Yamaha RX-A2030 vs Yamaha RX-A2080

      Yamaha RX-A2030

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      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 Yamaha RX-A2030
      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 Yamaha RX-A2030 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. Both receivers have 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080

      Yamaha RX-A2030 was introduced in 2013. 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 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) 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 Yamaha RX-A2030 and Yamaha RX-A2080 and gave them scores of 85 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.

      Yamaha RX-A2030

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      72
      Audio Features
      89
      Video Features
      74
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      90
      Connectivity
      90
      Zones
      97
      Zones
      96
      Radio
      89
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      85
      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 Yamaha RX-A2030 and Yamaha RX-A2080.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A2030

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   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
      •   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
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A2030

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      •   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
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   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 Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A2030

      Yamaha RX-A2080

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2030

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2030 over Yamaha RX-A2080.

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      Yamaha RX-A2030 vs Yamaha RX-A2080
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite) vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p vs 1080i
      MHL Input vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7
      USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) vs
      More Optical Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 3
      More Optical Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 9 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 4
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs
      More S-Video Inputs 4 vs
      More S-Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 4 vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite vs USB, Analog Audio
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out vs HDMI, RCA Preout
      Zone 3 Outs Component, Composite, Line Out vs RCA Preout
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 2 vs 1 / 1
      More Scenes SCENE PLUS (12 sets) vs SCENE PLUS (8 sets)
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM with RDS
      Universal Power Supply AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz vs AC 230 V, 50 Hz
      Lower THD (Phono) 0.02% (Phono to AV OUT) vs 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) 60 mV vs 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2080

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2080 over Yamaha RX-A2030.

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      Yamaha RX-A2030 vs Yamaha RX-A2080
      Surround:AI™ vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV, FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      CINEMA DSP 3D vs HD3
      DSP Programs 23 vs 24
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) vs YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
      YPAO Volume vs
      PEQ for SUB Down to 31 Hz vs Down to 15.6 Hz
      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
      Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) vs SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      MusicCast vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      Digital Radio vs DAB/DAB+
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 86 dB vs 95 dB
      Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) 60 dB/45 dB vs 75 dB/60 dB
      Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO) 60 dB/55 dB vs 75 dB/60 dB

      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 Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing9.19.2
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) 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****, S-Video, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
        USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Many RCA Line Inputs9 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Component Video Inputs42
        Ethernet
        Zones44
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A2030 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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080

      9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A2030 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.

      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.


        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 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

        Yamaha RX-A2030'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:
        • Yamaha RX-A2030: 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:
        • Yamaha RX-A2030: 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:
        • Yamaha RX-A2030: 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 Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        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

        Yamaha RX-A2030 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

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

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) 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: Yamaha RX-A2030 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)

        Yamaha RX-A2030 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 Yamaha RX-A2030 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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) 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-A2030 and Yamaha RX-A2080 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-A2030 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A2030 and Yamaha RX-A2080 have 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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. Also, both receivers have 9 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A2030 and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A2080 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A2030.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A2030 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:
        • Yamaha RX-A2030
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
          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.
        • Yamaha RX-A2030
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A2080
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 0.
        • S-Video:
        • Yamaha RX-A2030
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A2080
          Inputs:           0   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.
        • Yamaha RX-A2030 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A2080 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A2030
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A2080
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Yamaha RX-A2030: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
        • Yamaha RX-A2080: USB, Analog Audio

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        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs4 (1 front)3
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs33
        RCA Line Inputs9 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs42
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Yamaha RX-A2030 and Yamaha RX-A2080 and gave them scores of 85 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.


        Yamaha RX-A2030

        Yamaha RX-A2080

        OVERALL
        85
        OVERALL
        93

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        72
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 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

        GOOD
        74
        •   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

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 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
        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

        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   4 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        BrandYamahaYamaha
        SeriesAventageAventage
        ModelRX-A2030RX-A2080
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryGeneralUK, Europe, Middle East and Russia
        Release Year20132018
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2070
        SuccessorYamaha RX-A2040 Yamaha RX-A6A
        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 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
        AUDIO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006 x 2)ESS SABRE Premier DAC ES9007S x 2
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing9.19.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        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
        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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLACMP3, 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 USBWAV, FLACApple 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 Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required no presence speakers required
        Compressed Music Enhancer high-resolution
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode with Video On mode
        CINEMA DSP 3D HD3
        DSP Programs2324
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Virtual Speakers including surround back
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 HzDown to 15.6 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A2030 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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p1080i
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) 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
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs4 (1 front)3
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs33
        RCA Line Inputs9 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)4
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs42
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, compositeUSB, Analog Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Number of Zones44
        Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3Zone 2 / 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Line OutHDMI, RCA Preout
        Zone 3 OutsComponent, Composite, Line OutRCA Preout
        Zone 4 OutsHDMIHDMI
        Zone B Video Output HDMI HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output (2)2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 21 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical user interfaceGraphical User Interface
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)SCENE PLUS (8 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Remote Controller (preset, learning, macro) Full LED Backlight
        RADIO Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals1111
        Large Speaker Terminals1111
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Power SupplyAC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
        Power Consumption490 W490 W
        Maximum Power Consumption1210 W
        Standby Power0.35 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 192 mm x 467mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"        		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")
        Weight17.1 kg (37.7 lbs)17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2080
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.06% THD)140 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)155 W (0.9% THD)155 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)175 W (0.9% THD)175 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)220 W (10% THD)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, 1 channel driven, FTC)190 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)220 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)220 W (0.9% THD, Front)220 W (0.9% THD, Front)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)405 W405 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)285 W285 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)210 W210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)165 W165 W
        THD0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ1.0 V/470 Ω
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)86 dB95 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB75 dB/60 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB75 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 and S-Video Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)        		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-p1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-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
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dBMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz
        DAB Freq174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
        DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
        Warranty3 Years3 Years

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

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