Onkyo TX-NR3010 vs Yamaha RX-A8A

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR3010 to Yamaha RX-A8A to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-NR3010 has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-A8A has 11 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR3010's being less powerful.

Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Onkyo TX-NR3010 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.	Yamaha RX-A8A was introduced in 2021 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR3010 and Yamaha RX-A8A and gave them scores of 83 and 95 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR3010 over Yamaha RX-A8A.

	Onkyo TX-NR3010	vs	Yamaha RX-A8A
Front Wide Channel Support		vs
THX™ Certification	Ultra2 Plus	vs
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	vs
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Neo	Neo:X	vs
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, Dolby TruHD, LPCM, AAC	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey DSX		vs
Component Video Upscaling	*	vs
Analog to Analog Video conversion	Composite, PC	vs
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	vs	1080i
isf Certified Calibration Control		vs
MHL Input	Front HDMI	vs
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
More HDMI Inputs	9 (1 front)	vs	7
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	vs	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	3	vs	2
More RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	vs	5
More Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	vs	2
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs
More Component Video Inputs	2	vs	1
More Component Video Outputs	1	vs
PC In		vs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical	vs	USB
RS-232C Interface		vs
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM		vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Higher Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	5.5 V/470 Ω	vs	2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	531 kHz - 1611 kHz

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A8A over Onkyo TX-NR3010.

	Onkyo TX-NR3010	vs	Yamaha RX-A8A
More Channels	9.2	vs	11.2
Higher Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Higher DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	vs	384 kHz/32 Bit
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		vs
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
Gapless Playback		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Independent Subwoofer Outputs		vs
HDR10		vs
HDR10+		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
QMS		vs
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through		vs
VRR		vs
QFT		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	vs	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)	vs
Bluetooth	via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)	vs	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay 2
More HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	vs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
More 8K Inputs		vs	7
XLR Line Inputs		vs	1
XLR Pre-outs		vs	Front L/R
More Zones	3	vs	4
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Line Out	vs	RCA Preout
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
More Speaker Terminals	11	vs	13
More Large Speaker Terminals	11	vs	13
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% THD)	vs	150 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	140 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	vs	95 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	2.8 MHz	vs	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Longer Warranty	2 Years	vs	3 Years

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
High Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Channel Processing	11.1	11.2
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite, PC	Component****, Composite
Bluetooth	via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)	SBC, AAC
Many HDMI Inputs	9 (1 front)	7
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	2
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Ethernet
Zones	3	4
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
No IMAX Enhanced
No Digital Radio

Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
9 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR3010 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	11 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A8A features 11 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

• WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR3010 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
• 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR3010 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

THX™ Ultra2 Plus certification

Onkyo TX-NR3010 is THX™ Ultra2 Plus certified. This means that it brings the cinematic experience to large home theaters, 3,000 cubic feet (85 cubic meters) in size, with a viewing distance of 12 feet (4 meters) or greater from the screen.

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Channels	9.2	11.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification	Ultra2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

Onkyo TX-NR3010's and Yamaha RX-A8A's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Onkyo TX-NR3010: Not supported.
Yamaha RX-A8A: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Onkyo TX-NR3010: Not supported.
Yamaha RX-A8A: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Onkyo TX-NR3010: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-A8A: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
• Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
Onkyo TX-NR3010: 9.2.
Yamaha RX-A8A: Does not support.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

Dolby Atmos

Yamaha RX-A8A supports Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Yamaha RX-A8A supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yamaha RX-A8A supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Yamaha RX-A8A supports DTS:X.

• DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-A8A features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
• DTS Dialog Control: Yamaha RX-A8A has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

Auro-3D

Yamaha RX-A8A supports Auro-3D.

• Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

Audyssey DSX

Onkyo TX-NR3010 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.

AUDIO DECODING	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:X
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

Onkyo TX-NR3010 comes with 9 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

Yamaha RX-A8A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2/4.

• 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR3010: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
  8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A8A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
• 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR3010: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
  4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A8A: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Yamaha RX-A8A only).
• HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR3010 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A8A is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Yamaha RX-A8A only).
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Onkyo TX-NR3010 does not support HDR.

Yamaha RX-A8A supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-A8A supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Gaming Features

Yamaha RX-A8A supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDMI Inputs	9 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3 (1 front)	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	3	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs	1

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-NR3010	RX-A8A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	China
Release Year	2012	2021
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR3009	Yamaha RX-A3080
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR3030

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Channels	9.2	11.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	All Channels
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry	Linear
THX™ Certification	Ultra2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.1	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX	also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:X
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, Dolby TruHD, LPCM, AAC	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology	Ultra Low Jitter PLL
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift	Screen Centered Dialog
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)	including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version		2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite, PC	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling	*
Analog to Analog Video conversion	Composite, PC
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	1080i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input	Front HDMI
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
HDMI Inputs	9 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3 (1 front)	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	3	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	5
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.4	11.2
XLR Pre-outs		Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Line Out	HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Line Out	RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2 (Zone2, Zone 3)	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
On-Screen Display	Advanced "Home" GUI	Graphical User Interface
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Display		High-resolution LCD display
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote	/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	11	13
Large Speaker Terminals	11	13
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220 V, 50 Hz
Independent Power Supply	4
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	11.0 A	600 W
No Sound Power	150 W
Standby Power	0.10 W	0.4 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 198.5 mm x 463.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/4"	435 mm x 192 mm x 477 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 477 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 18-3/4")
Weight	25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)	21.4 kg (47.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR3010	Yamaha RX-A8A
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% THD)	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		220 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	170 W (0.1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W	250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	200 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	320 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	270 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	160 W
THD	0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	140 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV/47 kΩ	4.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω	1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	5.5 V/470 Ω	2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/61 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version		4․2
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	531 kHz - 1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted