•   Overview
•   Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A830
•   Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
•   Common Strengths and Weaknesses
•   Audio Section
•   Video Section
•   Inputs and Outputs
•   Specifications

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 to Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 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-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 was introduced in 2013. 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/30p video signal.	Yamaha Aventage 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.
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.	We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 77 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 89 VIDEO FEATURES 66 AUDIO FEATURES 69 CONNECTIVITY 82 MULTIZONE 81 MISCELLANEOUS 68 RADIO 92 OVERALL 78 Buy on Amazon	AMPLIFIER 89 VIDEO FEATURES 66 AUDIO FEATURES 68 CONNECTIVITY 81 MULTIZONE 81 MISCELLANEOUS 68 RADIO 87 OVERALL 77 Buy on Amazon

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A820.

Only Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 supports Spotify.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 96 kHz
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	vs	1080i
MHL Input		vs
Bluetooth	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)	vs
Spotify		vs

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A830.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
More RCA Line Outputs	1	vs	2

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 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: Yamaha Aventage 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.

Speaker Configurations

Yamaha Aventage RX-A830's and Yamaha Aventage RX-A820's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
Yamaha Aventage RX-A830: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A820: 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-A830 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 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-A830 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.

Room Calibration

Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 come with YPAO (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) 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.

HDMI

Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 come with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

• 4K/30Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
• 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/30p 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.

Audio

• Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 have 7.2 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
• Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 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-A830 and 2 pair of line outputs on Yamaha Aventage RX-A820.
• 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-A830
Inputs: 8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
8K Inputs: 0.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Inputs: 8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
8K Inputs: 0.
• Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A830
Inputs: 5   Outputs: 2.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
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.
• Yamaha Aventage RX-A830 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
• Yamaha Aventage RX-A820 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A830
Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

• Yamaha Aventage RX-A830: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
• Yamaha Aventage RX-A820: HDMI, USB, analog audio, composite

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

BASICS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Series	Aventage	Aventage
Model	RX-A830	RX-A820
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA and Canada	USA and Canada
Release Year	2013	2012

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Channels	7.2	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
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 USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	WAV, FLAC	WAV, 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 Dialog Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog Normalization
Dialogue Lift	no presence speakers required	no presence speakers required
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	with Video On mode	with video on mode
CINEMA DSP	3D	3D
DSP Programs	17	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	/ (AIR SURROUND XTREME)
Virtual Speakers

CALIBRATION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
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 Passthrough	up to 4K/30p	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p	up to 4K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component****, S-Video, Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
MusicCast
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with SONOS
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
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2	2
8K Inputs
USB Input	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)	iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
RCA Line Input	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
RCA Line Output	1	2
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Input	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output	2	2
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input	2	2
Component Video Output	1	1
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite	HDMI, USB, analog audio, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")

ZONES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	Line Out	Line Out
Zone B Video Output	(HDMI)	(HDMI)
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	(1)	(1)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISC	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
On-Screen Display	Graphical user interface	Graphical user interface
SCENE	(four sets)	(four sets)
Web Browser Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller	(Preset)	(Preset)
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

RADIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
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-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Solid Aluminum Front	Aluminum	Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	400 W/500 VA	400 W/500 VA
Standby Power	0.10 W	0.1 W

GENERAL	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
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 171 mm x 369 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
Weight	10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)	10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

SPECS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A830	Yamaha Aventage RX-A820
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	100 W (0.09% THD)	100 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	110 W (0.9% THD)	110 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	130 W (0.9% THD)	130 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	160 W (10% THD)	160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	160 W (0.9% THD)	160 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2	250 W	250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	210 W	210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	180 W	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	140 W	140 W
THD	0.06% (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 Factor	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V	2.3 V
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 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 (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	60 dB/45 dB	60 dB/45 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) 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 Input	1.5 Vp-p	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB	50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal	5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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: 71 dB/69 dB	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	530 MHz - 1710 MHz	530 MHz - 1710 MHz

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