Yamaha RX-A2A vs Denon AVR-S970H

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Yamaha RX-A2A and Denon AVR-S970H takes place. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A2A received 8.2 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S970H was rated 8.3 points. The release date of RX-A2A is 2021, and AVR-S970H is 2022. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that AVR-S970H has better performance than RX-A2A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A2A over Denon AVR-S970H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S970H over Yamaha RX-A2A

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-A2A this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S970H it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-A2A 9 out of 10, and the AVR-S970H - 8.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-S970H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-A2A scored 9, and Denon AVR-S970H scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha RX-A2A got 7 points, but Denon AVR-S970H received 8 points.

Yamaha RX-A2A is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S970H has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the RX-A2A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-S970H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-A2A got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S970H got 8.