Yamaha RX-A740 vs Yamaha RX-A3020

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageAventage
      ModelRX-A740RX-A3020
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryAustraliaAsia
      Release Year20142012
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A730 Yamaha RX-A3010
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A750 Yamaha RX-A3030
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output90 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-A740 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, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLACMP3, 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 USBApple Lossless, WAV, 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 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

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      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 31 HzDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A740 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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) 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-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth via YBA-11 adapter (included)
      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

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      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      8K Inputs
      USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / 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 Inputs49 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs11
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs0.211.2
      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 (MHL support), USB, 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-A740 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
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output (1) (2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 2
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical user interfaceGraphical user interface
      SCENESCENE (four sets)SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller (Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)

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      RADIO Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals911
      Large Speaker Terminals911
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Power SupplyAC 240 V, 50 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Power Consumption300 W490 W
      Maximum Power Consumption1210 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Dimensions (W x H x D)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")
      435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
      Weight10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A740 Yamaha RX-A3020
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.09% THD)150 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)105 W (0.9% THD)165 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)185 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% THD)230 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)150 W (0.9% THD)230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)235 W410 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)190 W295 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W220 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)125 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 (AV 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)110 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 (Front L/R Speaker Out)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 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
      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 Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
      FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 108.00 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/ 70 dBMono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
      AM Frequency531 MHz - 1611 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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