Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 (USA version)

•   Overview
•   Pros and Cons
•   Predecessor
•   Audio Section
•   Video Section
•   Multi-zone Playback
•   Inputs and Outputs
•   Specifications
•   Successor

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 86 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.

In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050.

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 to its predecessor RX-A1040 and displaying the major changes.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X	up to via firmware update	vs
DTS Neural:X	via firmware update	vs
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
High-resolution Music Enhancer	up to 96/24	vs
DSP Programs	23	vs	17
HDR10		vs
MusicCast		vs
Works with Amazon Alexa	on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)	vs
Bluetooth		vs	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout	vs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
MHL Input		vs
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Less RCA Line Inputs	8 (1 front)	vs	9 (1 front)
Less RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
XLR Line Inputs		vs
Less Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
Digital Radio		vs	HD Radio
Napster		vs
Higher THD (Phono)	0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT)	vs	0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Lower FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB	vs	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040.

7 channel Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

Speaker Configurations

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos:
5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 allows you 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.

Dolby Atmos

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 supports Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

DTS:X

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 supports DTS:X. A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.

• DTS Neural:X: DTS Neural:X is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.

Sound Processing

• Adaptive DRC: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 features 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.

Room Calibration

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 comes with YPAO (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

• 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-A1050 features 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.
• 4K Upscaling: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: The a/v receiver supports video upconversion, so you can connect your analog Component and Composite video sources and Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 will output them via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
• HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• 3D Ready: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

andh3>HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

• HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 different rooms.

Zone 2

• Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
• HDMI Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 offers HDMI output for Zone 2. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
• Composite Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 has analog Composite Video output for Zone 2. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
• Component Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 has analog Component Video output for Zone 2, so you can send a different video signal to the TV. Component video connection provides the higher image quality than the composite and S-Video connections.

Zone B

• HDMI Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 offers HDMI output for Zone B. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.

Audio

• Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the a/v receiver to power the rest.
• Analog Line Inputs: There are 8 line inputs for analog audio connection.
• Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connection.
• Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

Video

• HDMI:
Inputs: 8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs: 0
• Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
Inputs: 5   Outputs: 1
• 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-A1050 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
Inputs: 3   Outputs: 1

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050.

BASICS
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A1050
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	USA
Release Year	2015

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

AUDIO
Surround:AI™
DAC	ESS SABRE™(9006A)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	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
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X	up to via firmware update
DTS Neural:X	via firmware update
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
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialog Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog Normalization
Dialogue Lift	no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer	including for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer	up to 96/24
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
CINEMA DSP	3D
DSP Programs	23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers	including surround back

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

VIDEO
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version	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 60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	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	1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
MusicCast
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa	on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
Works with SONOS
AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs
USB Input	iPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
RCA Line Input	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Output
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	3
Composite Video Input	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output	1
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input	3
Component Video Output	1
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")

ZONES
Zones	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
Zone B Video Output	HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISC
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface
SCENE	SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Browser Control
PreAmp Mode
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM/AM
Presets	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio

CONSTRUCTION
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	450 W
Standby Power	0.1 W

GENERAL
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 182 mm x 439 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 439 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17-1/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 17-1/4")
Weight	14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)
Warranty	3 Years

SPECS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	110 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	120 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	135 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	165 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	120 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	170 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	170 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2	280 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	135 W
THD	0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)	0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT)
Damping Factor	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)	60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	95 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	75 dB/60 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO)	75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	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)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	60 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	530 MHz - 1710 MHz

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

In 2016 Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 was replaced by RX-A1060. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1060	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050
DTS Dialog Control		vs
PEQ for SUB	Down to 15.6 Hz	vs	Down to 31 Hz
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Napster		vs
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB	vs	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1060	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX		vs
Lower Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)	45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	vs	60 mV

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A1050 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A1060.