Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 (Australian version)

Overview

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing.

We evaluated the Receiver and gave 90 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-A2050.

Major Changes from its predecessor

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 to its predecessor RX-A2040 and displaying the major changes.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2040
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X	up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 via firmware update	vs
DTS Neural:X	via firmware update	vs
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 YBA-11 adapter (included)

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2040
MHL Input		vs
Less Analog Audio Line Inputs	8 (1 front)	vs	9 (1 front)
Less Analog Audio Line Outputs		vs	1
Less Optical Outputs		vs	1
Less Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
Napster		vs

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A2040.

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 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 60p and 4K upscaling up to 60p. It can bypass HDR10.

HDR10

High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and 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 up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround upmixer

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 supports Dolby Atmos with its Dolby Surround upmixer. It can be configured upto 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 channels using internal amplifiers.

Dolby Atmos is the first cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound - the helicopter, a car screeching around a corner, a melodic bird call - 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. You'll feel like you're inside the action, in ways you've never experienced before.

Dolby Atmos for the home represents every sound in the original cinema mix as an audio object. Extensions to the Dolby Audio™ codecs, along with an advanced scalable algorithm, allow Dolby Atmos to be delivered via Blu-ray Disc and streaming media. A spatially-coded substream is added to Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus. A Dolby Atmos audio/video receiver (AVR) adapts the cinema experience to your home theater from seven speakers to as many as 34 in 24.1.10 configuration, recreating the original artistic concept. 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.

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 and Neural:X upmixer

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 supports DTS:X with its Neural:X upmixer. It can be configured upto 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 channels using internal amplifiers.

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 is a new 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.

Adaptive DRC

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 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-A2050 comes with YPAO (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

Connectivity

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver works with Amazon Alexa and 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 7.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI, USB, Analog Audio and Composite Video inputs.

Specifications

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050.

BASICS
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A2050
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	Australia
Release Year	2015

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	ESS SABRE™(9006A x 2)
Maximum Channel Processing	9.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X	up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 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
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB
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
Video Signal Type	NTSC/PAL/SECAM
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 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
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version	2.2
HDMI Input	8 (1 front)
HDMI Output	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB Input	iPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Analog Audio Line Input	8 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Output
Phono Input
Optical In	3
Optical Out
Coaxial In/Out	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
Analog Pre-Outs	7.2
XLR Inputs
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm

ZONES
Zones	4
Powered Zones	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2	HDMI, Component, Composite, Preout
Zone 3 Outs	Component, Composite, Preout
Zone 4 Outs	HDMI
Zone B Video Output	HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232
+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
Remote Controller	(Preset)
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	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER
Power Supply	AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	490 W
Standby Power	0.1 W

GENERAL
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-1/8" x 18-5/8")
Weight	17.0 kg (37.5 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)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	190 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 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% (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	87.50 MHz - 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: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	531 MHz - 1611 MHz

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

Successor

In 2016 Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050 was replaced by RX-A2060. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2060	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050
DTS Dialog Control		vs
More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement)	vs	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
PEQ for SUB	Down to 15.6 Hz	vs	Down to 31 Hz
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Napster		vs

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A2060 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A2050.