Onkyo TX-RZ70 vs Yamaha RX-A2A

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-RZ70	RX-A2A
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	Brazil and Central and South America
Release Year	2023	2020
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A880

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Channels	11.2	7.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Linear Class A/B
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	Front L/R Channels
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown PCM5102A
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	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
Dolby Digital EX
THX Listening Modes
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES		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
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, LPCM	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)	including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Dirac Live™	YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint Measurement
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
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 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi	via Onkyo Music Control app
MHL Input
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (1 Main, 1 Sub, 1 Zone2)	1
8K Inputs	7	7
USB Input	1 (Rear)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	4	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Number of Zones	3	2
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)	RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1 (MAIN, 100 mA)	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Analog Tuner		FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	13	9
Large Speaker Terminals	13	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 110-120 V, 60 Hz
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	1190 W	360 W
Maximum Power Consumption		590 W
Standby Power		0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 201.5 mm x 480 mm 17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 18-7/8"	435 mm x 171 mm x 372 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 372 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-5/8")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	22.25" x 14" x 23.5"
Weight	22 kg (48.5 lbs)	10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Weight of Package	59 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-RZ70	Yamaha RX-A2A
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		100 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		105 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		125 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		150 W (10% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W (10% THD)	160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	210 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		150 W (0.9% THD)
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Rated output power)	0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to PRE OUT, Pure Direct, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		100 (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 (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 V/470 Ω	1.0 V/470 Ω
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V
Rated Headphone Power Output	75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	107 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	78 dB	95 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 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)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency		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)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz
DAB Freq	174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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

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