Jan 10, 2020
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Yamaha CX-A5200 review
The Yamaha CX-A5200 is an 11.2 channel model. It supports Dolby Audio technology for balanced sound at low volume. Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD multichannel formats are also supported, as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS: X formats. The tangible difference between the devices is the power/channel - 170 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) versus 100 W (6 ohms, 0.08% THD). On the video side, the CX-A5200 incorporates an HDMI controller with 7 inputs and 3 outputs, all 3D and Ultra HD 4K compatible. HDMI upscaling is also possible from all incoming resolutions to 4K Ultra HD format.
Yamaha CX-A5100 review
The Yamaha CX-A5100 offers a wide range of features, starting with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, compatible with 4K/60 and HDR streams. There is also Dolby Atmos and DTS: X and is supported by YPAO R.S.C 3D calibration, optimized for controlling three-dimensional sound effects. DAC ESS Saber provides 24-bit / 192 kHz DAC, and in addition, provides scaling up to 4K. The advantage of the CX-A5100 in this Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Yamaha CX-A5100 comparison is the availability of the Bi-amping feature. The ability to connect to a LAN/WiFi and Bluetooth, and AirPlay compatibility, access to web radio and music streaming services.
Yamaha CX-A5200 pros and cons
Pros
- Chassis adopts proprietary Aventage design with A.R.T Wedge technology, analog, and digital sections are separated to avoid interference
Cons
- The receiver does not have the ability to connect to the Internet via wire
- Installation requires knowledge and insight
Yamaha CX-A5100 pros and cons
Pros
- The sound signal goes through 64-bit processing
- There is a simple and functional remote control application for iOS and Android
Cons
- No support for aptX protocol for Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi module does not work at 5 GHz
Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Yamaha CX-A5100
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Product
Yamaha CX-A5200
Yamaha CX-A5100
Model
CX-A5200
CX-A5100
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
18
23
Amplifier
Channels
11.2
11.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ESS SABRE PRO (ES9026) 384 KHz/32-bit
ESS 9016 192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
CINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, JUKE
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/3
8/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
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
3/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
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, AV Controller
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, Dolby Pro Logic
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
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
650
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
15.2/33.5
13.5/29.8
Other
Release year
2018
2015
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.7Yamaha CX-A5200
- 8.3Yamaha CX-A5100
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