The Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A AV Receiver is a high-quality audio device with 11.2 channel surround sound, advanced digital components, and features such as SURROUND:AI™ and AURO-3D® for an immersive entertainment experience. It also has a range of connectivity options, user-friendly interface, and sleek design.
The A8A incorporates the CX/MX-A5200's concept, architecture, and materials for elevated performance. Double bottom plate ensures stability for unnecessary vibrations, while the thick copper foil for the circuit board achieves lower impedance. This AV receiver also comes equipped with a customized capacitor and 11ch capability.
Qualcomm® QCS407 takes your AV receiver’s audio performance to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. Dual SABRE ES9026 PROs minimize noise to make even the most delicate sounds rich and provides superior signal-to-noise ratio and high dynamic range for professional quality audio.
Analyses the scene of the entertainment content and optimizes the surround effect of distinct sound elements such as background music, dialogue, and sound effects. It’s like having a professional sound engineer tune the sound according to the scene. 64-bit processing with Qualcomm® QCS407.
Bring your entertainment experience to the next level with immersive audio that accurately reproduces 3D sound with superior effect across any content. Gain entry into a world where every breath-taking moment is not only heard but also felt.
New circuit achieves more than doubled slew rate and it would contribute a precise signal transmission, effective for high resolution audio signal. Generally high slew rate amplifier causes unstable signal transmission, Yamaha’s newly designed circuit achieves high slew rate with stable signal transmission.
Amplifier Section |
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| Channel | 11.2 |
| Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) | 185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) |
| Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) | 150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) | 220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD) |
| High Slew Rate Amplifier | Yes |
Surround Sound Processing |
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| CINEMA DSP | Yes (HD3) |
| DSP Programs | 24 |
| Dialog Level Adjustment | Yes |
| Virtual Presence Speaker | Yes |
| Virtual Surround Back Speaker | Yes |
| Dialogue Lift | Yes |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virturalizer | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Surround | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes (via firmware update) |
Audio Features |
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| File Format | MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Yes |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | Yes |
| YPAO multi-point measurement | Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement |
| YPAO Volume | Yes |
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | Yes |
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | Yes |
| A.R.T. Wedge | Yes |
| Bi-amp capability | Yes |
| Audio Delay | Yes (0-500 ms) |
| DA Converter | 384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI eARC | Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| HDMI Pass-through | 8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update) |
| HDMI Up-scaling | Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update) |
| HDMI Up-conversion | Yes (Analog to HDMI) |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR 10+ | Yes (via firmware update) |
| VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT | Yes (via firmware update) |
| Video adjustment | Yes |
Video Features |
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| MusicCast Surround | Yes |
| HDMI Input/Output | 7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3) |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Network Port | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes (SBC / AAC) |
| Front AV Input | USB |
| Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical | 3 / 0 |
| Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial | 2 / 0 |
| Analog Audio Input/Output | 6 / 0 |
| Phono Input | Yes |
| XLR Terminal | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 1 / 0 |
| Composite Video Input/Output | 2 / 0 |
| Preout | 11.2-ch |
| Headphone Output | 1 |
Tuner Section |
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| FM/AM Tuner | Yes (Availability varies by region.) |
| DAB Tuner | Yes (Availability varies by region.) |
User Interface |
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| On-screen display | Graphical User Interface |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (8 sets) |
| App Control | Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet) |
| Web Browser Control | Yes |
| Remote Control Unit | Yes |
Zone Control |
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| Zone 2 Audio Output | Preout / HDMI |
| Zone 3 Audio Output | Preout |
| Zone 4 Audio Output | HDMI |
| Powered Zone | Zone 2 / 3 |
| Zone Video Output | HDMI |
| Zone B Output | HDMI |
| Zone GUI | Yes |
| RS-232C Interface | N/A |
| +12V Trigger Output | 2 |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 44197 |
| Party Mode | Yes |
General |
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| Standby Power Consumption (IR only) | <0.4 W |
| Auto Power Standby | Yes |
| ECO mode | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 W x 192 H x 442 D mm (with antenna up:435W x 271H x 442D mm); 17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 17-3/8"D (with antenna up:17-1/8"W x 10-5/8"H x 17-3/8"D) |
| Weight | 21.4 kg; 47.2 lbs. |
