Onkyo TX-NR515 vs Yamaha RX-A2080

      Onkyo TX-NR515

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR515
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2080
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR515 to Yamaha RX-A2080 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-NR515 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A2080 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR515's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080

      Onkyo TX-NR515 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A2080 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR515 and Yamaha RX-A2080 and gave them scores of 71 and 93 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.

      Onkyo TX-NR515

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      Amplifier
      75
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      70
      Audio Features
      89
      Video Features
      58
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      76
      Connectivity
      90
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      96
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      94
      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      93

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR515 and Yamaha RX-A2080.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR515

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   9.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR515

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR515

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR515

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR515 over Yamaha RX-A2080.

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      Onkyo TX-NR515 vs Yamaha RX-A2080
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p vs 1080i
      MHL Input Front HDMI vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7
      USB Input 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear vs USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 4
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video vs USB, Analog Audio
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Pandora vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 540 W vs 490 W
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2080

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2080 over Onkyo TX-NR515.

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      Onkyo TX-NR515 vs Yamaha RX-A2080
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9.2
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Level Adjustment vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via future firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p 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 vs SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 8 (1 front)
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 7.2
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 vs Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Line Out vs HDMI, RCA Preout
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output vs 1 / 1
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.7% THD) vs 140 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 160 W vs 220 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 160 W vs 285 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 100 W vs 165 W
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey 2EQ YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
        USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 RearUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Component Video Inputs12
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR515 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A2080 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.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR515 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.


      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR515's and Yamaha RX-A2080's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-NR515: Not supported.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-NR515: Not supported.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR515: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • 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.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Yamaha RX-A2080 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Yamaha RX-A2080 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.

      DTS:X

      Yamaha RX-A2080 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-A2080 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-A2080 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.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      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:6 Neo:6
      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

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR515 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

      Yamaha RX-A2080 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

      • 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR515: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A2080: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR515: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A2080: 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-A2080 only).
      • HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR515 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A2080 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-NR515 does not support HDR.

      Yamaha RX-A2080 supports 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-A2080 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.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A2080 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A2080 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR515 and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A2080 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR515 and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A2080 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR515
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR515
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 0.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
      • Onkyo TX-NR515 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR515
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A2080
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR515: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video
      • Yamaha RX-A2080: USB, Analog Audio

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 RearUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs23
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs23
      RCA Line Inputs58 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs12
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR515 and Yamaha RX-A2080 and gave them scores of 71 and 93 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-NR515

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      93

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      75
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 140 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      70
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      76
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Zones

      GOOD
      77
      •   2 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   4 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      BrandOnkyoYamaha
      SeriesAventage
      ModelTX-NR515RX-A2080
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOthersTaiwan
      Release Year20122018
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR509 Yamaha RX-A2070
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR525 Yamaha RX-A6A
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification
      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-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Digital Processing Crossover Network
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-BrownESS SABRE Premier DAC ES9007S x 2
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.19.2
      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
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
      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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AACMP3, WMA, 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 USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AACApple 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
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
      Tone Control Front L/R 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 with Video On mode
      CINEMA DSP HD3
      DSP Programs24
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey 2EQ YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
      Audyssey App Support
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p 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 Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p1080i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front HDMI
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      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-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 RearUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs23
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs23
      RCA Line Inputs58 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs12
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI/MHL, USB, Composite VideoUSB, Analog Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      dockport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Number of Zones24
      Powered Zones 2Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line OutHDMI, RCA Preout
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Preout
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Zone B Video Output HDMI
      Zone GUI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUIGraphical User Interface
      SCENESCENE PLUS (8 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller Full LED Backlight
      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-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals911
      Large Speaker Terminals711
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 110-120 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption540 W490 W
      Maximum Power Consumption1210 W
      No Sound Power65 W (230 V)/70 W (240 V)
      Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"      		435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 269 mm x 474 mm)
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 18-5/8")
      Weight9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR515 Yamaha RX-A2080
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.7% THD)140 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)155 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)175 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)220 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.1% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)190 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W220 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)405 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W285 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)100 W165 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470 Ω
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 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 Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
      Warranty2 Years3 Years

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

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