Denon AVC-X3800H vs Onkyo TX-RZ50

GENERAL	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Brand	Denon	Onkyo
Model	AVC-X3800H	TX-RZ50
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Australia and Asia
Release Year	2022	2021
Predecessor	Denon AVC-X3700H	Onkyo TX-RZ840

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Channels	9.4	9.2
Power Output	105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Linear Class A/B
Discrete Amplification
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier		Original 2-stage
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)		Front L/R Channels
THX™ Certification		Select™ (previously known as Select2)
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability	assignable
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
DAC	AKM
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.4	11.2
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.4
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 7.1.4
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	Built-In
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control		All 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
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Virtual Speakers		T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)	Dirac Live™ and AccuEQ Room Corrections
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
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/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi		via Onkyo Music Control app
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
HDMI Inputs	6	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs	6	7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	1 (Rear)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	6	6
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord

ZONES	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
GUI Languages	9	9
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1253
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Analog Tuner		FM/AM with RDS
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Front Panel	not Metal
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	660 W	870 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 60 W/100 W	75 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.15 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 389 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 236 mm x 389 mm) 17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 15 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 15 3/8")	435 mm x 201.5 mm x 398 mm 17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-11/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	519 mm x 242 mm x 478 mm 21.2" x 10.1" x 19.0"	570 mm x 335 mm x 490 mm 22-7/16" x 13-3/16" x 19-5/16"
Weight	12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)	14 kg (30.9 lbs)
Weight of Package	15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVC-X3800H	Onkyo TX-RZ50
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	105 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	135 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	215 W (10% THD)	215 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	180 W (1% THD)	180 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		130 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1 V/470 Ω
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	1.2 V
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Rated Headphone Power Output		85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	80 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
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	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency		522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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

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