Denon AVR-S950H vs Yamaha RX-A1050

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Yamaha RX-A1050
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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
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz 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-S950H
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1050
      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-S950H to Yamaha RX-A1050 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-S950H's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050

      Denon AVR-S950H was introduced in 2019. 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.

      Yamaha RX-A1050 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-S950H and Yamaha RX-A1050 and gave both of them the score of 87 out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      86
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      84
      OVERALL
      87
      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-S950H and Yamaha RX-A1050.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Yamaha RX-A1050

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

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S950H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S950H over Yamaha RX-A1050.

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      Denon AVR-S950H vs Yamaha RX-A1050
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 380 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 185 W (10% THD) vs 170 W (10% THD)
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 2․1 + EDR
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522 kHz - 1611 kHz vs 531 MHz - 1611 MHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1050

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1050 over Denon AVR-S950H.

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      Denon AVR-S950H vs Yamaha RX-A1050
      Higher Power Output 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs up to 96/24
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 8 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
      Zone 2 Outs vs HDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.08% THD) vs 110 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 95 dB
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

      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-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to via firmware update
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memoryiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs23
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        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 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        Old Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050

      7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-S950H 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: Yamaha RX-A1050 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 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-S950H's and Yamaha RX-A1050's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-S950H: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-S950H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: 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-S950H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A1050 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-S950H and Yamaha RX-A1050 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.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Denon AVR-S950H 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

        Denon AVR-S950H and Yamaha RX-A1050 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 Virtual:X: Denon AVR-S950H supports 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: Denon AVR-S950H 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-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to via firmware update
        DTS Neural:X via firmware update
        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 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-S950H comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Yamaha RX-A1050 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for 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-S950H: It can upscale up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A1050: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A1050 supports 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 Denon AVR-S950H only).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Denon AVR-S950H is HDCP 2.3 and Yamaha RX-A1050 is 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)

        Denon AVR-S950H supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Yamaha RX-A1050 supports HDR10 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)

        Denon AVR-S950H 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-S950H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.2
        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 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-S950H and Yamaha RX-A1050 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A1050 has 7.2 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S950H and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1050 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs are available on Denon AVR-S950H and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1050 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-S950H
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-S950H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050
          Inputs:           5   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.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-S950H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-S950H: HDMI, USB
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memoryiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs3
        RCA Line Inputs48 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs23
        Component Video Outputs11

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-S950H and Yamaha RX-A1050 and gave both of them the score of 87 out of 100. 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-S950H

        Yamaha RX-A1050

        OVERALL
        87
        OVERALL
        87

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 110 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   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
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   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
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        GOOD
        83
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   HEOS
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        GOOD
        84
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        BrandDenonYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelAVR-S950HRX-A1050
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUKKorea
        Release Year20192015
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S940H Yamaha RX-A1040
        SuccessorDenon AVR-S960H Yamaha RX-A1060
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 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-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Surround:AI™
        DACAKMESS SABRE™(9006A)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to via firmware update
        DTS Neural:X via firmware update
        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 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
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
        Compressed Music Enhancer including for Bluetooth®
        High-resolution Music Enhancer up to 96/24
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode
        CINEMA DSP 3D
        DSP Programs23
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Virtual Speakers including surround back
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        Audyssey App Support
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.2
        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 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memoryiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs3
        RCA Line Inputs48 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs23
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Number of Zones22
        Powered Zones 2Zone 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User InterfaceGraphical User Interface
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1228
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Front Panelnot Metal
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals79
        Large Speaker Terminals79
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 220 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption460 W380 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 341 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 341 mm)
        17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 13 1/2" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 13 1/2")        		435 mm x 182 mm x 439 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 439 mm)
        17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17-1/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 17-1/4")
        Weight9.5 kg (20 lbs 15 oz)14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-S950H Yamaha RX-A1050
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% THD)110 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)135 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)165 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.7% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W (10% THD)170 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)145 W (1% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)170 W (0.9% THD, Front)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)135 W
        THD0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT)
        Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB95 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz5.6 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 Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)        		5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.50 MHz - 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 Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz531 MHz - 1611 MHz
        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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