Yamaha RX-A2A vs Sony STR-DN1080

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      • 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-A2A to Sony STR-DN1080 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 7 channel amplifiers.


      Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080

      Yamaha RX-A2A was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Sony STR-DN1080 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7ch + Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.


      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A2A and Sony STR-DN1080 and gave them scores of 89 and 80 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-A2A

      Sony STR-DN1080

      Amplifier
      88
      Amplifier
      69
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      80
      Zones
      79
      Zones
      81
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      58
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      80

      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-A2A and Sony STR-DN1080.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A2A

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A2A

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A2A

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2A

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2A over Sony STR-DN1080.

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      Yamaha RX-A2A vs Sony STR-DN1080
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz/32 Bit vs up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      HDR10+ vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 6
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 2.2 vs 0.2
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs 0
      Analog Tuner FM with RDS vs FM
      More Presets 40 vs 30 (30/-)
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      Bigger Power Supply 360 W vs 240 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 4․1
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years
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      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DN1080

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DN1080 over Yamaha RX-A2A.

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      Yamaha RX-A2A vs Sony STR-DN1080
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 7ch + Phantom 2ch
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs DSEE HX
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 4
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Speaker A/B vs
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Preout vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out

      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-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint Measurement D.C.A.C. EX
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 (Front)
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A2A features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DN1080 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).



        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (6 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-A2A's and Sony STR-DN1080's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Yamaha RX-A2A: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1080: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Yamaha RX-A2A: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1080: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Yamaha RX-A2A: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-DN1080: 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-A2A and Sony STR-DN1080 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yamaha RX-A2A supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Yamaha RX-A2A and Sony STR-DN1080 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature 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-A2A supports 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-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo 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-A2A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 1 output.

        Sony STR-DN1080 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A2A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-DN1080: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A2A: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
        • 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 both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Yamaha RX-A2A is HDCP 2.3 and Sony STR-DN1080 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Yamaha RX-A2A only).
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Yamaha RX-A2A supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Sony STR-DN1080 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-A2A and Sony STR-DN1080 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.


        Gaming Features

        Yamaha RX-A2A supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling 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-A2A with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A2A has 2.2 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. Also, Sony STR-DN1080 has 8 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A2A and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DN1080 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Yamaha RX-A2A
          Inputs:
          7   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 7.
        • Sony STR-DN1080
          Inputs:
          6   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Yamaha RX-A2A
          Inputs:
          0   Outputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-DN1080
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Yamaha RX-A2A: USB
        • Sony STR-DN1080: USB

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        Sony STR-DN1080

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        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        HDMI Inputs76
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs7
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs2.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Yamaha RX-A2A and Sony STR-DN1080 and gave them scores of 89 and 80 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-A2A

        Sony STR-DN1080

        OVERALL
        89
        OVERALL
        80

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        99
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   7 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2
        GOOD
        80
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1

        Zones

        GOOD
        79
        •   2 Zones
        GOOD
        81
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        AVERAGE
        58
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        BrandYamahaSony
        SeriesAventage
        ModelRX-A2ASTR-DN1080
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUK, Europe and RussiaEurope
        Release Year20202017
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A880 Sony STR-DN1070
        SuccessorSony STR-AN1000
        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (6 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-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown PCM5102A
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17ch + Phantom 2ch
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo 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
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/32 Bit up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer DSEE HX
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        CINEMA DSP
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Virtual Speakers including surround back
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint Measurement D.C.A.C. EX
        Calibration MicrophoneStereo
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        YPAO Volume
        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        MusicCast
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        HDMI Inputs76
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs7
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs34
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs2.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSBUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Number of Zones22
        Powered ZonesZone 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsRCA PreoutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output10
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages3
        SCENESCENE (8 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        RADIO Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM
        Presets4030 (30/-)
        Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals99
        Large Speaker Terminals99
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
        Power Consumption360 W240 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.4 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 372 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 372 mm)
        17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-5/8")
        430 mm x 156 mm x 331 mm
        17" x 6-1/4" x 13-1/8"
        Weight10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)9.7 kg (21 lbs. 6 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A2A Sony STR-DN1080
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)105 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)150 W (0.9% THD)
        THD0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to PRE OUT, Pure Direct, 1 kHz, 1 V)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ500 mV/50 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        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 Ω2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB
        S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․24․1
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 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%
        DAB Freq174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
        DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (aacPlus v2)
        Warranty3 Years2 Years

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

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