Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 to Yamaha Aventage 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 Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 has 9 channel and the Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has 7 channel amplifiers with Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010's being more powerful.

Let us have a look at some highlights of the models.

We have evaluated both receivers. Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and 4K passthrough, upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 has more channels, more power per channel, more channel processing and more analog pre-outs. It supports internet radio.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
More Channels	9.2	7.2
More Channel Processing	11.1	7.1
CINEMA DSP	✔ HD3	✔ 3D
More Analog Pre-Outs	11.2	9.2 (barter to Zone3)
Internet Radio	✔ vTuner	✖
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.06% THD)	140 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	165 W (0.9% THD)	155 W (0.7% THD)

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front)	410 W	415 W
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB	Mono/Stereo: 74 dB/ 70 dB
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 share common strengths such as DLNA 1.5 support, ethernet connection, bluetooth, phono input, analog multi-channel input, analog pre-outs and SiriusXM.

STRENGTHS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
DSD via HDMI	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DLNA 1.5	✔	✔
Ethernet	✔	✔
Bluetooth	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Many HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
USB Input	iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player	USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
Many Analog Audio Line Inputs	9 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
Phono Input	✔	✔
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Component Video Inputs	4	4
Multi-Channel Input	✔ 7.1	✔ 7.1
Analog Pre-Outs	11.2	9.2 (barter to Zone3)
Zones	4	4
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM	✔ FM/AM
SiriusXM Internet Radio	✔	✔

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 share common weaknesses such as no front wide channel support, no Dolby Atmos support, no DTS:X support, no Auro3D support, no HDR10, no Dolby Vision, no MHL input, no ChromeCast, no DTS Play-Fi, no Amazon Alexa, no SONOS, no wi-fi, no Pandora, no Spotify, no Tidal and no Deezer.

WEAKNESSES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
No Front Wide Channel Support	✖	✖
No Dolby Atmos	✖	✖
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖	✖
No DTS:X	✖	✖
No DTS Neural:X	✖	✖
No DTS Virtual:X	✖	✖
No IMAX Enhanced	✖	✖
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	✖	✖
No DTS Dialog Control	✖	✖
No Audyssey Dynamic EQ	✖	✖
No Audyssey Dynamic Volume	✖	✖
No Audyssey LFC	✖	✖
No Audyssey Sub EQ HT	✖	✖
No HDR10	✖	✖
No HDR10+	✖	✖
No Dynamic HDR	✖	✖
No Dolby Vision	✖	✖
No Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through	✖	✖
No VRR	✖	✖
No QFT	✖	✖
No 4K or 8K Video Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 1080p
No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling	✔ up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900)	✔ up to 1080p *
No MHL Input	✖	✖
No FireConnect	✖	✖
No FlareConnect	✖	✖
No MusicCast	✖	✖
No Chromecast Built-In	✖	✖
No DTS Play-Fi	✖	✖
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa	✖	✖
Does Not Work with SONOS	✖	✖
No Wi-Fi	✖	✖
No eARC	✖	✖
No Pandora	✖	✖
No Spotify	✖	✖
No Tidal	✖	✖
No Deezer	✖	✖

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 has 9 channel and Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has 7 channel amplifiers. Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 delivers 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 delivers 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and they both have stable performance at 4 Ω load.

Video Features

Both receivers support 1080p passthrough. They both do 1080p upscaling.

Adaptive DRC

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 feature Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) which automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening, when you do not want to disturb others.

Connectivity

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately). It has 8 HDMI inputs. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs and 11.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical and Composite and S-video inputs.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately). It has 8 HDMI inputs. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs and 9.2 (barter to Zone3) channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical and Composite and S-video inputs.

And in the end let us list the detailed specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010 and here - Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000.

BASICS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Series	Aventage	Aventage
Model	RX-A3010	RX-A3000
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia	Australia
Release Year	2011	2010

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Channels	9.2	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support	✖	✖
THX™ Certification	✖	✖
Continuous 6 Ω Rated	✔	✔
Certified 4 Ω Performance	✔	✔
Bi-amp Capability	✔	✔

AUDIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Surround:AI™	✖	✖
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown
Maximum Channel Processing	11.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification	✖	✖
Dolby Atmos	✖	✖
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖	✖
Dolby TrueHD	✔	✔
Dolby Digital Plus	✔	✔
Dolby Surround Upmixer	✖	✖
Dolby Pro Logic	✔ PLIIx	✔ 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
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	✔ up to 96 kHz	✔ USB: up to 48 kHz, PC Server ,DLNA: up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	WAV, FLAC	WAV, FLAC
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB	✖	✖
Gapless Playback	✖	✖
DSD via HDMI	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter	✖	✖
USB DAC	✖	✖
DTS Dialogue Control	✖	✖
Dialog Level Adjustment	✖	✖
Dialog Normalization	✔	✔
Dialogue Lift	✔	✔
Compressed Music Enhancer	✔	✔
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	✔	✔
CINEMA DSP	✔ HD3	✔ 3D
DSP Programs	23	23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	✔	✔
Virtual Speakers	✔	✔

