖ | ✖ |
No Tidal | ✖ | ✖ |
No Deezer | ✖ | ✖ |
No Napster | ✖ | ✖ |
Old Bluetooth Version | 2.1 + EDR | 2.1 + EDR |
Selected Features
Amplifier
Denon AVR-X540BT has 5 channel and Marantz SR7010 has 9 channel amplifiers. Denon AVR-X540BT delivers 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and Marantz SR7010 delivers 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) but only Marantz SR7010 has stable performance at 4 Ω load.
Video Features
Both receivers support 4K passthrough up to 60p. Marantz SR7010 can do 4K upscaling up to 60p. Denon AVR-X540BT supports HDR10 and Marantz SR7010 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision.
HDR10
High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits maximum brightness on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.
Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround upmixer
Marantz SR7010 supports Dolby Atmos with its Dolby Surround upmixer. It can be configured upto 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 channels using internal amplifiers or upto 9.1.2 or 7.1.4 channels by adding 2 channel external amplifier.
Dolby Atmos is the first cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound - the helicopter, a car screeching around a corner, a melodic bird call - can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. You'll feel like you're inside the action, in ways you've never experienced before.
Dolby Atmos for the home represents every sound in the original cinema mix as an audio object. Extensions to the Dolby Audio™ codecs, along with an advanced scalable algorithm, allow Dolby Atmos to be delivered via Blu-ray Disc and streaming media. A spatially-coded substream is added to Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus. A Dolby Atmos audio/video receiver (AVR) adapts the cinema experience to your home theater from seven speakers to as many as 34 in 24.1.10 configuration, recreating the original artistic concept. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.
If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
DTS:X and Neural:X upmixer
Marantz SR7010 supports DTS:X with its Neural:X upmixer. It can be configured upto 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 channels using internal amplifiers or upto 9.1.2 or 7.1.4 channels by adding 2 channel external amplifier.
A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.
DTS Neural:X is an upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
Auro-3D with its Auro-Matic upmixer
Marantz SR7010 supports Auro-3D and its Auro-Matic upmixer via charged firmware upgrade. Auro-3D is an immersive 3D audio format developed by the Belgium-based company Auro Technologies. It consists of three layers of sound - surround, height and overhead ceiling. The base horizontal layer uses 5.1 or 7.1 format, the height layer is on top of the base layer and its information is extracted from the standard 5.1 surround PCM carrier. The a/v receiver decoder then extracts this information during playback. In home cinema Auro-3D comes with different listening formats - Auro 9.1, Auro 10.1 with added Top Ceiling channel ("Voice of God"), Auro 11.1 with added Front Height Center channel, and Auro 13.1 with added Left Rear Surround & Right Rear Surround channel. Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.
Current Feedback Topology
Marantz SR7010 features Current Feedback Topology which is a well known, Marantz’ original circuit technology. The Current Feedback amplifier technology fits perfectly with the high requirements set for Super Audio software providing wide-bandwidth, high-speed reproduction. The impedance at the Current Feedback point is limited resulting in a very low phase shift. Marantz receivers and amplifiers equipped with Current Feedback can keep the phase compensation via Negative FeedBack (NFB) to a minimum, resulting in high through-rate, excellent transient response and superb sonic transparency for the full bandwidth. Unlike conventional Voltage Feedback amplification, the Current Feedback amplification makes the power amplifier in-sensitive to difficult loudspeaker loads.
HDAM
Marantz SR7010 features exclusive Marantz HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) technology found on their Reference Series components. Marantz developed its own discrete circuit boards to replace standard IC's. These HDAM's consist of discrete surface mount components with short mirror image L/R signal paths. Those devices are doing exactly the same thing as the Op-Amps, but outperform the regular IC Op-amps dramatically in terms of the Slew Rate and reduced noise level, resulting in a much more dynamic, accurate and detailed sound. Over the years Marantz developed different types of the HDAM to improve quality and to fit to the special requirements of a product category like CD or amplifier.
