Denon AVR-S960H vs Integra DRX-4.3

GENERAL	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Brand	Denon	Integra
Model	AVR-S960H	DRX-4.3
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	North America
Release Year	2020	2019
Predecessor	Denon AVR-S950H	Integra DRX-4.2
Successor	Denon AVR-S970H

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Discrete Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)		Front L/R
THX™ Certification		Select™ (previously known as Select2)
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry		2-Stage
PUSH-PULL Design
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability		Front L/R Channels

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		32-Bit DSP Chip for Advanced Processing
DAC	AKM	AKM AK4458
DAC Specs		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
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 Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC
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
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) jitter-cleaning circuitry for SPDIF digital 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 AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	AccuEQ Advance 9-point calibration with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™
Audyssey App Support
Standing Wave Control		Standing Wave EQ
Distance Adjustment		0.1 - foot
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
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)
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 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	1080p to 4K
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 AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
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
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
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	Integra Control Pro
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
HDMI Inputs	6	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 x 8K (simultaneous)	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs	1
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	1 (Rear)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs		1
RCA Line Inputs	5	7 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2 (shared with Zone 2 Line/Pre Out)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	3 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI, Composite, L/R Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord		Oversized AC Cord

ZONES	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line Out)
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line Out)
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		3 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA, C:25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages	9	9
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1239
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Smart Grid-Ready
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Front Panel	not Metal	Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	11
Large Speaker Terminals	7	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals
Rack Mount Kit Available		IRK-155-3D

POWER	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply		2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	460 W	750 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.15 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 341 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 341 mm) 17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 13 1/2" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 13 1/2")	435 mm x 174 mm x 376.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-13/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	520 mm x 243 mm x 429 mm 20.5" x 9.6" x 16.9"	560 mm x 305 mm x 467 mm 22-1/16" x 12" x 18-3/8"
Weight	9.5 kg (20 lbs 15 oz)	11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
Weight of Package	11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)	14.0 kg (30.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-S960H	Integra DRX-4.3
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	90 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	125 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	185 W (10% THD)	225 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	145 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)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1 V/470 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		8 Ω - 600 Ω
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
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 HDMI		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)	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 Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) 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	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	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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 Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
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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