Denon AVR-S960H vs Yamaha RX-A2040

GENERAL	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	AVR-S960H	RX-A2040
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Australia
Release Year	2020	2014
Predecessor	Denon AVR-S950H	Yamaha RX-A2030
Successor	Denon AVR-S970H	Yamaha RX-A2050

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 W (8 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-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM	ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006 x 2)
DAC Specs		192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	9.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2	up to 5.1.4
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2
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
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
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	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer
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		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
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 (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC	via YBA-11 adapter (included)
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
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
Remote App	Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
HDMI Inputs	6	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 x 8K (simultaneous)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs	1
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	3
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	5	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	3
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		Component, Composite, Line out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical user interface
GUI Languages	3
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1239	(preset)
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Front Panel	not Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
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

POWER	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	460 W	490 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
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 192 mm x 467 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 252 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-7/8" x 18-5/8")
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)	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
Weight of Package	11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-S960H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	90 W (0.08% THD)	140 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		155 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		175 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		220 W (10% 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)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	145 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		220 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		405 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		285 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		165 W
THD		0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 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)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/60 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	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 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	520 kHz - 1710 kHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
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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