Denon AVR-X6400H vs Yamaha RX-A2050

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	AVR-X6400H	RX-A2050
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Korea
Release Year	2017	2015
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X6300H	Yamaha RX-A2040
Successor	Denon AVR-X6500H	Yamaha RX-A2060

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Channels	11.2	9.2
Power Output	140 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
Amplifier Design	Monolithic
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability	5-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processors
Surround:AI™
DAC	AKM AK4458VN	ESS SABRE™(9006A x 2)
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	9.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital	32-bit
Alpha Processing	AL32 Processing Plus
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.4	up to 7.1.2 or 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 7.1.4	up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 via firmware update
DTS Neural:X		via firmware update
DTS Virtual:X	via firmware update
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	Built-In
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, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
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, 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		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer		including for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer		up to 96/24
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 CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	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-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
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 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****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
Chromecast Built-In
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
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-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	iPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
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	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out	HDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out	Component, Composite, RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	3
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	2 lines
Remote Controller	RC-1219	(Preset)
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Front Panel	Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	750 W	390 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 393 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 393 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 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-1/8" x 18-5/8")
Weight	14.5 kg (31 lbs 15 oz)	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X6400H	Yamaha RX-A2050
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% 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, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	175 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		190 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W (10% THD)	220 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	205 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)	250 W x 2-channel	285 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W x 2-channel	165 W
THD		0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT)
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
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	1.2 V
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 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 Hz to 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	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 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)	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 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	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	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: 65 dB/64 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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