Yamaha RX-A680 vs Yamaha RX-A820

      Yamaha RX-A680

      Yamaha RX-A820
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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageAventage
      ModelRX-A680RX-A820
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryChinaUK and Europe
      Release Year20182012
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A670 Yamaha RX-A810
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A830
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output80 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
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability
      AUDIO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zoneBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 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
      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
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/32 Bit up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, 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
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift 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
      Direct Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode with video on mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D 3D
      DSP Programs1717
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      Yamaha RX-A680
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      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 31 HzDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update 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

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      Yamaha RX-A820
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      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      HDMI Inputs48 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12
      8K Inputs
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio PlayeriPod®/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)
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs4 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs2
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs35 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs12
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB, mini-jack AudioHDMI, USB, analog audio, composite
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Number of Zones12
      Powered ZonesZone 2
      Zone 2 OutsLine Out
      Zone B Video Output (HDMI)
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output (1)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      On-Screen Display color OSDGraphical user interface
      SCENESCENE (4 sets) (four sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller (Preset)

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      Yamaha RX-A680
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      RADIO Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals79
      Large Speaker Terminals79
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Power SupplyAC 220 V, 50 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
      Power Consumption260 W330 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 161 mm x 330 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 330 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 13" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 13")      		435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
      Weight8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)

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      Yamaha RX-A820
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      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A680 Yamaha RX-A820
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)130 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)160 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)135 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)160 W (0.9% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)190 W250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)170 W210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)140 W180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W140 W
      THD0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
      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 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)2.3 V
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (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)110 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)93 dB81 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)70 dB/50 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
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 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)
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      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/69 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
      AM Frequency531 kHz - 1611 kHz531 MHz - 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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