Denon AVR-X540BT vs Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-X540BT

      Sony STR-DH790
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X540BT
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790
      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-X540BT to Sony STR-DH790 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-X540BT has 5 channel and the Sony STR-DH790 has 7 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X540BT's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-X540BT was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Sony STR-DH790 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 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-X540BT and Sony STR-DH790 and gave them scores of 68 and 73 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-X540BT

      Sony STR-DH790

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      58
      Audio Features
      84
      Video Features
      84
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      63
      Connectivity
      62
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      68
      Radio
      36
      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      73

      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-X540BT and Sony STR-DH790.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X540BT

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X540BT

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   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-X540BT

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   5 HDMI Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X540BT

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X540BT over Sony STR-DH790.

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      Denon AVR-X540BT vs Sony STR-DH790
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 5 vs 4
      USB Input 1 (Front) for USB memory vs 1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 310 W vs 240 W
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH790 over Denon AVR-X540BT.

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      Denon AVR-X540BT vs Sony STR-DH790
      More Channels 5.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos vs up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Pure Direct Mode vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      USB DC Out Port vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 4
      Speaker A/B vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals vs 2
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.7% THD) vs 105 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)
      Newer Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR 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-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C.
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        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 (YCbCr4:4:4)
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Ethernet
        No Zones11
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790

      5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X540BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH790 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X540BT's and Sony STR-DH790's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X540BT: Not supported.
        • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X540BT: Not supported.
        • Sony STR-DH790: 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-X540BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Sony STR-DH790 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

        Sony STR-DH790 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Sony STR-DH790 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

        Sony STR-DH790 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Sony STR-DH790 features 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        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
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X540BT comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Sony STR-DH790 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.
        • 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 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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-X540BT supports HDR10

        Sony STR-DH790 supports 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)

        Sony STR-DH790 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.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X540BT and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH790 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X540BT and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH790 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-X540BT
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-DH790
          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-X540BT
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-DH790
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X540BT: USB
        • Sony STR-DH790: None

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        HDMI Inputs54
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs24
        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-X540BT and Sony STR-DH790 and gave them scores of 68 and 73 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-X540BT

        Sony STR-DH790

        OVERALL
        68
        OVERALL
        73

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        58
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        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 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        GOOD
        84
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        63
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   5 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        AVERAGE
        62
        •   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
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        68
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        BAD
        36
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        BrandDenonSony
        ModelAVR-X540BTSTR-DH790
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUKEurope
        Release Year20182018
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S530BT Sony STR-DH770
        SuccessorDenon AVR-X550BT
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        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
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon Kindle
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        HDMI Inputs54
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs24
        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 InputsUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Number of Zones11
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
        GUI Languages3
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1216
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM
        Presets30
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Front Panelnot Metal
        Speaker Terminals57
        Large Speaker Terminals2
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
        Power Consumption310 W240 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm
        17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"        		430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm
        17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"
        Weight7.5 kg7.4 kg (16 lbs. 6 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X540BT Sony STR-DH790
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)70 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.7% THD)105 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)140 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ500 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 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 Frequency522 kHz - 1611 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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