Yamaha RX-A820 vs Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-A820

      Yamaha RX-A3020
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.1 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A820
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020
      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-A820 to Yamaha RX-A3020 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 RX-A820 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3020 has 9 channel amplifiers with Yamaha RX-A820's being less powerful.


      Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-A820 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 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/30Hz and upscales up to 4K video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A3020 was introduced in 2012 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales HQV Vida video signal.

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A820 and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 78 and 82 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-A820

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      68
      Audio Features
      73
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      64
      Connectivity
      81
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      81
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      87
      Radio
      83
      OVERALL
      78
      OVERALL
      82

      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-A820 and Yamaha RX-A3020.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A820

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   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

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A820

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      •   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
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   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
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A820

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   3 HDMI Outputs

      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A820

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A820 over Yamaha RX-A3020.

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      Yamaha RX-A820 vs Yamaha RX-A3020
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K vs HQV Vida
      More RCA Line Outputs 2 vs 1
      Pandora vs
      Bigger Power Supply 400 W/500 VA vs 490 W

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3020 over Yamaha RX-A820.

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      Yamaha RX-A820 vs Yamaha RX-A3020
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.1
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      CINEMA DSP 3D vs HD3
      DSP Programs 17 vs 23
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) vs YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
      Analog to Analog Video conversion vs (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080i vs 1080p
      Video Parameter Adjustments vs (With variable parameters)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 vs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 9 (1 front)
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 11.2
      More S-Video Inputs vs 4
      More S-Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 4
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, analog audio, composite vs HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones Zone 2 vs Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 Outs Line Out vs HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
      Zone GUI vs
      +12V Trigger Output (1) vs (2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 2 / 2
      More Scenes (four sets) vs SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 100 W (0.09% THD) vs 150 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 110 W (0.9% THD) vs 165 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) 130 W (0.9% THD) vs 185 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) 160 W (10% THD) vs 230 W (10% THD)
      Higher Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) 160 W (0.9% THD) vs 230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front) 250 W vs 410 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 210 W vs 295 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front) 180 W vs 220 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 140 W vs 175 W
      Lower THD 0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Damping Factor 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) 2.3 V vs 2.4 V
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance 100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) vs 150 mV/100 Ω
      Higher Video S/N Ratio 50 dB vs 60 dB
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 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-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        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 (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB InputiPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs24
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        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 Passthroughup to 4Kup to 4K
        No Bluetooth
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A820 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.

      9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3020 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 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-A820's and Yamaha RX-A3020's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Yamaha RX-A820: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A3020: 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.

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        8. HDMI

        Yamaha RX-A820 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Yamaha RX-A3020 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

        • 4K/30Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A820: It can upscale up to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
          1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3020: It can upscale HQV Vida 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.


        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4Kup to 4K
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K HQV Vida

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3020 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-A3020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A820 has 7.2 and Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11.2 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, Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11 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 and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A820 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3020 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 2 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A820 and 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3020.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A820 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3020 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-A820
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3020
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Yamaha RX-A820
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Yamaha RX-A3020
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • S-Video:
        • Yamaha RX-A820
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A3020
          Inputs:           4   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.
        • Yamaha RX-A820 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A3020 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A820
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A3020
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Yamaha RX-A820: HDMI, USB, analog audio, composite
        • Yamaha RX-A3020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite

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        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputiPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)9 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs21
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs24
        Component Video Outputs11

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Yamaha RX-A820 and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 78 and 82 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-A820

        Yamaha RX-A3020

        OVERALL
        78
        OVERALL
        82

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 150 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        68
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 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
        GOOD
        73
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.1 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

        Video Features

        AVERAGE
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        AVERAGE
        64
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        81
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   No 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

        Zones

        GOOD
        81
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        GOOD
        83
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        BrandYamahaYamaha
        SeriesAventageAventage
        ModelRX-A820RX-A3020
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSA and CanadaAsia
        Release Year20122012
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A810 Yamaha RX-A3010
        SuccessorYamaha RX-A830 Yamaha RX-A3030
        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Channels7.29.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 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-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.111.1
        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, WAV, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV, FLACWAV, FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-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 Programs1723
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Virtual Speakers
        CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 HzDown to 31 Hz
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        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4Kup to 4K
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K HQV Vida
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, S-Video, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i1080p
        Video Parameter Adjustments (With variable parameters)
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately) via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        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, Kindle Fire™ )
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputiPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs24 (1 front)
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)9 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs21
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs4
        S-Video Outputs2
        Component Video Inputs24
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, analog audio, compositeHDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Number of Zones24
        Powered ZonesZone 2Zone 2 / 3
        Zone 2 OutsLine OutHDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsComponent, Composite, Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Zone B Video Output (HDMI) HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output (1) (2)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 2
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical user interfaceGraphical user interface
        SCENE (four sets)SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Remote Controller (Preset) (Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)
        RADIO Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminumAluminum
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals911
        Large Speaker Terminals911
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Power Consumption400 W/500 VA490 W
        Maximum Power Consumption1210 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"        		435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
        Weight10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A820 Yamaha RX-A3020
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.09% THD)150 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)130 W (0.9% THD)185 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)160 W (10% THD)230 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)160 W (0.9% THD)230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)250 W410 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W295 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)180 W220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)140 W175 W
        THD0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 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)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (REC OUT)200 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)150 mV/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB100 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)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 (Speaker Out)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB60 dB/45 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 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)        		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)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB60 dB
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dBMono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
        AM Frequency530 MHz - 1710 MHz530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz
        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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