Jan 10, 2020
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Denon AVR-X8500H review
The X8500H model has much more channels (13.2 vs 9.2), but their power output is identical. Both have 150/8 W/Ohm. All digital processing takes place only in 32-bit format - the necessary conversion of incoming 16-, 20- and 24-bit streams is performed by the multi-channel AL32 Processing circuit. The digital-to-analog conversion is generally on a separate board, which contains eight dual-channel AK4490EQ. These chips came out four years ago, but are still considered the best representatives of delta-sigma DACs of the 32-bit / 768 kHz class. 
Denon AVR-X7200WA review
It is not without reason that the model is considered the leader of the lineup: the advanced video processor accepts HD video signals up to 1080p and 4k Ultra HD 60Hz with full resolution 4: 4: 4 Pure Color, HDR, BT2020 and HDCP 2.2 encoding for all 8 HDMI inputs (one of which is located on the front panel ). The receiver also has 2 1 HDMI outputs with multi-zone / multi-source support (three zones, sources can be analog or 2-channel digital PCM sources, including optical, coaxial, HDMI and network) and an integrated Audyssey MultEQ XT32 / Sub EQ HT / LFC. 
Denon AVR-X8500H pros & cons
Pros
- Support for the latest movie sound formats
- Denon AVC-X8500H gives music lovers musicality, beautiful details and drive without any “digital aftertaste” (there are modes for listening to music, where all unnecessary “improvers” and processing are turned off)
Cons
- No built-in radio tuner (however, there is a separate socket for connecting an external one)
Denon AVR-X7200WA pros & cons
Pros
- This unit (X7200W) stays a normal warm temperature, even with extended use
- The Dolby Surround upmixer adds a whole new dimension to my normal 5.1 and 7.1 movies
Cons
- It does not have HDCP 2.2
Denon AVR-X8500H vs Denon AVR-X7200WA
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Product
Denon AVR-X8500H
Denon AVR-X7200WA
Model
AVR-X8500H
AVR-X7200WA
Brand
Denon
Denon
Reviews
16
33
Amplifier
Channels
13.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
150/8, 250/6
150/8, 190/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.05
0.05
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4490EQ 768 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
2 (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
Pandora, SiriusXM
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
8/3
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
2
Coaxial digital input
2
2
Composite input
4
5
Component input/output
3/1
3/2
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
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, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
has not
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
2
2
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
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-Surround
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:X
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
900
780
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 19.5 x 7.8/17 x 7.7 x 18.7
43.1 x 17.7 x 43.1/17.1 x 7.7 x 17.2
Weight, kg/lbs
23.1/51.6
16.7/37.7
Other
Release year
2018
2015
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Denon AVR-X8500H
- 8.6Denon AVR-X7200WA
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