Denon AVR-X1100W vs Yamaha RX-A3030

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	AVR-X1100W	RX-A3030
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Asia
Release Year	2014	2013
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A3020
Successor	Denon AVR-X1200W	Yamaha RX-A3040

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 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	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced quad-core 32-bit DSP processors
Surround:AI™
DAC		ESS SABRE32™Ultra (ES9016) + ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	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, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, 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, AIFF, DSD	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		Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer		high-resolution
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		HD3
DSP Programs		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers		includes virtual rear
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	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 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion		(Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments		(with variable parameters)
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth		via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devices	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs		3
RCA Line Inputs	2	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs		4
Component Video Outputs	/	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
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-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical user interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1189	(Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Front Panel	Brushed hairline metalized finish
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
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-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	430 W	490 W
Maximum Power Consumption		1210 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 30 W/45 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm) 17-3/32" x 5-15/16" x 13-11/32" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 8-15/32" x 13-11/32")	435 mm x 192 mm x 467mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
Weight	8.6 kg (18 lbs 15 oz)	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X1100W	Yamaha RX-A3030
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	175 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)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		175 W
THD		0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
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)		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)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		150 mV/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		81 dB
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 (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
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 - 108.0 MHz	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 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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