Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 vs Denon AVR-X7200WA review
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 review
Both models are decent choices what is proved by the equal channel quantity of 9.2. Moreover, RX-A3080 has the same power as his opponent: 150/8 W/Ohm. Yamaha RX-A3080 provides support for all modern surround sound formats (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X), as well as the proprietary multi-room audio broadcasting system MusicCast. Algorithm for automatic tuning of sound field parameters YPAO R.S.C. It allows you to accurately analyze the acoustic conditions of the room, and then adjust the results using a multi-band equalizer, all conversions in which are performed with 64-bit accuracy. 
Denon AVR-X7200WA review
Equipped with the latest all-in-one power amplifier design and utilizing specially designed Denon High Current Transistors, the AVR-X7200WA Silver delivers best-in-class sound quality. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, AirPlay - for easy interaction with streaming services and Internet radio. The advanced video processor supports and converts existing HD video transmission formats up to 1080p and 4k Ultra HD 60Hz with a cinematic standard for transmitting 4: 4: 4 Pure Color video color resolution. 
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 pros & cons
Pros
- The RX-A3080 is extremely well designed, extremely well made, and comes from a company with some serious history and breadth
- There are a ton of inputs and outputs, with plenty of power
Cons
- I wish for a way to save configuration settings to an external storage device
- There is no paper owner's booklet. It comes with a CD, or you can download it from the Yamaha website
Denon AVR-X7200WA pros & cons
Pros
- This unit (X7200W) stays a normal warm temperature, even with extended use
- The Dolby Surround upmixer adds a whole new dimension to my normal 5.1 and 7.1 movies
Cons
- It does not have HDCP 2.2
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 vs Denon AVR-X7200WA
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Product
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Denon AVR-X7200WA
Model
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
AVR-X7200WA
Brand
Yamaha
Denon
Reviews
72
33
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
150/8, 230/4
150/8, 190/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.05
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ESS SABRE 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
2 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz
Pandora, SiriusXM
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
2
Coaxial digital input
3
2
Composite input
4
5
Component input/output
2/0
3/2
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
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
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
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
has not
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:X
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
780
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
43.1 x 17.7 x 43.1/17.1 x 7.7 x 17.2
Weight, kg/lbs
19.6/43.2
16.7/37.7
Other
Release year
2018
2015
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.7Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
- 8.6Denon AVR-X7200WA
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