1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Yamaha Aventage RX-A750

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740

SCORE:
81
SCORE:
78

Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 7.1 channel processing
  • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDR10, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay, DLNA, MusicCast
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB input

Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 7.1 channel processing
  • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • MHL, AirPlay, DLNA
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB input

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 to Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 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.


Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740

Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 81 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 78 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
88
VIDEO FEATURES
83
AUDIO FEATURES
71
CONNECTIVITY
82
MULTIZONE
81
MISCELLANEOUS
68
RADIO
84
OVERALL
81

AMPLIFIER
88
VIDEO FEATURES
73
AUDIO FEATURES
69
CONNECTIVITY
81
MULTIZONE
79
MISCELLANEOUS
68
RADIO
89
OVERALL
78

Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A750

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A740.

Only Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 supports Amazon Alexa. In video department only Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 supports HDR10.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
HDR10 vs
MusicCast vs
Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show) vs
Bluetooth vs via YBA-11 adapter (included)
RS-232C Interface vs

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-A750.

Only Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 supports Napster.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
MHL Input vs
USB DC Out Port vs (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
More Composite Video Inputs 4 vs 5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI (MHL support), USB, composite
Napster vs
Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  DSD via HDMI
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  4K or 8K Signal Upscaling
  Analog To HDMI Upconversion
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth
  USB Input
  Composite Video Inputs
  Component Video Inputs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
  Spotify
WEAKNESSES
  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 eARC
  No HDR10+
  No Dolby Vision
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Few HDMI Outputs
  Few 8K Inputs
  Few Optical Inputs
  No RCA Pre-Outs
  No Pandora
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740

7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

    Speaker Configurations

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A750's and Yamaha Aventage RX-A740's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Configurations: Available configurations are:
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A750: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A740: 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.


    • Sound Processing

      • Adaptive DRC: Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 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.
      • Compressed Music Enhancer: Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.

      Room Calibration

      Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 come with YPAO (R.S.C.) room correction system.

      • YPAO: The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

    Video Section

    HDMI

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 come with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.
    • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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.
    • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 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 Aventage RX-A750 supports HDR10

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A740 does not support HDR.

    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.

    • HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.

    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha Aventage RX-A740.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs 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 Aventage RX-A750
      Inputs:
      6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
      Inputs:
      6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A750
      Inputs:
      4   Outputs: 1.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
      Inputs:
      5   Outputs: 2.
    • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A750
      Inputs:
      2   Outputs: 1.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
      Inputs:
      2   Outputs: 1.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A750: HDMI, USB
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A740: HDMI (MHL support), USB, composite

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    Specifications

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

    BASICS Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    BrandYamahaYamaha
    SeriesAventageAventage
    ModelRX-A750RX-A740
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryAustraliaAustralia
    Release Year20152014
    AMPLIFIER Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Channels7.27.2
    Front Wide Channel Support
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp Capability
    AUDIO Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Surround:AI™
    DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
    DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
    Air Studios Monitor Certification
    Dolby Atmos
    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    Dolby Atmos Music
    Dolby TrueHD
    Dolby Digital Plus
    Dolby Surround Upmixer
    Dolby Pro Logic 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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
    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 Dialog Control
    Dialog Level Adjustment
    Dialog Normalization
    Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required no presence speakers required
    Compressed Music Enhancer including for Bluetooth®
    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 3D
    DSP Programs1717
    SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
    Virtual Speakers including surround back
    CALIBRATION Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
    YPAO Volume
    PEQ for SUBDown to 31 HzDown to 31 Hz
    VIDEO Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Enhanced ARC
    HDCP Version2.22.2
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    BT.2020 color space
    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 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i1080i
    Video Parameter Adjustments
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    MHL Input
    DLNA 1.5
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    MusicCast
    Chromecast Built-In
    DTS Play-Fi
    Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
    Works with SONOS
    AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
    Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
    Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct with Wireless Direct
    Bluetooth via YBA-11 adapter (included)
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs11
    8K Inputs
    USB InputiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
    USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
    RCA Line Input44
    RCA Line Output1
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs22
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs22
    Composite Video Input45 (1 front)
    Composite Video Output12
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input22
    Component Video Output11
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI (MHL support), USB, composite
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Zones22
    Powered ZonesZone 2Zone 2
    Zone 2 OutsLine outputLine Out
    Zone B Video Output
    Zone GUI
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output1 (1)
    Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
    Party Mode
    MISC Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    On-Screen DisplayGraphical user interfaceGraphical user interface
    SCENESCENE (4 sets)SCENE (four sets)
    Web Browser Control
    PreAmp Mode
    Detachable Power Cord
    dockport
    RADIO Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
    Presets4040
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    A.R.T. Wedge
    Speaker Terminals99
    Large Speaker Terminals99
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Power SupplyAC 240 V, 50 HzAC 240 V, 50 Hz
    Power Consumption300 W300 W
    Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
    GENERAL Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    Auto Power Standby
    Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm)
    17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 15")
    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")
    Weight10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)
    Warranty3 Years3 Years
    SPECS Yamaha Aventage RX-A750 Yamaha Aventage RX-A740
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 290 W (0.06% THD)90 W (0.09% THD)
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2105 W (0.9% THD)105 W (0.9% THD)
    Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)125 W (0.9% THD)
    Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% THD)150 W (10% THD)
    Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)150 W (0.9% THD, Front)150 W (0.9% THD)
    Dynamic Power per Channel (2235 W235 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)190 W190 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W165 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)125 W125 W
    THD0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
    Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
    Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V2.3 V
    Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 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 (Speaker Out)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
    Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/50 dB75 dB/50 dB
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
    Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
    0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
    1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
    0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
    1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p1.5 Vp-p
    Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
    Video S/N Ratio50 dB50 dB
    Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
    Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
    Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
    HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
    FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 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: 65 dB/64 dBMono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
    FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
    AM Frequency531 MHz - 1611 MHz531 MHz - 1611 MHz

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

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