How many fit
Only 2 of the 34 models checked meet every need here: “Stay with a five-speaker setup”, “Keep six HDMI sources plugged in”, and “Plug an MM turntable straight in”.
2 models fit, out of 34 checkedPicked for one job
A room staying at 5.1: which AV receiver fits?
Top pick
Denon AVR-S670H
If the five-speaker system is final and you need a direct MM turntable connection, HEOS and six HDMI inputs, start with the Denon AVR-S670H. Pick S570BT instead if you have four fast HDMI sources, or NR1510 if a low cabinet and 4K60 come first.
Why it suits this job
- Your final layout is five main speakers
- Six HDMI devices that stay connected
- The catch
- It cannot run a layout with physical height speakers.
- Go with Denon AVR-S570BT if
- Network streaming and an MM phono socket matter less to you than four 4K120 sources.
More reasons we picked it
- Support for an MM turntable and network music
- Precise video format needs plus room in the cabinet
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By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the AV receivers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Stay with a five-speaker setup”, “Keep six HDMI sources plugged in”, and “Plug an MM turntable straight in”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Denon AVR-S670H |
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| Denon AVR-S570BT |
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| Marantz NR1510 |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Start from the connections you need when picking a five-channel receiver. Only step up to a seven-channel model if you plan physical heights or surround-back speakers.
Your speaker plan reshapes the shortlist
A powered sub plus five ear-level speakers does not call for seven or nine receiver amplifiers. RX-V4A, NR1510, S570BT and S670H all handle that basic layout. Extra amplifier channels only become useful once the room adds more full-range speakers. In a receiver's marketing channel count, the number after the decimal often refers to subwoofer outputs, and those have their own amplification.
Tally the fast inputs on their own
The S670H has six inputs, but only three of them handle 4K120. The S570BT has four inputs, and all four do. With four high-frame-rate sources, the simpler S570BT is the better fit despite the S670H having more inputs overall. A mixed collection, such as consoles, a disc player, a streamer and a set-top box, is more likely to gain from the extra total connections on the S670H.
Decide on the music path and the chassis as a pair
With an MM phono input and HEOS, the S670H handles records and network music, so you need no separate source boxes for them. The NR1510 gives you both in a low-profile chassis, plus front HDMI access, and tops out at 4K60 video. Measure everything that goes into the installation, rear cable bends and ventilation included, before you assume a slim receiver will fit your cabinet.
What this page can’t tell you
- The recommendations rest on connections and layout. They do not draw on rankings from listening tests.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Denon, AVR-S670H
AVR-S670H
Six HDMI inputs, HEOS streaming and a moving-magnet phono input come on this five-speaker receiver. It makes sense for a room that will remain 5.1.
Top pick ifMovies and records on a five-speaker system
Key facts
- 5 main processing channels and 5 built-in amplifier channels
- Of 6 HDMI inputs, 3 support 4K120 video
The catch
It cannot run a layout with physical height speakers.
Denon, AVR-S570BT
AVR-S570BT
A fit for a five-speaker TV system, with four modern HDMI inputs. Casual phone playback runs over Bluetooth, so there is no network music setup to deal with.
Pick this instead ifNetwork streaming and an MM phono socket matter less to you than four 4K120 sources.
Key facts
- 5 main processing channels and 5 built-in amplifier channels
- Of 4 HDMI inputs, 4 support 4K120 video
The catch
With five amplifier channels, there is no way to add physical height speakers.
Marantz, NR1510
NR1510
Low-profile and five-channel, this receiver offers HEOS, a front HDMI input and front-channel pre-outs. Video tops out at 4K60 over HDMI, which is fine for a modest film and music system.
Pick this instead ifNone of your sources needs 4K120, but a front HDMI socket and a roughly 4.1-inch-tall chassis do matter.
Key facts
- 5 main processing channels and 5 built-in amplifier channels
- Of 6 HDMI inputs, 0 support 4K120 video
The catch
Physical Dolby Atmos height speakers are not supported.
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Top pick for this job
Denon AVR-S670H
Your final layout is five main speakers
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Denon AVR-S570BT
Network streaming and an MM phono socket matter less to you than four 4K120 sources.
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