Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 review
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 review
The Yamaha RX-A2080 is a 9.2 model compatible with Ultra HD 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision videos. It has a powerful 32-bit / 384 kHz DAC and compatibility with Yamaha MusicCast surround speakers. The Yamaha RX-A2080 obviously has Dolby Atmos / DTS: X (7.2.2 or 5.2.4) decoders, and can support Ultra HD 4: 4: 4 60p streams with HDR (including HLG and Dolby Vision). With Yamaha RX-A2080, you can also send music wirelessly via Airplay or Bluetooth. Also, Yamaha RX-A2080 offers the new MusicCast Surround function, which allows you to add MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless speakers.
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 review
Yamaha RX-A3080 this 9.2 amp that adoption of very high-end DACs. The RX-A3080 obviously has Dolby Atmos / DTS: X decoders, and can support Ultra HD 4: 4: 4 60p streams with HDR. It develops 150 W/channel at 8 Ohm which is slightly larger compared to the rival in this Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 review, where the RX-A2080 has a power of 140 watts/channel. Yamaha RX-A3080 also can be connected to the network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet or can be integrated into the MusicCast ecosystem, and access a large amount of content such as streaming services.
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 pros and cons
Pros
- The Yamaha RX-A2080 benefits from high-quality components, as well as a Yamaha A.R.T Wedge anti-vibration chassis
- It has the Sound:AI feature, which is aimed to create more crisp dialogues in the produced sound stage
Cons
- Heats up noticeably during operation
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 pros and cons
Pros
- This receiver adopts an ART chassis and an aluminum front showing its very high level of performance
- Yamaha RX-A3080 stages new DAC ESS Saber Premier ES9007S and ES9026PRO converters
Cons
- Auto calibration gives inaccurate results
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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Product
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Model
AVENTAGE RX-A2080
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
58
72
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
140/8, 220/4
150/8, 230/4
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
7/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.3
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, 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
3
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
490
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 19.2 x 47.4/17 x 7.5 x 18.5
Weight, kg/lbs
17/37.5
19.6/43.2
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.6Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
- 8.7Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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