Dec 27, 2019
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In this article, we will talk about Onkyo TX-NR797 vs Yamaha RX-A3060BL comparison. Both have 9.2 channel amplifiers. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. Based on our rating, AV receivers have the same overall rating of 8.5.
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR797 over Yamaha RX-A3060BL
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Advantages Yamaha RX-A3060BL over Onkyo TX-NR797
- Delivers 150W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 100W/8Ohm
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR797
Yamaha RX-A3060BL
Model
TX-NR797
RX-A3060BL
Brand
Onkyo
Yamaha
Reviews
35
737
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 220/6
150/8, 230/4
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
ES9016 192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification
CINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass, High-resolution Music Enhancer
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, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Napster, Qobuz, JUKE
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
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
1
3
Coaxial digital input
1
3
Composite input
2
4
Component input/output
1/0
3/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, 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
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
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
IP Control
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
MusicCast, AV Controller
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
2
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6
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
750
400
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 14.5
43.5 x 19.2 x 47.4/17 x 7.5 x 18.5
Weight, kg/lbs
13.5/29.8
19.6/43.2
Other
Release year
2019
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.5Onkyo TX-NR797
- 8.5Yamaha RX-A3060BL
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