Denon AVR-S920W vs Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      Denon AVR-S920W

      Sony STR-ZA2100ES
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 9ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S920W
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA2100ES
      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-S920W to Sony STR-ZA2100ES 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-S920W's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      Denon AVR-S920W was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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 up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Sony STR-ZA2100ES was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9ch + Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-S920W and Sony STR-ZA2100ES and gave them scores of 86 and 83 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-S920W

      Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      79
      Audio Features
      83
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      96
      Connectivity
      80
      Connectivity
      75
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      89
      Radio
      89
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      86
      OVERALL
      83

      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-S920W and Sony STR-ZA2100ES.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S920W

      Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   9ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Denon AVR-S920W

      Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   Low Power Output - 75 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-S920W

      Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S920W

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S920W over Sony STR-ZA2100ES.

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      Denon AVR-S920W vs Sony STR-ZA2100ES
      Higher Power Output 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6 (1 front)
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") vs
      Internet Radio vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 290 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.08% THD) vs 75 W (0.09% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 125 W (0.7% THD) vs 115 W (0.9% THD)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA2100ES over Denon AVR-S920W.

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      Denon AVR-S920W vs Sony STR-ZA2100ES
      Bi-amp capability vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9ch + Phantom 2ch
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs Center Speaker Lift Up
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/60p
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 2.2 (Height L/R and Subwoofers)
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      Zone 2 Outs vs HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 1 (80 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 2
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via HDMI vs 2.8 MHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 5 Years

      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-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT D.C.A.C. EX
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component, Composite
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for update and setting
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES

      7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-S920W features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-ZA2100ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-S920W's and Sony STR-ZA2100ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-S920W: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-S920W: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-S920W: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Sony STR-ZA2100ES 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

        Denon AVR-S920W and Sony STR-ZA2100ES support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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.

        DTS:X

        Denon AVR-S920W and Sony STR-ZA2100ES support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature 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 Dialog Control: Denon AVR-S920W supports 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-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-S920W comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Sony STR-ZA2100ES comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Denon AVR-S920W: It can upscale up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Sony STR-ZA2100ES: It can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • 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 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 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.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Sony STR-ZA2100ES supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.


        Gaming Features

        Denon AVR-S920W supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Sony STR-ZA2100ES has 2.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Sony STR-ZA2100ES has 10 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") output jack on Denon AVR-S920W for headphones.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Denon AVR-S920W
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-S920W
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-S920W
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-S920W: HDMI, USB
        • Sony STR-ZA2100ES: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs44
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.22.2 (Height L/R and Subwoofers)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-S920W and Sony STR-ZA2100ES and gave them scores of 86 and 83 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.


        Denon AVR-S920W

        Sony STR-ZA2100ES

        OVERALL
        86
        OVERALL
        83

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        GOOD
        79
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 75 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        83
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        80
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        GOOD
        75
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        BrandDenonSony
        SeriesES
        ModelAVR-S920WSTR-ZA2100ES
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA
        Release Year20162017
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S910W Sony STR-ZA2000ES
        SuccessorDenon AVR-S930H
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced quad-core 32-bit DSP processors
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.19ch + Phantom 2ch
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, 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 Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT D.C.A.C. EX
        Calibration MicrophoneStereo
        EQ for D.C.A.C.31 band EQ
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs44
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.22.2 (Height L/R and Subwoofers)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Number of Zones23
        Powered Zones 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone GUI for Zone 2
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1 (80 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 2
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages33
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1192RM-AAU217
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets60 (30/30)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Front Panelnot Metal
        Speaker Terminals77
        Large Speaker Terminals77
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption460 W290 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 339 mm)430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
        17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
        Weight9.4 kg (20 lbs 12 oz)12.6 kg (27 lbs. 13 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-S920W Sony STR-ZA2100ES
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% THD)75 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)105 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)95 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.7% THD)115 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W (10% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ150 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Height L/R and Subwoofer)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (digital)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 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 Years5 Years

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

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