Dec 27, 2019
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Denon AVR-S540BT review
The 5.2-channel AVR-S540BT equipped with Dolby Vision; HDR HLG and 4K video scaling for an impressive home theater experience. Includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K / 60 Hz and supports HDCP 2.2 on all HDMI ports. Users can use the USB port on the front panel to listen to their favorite Hi-Res tracks without any problems. Or use Bluetooth to stream music from any compatible device. And thanks to the Denon Series 500 remote control application, users get full access to the receiver settings. There is also a Denon configuration assistant; AVR-S540BT, which will greatly simplify the work with the device.
Sony STR-DH590 review
Sony STR-DH590 is a rather restrained model, designed to power up to 5 compact speakers. This receiver can deliver up to 145 W/channel which is undoubtedly a plus versus the opponent in this Denon AVR-S540BT vs Sony STR-DH590 comparison, which has a power of only 70 W/channel. Such huge power allows STR-DH590 to be used for medium and large living rooms. However, Sony has equipped its receiver with a Sony DCAC automatic calibration system with a microphone to optimize playback in any room.
Denon AVR-S540BT pros and cons
Pros
- Streaming via Bluetooth supports all popular music services
Cons
- There is no way to set this receiver up unless it is connected to a television
- The input video signal does flicker
Sony STR-DH590 pros and cons
Pros
- The receiver is capable of creating virtual surround sound using stereo mode
- The receiver has a BRAVIA Sync function for remote control with compatible Sony components
Cons
- The unit has no line out
Denon AVR-S540BT vs Sony STR-DH590
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Product
Denon AVR-S540BT
Sony STR-DH590
Model
AVR-S540BT
STR-DH590
Brand
Denon
Sony
Reviews
1128
1374
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
5.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
70/8, 90/6
145/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
DCAC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Compressed Audio Restorer
has not
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
TIDAL, Pandora
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/1
4/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
0
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic
phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
HLG
Additional features
Voice control
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
USB
USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
has not
Zone audio output
has not
has not
Zone HDMI output
has not
has not
Multi-room control
has not
has not
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS 96/24
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
310
200
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.3
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 30.4/17 x 6 x 12.6
43 x 13.3 x 29.7/ 17 x 5.3 x 11.4
Weight, kg/lbs
7.2/16.8
7.1/16.4
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.5Denon AVR-S540BT
- 4.2Sony STR-DH590
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