Denon AVR-S540BT vs Pioneer VSX-LX104

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer VSX-LX104
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S540BT
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX104
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-S540BT to Pioneer VSX-LX104 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-S540BT has 5 channel and the Pioneer VSX-LX104 has 7 channel amplifiers.


      Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104

      Denon AVR-S540BT was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-LX104 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-S540BT and Pioneer VSX-LX104 and gave them scores of 70 and 87 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer VSX-LX104

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      85
      Audio Features
      58
      Audio Features
      87
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      64
      Connectivity
      84
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      83
      Radio
      61
      Radio
      87
      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      87

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-S540BT and Pioneer VSX-LX104.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer VSX-LX104

      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer VSX-LX104

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Pioneer VSX-LX104

      •   5 HDMI Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S540BT

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S540BT over Pioneer VSX-LX104.

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      Denon AVR-S540BT vs Pioneer VSX-LX104
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX104

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX104 over Denon AVR-S540BT.

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      Denon AVR-S540BT vs Pioneer VSX-LX104
      More Channels 5.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 96 kHz vs 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Pure Direct Mode vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Upscaling vs 1080p to 4K
      Wi-Fi vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More HDMI Inputs 5 vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      USB Input 1 (Front) for USB memory vs 2 (1 Front)
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      Phono Input vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs USB, Mini-Jack
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 1 (MAIN: 100 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 0
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 9
      Internet Radio vs TuneIn
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 310 W vs 460 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 140 W (10% THD) vs 160 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 130 W (1% THD) vs 135 W (1% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 106 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 4․1 + LE

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory2 (1 Front)
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Low Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104

      5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-S540BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX104 features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-S540BT's and Pioneer VSX-LX104's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX104: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX104: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX104: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-LX104 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer VSX-LX104 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-LX104 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. 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.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-LX104 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer VSX-LX104 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-LX104 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced 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.
        • DTS Virtual:X: Pioneer VSX-LX104 features DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-LX104 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        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

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-S540BT comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer VSX-LX104 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX104: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Denon AVR-S540BT is HDCP 2.2 and Pioneer VSX-LX104 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-LX104 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S540BT and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX104 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-S540BT and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX104 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX104
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX104
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-S540BT: USB
        • Pioneer VSX-LX104: USB, Mini-Jack

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        HDMI Inputs56
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs25 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-S540BT and Pioneer VSX-LX104 and gave them scores of 70 and 87 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


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        Pioneer VSX-LX104

        OVERALL
        70
        OVERALL
        87

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        58
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        64
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   5 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
        GOOD
        84
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        GOOD
        83
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        61
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        BrandDenonPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelAVR-S540BTVSX-LX104
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSATaiwan
        Release Year20182019
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S530BT Pioneer VSX-LX103
        SuccessorDenon AVR-S570BT Pioneer VSX-LX105
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
        DACAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
        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
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround10 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC
        Audyssey App Support
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon Kindle
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        HDMI Inputs56
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs25 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, Mini-Jack
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Number of Zones12
        Powered Zones2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1 (MAIN: 100 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        On-Screen Display
        GUI Languages39
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2)
        Display 1 line
        FL Dimmer
        Remote ControllerRC-1216
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Front Panelnot MetalBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals59
        Large Speaker Terminals9
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption310 W460 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W55 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        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 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
        21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
        Weight7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)9.4 kg (20.7 lbs)
        Weight of Package12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-S540BT Pioneer VSX-LX104
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)70 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)140 W (10% THD)160 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)135 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR4․1 + LE
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 Years3 Years

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

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