The Yamaha Aventage RX-A 60 series, which was introduced in 2016, was replaced by the RX-A 70 series. New products focus on 4K and HDR content. Each of the six new receivers (RX-A670, RX-A770 , RX-A870, RX-A1070, RX-A2070 and RX-A3070) supports broadcast from a 4K source and three modern HDR formats - HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG. But here in this Yamaha RX-A770BL review we want to show Yamaha RX-A770 specs.
Yamaha RX-A770BL review
Features
7.2-channel AVENTAGE AV receiver equipped with the latest features for total immersion. There is a support for Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge suppresses vibration reduction. It also features MusicCast system for playing sound in different rooms. It provides powerful 7-channel surround sound 95 W per channel at 8 Ohms, 160 W per channel at 4 Ohms.
Design and build
Aluminum front panel provides visual and acoustic benefits. It employs a discrete amp configuration and a low jitter PLL circuit, which contribute to its excellent audio performance. Furthermore it supports the wider color gamut of BT.2020 pass-through.
Connectivity
You’ll find a pass-through through HDMI (6 inputs / 1 output) and HDR Video. HDMI input on the front panel, digital USB connection on the front panel for connecting USB devices. RX-A770, supports 4K upscaling and can send a signal to the second zone in the house. This receiver has one more HDMI input than the youngest model, and has a built-in phono stage.
Setup
There is Sound Optimization System YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) with measurements at several points and YPAO Volume function for natural sound even at low volume. I really liked detachable power cord for easy installation.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- It feels lightweight, solid - and well made but isn't bulky or oddly heavy either
- I haven’t really messed with much on tweaking the setup. Setup was insanely easy, so far I haven’t used it for anything but movies and tv, but it has a in depth eq where I can alter each component individually as I see fit
Cons
- After some work with it, I'm fairly confident it isn't the speaker connections as the online blogs and support docs point you to
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
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
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year