Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Yamaha RX-A3000

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      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3000
      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-SR309 to Yamaha RX-A3000 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-SR309 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3000 has 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR309's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000

      Onkyo TX-SR309 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A3000 was introduced in 2010 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 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 1080p * video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR309 and Yamaha RX-A3000 and gave them scores of 61 and 79 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-SR309

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      94
      Audio Features
      64
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      46
      Video Features
      55
      Connectivity
      61
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      95
      Radio
      66
      Radio
      73
      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      79

      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-SR309 and Yamaha RX-A3000.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   3 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   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 Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR309 over Yamaha RX-A3000.

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      Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Yamaha RX-A3000
      Speaker A/B vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 MHz - 1710 MHz

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3000

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3000 over Onkyo TX-SR309.

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      Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Yamaha RX-A3000
      More Channels 5.1 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 65 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
      Bi-amp capability vs
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WMA, MP3, AAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB vs USB: up to 48 kHz, PC Server ,DLNA: up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB vs WAV, FLAC
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Dialogue Lift vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System vs with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 1080p *
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, S-Video, Composite
      Analog to Analog Video conversion vs (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
      Bluetooth vs via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      Remote Controll App vs
      More HDMI Inputs 3 vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (simultaneous)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 9 (1 front)
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.1 vs 9.2 (barter to Zone3)
      More S-Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More S-Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 4
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 1 vs 4
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output vs 2 / 2
      Digital Radio vs HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 0 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 330 W vs 490 W/620 VA
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 65 W (0.7% THD) vs 140 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 125 W vs 295 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 85 W vs 175 W
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      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-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        USB Input1 FrontUSB Memory, Portable Audio Player
        Many RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)9 (1 front)
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs24
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        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 Passthroughup to 1080pup to 1080p
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR309 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3000 features 7 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.


        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-SR309's and Yamaha RX-A3000's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A3000: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3000 is 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.

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        8. HDMI

        Onkyo TX-SR309 comes with 3 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Yamaha RX-A3000 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3000: It can upscale up to 1080p * from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3000 supports 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.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.


        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080p *

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3000 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3000 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3000 has 9.2 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 and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR309 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3000 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR309 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3000 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-SR309
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3000
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A3000
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • S-Video:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3000
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • 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. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A3000 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A3000
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-SR309: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
        • Yamaha RX-A3000: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        HDMI Inputs38 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontUSB Memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs13
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)9 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.19.2 (barter to Zone3)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs24
        Component Video Outputs11

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR309 and Yamaha RX-A3000 and gave them scores of 61 and 79 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-SR309

        Yamaha RX-A3000

        OVERALL
        61
        OVERALL
        79

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 65 W
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        64
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   5.1 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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   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

        Video Features

        POOR
        46
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        61
        •   No eARC
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   3 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   No eARC
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        66
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        GOOD
        73
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        BrandOnkyoYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelTX-SR309RX-A3000
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryOthersUSA
        Release Year20112010
        SuccessorOnkyo TX-SR313 Yamaha RX-A3010
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output65 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-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Digital Processing Crossover Network
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII PLIIx
        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
        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, WAV, FLAC
        Music Playback via USBFLAC, WMA, MP3, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network USB: up to 48 kHz, PC Server ,DLNA: up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV, FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB
        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
        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
        CINEMA DSP 3D
        DSP Programs23
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080p *
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
        Video Parameter Adjustments with variable parameters
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via USB or optional DS-A4 Dock (sold separately) iPod and iPhone via YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
        Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        HDMI Inputs38 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 FrontUSB Memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs13
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)9 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.19.2 (barter to Zone3)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs24
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, Composite Video, RCA AudioHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        dockport1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)
        ZONES Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Number of Zones14
        Powered ZonesZone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)
        Zone 2 OutsComponent, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
        Zone 3 OutsComponent, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
        Zone 4 OutsComponent, Composite, Optical
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 2
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        On-Screen Display Basic OverlayGraphical User Interface
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Remote Controller (Preset, Learning, Macro, LED Back Light)
        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-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals711
        Large Speaker Terminals011
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
        Toroidal Transformer
        Power Consumption330 W490 W/620 VA
        No Sound Power35 W (230 V)/40 W (240 V)
        Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 150 mm x 328 mm
        17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 12-15/16"        		435 mm x 182 mm x 430 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 16-7/8"
        Weight7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR309 Yamaha RX-A3000
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)65 W (0.7% THD)140 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)155 W (0.7% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)120 W
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)100 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)415 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W295 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W175 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
        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
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)86 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 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)
        NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
        PAL: 0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        USB TerminalUSB1.1 Full Speed
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioHD: 80 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 MHz - 1710 MHz
        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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