Denon AVR-X1600H vs Onkyo TX-SR494

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Onkyo TX-SR494
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      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
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1600H
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR494
      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-X1600H to Onkyo TX-SR494 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.


      Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494

      Denon AVR-X1600H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Onkyo TX-SR494 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1600H and Onkyo TX-SR494 and gave them scores of 87 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-X1600H

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      81
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      60
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      78
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      66
      OVERALL
      87
      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-X1600H and Onkyo TX-SR494.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Onkyo TX-SR494

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

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   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-X1600H

      Onkyo TX-SR494

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1600H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1600H over Onkyo TX-SR494.

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      Denon AVR-X1600H vs Onkyo TX-SR494
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs
      Remote Controll App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 4
      USB Input 1 Front for USB memory vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 0 / 0
      Internet Radio TuneIn vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 2
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W (10% THD) vs 160 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 145 W (1% THD) vs 135 W (1% THD)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR494

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR494 over Denon AVR-X1600H.

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      Denon AVR-X1600H vs Onkyo TX-SR494
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch
      Video Signal Upscaling vs 1080p to 4K
      USB DC Out Port vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 3
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 9
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM/AM with RDS
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 480 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 109 db
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 vs 4․2

      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-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT AccuEQ
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        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 HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        Few RCA Line Inputs23
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494

      7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X1600H 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.

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR494 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.


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X1600H's and Onkyo TX-SR494's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X1600H: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X1600H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: 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-X1600H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: 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-X1600H and Onkyo TX-SR494 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: Both models support 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-X1600H and Onkyo TX-SR494 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: Both models feature 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-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        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-X1600H comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Onkyo TX-SR494 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-SR494: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

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


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Denon AVR-X1600H 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-X1600H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X1600H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X1600H and 3 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR494 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X1600H and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR494 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-X1600H
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Onkyo TX-SR494
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X1600H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Onkyo TX-SR494
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X1600H: HDMI, USB
        • Onkyo TX-SR494: None

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs23
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X1600H and Onkyo TX-SR494 and gave them scores of 87 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-X1600H

        Onkyo TX-SR494

        OVERALL
        87
        OVERALL
        80

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        GOOD
        81
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 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
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   HEOS
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1
        AVERAGE
        60
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   No USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        GOOD
        78
        •   2 Zones
        GOOD
        78
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        BrandDenonOnkyo
        ModelAVR-X1600HTX-SR494
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAEurope
        Release Year20192019
        PredecessorDenon AVR-X1500H
        SuccessorDenon AVR-X1700H
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Discrete Amplification
        Dynamic Audio Amplification
        Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification
        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 assignable
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineFour 300 MHz DSP cores32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
        DACAKMAKM
        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, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch
        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
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        THX Processing Mode
        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-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT AccuEQ
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        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
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs23
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        ZONES Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Number of Zones22
        Powered Zones 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsPre OutZone B Pre/Line Out
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output0
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 00 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface
        GUI Languages39
        Web Control
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1227
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Front Panelnot Metal
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals77
        Large Speaker Terminals72
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
        Toroidal Transformer
        Power Consumption430 W480 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.2 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm)
        17 1/8" x 6" x 13 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 8 1/2" x 13 3/8")        		435 mm x 160 mm x 328 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)523 mm x 232 mm x 435 mm
        20.6" x 9.1" x 17.1"        		525 mm x 240 mm x 405 mm
        20-11/16" x 9-7/16" x 15-15/16"
        Weight8.6 kg (18 lbs 15 oz)8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)
        Weight of Package23.4 lbs10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X1600H Onkyo TX-SR494
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% 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)160 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)145 W (1% THD)135 W (1% THD)
        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 mV
        Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB109 db
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
        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 (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․14․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 A5 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)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 Years2 Years

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

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