Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-V685BL vs Sony STR-DN1080 review
Yamaha RX-V685BL review
Yamaha RX-V685 is a 7.2 model, capable of delivering up to 90 W/channel at 4 Ohm, and compatible with Ultra HD 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision video. It stands out with a higher-performance 32-bit/384-kHz DAC and compatibility with Yamaha surround speakers and wireless subwoofers and this DAC provides a Bi-amping function that is an advantage in Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Sony STR-DN1080 comparison. Also, RX-V685 also supports Ultra HD videos in Dolby Vision HDR format, as well as BT.2020 color space. All HDMI 2.0 controllers are, of course, CEC compatible. Built-in Bluetooth allows wireless listening from a smartphone or computer.
Sony STR-DN1080 review
The STR-DN1080 has the power is 165 W/channel, but at higher impedance versus RX-V685BL – 6 Ohm. The unit supports the latest multichannel audio formats: Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. And it is possible to set up a 7.2 or 5.2.2 configuration with support for 3D sound. The STR-DN1080 features 6 HDMI 2.0 ports. Compatible with HDCP 2.2, they support 4K, 3D video and the latest HDR Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and HDR10 standards. One of the highlights of this amp is the self-calibration system, it is based on the D.C.A.C EX which ensures high accuracy of sound reproduction.
Yamaha RX-V685BL pros and cons
Pros
- It is possible to create a multiroom network with MusicCast compatible speakers
- Yamaha RX-V685 comes with a YPAO calibration system
Cons
- There is no detailed description of functions and settings in the system interface
Sony STR-DN1080 pros and cons
Pros
- Bluetooth is compatible with Sony's Hi-Res LDAC codec which allows a speed of 990 kbps
- There is also Zone 2 preamplifier available and it is also possible to assign the pair of back/height to surround speaker terminals to Zone 2
Cons
- For inexperienced users, the setting will be a challenge
Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Sony STR-DN1080
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Sony STR-DN1080
Model
RX-V685BL
STR-DN1080
Brand
Yamaha
Sony
Reviews
394
778
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 150/4
120/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
96 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
DCAC EX
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
TIDAL, Pandora
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/2
6/2
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
2
1
Composite input
1
2
Component input/output
1/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
USB, 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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
BT.2020, HLG
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Google assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, 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
has not
NFC
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Music Center
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
0
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
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
240
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.4
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.1 x 37.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.6
43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
9.1/19.8
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 7.3Sony STR-DN1080
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