Denon AVR-S960H vs Onkyo TX-RZ720

GENERAL	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Brand	Denon	Onkyo
Model	AVR-S960H	TX-RZ720
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Asia
Release Year	2020	2017
Predecessor	Denon AVR-S950H	Onkyo TX-RZ710
Successor	Denon AVR-S970H	Onkyo TX-RZ730

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Discrete Amplification
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)		Front L/R channels
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
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
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
DAC	AKM	AKM AK4458
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
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, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
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, Dolby TrueHD
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 Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control		Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Virtual Speakers		T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
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	2.2
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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
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	Onkyo TX-RZ720
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
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
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	Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
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	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs		1
RCA Line Inputs	5	6
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI, Mini-Jack
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport

ZONES	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	2
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
GUI Languages	9
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1239
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote		/
Smart Grid-Ready
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Front Panel	not Metal
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		EI Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	460 W	600 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W	65 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.15 W
Capacitor Bank		10,000 µF
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
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 177 mm x 378 mm 17-1/8" x 6-15/16" x 14-7/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	520 mm x 243 mm x 429 mm 20.5" x 9.6" x 16.9"
Weight	9.5 kg (20 lbs 15 oz)	10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
Weight of Package	11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-S960H	Onkyo TX-RZ720
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	90 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)	175 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 (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		330 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output		85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
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)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
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
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
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․1 + LE
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 - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 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	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 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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