Overview

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 to Yamaha Aventage RX-A730 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 and equally powerful amplifiers.

We have evaluated both receivers. Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 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.

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Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A740

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A730.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 has higher signal to noise ratio. It supports gapless playback.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC	vs	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback		vs
YPAO Volume		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	up to 4K/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	up to 4K/30p
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct	vs	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	vs	100 dB
Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	75 dB/50 dB	vs	60 dB/45 dB
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB	vs	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB

Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A730

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A730.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 has higher signal to noise ratio. It supports gapless playback.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front)	235 W	vs	240 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	190 W	vs	200 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front)	165 W	vs	170 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	125 W	vs	130 W
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A730 have 7 channel amplifiers. They both deliver 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and have stable performance at 4 Ω load.

Video Features

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 supports 4K passthrough up to 60p and Yamaha Aventage RX-A730 supports 4K passthrough up to 30p. Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 can do 4K upscaling up to 60p and Yamaha Aventage RX-A730 can do 4K upscaling up to 30p.

Adaptive DRC

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A730 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

Side by Side Comparison

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-A740 and here - Yamaha Aventage RX-A730.

BASICS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Brand	Yamaha	vs	Yamaha
Series	Aventage	vs	Aventage
Model	RX-A740	vs	RX-A730
Type	A/V Receiver	vs	A/V Receiver
Country	Asia	vs	Asia
Release Year	2014	vs	2013

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Channels	7.2	vs	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support		vs
THX™ Certification		vs
Continuous 6 Ω Rated		vs
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
Bi-amp Capability		vs

AUDIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Surround:AI™		vs
DAC	Burr-Brown	vs	Burr-Brown
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	vs	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification		vs
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
Dolby TrueHD		vs
Dolby Digital Plus		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx	vs	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Virtual:X		vs
DTS Neo	Neo:6	vs	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio		vs
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio		vs
DTS 96/24		vs
DTS Express		vs
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	vs	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced		vs
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		vs
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC	vs	WAV, FLAC
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB		vs
Gapless Playback		vs
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter		vs
USB DAC		vs
Jitter Reduction	Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry	vs	Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialog Normalization		vs
Dialogue Lift	no presence speakers required	vs	no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer		vs
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)		vs
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting		vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey LFC		vs
Audyssey Sub EQ HT		vs
Audyssey DSX		vs
Straight Decoding Mode		vs
Pure Direct Mode	with Video On mode	vs	with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP	3D	vs	3D
DSP Programs	17	vs	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		vs	/ (AIR SURROUND XTREME)
Virtual Speakers		vs

CALIBRATION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)	vs	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
YPAO Volume		vs
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz	vs	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Video Signal Type	PAL	vs	PAL
Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion)	NTSC/PAL	vs	NTSC/PAL
HDR10		vs
HDR10+		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)		vs
QMS (Quick Media Switching)		vs
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)		vs
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)		vs
QFT (Quick Frame transport)		vs
3-D Ready		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	up to 4K/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	vs	up to 4K/30p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	vs	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling		vs
Analog to Analog Video conversion		vs
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i	vs	1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments		vs
isf Certified Calibration Control		vs

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
MHL Input		vs
DLNA 1.5		vs
FireConnect		vs
FlareConnect		vs
MusicCast		vs
Chromecast Built-In		vs
DTS Play-Fi		vs
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
Works with SONOS		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay	vs	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	vs	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)	vs	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
Ethernet		vs
Ethernet Switch		vs
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct	vs	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)	vs	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible		vs
Enhanced ARC		vs
HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.2
HDMI Input	6 (1 front)	vs	6 (1 front)
HDMI Output	1	vs	1
USB Input	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player	vs	iPod® / 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 DC Out Port	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)	vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Analog Audio Line Input	4	vs	4
Analog Audio Line Output	1	vs	1
Phono Input		vs
Optical In	2	vs	2
Optical Out		vs
Coaxial In/Out	2 /	vs	2 /
Composite Video Input	5 (1 front)	vs	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output	2	vs	2
S-Video Input		vs
S-Video Output		vs
Component Video Input	2	vs	2
Component Video Output	1	vs	1
PC In		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs
Analog Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	0.2
XLR Inputs		vs
XLR Pre-outs		vs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, composite	vs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, composite
Speaker A/B		vs
Headphone Out	6.3 mm	vs	6.3 mm

ZONES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Zones	2	vs	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2	vs	Zone 2
Zone 2	Line Out	vs	Line Out
Zone B Video Output		vs
Zone GUI		vs
RS-232		vs
+12V Trigger Output	(1)	vs	(1)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	vs	1 / 1
Party Mode		vs

MISC	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
On-Screen Display	Graphical user interface	vs	Graphical user interface
SCENE	SCENE (four sets)	vs	(four sets)
Web Browser Control		vs
PreAmp Mode		vs
Remote Controller		vs	(Preset)
Detachable Power Cord		vs
dockport		vs

RADIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	vs	FM/AM
Presets	40	vs	40
Digital Radio		vs
Internet Radio	vTuner	vs	vTuner
Pandora		vs
Spotify		vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
SiriusXM Internet Radio		vs

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
A.R.T. Wedge		vs
Speaker Terminals	9	vs	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9	vs	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Gold plated RCA terminals		vs

POWER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	vs	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	270 W	vs	270 W
Maximum Power Consumption	590 W	vs	590 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	vs	0.15 W

GENERAL	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function		vs
Auto Power Standby		vs
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 171 mm x 367 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 15")	vs	435 mm x 171 mm x 367 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
Weight	10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)	vs	10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
Warranty	3 Years	vs	3 Years

SPECS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A740	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A730
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	90 W (0.09% THD)	vs	90 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	105 W (0.9% THD)	vs	105 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	125 W (0.9% THD)	vs	125 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	150 W (10% THD)	vs	150 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	150 W (0.9% THD)	vs	150 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2	235 W	vs	240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	190 W	vs	200 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	165 W	vs	170 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	125 W	vs	130 W
THD	0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)	vs	0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
Damping Factor	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	vs	200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V	vs	2.3 V
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)	vs	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)	vs	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	vs	100 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)	vs	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)	vs	150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	75 dB/50 dB	vs	60 dB/45 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	vs	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	vs	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 Input	1.5 Vp-p	vs	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)	vs	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB	vs	50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	vs	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal	5 V, 1 A	vs	5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A	vs	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz	vs	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)	vs	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB	vs	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz	vs	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz

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