Dec 13, 2019
Denon AVR-X540BT AV receiver combines high-quality sound and a large number of additional functions, including compatibility with modern 4K, HDR (High Dynamic Range). If you want to see other Denon A...
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Here we show you our detailed AV receiver comparison of the Denon AVR-X540BT versus the Marantz SR6015. The AVR-X540BT has 5.2 channels amplifier and the SR6015 9.2 channels. Only the SR6015 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the SR6015. We have evaluated both AV receivers, AVR-X540BT has an overall score of 5.3 out of 10 vs 9.1 out of 10 for SR6015.
Advantages Marantz SR6015 over Denon AVR-X540BT
- Delivers 110W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 70W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- AirPlay support
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- 8K resolution video signal pass-through feature
- Multi-zone
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
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Product
Denon AVR-X540BT
Marantz SR6015
Model
AVR-X540BT
SR6015
Brand
Denon
Marantz
Reviews
1128
0
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
70/8, 90/6
110/8, 150/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Compressed Audio Restorer
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LF, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), 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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
TIDAL, Pandora
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/1
7/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
1
2
Composite input
2
4
Component input/output
0/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through
8K/60Hz
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
has not
HLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDR
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
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
IP Control, Web Control, RS-232 Control, App Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
Marantz 2016 AVR Remote, HEOS App
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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 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
has not
AIFF, DSD
Power
Operational power consumption, W
310
680
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.2
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 32.7/17 x 6 x 12.6
43.1 x 15.2 x 38.1/17.3 x 6.3 x 15.3
Weight, kg/lbs
7.2/16.6
12.7/28.2
Other
Release year
2018
2020
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.3Denon AVR-X540BT
- 9.1Marantz SR6015
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