CALIBRATION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	✔ YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Angle measurement)	✔ with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement
YPAO Volume	✖	✖
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Video Signal Type	PAL	PAL/NTSC
Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion)	NTSC/PAL	NTSC/PAL
HDR10	✖	✖
HDR10+	✖	✖
Dynamic HDR	✖	✖
BT.2020 color space	✖	✖
Dolby Vision	✖	✖
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	✖	✖
Quick Media Switching (QMS)	✖	✖
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)	✖	✖
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)	✖	✖
Quick Frame Transport (QFT)	✖	✖
3-D Ready	✔	✔
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	✔ up to 1080p (HQV Vida VHD1900)	✔ up to 1080p *
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	✔ Component****, S-Video, Composite	✔ Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling	✖	✖
Analog to Analog Video conversion	✔ (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)	✔ (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i	1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments	✔ with variable parameters	✔ with variable parameters
isf Certified Calibration Control	✖	✖

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
MHL Input	✖	✖
DLNA 1.5	✔	✔
FireConnect	✖	✖
FlareConnect	✖	✖
MusicCast	✖	✖
Chromecast Built-In	✖	✖
DTS Play-Fi	✖	✖
Works with Amazon Alexa	✖	✖
Works with SONOS	✖	✖
AirPlay	✖	✖
Apple Product Connection	✔ iPod and iPhone via front USB, YDS-12 Dock (included) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)	✔ iPod and iPhone via YDS-12 Dock (included) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
Remote App	✔	✔
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue	✖	✖
Ethernet	✔	✔
Ethernet Switch	✖	✖
Wi-Fi	✖	✖
Bluetooth	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible	✖	✖
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✖	✖
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2	2 (simultaneous)
USB Input	iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player	USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port	✖	✖
Analog Audio Line Inputs	9 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Outputs	1	1
Phono Input	✔	✔
Optical Inputs	4 (1 front)	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs	1	1
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	3 / No	3 / No
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	2	2
S-Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
S-Video Outputs	2	2
Component Video Inputs	4	4
Component Video Outputs	1	1
PC In	✖	✖
Multi-Channel Input	✔ 7.1	✔ 7.1
Analog Pre-Outs	11.2	9.2 (barter to Zone3)
XLR Inputs	✖	✖
XLR Pre-outs	✖	✖
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
Speaker A/B	✖	✖
Headphone Out	✔ 6.3 mm	✔ 6.3 mm

ZONES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Zones	4	4
Powered Zones	Zone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)	Zone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)
Zone 2 Outs	Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out	Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out	Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 4 Outs	Component, Composite, Optical	Component, Composite, Optical
Zone B Video Output	✖	✖
Zone GUI	✔	✔
RS-232 Interface	✔	✔
+12V Trigger Output	2	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 2	2 / 2
Party Mode	✔	✔

MISC	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphical User Interface with Status	Graphical User Interface
SCENE	SCENE PLUS (12 sets)	SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control	✔	✔
PreAmp Mode	✖	✖
Remote Controller	✔ (Preset, Learning, Macro, LED Back Light)	✔ (Preset, Learning, Macro, LED Back Light)
Detachable Power Cord	✔	✔
dockport	1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)	1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)

RADIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM	✔ FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio	✖	✖
Internet Radio	✔ vTuner	✖
Pandora	✖	✖
Spotify	✖	✖
Tidal	✖	✖
Deezer	✖	✖
SiriusXM Internet Radio	✔	✔

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Solid Aluminum Front	Aluminum	Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge	✔	✔
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals	✖	✖
Gold plated RCA terminals	✖	✖

POWER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Power Supply	AC 240 V, 50 Hz	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	490 W	490 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.3 W

GENERAL	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Auto Power Standby	✔	✔
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"	435 mm x 182 mm x 430 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 16-7/8"
Weight	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
Warranty	4 years	4 years

SPECS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3010	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.06% THD)	140 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	165 W (0.9% THD)	155 W (0.7% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	410 W	415 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	295 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	220 W	220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	175 W	175 W
THD	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)	0.02% (PHONO to AV OUT)	0.02% (PHONO to AV OUT)
Damping Factor	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.4 V	2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)	60 mV	60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	150 mV/100 Ω	150 mV/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	81 dB	81 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)	150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	60 dB/45 dB	60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO)	60 dB/55 dB	60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 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) 0.3 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) NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C) PAL: 0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	60 dB	60 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A	USB1.1 Full Speed
FM Frequency	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz	87.50 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 Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB	Mono/Stereo: 74 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%
AM Frequency	531 MHz - 1611 MHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz

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