Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 (USA version)

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

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 was introduced in 2013 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 85 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-A3030.

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 to its predecessor RX-A3020 and displaying the major changes.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3020
Higher DAC Specs	192 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
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
Spotify		vs

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A3020.

9 channel Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

Speaker Configurations

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030's 9 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-A3030 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.

Sound Processing

• Adaptive DRC: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 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-A3030 comes with YPAO (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle 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-A3030 features 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.
• 4K Upscaling: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) 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-A3030 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-A3030 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 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 7 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
• HDMI Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 offers HDMI output for Zone 2. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
• Audio Line Output: If you have a dedicated integrated amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via line outs by sending fixed signal and then control volume on the Zone 2 amplifier.
• Composite Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 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-A3030 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 7 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
• Audio Line Output: If you have a dedicated integrated amplifier for Zone 3 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via line outs by sending fixed signal and then control volume on the Zone 2 amplifier.
• Composite Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 has analog Composite Video output for Zone 3. This means that it can send a different video signal to the TV.
• Component Video Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 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

• HDMI Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 offers HDMI output for Zone 4. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.

Zone B

• HDMI Output: Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 offers HDMI output for Zone B. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.

Audio

• 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-A3030 has 11.2 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. Also, Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs the external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach the maximum speaker configuration.
• XLR Inputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on this a/v receiver. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection.
• Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 9 line inputs and 1 line output for analog audio connection.
• Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 4 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/ZONE4)
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: 4   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-A3030 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
Inputs: 4   Outputs: 1

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030.

BASICS
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A3030
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	USA
Release Year	2013

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 SABRE32™Ultra (ES9016) + ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.1
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
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 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
Jitter Reduction	Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE
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	HD3
DSP Programs	23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	includes virtual rear

CALIBRATION
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle 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 (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
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	(with variable parameters)
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	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
RCA Line Input	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Output	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	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
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")

ZONES
Zones	4
Powered Zones	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 4 Outs	HDMI
Zone B Video Output	HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+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	[a] (Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM/AM
Presets	40
Digital Radio	HD Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
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 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	490 W/620 VA
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 467mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
Weight	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
Warranty	3 Years

SPECS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	230 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2	410 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 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
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal	5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 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	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
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 2014 Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 was replaced by RX-A3040. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3040	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp	vs
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC	vs	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback		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 and Angle measurement)
YPAO Volume		vs
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct	vs	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	vs	100 dB
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	95 dB	vs	86 dB
Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	75 dB/60 dB	vs	60 dB/45 dB
Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO)	75 dB/60 dB	vs	60 dB/55 dB

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3040	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030
Analog to Analog Video conversion		vs	(Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Less Optical Outputs	1	vs	1
Less S-Video Inputs		vs	4
Less S-Video Outputs		vs	2
Less Component Video Inputs	3	vs	4
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite	vs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Lower FM S/N Ratio	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB	vs	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
Higher FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	vs	HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A3030 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A3040.