Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 (General version)
Highlights
- 9.2 channels
- 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, DLNA
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- USB and Phono inputs
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Overview
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing.
We evaluated the Receiver and gave 83 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 score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and video signal passthrough and upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020.
PROS |
|---|
| 👍 Certified 4 Ω Performance |
| 👍 Bi-amp Capability |
| 👍 Many Channel Processing |
| 👍 Dolby TrueHD |
| 👍 Dolby Digital Plus |
| 👍 Dolby Pro Logic |
| 👍 Dolby Digital EX |
| 👍 DTS Neo |
| 👍 DTS-HD Master Audio |
| 👍 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
| 👍 DTS 96/24 |
| 👍 DTS Express |
| 👍 DTS-ES |
| 👍 High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network |
| 👍 DSD via HDMI |
| 👍 Dialog Level Adjustment |
| 👍 Dialog Normalization |
| 👍 Dialogue Lift |
| 👍 Compressed Music Enhancer |
| 👍 High-resolution Music Enhancer |
| 👍 Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) |
| 👍 Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
| 👍 3-D Ready |
| 👍 4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
| 👍 Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
| 👍 Analog to Analog Video conversion |
| 👍 DLNA 1.5 |
| 👍 Ethernet |
| 👍 Wi-Fi |
| 👍 New HDCP Version |
| 👍 Many HDMI Inputs |
| 👍 USB Input |
| 👍 Many Analog Audio Line Inputs |
| 👍 Phono Input |
| 👍 Composite Video Inputs |
| 👍 Composite Video Outputs |
| 👍 Many S-Video Inputs |
| 👍 Many S-Video Outputs |
| 👍 Component Video Inputs |
| 👍 Component Video Outputs |
| 👍 Multi-Channel Input |
| 👍 Analog Pre-Outs |
| 👍 Zones |
| 👍 Detachable Power Cord |
| 👍 Analog Tuner |
| 👍 SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONS |
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| 👎 No Front Wide Channel Support |
| 👎 No Dolby Atmos |
| 👎 No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
| 👎 No Dolby Surround Upmixer |
| 👎 No DTS:X |
| 👎 No DTS Neural:X |
| 👎 No DTS Virtual:X |
| 👎 No IMAX Enhanced |
| 👎 No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
| 👎 No Gapless Playback |
| 👎 No DTS Dialog Control |
| 👎 No HDR10 |
| 👎 No HDR10+ |
| 👎 No BT.2020 color space |
| 👎 No Dolby Vision |
| 👎 No Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) |
| 👎 No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling |
| 👎 No Chromecast Built-In |
| 👎 Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
| 👎 Does Not Work with SONOS |
| 👎 No Bluetooth |
| 👎 No eARC |
| 👎 No Pandora |
| 👎 No Spotify |
| 👎 No Tidal |
| 👎 No Deezer |
Major Changes from its predecessor
Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 to its predecessor RX-A2010 and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 | vs | Yamaha Aventage RX-A2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | vs | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K | vs | up to 1080p |
| AirPlay | AirPlay | vs | |
| Wi-Fi | via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately) | vs |
| DOWNGRADES | Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 | vs | Yamaha Aventage RX-A2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | vs | via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately) |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A2010.
Amplifier
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 has 9 channel amplifier and delivers 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and also has a stable performance at 4 Ω load.
Video Features
The Receiver has 4K passthrough up to 30p and 1080p upscaling.
Adaptive DRC
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 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 Correction
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 comes with YPAO (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.
Connectivity
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or wirelessly via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately). The Receiver supports AirPlay. It has 8 HDMI inputs and HDCP 2.2 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs and 7.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.
Front panel has HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical and composite inputs.
Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020.
| BASICS | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Series | Aventage |
| Model | RX-A2020 |
| Type | A/V Receiver |
| Country | General |
| Release Year | 2012 |
| AMPLIFIER | |
|---|---|
| Channels | 9.2 |
| Front Wide Channel Support | |
| THX™ Certification | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | |
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | |
| Bi-amp Capability | |
| AUDIO | |
|---|---|
| Surround:AI™ | |
| DAC | Burr-Brown |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 9.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | |
| Dolby Atmos | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | |
| 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 |
| 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, WAV, FLAC |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 96 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | WAV, FLAC |
| Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB | |
| Gapless Playback | |
| DSD via HDMI | 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 |
| 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 |
| CINEMA DSP | 3D |
| DSP Programs | 23 |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | |
| Virtual Speakers | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Video Signal Type | NTSC |
| Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion) | NTSC/PAL |
| HDR10 | |
| HDR10+ | |
| BT.2020 color space | |
| Dolby Vision | |
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
| 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 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | HQV Vida |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, S-Video, Composite |
| Component Video Upscaling | |
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite) |
| 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 | |
| Works with SONOS | |
| AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ ) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | |
| Ethernet | |
| Ethernet Switch | |
| Wi-Fi | via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately) |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDBaseT Compatible | |
| Enhanced ARC | |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 |
| HDMI Input | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Output | 2 |
| USB Input | iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player |
| USB DC Out Port | (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) |
| Analog Audio Line Input | 9 (1 front) |
| Analog Audio Line Output | 1 |
| Phono Input | |
| Optical In | 4 (1 front) |
| Optical Out | 1 |
| Coaxial In/Out | 3 / |
| Composite Video Input | 5 (1 front) |
| Composite Video Output | 2 |
| S-Video Input | 4 |
| S-Video Output | 2 |
| Component Video Input | 4 |
| Component Video Output | 1 |
| PC In | |
| Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 |
| Analog Pre-Outs | 7.2 |
| XLR Inputs | |
| XLR Pre-outs | |
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite |
| Speaker A/B | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm |
| ZONES | |
|---|---|
| Zones | 3 |
| Powered Zones | Zone 2 / 3 |
| Zone 2 | Component, Composite, Line Out |
| Zone 3 Outs | Component, Composite, Line Out |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI |
| Zone GUI | |
| RS-232 | |
| +12V Trigger Output | (2) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 2 |
| Party Mode | |
| MISC | |
|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical user interface |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (12 sets) |
| Web Browser Control | |
| PreAmp Mode | |
| Remote Controller | (Preset, learning, macro) |
| Detachable Power Cord | |
| dockport | |
| RADIO | |
|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 |
| Digital Radio | |
| Internet Radio | |
| Pandora | |
| Spotify | |
| Tidal | |
| Deezer | |
| SiriusXM Internet Radio | |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
|---|---|
| Solid Aluminum Front | Aluminum |
| A.R.T. Wedge | |
| Speaker Terminals | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
| Gold plated RCA terminals | |
| POWER | |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 490 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 1210 W |
| Standby Power | 0.3 W |
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |
| Auto Power Standby | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" |
| Weight | 17.1 kg (37.7 lbs) |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 140 W (0.06% THD) |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 155 W (0.9% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 175 W (0.9% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 220 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 220 W (0.9% THD, Front) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 | 405 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 285 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 210 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 165 W |
| THD | 0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω) |
| THD (Phono) | 0.02% (Phono to AV 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 |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT) |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 150 mV/100 Ω |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 86 dB |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out) |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 60 dB/45 dB |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO) | 60 dB/55 dB |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 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) 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C) |
| 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 |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 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: 72 dB/ 70 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5% |
| AM Frequency | 530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
Successor
In 2013 Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 was replaced by RX-A2030. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.
| UPGRADES | Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030 | vs | Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB | up to 192 kHz | vs | up to 96 kHz |
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) | vs | up to 4K |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) | vs | HQV Vida |
| MHL Input | vs | ||
| Bluetooth | via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) | vs | |
| More HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4) | vs | 2 |
| More Zones | 4 | vs | 3 |
| Spotify | vs |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020.
