Denon AVR-X3500H vs Yamaha RX-A2A

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	AVR-X3500H	RX-A2A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Australia
Release Year	2018	2020
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X3400H	Yamaha RX-A880
Successor	Denon AVR-X3600H

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	105 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
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Four 300 MHz DSP cores
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM	Burr-Brown PCM5102A
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.2	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
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	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	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
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
CINEMA DSP
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint Measurement
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
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	2.2	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 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 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	Yamaha RX-A2A
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
MusicCast
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	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	1
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	5	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3
Composite Video Outputs
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
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	RCA Preout
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	3
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC-1218
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM
Presets		40
Digital Radio		DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Front Panel	not Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
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-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	600 W	360 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 45 W/80 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
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")	435 mm x 171 mm x 372 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 372 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-5/8")
Weight	10.8 kg (23 lbs 13 oz)	10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X3500H	Yamaha RX-A2A
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	105 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		105 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		125 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		150 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	135 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	215 W (10% THD)	160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	180 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		150 W (0.9% THD)
THD		0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to PRE OUT, Pure Direct, 1 kHz, 1 V)
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)
Damping Factor		100 (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 (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/470 Ω
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	1.2 V
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	95 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20-20 kHz)	0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 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	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 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: 69 dB/68 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
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
DAB Freq		174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
DAB audio formats		MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (aacPlus v2)
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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