Denon AVC-X6800H vs Yamaha TSR-7850

GENERAL	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Model	AVC-X6800H	TSR-7850
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Australia
Release Year	2024	2018
Predecessor	Denon AVC-X6700H

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Channels	11.4	7.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Monolithic
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability	5-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown DAC x 4
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	13.4	7.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital	32 bit
Alpha Processing	AL32 Processing Multichannel
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
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	Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
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	13.1-ch (Built-In)
360 Reality Audio
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 192 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	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer		including enhancer for Bluetooth®
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		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
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 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	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**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
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 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
HDMI Inputs	7	5
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	2
8K Inputs	7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1.5 A
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	7	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	13.4	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	1
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Number of Zones	3	2
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	2 lines FLD
Remote Controller	RC-1256
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Analog Tuner		FM
Presets		40
Digital Radio		DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Front Panel	Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	13	9
Large Speaker Terminals	13	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	750 W	300 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 379 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 389 mm) 17.1" x 6.6" x 14.9" (with antenna: 17.1" x 9.3" x 15.3")	435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 380 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 15")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	531 mm x 303 mm x 465 mm 20.9" x 11.9" x 18.3"
Weight	15.6 kg (34.4 lbs)	11.0 kg (23.4 lbs)
Weight of Package	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVC-X6800H	Yamaha TSR-7850
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% THD)	95 W (Front, 0.06% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		130 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		160 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	175 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W (10% THD)	160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	205 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	250 W x 2-channel	195 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		170 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W x 2-channel	130 W
THD		0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 V)
THD (Digital)	0.005% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.004% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front) 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	1.2 V
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		1.6 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	96 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	104 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	104 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)	±0.5 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	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 (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 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 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
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	5․4	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		87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
DAB Freq		174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
DAB audio formats		MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

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

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