Denon AVR-S570BT

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    Highlights

    • 5.2 Channels
    • 5.1 Channel Processing
    • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDMI 2.1
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
    • Bluetooth

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    1. Overview

    Denon AVR-S570BT was introduced in 2022. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 71 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

    Amplifier
    70
    Audio Features
    58
    Video Features
    99
    Connectivity
    66
    Zones
    55
    Radio
    66
    OVERALL
    71

    For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluation section.

    2. Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-S570BT.

    PROs

    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   HDMI 2.1
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
    •   VRR
    •   QFT
    •   8K Passthrough
    •   8K Upscaling
    •   Bluetooth
    •   4 8K Inputs
    •   USB Input
    •   Analog Tuner

    CONs

    •   Few Channels - 5.2
    •   Low Power Output - 70 W
    •   5.1 Channel Processing
    •   No Dolby Atmos
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No DTS:X
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No DSD via HDMI
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No eARC
    •   No Wi-Fi
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   4 HDMI Inputs
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Composite Video Inputs
    •   No Ethernet
    •   No Zones
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   No Pandora
    •   No Spotify
    •   No Tidal

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Bluetooth 4․2

    3. Denon 2022 Lineup

    In 2022 Denon released 7 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Denon 2022 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsImmersive AudioHDRZones Price
    AVR-A1H Image cannot be found 15.4150 W15.417.4Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dolby Vision
    3
    AVR-X4800H Image cannot be found 9.4125 W11.411.4Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dolby Vision
    3
    AVR-X3800H Image cannot be found 9.4105 W11.411.4Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dolby Vision
    2
    AVR-X2800H Image cannot be found 7.295 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dolby Vision
    2
    AVR-X2800H DAB Image cannot be found 7.295 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dolby Vision
    2
    AVR-S970H Image cannot be found 7.290 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dolby Vision
    2
    AVR-S570BT Image cannot be found 5.270 W5.1HDR10
    Dolby Vision
    1

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Denon AVR-A1H vs AVR-X4800H vs AVR-X3800H vs AVR-X2800H vs AVR-X2800H DAB vs AVR-S970H.

    4. Changes from the AVR-S540BT

    Denon AVR-S570BT has replaced AVR-S540BT. Here we present differences between these two models.

    UPGRADES Denon AVR-S570BT vs Denon AVR-S540BT
    Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 96 kHz
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF vs FLAC
    Dynamic HDR vs
    Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
    Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
    VRR vs
    QFT vs
    Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs
    More 8K Inputs 4 vs
    More Large Speaker Terminals 5 vs
    Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 70 W (0.08% THD) vs 70 W (0.08% THD)
    Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3․0 + EDR
    Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
    DOWNGRADES Denon AVR-S570BT vs Denon AVR-S540BT
    Less HDMI Inputs 4 vs 5
    Less Composite Video Inputs vs 2
    Less Composite Video Outputs vs 1

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Denon AVR-S570BT vs AVR-S540BT.

    5. Amplifier

    5 channel Amplifier

    Denon AVR-S570BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      AMPLIFIER
      Channels5.2
      Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Discrete Amplification
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
      Bi-amp Capability

      6. Speaker Configurations

      Denon AVR-S570BT's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • 5.2 with internal amplifier.

      7. HDMI 2.1

      Denon AVR-S570BT features 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 1 output.

      • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
      • 8K Upscaling: Denon AVR-S570BT can upscale up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
      • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35%.
      • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Denon AVR-S570BT is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Denon AVR-S570BT supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma via HDMI ports. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


      Gaming Features

      Denon AVR-S570BT supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4

      8. Room Calibration

      Denon AVR-S570BT comes with room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 line inputs for analog audio connection.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connection.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Inputs: 4   Outputs: 1 x 8K
          8K Inputs: 4

        Front A/V Inputs

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        TERMINALS
        HDMI Inputs4
        HDMI Outputs1 x 8K
        8K Inputs4
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs2
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs1
        RCA Line Inputs2
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

        10. Evaluation

        We evaluate Denon AVR-S570BT and give score of 71 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        OVERALL
        71

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        70

        We give Denon AVR-S570BT a score of 70 for Amplifier features.

        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        58

        We give Denon AVR-S570BT a score of 58 for Audio Features features.

        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        99

        We give Denon AVR-S570BT a score of 99 for Video Features features.

        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        •   8K Upscaling

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        66

        We give Denon AVR-S570BT a score of 66 for Connectivity features.

        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   4 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55

        We give Denon AVR-S570BT a score of 55 for Zones features.

        •   No Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        66

        We give Denon AVR-S570BT a score of 66 for Radio features.

        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL
        BrandDenon
        ModelAVR-S570BT
        TypeA/V Receiver
        CountryUSA
        Release Year2022
        PredecessorDenon AVR-S540BT
        AMPLIFIER
        Channels5.2
        Power Output70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES
        Maximum Channel Processing5.1
        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 PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        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
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI
        DSD via USB
        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
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS
        HDMI Inputs4
        HDMI Outputs1 x 8K
        8K Inputs4
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs2
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs1
        RCA Line Inputs2
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES
        Number of Zones1
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS
        On-Screen Display
        GUI Languages3
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1254
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO
        Analog Tuner FM/AM
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION
        Front Panelnot Metal
        Speaker Terminals5
        Large Speaker Terminals5
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption310 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W
        Standby Power0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 330mm
        17 1/8" x 6" x 13"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.6" x 9.1" x 17.1"
        Weight7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)
        Weight of Package16.8 lbs
        SPECIFICATIONS
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)70 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)140 W (10% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
        Bluetooth Version4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 Years

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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