Denon AVR-X1300W vs Yamaha RX-A3010

       
       

      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.1 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1300W to Yamaha RX-A3010 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X1300W has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3010 has 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1300W's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010

      Denon AVR-X1300W was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A3010 was introduced in 2011 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900) video signal.


      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1300W and Yamaha RX-A3010 and gave them scores of 85 and 80 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-X1300W

      Yamaha RX-A3010

      Amplifier
      85
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      84
      Audio Features
      73
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      55
      Connectivity
      78
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      95
      Radio
      87
      Radio
      83
      OVERALL
      85
      OVERALL
      80

      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-X1300W and Yamaha RX-A3010.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1300W

      Yamaha RX-A3010

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1300W

      Yamaha RX-A3010

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   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
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K 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-X1300W

      Yamaha RX-A3010

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   2 HDMI Outputs

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1300W

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1300W over Yamaha RX-A3010.

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      Denon AVR-X1300W vs Yamaha RX-A3010
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Level Adjustment vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 1080p
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      AirPlay AirPlay vs
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Spotify vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3010

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3010 over Denon AVR-X1300W.

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      Denon AVR-X1300W vs Yamaha RX-A3010
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.1
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, S-Video, Composite
      Analog to Analog Video conversion vs (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 9 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 11.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
      More S-Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More S-Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 4
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 vs Zone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)
      Zone 2 Outs vs Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 2 / 2
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 490 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 150 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 100 dB
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522 kHz - 1611 kHz vs 530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz

      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-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Angle measurement)
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memoryiPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        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 Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 1080p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010

      7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X1300W features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3010 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.



        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 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 assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X1300W's and Yamaha RX-A3010's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X1300W: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X1300W: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-X1300W: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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-X1300W supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Denon AVR-X1300W supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Denon AVR-X1300W supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Denon AVR-X1300W supports 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-X1300W 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-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        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
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X1300W comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Yamaha RX-A3010 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X1300W: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
          1080/60p Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A3010: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3010: It can upscale up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3010 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-X1300W only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Denon AVR-X1300W 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-X1300W supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Yamaha RX-A3010 does not support HDR. 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.


        Gaming Features

        Denon AVR-X1300W supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3010 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3010 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3010 has 11.2 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, Yamaha RX-A3010 has 11 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 and Outputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X1300W and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3010 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3010.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs are available on Denon AVR-X1300W and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3010 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-X1300W
          Inputs:
          6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010
          Inputs:
          8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X1300W
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010
          Inputs:
          5   Outputs: 2.
        • S-Video:
        • Denon AVR-X1300W
          Inputs:
          0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010
          Inputs:
          5   Outputs: 2.
        • 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-A3010 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-X1300W
          Inputs:
          0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3010
          Inputs:
          4   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X1300W: HDMI, USB
        • Yamaha RX-A3010: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memoryiPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs3
        RCA Line Inputs29 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs4
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X1300W and Yamaha RX-A3010 and gave them scores of 85 and 80 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-X1300W

        Yamaha RX-A3010

        OVERALL
        85
        OVERALL
        80

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 150 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        84
        •   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
        GOOD
        73
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        78
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        GOOD
        83
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        BrandDenonYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelAVR-X1300WRX-A3010
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUKAsia
        Release Year20162011
        PredecessorDenon AVR-X1200W Yamaha RX-A3000
        SuccessorDenon AVR-X1400H Yamaha RX-A3020
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 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 assignable
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced quad-core 32-bit DSP processors
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.111.1
        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
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 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, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, FLAC
        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
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        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
        CINEMA DSP HD3
        DSP Programs23
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Virtual Speakers
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Angle measurement)
        Audyssey App Support
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.2
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
        Video Parameter Adjustments with variable parameters
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod and iPhone via front USB, YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memoryiPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs3
        RCA Line Inputs29 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs4
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)
        ZONES Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Number of Zones24
        Powered Zones 2Zone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)
        Zone 2 OutsComponent, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
        Zone 3 OutsComponent, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
        Zone 4 OutsComponent, Composite, Optical
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 02 / 2
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User InterfaceAdvanced Graphical User Interface with Status
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1189 (Preset, Learning, Macro, LED Back Light)
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Front Panelnot Metal
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
        A.R.T. Wedge
        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-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Power Consumption430 W490 W
        Maximum Power Consumption1210 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm)435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
        Weight8.5 kg (18 lbs 12 oz)18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X1300W Yamaha RX-A3010
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)150 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)185 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)230 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)175 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)230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)410 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)295 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)175 W
        THD0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
        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)3.5 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
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)81 dB
        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 (Front L/R Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 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 and S-Video Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-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 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
        AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 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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