Jan 10, 2020
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Denon AVR-S750H review
The Denon AVR‑S750H has many advanced features and can be part of the HEOS multiroom system. Of course, it has compatibility with all most popular voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and etc. The unit is equipped with Dolby`s decoders in configuration 5.1.2 and the full set of DTS: X. Among the characteristics of the model, one can note an output power of 75 W/channel, which is significantly less versus the rival in the Denon AVR-S750H vs Onkyo TX-NR686. There are also HDMI inputs (4K/HDR) and one output with eARC support, Bluetooth, Ethernet/Wi-Fi.
Onkyo TX-NR686 review
The device has a 7.2 configuration and supports object-oriented audio decoders like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in a 5.2.2 setup by adding a couple of overhead speakers that will really expand the sound stage vertically. And given the receiver's output power, which is 165 W/channel, even with fairly demanding acoustics, it should not have any problems. The receiver has a built-in 384 kHz/32-bit DAC. Onboard the TX-NR686 are AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration and AccuReflex auto-tuning programs. Another advantage is that the receiver can control the wireless audio system of the whole house using built-in technologies: FlareConnect, DTS Play-Fi, and Chromecast.
Denon AVR-S750H pros and cons
Pros
- The AVR-S750H capable of reproducing 24 bit / 192 kHz stream and DSD
- Denon AVR-S750H can be controlled using Alexa, and also works with Google Assistant / Google Home
Cons
- The receiver does not scale input images to Ultra HD resolution
Onkyo TX-NR686 pros and cons
Pros
- Supports many popular streaming services such as TIDAL, Pandora, and Spotify
- There is Sonos feature support
Cons
- There is a need to adjust the results of automatic calibration
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Product
Denon AVR-S750H
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
AVR-S750H
TX-NR686
Brand
Denon
Onkyo
Reviews
201
152
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
75/8, 110/6
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AKM 192 KHz/32-bit
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, Mood Mix
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/1
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
0/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
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
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
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 Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
570
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6 x 13.3
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7Denon AVR-S750H
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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