Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 was introduced in 2010 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 1080p * video signal.

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In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000.

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Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 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.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 features 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

• 1080/60p Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
• 1080p Upscaling: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 can upscale up to 1080p * from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: The a/v receiver supports video upconversion, so you can connect your analog Component and S-Video and Composite video sources and Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 will output them via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
• 3D Ready: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

VIDEO FEATURES
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 1080p *

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 comes with with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 4 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.
• Audio Pre Output: If you have a dedicated power amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre outs and control volume from the a/v receiver.
• Composite Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has analog Composite Video output for Zone 2. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
• S-Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has S-Video output for Zone 2. S-Video connection provides higher image quality than the composite connection.
• Component Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 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 3

• Powered Zone 3: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 3 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
• Audio Pre Output: If you have a dedicated power amplifier for Zone 3 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre outs and control volume from the a/v receiver.
• Composite Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has analog Composite Video output for Zone 3. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
• S-Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has S-Video output for Zone 3. S-Video connection provides higher image quality than the composite connection.
• Component Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has analog Component Video output for Zone 3, 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 4

• Powered Zone 4: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 4 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
• Optical Output: You can use optical output and transmit signal digitally to a Zone 4 amplifier.
• Composite Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has analog Composite Video output for Zone 4. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
• Component Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has analog Component Video output for Zone 4, 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.

Audio

• Phono Input: There is an MM phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the a/v receiver.
• 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of the a/v receiver and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the a/v receiver.
• Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 has 9.2 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 and Outputs: There are 9 line inputs and 1 line output for analog audio connection.
• Digital Inputs and Outputs: 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output 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 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs: 0
• Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
Inputs: 5   Outputs: 2
• S-Video:
Inputs: 5   Outputs: 2
• 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-A3000 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
Inputs: 4   Outputs: 1

Front A/V Inputs

• HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video

In 2011 Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 was replaced by Yamaha RX-A3010. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 and its successor.

UPGRADES	Yamaha RX-A3010	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
More Channels	9.2	vs	7.2
Higher Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
More Channel Processing	11.1	vs	7.1
CINEMA DSP	HD3	vs	3D
More RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	vs	9.2 (barter to Zone3)
Internet Radio	vTuner	vs
Pandora		vs
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.06% THD)	vs	140 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	165 W (0.9% THD)	vs	155 W (0.7% THD)

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha RX-A3010	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000
Lower Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front)	410 W	vs	415 W
Higher FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A3000 vs RX-A3010.

GENERAL
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A3000
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	USA
Release Year	2010
Successor	Yamaha RX-A3010

AMPLIFIER
Channels	7.2
Power Output	140 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
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown
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
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
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV, FLAC
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	USB: up to 48 kHz, PC Server ,DLNA: up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
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
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP	3D
DSP Programs	23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers

CALIBRATION
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 1080p *
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	1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments	with variable parameters
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	3
RCA Line Inputs	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	9.2 (barter to Zone3)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	2
S-Video Inputs	5 (1 front)
S-Video Outputs	2
Component Video Inputs	4
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport	1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)

ZONES
Number of Zones	4
Powered Zones	Zone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)
Zone 2 Outs	Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 4 Outs	Component, Composite, Optical
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface
SCENE	SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller	[] (Preset, Learning, Macro, LED Back Light)

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM/AM
Presets	40
Digital Radio	HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
SiriusXM

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 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	490 W/620 VA
Standby Power	0.3 W
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 182 mm x 430 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 16-7/8"
Weight	17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	155 W (0.7% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	415 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	175 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) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C) PAL: 0.3 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	USB1.1 Full Speed
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	HD: 80 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%
AM Frequency	530 MHz - 1710 MHz
Warranty	3 years

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