Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel AV Receiver
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The AVENTAGE RX-A8A is Yamaha's flagship 11.2-channel AV Receiver for 2021. It features dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DACs and supports 4K 120fps, 8K 60fps, and HDR10+ video via HDCP 2.3 and eARC.
The RX-A8A offers the most complete feature set on the market today. It comes with XLR connections alongside conventional RCA ports as well as integrated phono stage and composite video support.
Via its large number of HDMI, optical, and coaxial inputs, the AVENTAGE RX-A8A is able to leverage its dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DACs. It is able to output 150W into 8 ohms (2 channels driven), a class-leading output level.
A new aspect of the AVENTAGE RX-A8A is the design update that Yamaha has introduced across the lineup. The design is now simpler, with a high-resolution LCD display and touch sensitive buttons taking prominent stage.
With this update comes Yamaha's effort to integrate more smart features such as MusicCast multi-room audio, AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect as well as all major voice assistants. The RX-A8A is also compatible with Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, and Amazon Music HD. They are aided by WiFi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
Alongside the RX-A8A, Yamaha also introduced the 9.2-channel RX-A6A and 7.2-channel RX-A4A.
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Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 7x HDMI + 3x Optical + 2x Coax + 6x RCA + 1x XLR +2x Composite Video + USB + LAN | [Output] 3x HDMI + 1x Headphone + 2x 12V Trigger
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth
Construction
Colors
Black
Dimensions
Size | Depth
18-3/4"
Size | Height
7-1/2"
Size | Width
17-1/8"
Weight
47.2 lbs
Function
Audio
Surround:AI, Cinema DSP, Dialog Level Adjustment, Virtual Presence Speaker, Virtual Surround Speaker, Dialog Lift, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, DTS:X, Auro 3D
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC / AAC
Channels
11.2 channels
DAC
2x 384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO
Phono Stage
MM
Tuner
FM / AM
Video
HDMI eARC, HDMI Upscaling to 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR 10+
Performance
Power Output
150 W into 8ohms, 0.06% THD 2ch-driven
Production
Availability
2021 Summer
Debut
2021-05
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