Denon AVR-S950H vs Onkyo TX-RZ820

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Onkyo TX-RZ820
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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
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • 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 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      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 Onkyo TX-RZ820 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 Onkyo TX-RZ820

      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.

      Onkyo TX-RZ820 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 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 video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-S950H and Onkyo TX-RZ820 and gave them scores of 88 and 90 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-S950H

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      88
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      90

      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 Onkyo TX-RZ820.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      •   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
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      •   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
      •   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 eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   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-S950H

      Onkyo TX-RZ820

      •   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
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S950H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S950H over Onkyo TX-RZ820.

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      Denon AVR-S950H vs Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI
      Pandora vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ820

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ820 over Denon AVR-S950H.

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      Denon AVR-S950H vs Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Higher Power Output 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification vs Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Jitter Reduction vs PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component**, Composite
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 6
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 7.2
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      Zone 2 Outs vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 0
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 710 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.08% THD) vs []
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 185 W (10% THD) vs 215 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 145 W (1% THD) vs 180 W (1% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 106 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 80 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz
      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-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Rear)
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820

      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: Onkyo TX-RZ820 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

        THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certification

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 is THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certified. This means that it is for medium sized rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size, with a 10-12 foot viewing distance from the screen.

        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-S950H's and Onkyo TX-RZ820'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.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: 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.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: 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.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-RZ820 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 Onkyo TX-RZ820 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 Onkyo TX-RZ820 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: Both models have 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 Onkyo TX-RZ820
        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
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        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
        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.

        Onkyo TX-RZ820 comes with 7 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-S950H: It can upscale up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-RZ820 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 both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Denon AVR-S950H is HDCP 2.3 and Onkyo TX-RZ820 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)

        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)

        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 Onkyo TX-RZ820
        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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 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 Onkyo TX-RZ820 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-RZ820 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 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-RZ820 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") 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.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820
          Inputs:           7 (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-S950H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • 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.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-S950H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-S950H: HDMI, USB
        • Onkyo TX-RZ820: HDMI

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Rear)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs46
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-S950H and Onkyo TX-RZ820 and gave them scores of 88 and 90 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-S950H

        Onkyo TX-RZ820

        OVERALL
        88
        OVERALL
        90

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification

        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
        86
        •   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
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   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
        86
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 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 4․1 + LE

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        BrandDenonOnkyo
        ModelAVR-S950HTX-RZ820
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAAsia
        Release Year20192017
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S940H Onkyo TX-RZ810
        SuccessorDenon AVR-S960H Onkyo TX-RZ830
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Discrete Amplification
        Dynamic Audio Amplification
        Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
        Bi-amp Capability
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
        DACAKMAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 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
        Dolby Digital EX
        THX Listening Modes
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        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
        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, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
        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, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
        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 PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Phase-Matching Bass Boost
        Direct Mode
        Pure Audio Mode
        Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC 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 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 FireOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Rear)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs46
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        ZONES Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Number of Zones23
        Powered Zones 2 2 (and Zone 2 A/B)
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
        GUI Languages3
        Web Control
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1228
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
        Smart Grid-Ready
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Front Panelnot Metal
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals711
        Large Speaker Terminals711
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) EI Transformer
        Toroidal Transformer
        Power Consumption460 W710 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W70 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
        Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        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 201 mm x 395 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-9/16"
        Weight9.5 kg (20 lbs 15 oz)14 kg (30.9 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-S950H Onkyo TX-RZ820
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)185 W (10% THD)215 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)145 W (1% THD)180 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)300 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)150 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
        Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/320 Ω
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance330 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB80 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
        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 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)        		5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 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, 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 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 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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