Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X540BT to Yamaha RX-V483 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 Yamaha RX-V483 has 5 channel amplifiers.

Let us have a look at some highlights of the models.

We have evaluated both receivers. Yamaha RX-V483 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.

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...

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X540BT over Yamaha RX-V483.

Denon AVR-X540BT has more channels and bigger power supply.

	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
More Channels	5.2	5.1
Dialog Normalization	✔	✖
More HDMI Inputs	5	4
More Optical Inputs	2	1
Detachable Power Cord	✔	✖
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM with RDS	✔ FM/AM
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals	✔	✖
Bigger Power Supply	310 W	260 W
Longer Warranty	3 Years	2 Years
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	140 W (10% THD)	135 W (10% THD)
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V483 over Denon AVR-X540BT.

Yamaha RX-V483 has higher signal to noise ratio. It supports DSD streaming via HDMI and USB, gapless playback, internet radio, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and Napster. It has bi-amp capability. In video department only Yamaha RX-V483 supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.

	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Bi-amp capability	✖	✔
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
Dialog Level Adjustment	✖	✔
Dolby Vision	✖	✔
HLG	✖	✔
Video Signal Upscaling	✖	✔ up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
AirPlay	✖	✔ AirPlay
Ethernet	✖	✔
Wi-Fi	✖	✔ with Wireless Direct
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✖	✔ via firmware update
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
More Analog Audio Line Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1 / No	2 / No
More Composite Video Inputs	2	3
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB, mini-jack Audio
Internet Radio	✖	✔
Spotify	✖	✔
Tidal	✖	✔
Deezer	✖	✔
Napster	✖	✔
More Large Speaker Terminals	✖	5
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
Wider AM Frequency Range	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz

Denon AVR-X540BT and Yamaha RX-V483 share common strengths such as HDR10 and bluetooth.

STRENGTHS	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
HDR10	✔	✔
4K or 8K Video Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Bluetooth	✔ SBC, AAC	✔ SBC, AAC
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Composite Video Inputs	2	3
Zones	1	1
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM with RDS	✔ FM/AM

Denon AVR-X540BT and Yamaha RX-V483 share common weaknesses such as no Dolby Atmos support, no DTS:X support, no Auro3D support, no MHL input, no ChromeCast, no DTS Play-Fi, no Amazon Alexa, no SONOS, no phono input, no analog multi-channel input, no analog pre-outs and no Pandora.

WEAKNESSES	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Few Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
No Dolby Atmos	✖	✖
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖	✖
No DTS:X	✖	✖
No DTS Neural:X	✖	✖
No DTS Virtual:X	✖	✖
No IMAX Enhanced	✖	✖
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	✖	✖
No DTS Dialog Control	✖	✖
No Audyssey Dynamic EQ	✖	✖
No Audyssey Dynamic Volume	✖	✖
No Audyssey LFC	✖	✖
No Audyssey Sub EQ HT	✖	✖
No HDR10+	✖	✖
No Dynamic HDR	✖	✖
No Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through	✖	✖
No VRR	✖	✖
No QFT	✖	✖
No MHL Input	✖	✖
No FireConnect	✖	✖
No FlareConnect	✖	✖
No Chromecast Built-In	✖	✖
No DTS Play-Fi	✖	✖
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa	✖	✖
Does Not Work with SONOS	✖	✖
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
No Phono Input	✖	✖
No Component Video Inputs	✖	✖
No Multi-Channel Input	✖	✖
No Analog Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
No Pandora	✖	✖
Old Bluetooth Version	2.1 + EDR	2.1 + EDR

Amplifier

Denon AVR-X540BT has 5 channel and Yamaha RX-V483 has 5 channel amplifiers. Denon AVR-X540BT delivers 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and Yamaha RX-V483 delivers 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) Since 2016 all receiver manufacturers have dropped front wide channel support. Yamaha RX-V483 is no exception.

Video Features

Both receivers support 4K passthrough up to 60p. Yamaha RX-V483 can do 4K upscaling up to 60p. Denon AVR-X540BT supports HDR10 and Yamaha RX-V483 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.