MDAX2
Compressed music enhancement in Marantz SR7010 is done by Marantz’ MDAX2 technology. The use of compressed audio files like MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or AAC is getting more and more popular. The audio quality of these compressed files however is less than the original lossless files that are on a CD, especially lacking the higher frequencies and affecting the lower frequencies which make the audio image less wide and deep. The Marantz Digital Audio Expander 2, also called M-DAX2, recalculates the outputted frequency range. This enables you to get a more detailed and clearer sound.
Connectivity
Denon AVR-X540BT
Denon AVR-X540BT can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. It has 5 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection.
Front panel has USB input.
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Marantz SR7010
Marantz SR7010 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver supports AirPlay. It has 8 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs and 13.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.
Front panel has HDMI, USB, Composite and L/R Audio inputs.


Detailed Specifications
And in the end let us list the detailed specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Denon AVR-X540BT and here - Marantz SR7010.
BASICS | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
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Brand | Denon | Marantz |
Model | AVR-X540BT | SR7010 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | UK | USA |
Release Year | 2018 | 2015 |
AMPLIFIER | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Channels | 5.2 | 9.2 |
Discrete Amplification | ✔ | ✔ |
THX™ Certification | ✖ | ✖ |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ✔ | ✔ |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ✖ | ✔ |
Bi-amp Capability | ✖ | ✔ assignable |
AUDIO | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | 11.2 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Atmos | ✖ | ✔ up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Digital Plus | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby Pro Logic | ✔ PLII | ✖ |
Dolby Digital EX | ✖ | ✔ |
Surround EX | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS:X | ✖ | ✔ up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp |
DTS Neural:X | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Neo | ✔ Neo:6 | ✖ |
DTS-HD Master Audio | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS 96/24 | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Express | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS-ES | ✖ | ✔ Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ✖ | ✔ |
PCM | ✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | ✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | ✔ up to 96 kHz | ✔ up to 192 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB | ✖ | ✖ |
Gapless Playback | ✖ | ✔ |
DSD via HDMI | ✖ | ✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | ✖ | ✔ 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | ✖ | ✖ |
USB DAC | ✖ | ✖ |
Jitter Reduction | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS Dialogue Control | ✖ | ✖ |
Dialog Enhancement | ✖ | ✖ |
Dialog Level Adjustment | ✖ | ✔ |
Dialog Normalization | ✔ | ✔ |
Dialogue Lift | ✖ | ✖ |
Compressed Music Enhancer | ✔ | ✔ MDAX2 |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | ✖ | ✖ |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey LFC | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ✖ | ✔ |
Audyssey DSX | ✖ | ✔ |
Direct Mode | ✔ | ✔ |
Pure Direct Mode | ✖ | ✔ |
Independent Dual Subwoofer Output | ✖ | ✔ |
CALIBRATION | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | ✔ | ✔ Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO |
Audyssey App Support | ✖ | ✖ |
Optimized Bass Redirection | ✖ | ✔ |
Bass Sync | ✖ | ✖ |
VIDEO | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
HDR10 | ✔ | ✔ |
HDR10+ | ✖ | ✖ |
Dynamic HDR | ✖ | ✖ |
BT.2020 color space | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✖ | ✔ (via firmware update) |
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) | ✖ | ✔ (via firmware update) |
Quick Media Switching (QMS) | ✖ | ✖ |
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) | ✖ | ✖ |
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | ✖ | ✖ |
Quick Frame Transport (QFT) | ✖ | ✖ |
3-D Ready | ✔ | ✔ |
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
Video Signal Upscaling | ✖ | ✔ up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ✖ | ✔ Component, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ✖ | ✖ |
isf Certified Calibration Control | ✖ | ✔ |
