| AMPLIFIER |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Channels | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Power Output | 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 70 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-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Four 300 MHz DSP cores | |
| DAC | AKM | |
| DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.2 | 5.1 |
| 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 | | PLII |
| 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 | |
| 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, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | up to 96 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | 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 | | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | | |
| Dialog Enhancement | | |
| Dialog Level Adjustment | | |
| Dialog normalization | | |
| Dialogue Lift | | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | | |
| Audyssey LFC | | |
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | | |
| Audyssey DSX | | |
| Direct Mode | | |
| Pure Direct Mode | | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs | | |
| CALIBRATION |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | |
| Audyssey App Support | | |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | | |
| Bass Sync | | |
| VIDEO FEATURES |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| 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 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | |
| Component Video Upscaling | | |
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | | |
| isf Certified Calibration Control | | |
| CONNECTIVITY |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Wi-Fi | | |
| Bluetooth | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Headphone Transmission | | |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | | |
| Chromecast Built-In | | |
| Works with SonoS | | |
| HEOS | | |
| DTS Play-Fi | | |
| MHL Input | | |
| DLNA 1.5 | | |
| AirPlay | 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 | Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | | |
| TERMINALS |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 5 |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | | |
| USB Input | 1 Front for USB memory | 1 (Front) for USB memory |
| USB DC Out Port | | |
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | | |
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | |
| RCA Line Inputs | 5 | 2 |
| RCA Line Outputs | | |
| XLR Line Inputs | | |
| Phono Input | | |
| Multi-Channel Input | | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 | 0.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | | |
| Composite Video Inputs | 3 | 2 |
| Composite Video Outputs | | 1 |
| S-Video Inputs | | |
| S-Video Outputs | | |
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
| Ethernet | | |
| Ethernet Switch | | |
| PC In | | |
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | USB |
| Speaker A/B | assignable | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | | |
| ZONES |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Number of Zones | 2 | 1 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out | |
| RS-232C Interface | | |
| +12V Trigger Output | 1 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| On-Screen Display | Advanced Graphic User Interface | |
| GUI Languages | 3 | 3 |
| Web Control | | |
| IP Control | | |
| Control4 SDDP | | |
| Display | 1 line | 1 line |
| Remote Controller | RC-1218 | RC-1216 |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | / / |
| Denon Link HD | | |
| Setup Assistant | | |
| Quick Select plus / Quick Select | / | / |
| RADIO |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM with RDS |
| Digital Radio | | |
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | | |
| Spotify | | |
| Tidal | | |
| Deezer | | |
| Napster | | |
| SiriusXM | | |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Front Panel | not Metal | not Metal |
| Speaker Terminals | 7 | 5 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | | |
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | | |
| High Grade Audio Components | | |
| Gold plated RCA terminals | | |
| POWER |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 600 W | 310 W |
| No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 45 W/80 W | ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W |
| Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | | |
| Auto Power off | | |
| PHYSICAL |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 434 mm x 167 mm x 391 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 391 mm) 17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 15 1/2" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 15 1/2") | 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" |
| Weight | 10.8 kg (23 lbs 13 oz) | 7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz) |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
Denon AVR-X3500H |
Denon AVR-X550BT |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 105 W (0.08% THD) | 70 W (0.08% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 135 W (0.7% THD) | 90 W (0.7% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 215 W (10% THD) | 140 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 180 W (1% THD) | 130 W (1% THD) |
| THD (Digital) | 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB) | |
| Analog Distortion | 0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode) | |
| Phono Distortion | 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 1.2 V | |
| Rated Output digital | 2 V (at 0 dB playback) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB | 98 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 74 dB | |
| S/N Ratio (digital) | 102 dB | |
| Dynamic Range (digital) | 100 dB | |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±1 dB (20-20 kHz) | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
| 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) | |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | |
| Bluetooth Version | 3․0 + EDR | 3․0 + EDR |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A | USB2.0 5V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) |
| FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% |
| AM Frequency | 520 kHz - 1710 kHz | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz |
| AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | 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