Adaptive DRC

Yamaha RX-V483 features Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) which automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening, when you do not want to disturb others.

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.

Yamaha RX-V483

Yamaha RX-V483 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 4 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.3 copy protection.

Front panel has USB and mini-jack Audio inputs.

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 - Yamaha RX-V483.

BASICS	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Model	AVR-X540BT	RX-V483
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Asia
Release Year	2018	2017

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Channels	5.2	5.1
THX™ Certification	✖	✖
Continuous 6 Ω Rated	✔	✔
Certified 4 Ω Performance	✖	✖
Bi-amp Capability	✖	✔

AUDIO	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification	✖	✖
Dolby Atmos	✖	✖
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖	✖
Dolby TrueHD	✔	✔
Dolby Digital Plus	✔	✔
Dolby Surround Upmixer	✖	✖
Dolby Pro Logic	✔ PLII	✔ PLII
Dolby Digital EX	✖	✖
DTS:X	✖	✖
DTS Neural:X	✖	✖
DTS Virtual:X	✖	✖
DTS Neo	✔ Neo:6	✔ Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio	✔	✔
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	✔	✔
DTS 96/24	✔	✔
DTS Express	✔	✔
DTS-ES	✖	✖
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	✖	✖
DTS Dialogue Control	✖	✖
Dialog Level Adjustment	✖	✔
Dialog Normalization	✔	✖
Dialogue Lift	✖	✖
Compressed Music Enhancer	✔	✔ including enhancer for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer	✖	✖
Audyssey Dynamic EQ	✖	✖
Audyssey Dynamic Volume	✖	✖
Audyssey LFC	✖	✖
Audyssey Sub EQ HT	✖	✖
Audyssey DSX	✖	✖
Direct Mode	✔	✔
Independent Dual Subwoofer Output	✖	✖

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	✔	✔ YPAO sound optimization

VIDEO	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
HDR10	✔	✔
HDR10+	✖	✖
Dynamic HDR	✖	✖
BT.2020 color space	✔	✔
Dolby Vision	✖	✔
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	✖	✔
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 60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	✖	✔ up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	✖	✖
Component Video Upscaling	✖	✖
Analog to Analog Video conversion	✖	✖
isf Certified Calibration Control	✖	✖

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
MHL Input	✖	✖
FireConnect	✖	✖
FlareConnect	✖	✖
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	✔ (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue	✖	✖
Ethernet	✖	✔
Ethernet Switch	✖	✖
Wi-Fi	✖	✔ with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	✔ SBC, AAC	✔ SBC, AAC
HDBaseT Compatible	✖	✖
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✖	✔ via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
HDMI Inputs	5	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port	✖	✖
Analog Audio Line Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Outputs	✖	✖
Phono Input	✖	✖
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs	✖	✖
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1 / No	2 / No
Composite Video Inputs	2	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs	✖	✖
S-Video Outputs	✖	✖
Component Video Inputs	✖	✖
Component Video Outputs	✖	✖
PC In	✖	✖
Multi-Channel Input	✖	✖
Analog Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
XLR Inputs	✖	✖
XLR Pre-outs	✖	✖
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B	✖	✖
Headphone Out	✔ 6.3 mm	✔ 6.3 mm

ZONES	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Zones	1	1
RS-232 Interface	✖	✖
+12V Trigger Output	✖	✖
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0

MISC	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
On-Screen Display	✔	✔ color OSD
Remote Controller	RC-1216	✔
Detachable Power Cord	✔	✖

RADIO	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM with RDS	✔ FM/AM
Digital Radio	✖	✖
Internet Radio	✖	✔
Pandora	✖	✖
Spotify	✖	✔
Tidal	✖	✔
Deezer	✖	✔
Napster	✖	✔

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals	✖	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals	✔	✖
Gold plated RCA terminals	✖	✖

POWER	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	310 W	260 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function	✔	✔
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"	435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
Weight	7.5 kg	8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

SPECS	Denon AVR-X540BT	Yamaha RX-V483
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	140 W (10% THD)	135 W (10% THD)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
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 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted