Yamaha RX-A8A
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The A8A is our most innovative model yet. This AV receiver incorporates cutting-edge components and technology for home cinema unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Lose yourself in room-filling sound and crystal-clear picture.
A8A - 11.2 ch Ultimate quality AVENTAGE with Surround:AI™, HDMI™ 7-in/3-out, the latest QCS407.
11.2 channel powerful surround sound with Zone2/3/4
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room audio
AURO-3D via FW update
Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® with CINEMA DSP HD3
SURROUND:AI automatically optimizes the surround effect in real time
HDMI™ 7 in/3 out, 8K60Hz, 4K120Hz, HDR10+ via FW update
Dedicated gaming function (ALLM, VRR, QMS, QFT) via FW update
Dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DAC for the ultimate high-performance conversion
YPAO™-R.S.C. with 3D, multi-point measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode
Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices. *Availability varies by region
| Amplifier Section |
Channel |
11.2 |
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| Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) |
185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) |
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| Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) |
150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) |
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| Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) |
220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD) |
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| High Slew Rate Amplifier |
Yes |
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| Surround Sound Processing |
Surround:AI |
Yes |
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| CINEMA DSP |
Yes (HD3) |
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| DSP Programs |
24 |
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| Dialog Level Adjustment |
Yes |
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| Virtual Presence Speaker |
Yes |
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| Virtual Surround Back Speaker |
Yes |
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| Dialogue Lift |
Yes |
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| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP |
Yes |
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| Dolby Atmos |
Yes |
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| Dolby Atmos Height Virturalizer |
Yes |
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| Dolby TrueHD |
Yes |
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| Dolby Digital Plus |
Yes |
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| Dolby Surround |
Yes |
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| DTS:X |
Yes |
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| DTS-HD Master Audio |
Yes |
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| Auro 3D |
Yes (via firmware update) |
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| Audio Features |
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 |
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| Pure Direct |
Yes |
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| Compressed Music Enhancer |
Yes |
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| High-resolution Music Enhancer |
Yes |
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| YPAO multi-point measurement |
Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement |
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| YPAO Volume |
Yes |
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| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) |
Yes |
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| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting |
Yes |
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| A.R.T. Wedge |
Yes |
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| Bi-amp capability |
Yes |
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| Audio Delay |
Yes (0-500 ms) |
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| DA Converter |
384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2 |
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| Video Features |
HDMI eARC |
Yes |
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| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
Yes |
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| HDMI Pass-through |
8K60AB, 4K120AB, 40GBPS (via future update) |
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| HDMI Up-scaling |
Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update) |
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| HDMI Up-conversion |
Yes (Analog to HDMI) |
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| Dolby Vision |
Yes |
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| HDR 10+ |
Yes (via firmware update) |
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| VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT |
Yes (via firmware update) |
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| Video adjustment |
Yes |
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| Connectivity |
MusicCast Surround |
Yes |
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| HDMI Input/Output |
7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3) |
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| HDMI CEC |
Yes |
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| USB Input |
Yes |
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| Network Port |
Yes |
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| Wi-Fi |
Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
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| AirPlay 2 |
Yes |
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| Bluetooth |
Yes (SBC / AAC) |
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| Front AV Input |
USB |
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| Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical |
3 / 0 |
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| Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial |
2 / 0 |
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| Analog Audio Input/Output |
6 / 0 |
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| Phono Input |
Yes |
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| XLR Terminal |
Yes |
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| Component Video Input/Output |
1 / 0 |
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| Composite Video Input/Output |
2 / 0 |
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| Preout |
11.2-ch |
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| Headphone Output |
1 |
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| Tuner Section |
FM/AM Tuner |
Yes (Availability varies by region.) |
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| DAB Tuner |
Yes (Availability varies by region.) |
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| User Interface |
On-screen display |
Graphical User Interface |
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| SCENE |
SCENE PLUS (8 sets) |
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| App Control |
Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet) |
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| Web Browser Control |
Yes |
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| Remote Control Unit |
Yes |
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| Zone Control |
Zone 2 Audio Output |
Preout / HDMI |
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| Zone 3 Audio Output |
Preout |
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| Zone 4 Audio Output |
HDMI |
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| Powered Zone |
Zone 2 / 3 |
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| Zone Video Output |
HDMI |
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| Zone B Output |
HDMI |
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| Zone GUI |
Yes |
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| RS-232C Interface |
N/A |
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| +12V Trigger Output |
2 |
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| Remote (IR) Input/Output |
1 / 1 |
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| Party Mode |
Yes |
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| General |
Standby Power Consumption (IR only) |
<0.4 W |
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| Auto Power Standby |
Yes |
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| ECO mode |
Yes |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
435 W x 192 H x 477 D mm (with antenna up:435 W x 271 H x 477 D mm);17-1/8""W x 7-1/2""H x 18-3/4""D (with antenna up:17-1/8""W x 10-5/8""H x 18-3/4""D) |
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| Weight |
21.4 kg; 47.2 lbs. |
