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.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 79 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.

Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A8A vs RX-A3080 vs RX-A3070 vs RX-A3060 vs RX-A3050 vs RX-A3040.

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

In 2010 Yamaha released 5 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3000 vs RX-A2000 vs RX-A1000 vs RX-A800 vs RX-A700.

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.

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