Dec 06, 2019
The Yamaha RX-V385 AV receiver is an entry-level model equipped with everything you need to create a modern home theater. The AV receiver has a classic 5.1 configuration, which provides convincing sou...
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This is a review and detailed comparison of Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Yamaha RX-A770BL. The RX-V385BL has 5.1 channels amplifier and the RX-A770BL 7.2 channels. Only the RX-A770BL has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the RX-A770BL. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V385BL has an overall score of 4.7 out of 10 vs 8.1 out of 10 for RX-A770BL.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V385BL over Yamaha RX-A770BL
- HDMI eARC features compatible
Advantages Yamaha RX-A770BL over Yamaha RX-V385BL
- Delivers 95W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 70W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Pure direct/Straight mode
- Includes automatic room EQ and speaker setup
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- AirPlay support
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- Has a GUI (Graphic User Interface)
- Setup assistant
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Dolby Vision compatible
Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Yamaha RX-A770BL
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Dec 06, 2019
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-A8...
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Product
Yamaha RX-V385BL
Yamaha RX-A770BL
Model
RX-V385BL
RX-A770BL
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
1015
48
Amplifier
Channels
5.1
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
70/8, 145/6
95/8
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
6/1
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)
1
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
2
2
Composite input
2
1
Component input/output
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, 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
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
App control
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
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
MusicCast, AV Controller
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
1
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-EXPRESS
DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
260
400
Standby consumption, W
0.2
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 16.1 x 31.5/17 x 6.3 x 12.2
43.5 x 17.1 x 38/17 x 6.7 x 14.8
Weight, kg/lbs
7.7/17
10.5/23.1
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 4.7Yamaha RX-V385BL
- 8.1Yamaha RX-A770BL
The Yamaha RX-A770BL is better receiver in this comparison - check Yamaha RX-A770BL price.
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