CONNECTIVITY | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
MHL Input | ✖ | ✖ |
FireConnect | ✖ | ✖ |
FlareConnect | ✖ | ✖ |
HEOS | ✖ | ✖ |
Chromecast Built-In | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Play-Fi | ✖ | ✖ |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ✖ | ✖ |
Works with SONOS | ✖ | ✖ |
AirPlay | ✖ | ✔ AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | ✔ iPod, iPhone and iPad | ✔ iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | ✔ Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon Kindle | ✔ Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ✖ | ✖ |
Ethernet | ✖ | ✔ |
Ethernet Switch | ✖ | ✖ |
Wi-Fi | ✖ | ✔ |
Bluetooth | ✔ SBC, AAC | ✔ |
HDBaseT Compatible | ✖ | ✖ |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI Inputs | 5 | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) |
USB Input | 1 (Front) for USB memory | 1 (Front) for USB memory |
USB DC Out Port | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog Audio Line Inputs | 2 | 6 (1 front) |
Analog Audio Line Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Phono Input | ✖ | ✔ |
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs | 1 / No | 2 / No |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 4 (1 front) |
Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Inputs | ✖ | ✖ |
S-Video Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Component Video Inputs | ✖ | 3 |
Component Video Outputs | ✖ | 1 |
PC In | ✖ | ✖ |
Multi-Channel Input | ✖ | ✔ 7.1 |
Analog Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 13.2 |
XLR Inputs | ✖ | ✖ |
XLR Pre-outs | ✖ | ✖ |
Front A/V Inputs | USB | HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio |
Speaker A/B | ✖ | ✔ assignable |
Headphone Out | ✔ 6.3 mm | ✔ 6.3 mm |
ZONES | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Zones | 1 | 3 |
RS-232 Interface | ✖ | ✔ |
+12V Trigger Output | ✖ | 2 |
MISC | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
On-Screen Display | ✔ | ✔ Advanced Graphic User Interface |
GUI Languages | 3 | 3 |
FL Display | ✔ 1 line | ✔ 2 lines + port hole |
Remote Controller | RC-1216 | RC026SR |
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | No / No / No | ✔ / ✔ / ✔ |
Detachable Power Cord | ✔ | ✔ |
Setup Assistant | ✔ | ✔ |
RADIO | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Analog Tuner | ✔ FM/AM with RDS | ✔ FM/AM |
Digital Radio | ✖ | ✔ HD Radio |
Internet Radio | ✖ | ✔ |
Pandora | ✖ | ✔ |
Spotify | ✖ | ✔ |
Tidal | ✖ | ✖ |
Deezer | ✖ | ✖ |
Napster | ✖ | ✖ |
SiriusXM Internet Radio | ✖ | ✔ |
CONSTRUCTION | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Front Panel | Not Metal | Aluminum |
Speaker Terminals | 5 | 11 |
Large Speaker Terminals | ✖ | 11 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ✔ | ✔ |
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ✖ | ✖ |
High Grade Audio Components | ✖ | ✔ |
Gold plated RCA terminals | ✖ | ✔ |
POWER | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
Power Supply | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 310 W | 710 W |
No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W | ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.2 W |
GENERAL | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
---|---|---|
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto Power off | ✔ | ✔ |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" | 440 mm x 185 mm x 411 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 247 mm x 411 mm) 17-3/8" x 7-3/8" x 16-1/4" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 9-3/4" x 16-1/4") |
Weight | 7.5 kg | 13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz) |
Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years |
SPECS | Denon AVR-X540BT | Marantz SR7010 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 70 W (0.08% THD) | 125 W (0.05% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 90 W (0.7% THD) | 165 W (0.7% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 140 W (10% THD) | 235 W (10% THD) |
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 130 W (1% THD) | 200 W (1% THD) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB | 100 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
Bluetooth Version | 2.1 + EDR | 2.1 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A | USB2.0 5V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) | 1.5 µV (14.8 dBf) |
FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB | Mono/Stereo/HD: 78 dB/68 dB/85 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% | Mono/Stereo/HD: 0.1%/0.2%/0.02% |
AM Frequency | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | 20 µV |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted