Denon AVR-X1700H DAB vs Yamaha RX-A8A

Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1700H DAB to Yamaha RX-A8A 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-X1700H DAB has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A8A has 11 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1700H DAB's being less powerful.

Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Denon AVR-X1700H DAB was introduced in 2021. 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 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.	Yamaha RX-A8A was introduced in 2021 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Denon AVR-X1700H DAB and Yamaha RX-A8A and gave them scores of 88 and 95 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.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1700H DAB over Yamaha RX-A8A.

	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	vs	Yamaha RX-A8A
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Virtual:X		vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Dynamic HDR		vs
Video Signal Upscaling	from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs
Speaker A/B	assignable	vs
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+	vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A8A over Denon AVR-X1700H DAB.

	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	vs	Yamaha RX-A8A
More Channels	7.2	vs	11.2
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	11.2
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		vs
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
DSD via HDMI		vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Jitter Reduction		vs	Ultra Low Jitter PLL
Dialogue Lift		vs
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Independent Subwoofer Outputs		vs
QMS		vs
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component****, Composite
More HDMI Inputs	6	vs	7
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
More 8K Inputs	3	vs	7
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	3
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs		vs	2
More RCA Line Inputs	2	vs	5
XLR Line Inputs		vs	1
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		vs	Front L/R
More Component Video Inputs		vs	1
More Zones	2	vs	4
More Powered Zones	2	vs	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		vs	HDMI, RCA Preout
+12V Trigger Output		vs	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	1 / 1
Display	1 line	vs	High-resolution LCD display
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	7	vs	13
More Large Speaker Terminals	7	vs	13
Bigger Power Supply	430 W	vs	600 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 Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	175 W (10% THD)	vs	250 W (10% THD)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	vs	110 dB
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	vs	95 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	vs	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.4%/0.4%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

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-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
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	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
eARC
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
QFT
8K Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Many 8K Inputs	3	7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Phono Input
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Spotify
Tidal

WEAKNESSES	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
No Front Wide Channel Support
No IMAX Enhanced

Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X1700H DAB 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.	11 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A8A features 11 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-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Channels	7.2	11.2
Power Output	80 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

Denon AVR-X1700H DAB's and Yamaha RX-A8A's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Denon AVR-X1700H DAB: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A8A: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Denon AVR-X1700H DAB: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A8A: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Denon AVR-X1700H DAB: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A8A: 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.

Dolby Atmos

Denon AVR-X1700H DAB and Yamaha RX-A8A 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-X1700H DAB and Yamaha RX-A8A 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-X1700H DAB 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.

Auro-3D

Yamaha RX-A8A supports Auro-3D.

• Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

AUDIO DECODING	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
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	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

Denon AVR-X1700H DAB comes with 3 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 3 inputs with 4K support. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A8A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2/4.

• 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X1700H DAB: 3 out of 6 inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
  8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A8A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
• 8K Upscaling on Denon AVR-X1700H DAB: It can upscale from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
  4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A8A: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A8A 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 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Yamaha RX-A8A only).
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Denon AVR-X1700H DAB supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Yamaha RX-A8A supports HDR10, 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-X1700H DAB and Yamaha RX-A8A support 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

Both receivers support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDMI Inputs	6	7
HDMI Outputs	1	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs	3	7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs		2
RCA Line Inputs	2	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	AVR-X1700H DAB	RX-A8A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Canada
Release Year	2021	2021
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X1600H DAB	Yamaha RX-A3080
Successor	Denon AVR-X1800H DAB

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Channels	7.2	11.2
Power Output	80 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-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Four 300 MHz DSP cores
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM	ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.2
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
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	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 Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		Ultra Low Jitter PLL
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 Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
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
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDMI Inputs	6	7
HDMI Outputs	1	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs	3	7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs		2
RCA Line Inputs	2	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
On-Screen Display	Hybrid Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line	High-resolution LCD display
Remote Controller	RC-1244
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Front Panel	not Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	13
Large Speaker Terminals	7	13
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	430 W	600 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.4 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
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 192 mm x 477 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 477 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 18-3/4")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	523 mm x 232 mm x 435 mm 20.6" x 9.1" x 17.1"
Weight	8.6 kg (19 lbs)	21.4 kg (47.2 lbs)
Weight of Package	10.6 kg

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X1700H DAB	Yamaha RX-A8A
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)		220 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	175 W (10% THD)	250 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)
THD		0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		140 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	4.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20-20 kHz)	0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/61 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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 Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/65 dB	Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.4%/0.4%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		530 kHz - 1710 kHz
DAB Freq	174.928 (5A) - 239.200 (13F) MHz (BAND III)
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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