Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 review
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 review
The premium 7.2-channel model of the AVENTAGE series, power 770W (4 Ohms). The 7.2-channel AV receiver RX-A1080 is equipped with highly efficient ESS Saber ES9007S Premier DACs and supports almost all advanced audio and video processing technologies. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are able to revive movie soundtracks like never before. The model has the latest HDMI interface with support for HDR, Dolby Vision and BT.2020, symmetrical power amplifier layout, YPAO 3D measurement and calibration system and Zone 2 content playback features. The aluminum front panel provides visual and acoustic benefits. 
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 review
The 9.2-channel AVENTAGE Series delivers superior 3D sound field reproduction and the latest Surround: AI features. It boasts 140 watts per channel (8 ohms) of output power. The studied Yamaha RX-A2080 model is positioned lower than the top model RX-A3080, the main differences are: output power, lack of XLR inputs and outputs, DAC ESS SABER Premier ES9007S capable of processing 384 kHz / 32 bits and preamplifier output calculated on 7.2 channels rather than 11.2, as in the RX-A3080. Like all AV-receivers of the company, Yamaha RX-A2080 has a balanced approach to the design of both digital and analog parts. The device is equipped with an Ethernet RJ-45 port, or you can do without wires - there is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi adapter on board. 
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 pros & cons
Pros
- The audio reproduction with the Yamaha is unbelievably good
- The different listening modes for music are easy to flip through/ disable if you wish
Cons
- I was very disappointed with the built-in DLNA support
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 pros & cons
Pros
- I was impressed by the clarity, power, separation and detail of the unit
- I plugged in the YPAO Mic and followed the directions to set up the system. This is very easy to set up
Cons
- It has weakness such as no front wide channel support
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Product
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080
Model
AVENTAGE RX-A2080
AVENTAGE RX-A1080
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
58
95
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
140/8, 220/4
110/8, 170/4
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ESS SABRE ( ES9007S) 384 KHz/32-bit
ESS SABRE 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
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
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/3
8/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
3
3
Coaxial digital input
3
3
Composite input
4
4
Component input/output
2/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
MusicCast
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
2
2
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
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
490
450
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 19.2 x 47.4/17 x 7.5 x 18.5
43.5 x 18.2 x 43.9/17 x 7.1 x 17
Weight, kg/lbs
17/37.5
14.9/32.8
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.6Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
- 8.3Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080
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