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AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel MusicCast A/V Receiver
Product Description
Movie and video game lovers will enjoy immersive multichannel sound with the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel MusicCast A/V Receiver. It delivers up to 150W of power per channel at 8 ohms and features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility for object-based audio support. Built-in Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 support allows the receiver to wirelessly stream music from compatible sources, such as smartphones and tablets, while Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer helps to deliver optimized sound quality.
Onboard Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allows the AVENTAGE RX-A8A to access music from your network or the internet. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri compatibility via your voice assistant-enabled devices on the same network let you control certain functions of the receiver with just your voice. With seven HDMI inputs and three outputs, this receiver can act as a video switcher for your HD source components. It will pass through HDR 4K UHD signals for enhanced viewing of compatible content when paired with a compatible display. YPAO R.S.C. multipoint sound optimization calibrates the receiver to your speakers and room setup for a tailored listening experience.
Onboard Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allows the AVENTAGE RX-A8A to access music from your network or the internet. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri compatibility via your voice assistant-enabled devices on the same network let you control certain functions of the receiver with just your voice. With seven HDMI inputs and three outputs, this receiver can act as a video switcher for your HD source components. It will pass through HDR 4K UHD signals for enhanced viewing of compatible content when paired with a compatible display. YPAO R.S.C. multipoint sound optimization calibrates the receiver to your speakers and room setup for a tailored listening experience.
| Amplifier | |
| Channels | 11.2 |
| Amplifier Class | |
| Power Output per Channel | 2-Channel Driven: 150 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.06% THD 165 W at 8 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.9% THD 1-Channel Driven: 185 W at 8 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.9% THD 200 W at 6 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.9% THD 230 W at 4 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.9% THD |
| Dynamic Power per Channel | |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 100 kHz +0/-3 dB (Direct, Pure Mode) |
| THD+N | |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 to 8 Ohms |
| Tone Control | Bass (50 Hz): ±6.0 dB Treble (20 kHz): ±6.0 dB |
| Damping Factor | > 140 |
| Audio Processing | |
| DTS Compatibility | DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Dolby Compatibility | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD |
| Auro 3D Support | No |
| Upmixing Technology | DTS Neural:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology |
| Supported File Formats | 11.2 MHz DSD, 2.8 MHz DSD, 5.6 MHz DSD, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA |
| DAC | 384 kHz / 32-Bit (ESS SABRE ES9026PRO) |
| Video | |
| HDR Compatibility | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma |
| Pass-Through Support | 4K60p |
| Upscaling | None |
| GUI | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Rear A/V Inputs | 7 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3RCA Component 2 x RCA Composite 3 x Optical TOSLINK 2 x Digital Coaxial 1 x Stereo XLR 5 x Stereo RCA 1 x Stereo RCA (Phono) with Ground Screw |
| Rear A/V Outputs | 3 x HDMI 2.1 1 x Stereo XLR Pre-Out 1 x 11-Channel RCA Pre-Out 1 x Stereo RCA Zone 2 1 x Stereo RCA Zone 3 2 x RCA Subwoofer |
| Front I/O | 1 x USB Type-A 1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Setup Mic Input |
| Other Rear I/O | 1 x FM Antenna Terminal Input 1 x AM Antenna Terminal Input 2 x Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antenna Terminal 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (12 V Trigger) Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (Remote) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (Remote) Output 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) |
| Speaker Connectors | 13 x Binding Post Pairs |
| HDCP Support | Version 2.3 |
| HDMI Compression Modes | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ARC, eARC |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Media Card Slot | None |
| A/B Speaker Selection | |
| Bi-Amp Capability | Yes |
| Input Impedance | Phono: 47 Kilohms RCA: 47 Kilohms XLR: 200 Kilohms |
| Input Sensitivity | Phono: 4.5 mV RCA: 250 mV XLR (Attenuator Off): 260 mV XLR (Attenuator On): 520 mV |
| Rated Output / Impedance | Pre-Out, Subwoofer Pre-Out: 1 V / 470 Ohms Zone 2 Line-Out, Zone 3 Line-Out: 470 mV / 470 Ohms Analog: 2 V / 470 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Phono: 95 dB (Direct Mode / IHF-A) Pre-Amp: 110 dB (Direct Mode / IHF-A) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
| Wireless Security | AES, WEP, WPA2-PSK |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP |
| Supported Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.8' / 10 m |
| Wireless Audio Protocols | AirPlay 2, MusicCast |
| DLNA Support | |
| Control | |
| External Control Support | |
| Virtual Assistant Support | Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant |
| Tuner Section | |
| Tuner Type | AM, FM |
| Number of Tuner Presets | FM: 40 Stations |
| Radio Frequencies | AM: 530 to 1710 kHz FM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz |
| Sensitivity | FM Mono at 50 dB: 3 µV / 20.8 dBf |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | FM: 68 dB (Stereo) 69 dB (Mono) |
| Distortion | |
| Power | |
| AC Input Power | 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Active: 600 W Network Standby: 3 W CEC Standby: 1.9 W Bluetooth Standby: 1.7 W Standby: 0.4 W |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.1 x 7.6 x 18.8" / 43.5 x 19.2 x 47.7 cm 17.1 x 10.7 x 18.8" / 43.5 x 27.1 x 47.7 cm (Antenna Up) |
| Weight | 47.2 lb / 21.4 kg |
| Warranty Length | Limited 3-Year Warranty |