Yamaha Aventage RX-A700

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    Highlights

    • 7.1 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Bluetooth
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    Overview

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 was introduced in 2010. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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 73 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.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2010 Lineup
    4. Successor
    5. Audio Section
    6. Video Section
    7. Multi-zone Playback
    8. Inputs and Outputs
    9. Evaluation
    10. Specifications  

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

    Evolution of the series
    Model Year Chann. Power Dolby Atmos DTS:X HDR10 HDR10+ Dolby Vision Pass. Price
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    		2018 7.2 95 W 4K
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    		2017 7.2 95 W 4K
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    		2016 7.2 90 W 4K
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    		2015 7.2 90 W 4K
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    		2014 7.2 90 W 4K
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    		2013 7.2 90 W 4K
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    		2012 7.2 90 W 4K
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    		2011 7.1 90 W 1080p
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    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A780 vs RX-A770 vs RX-A760 vs RX-A750 vs RX-A740 vs RX-A730.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A700.

    PROs

    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Multi-Channel Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Component Video Inputs
    •   Analog Tuner

    CONs

    •   No Front Wide Channel Support
    •   No Dolby Atmos
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No DTS:X
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No HDR10
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No Dolby Vision
    •   No eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   No Wi-Fi
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   No USB Input
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No Ethernet
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   No Pandora
    •   No Spotify
    •   No Tidal

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   7.1 Channels
    •   Power Output - 90 W
    •   7.1 Channel Processing
    •   6 HDMI Inputs
    •   RCA Line Inputs
    •   2 Zones

    Yamaha 2010 Lineup

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

    Yamaha 2010 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Zones Price
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    		7.2140 W7.19.2 with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement4
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    		7.2130 W7.17.2 with RSC (Reflected Sound Control)3
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    		7.2105 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization (Multipoint measurement)2
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    		7.295 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization2
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    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3000 vs RX-A2000 vs RX-A1000 vs RX-A800 vs RX-A700.

    Successor

    In 2011 Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 was replaced by Yamaha RX-A710. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Yamaha RX-A710 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A700
    DLNA 1.5 vs
    Remote Controll App vs
    USB Input iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player vs
    Ethernet vs
    Detachable Power Cord vs
    Web Control vs
    Internet Radio vTuner vs
    Pandora vs
    SiriusXM vs
    More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
    More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
    Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front) 240 W vs 230 W
    Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 200 W vs 190 W
    Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front) 170 W vs 160 W
    Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 130 W vs 125 W
    DOWNGRADES Yamaha RX-A710 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A700
    Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
    Less RCA Pre-Outs 0.1 vs 7.2
    RS-232C Interface vs
    Lower FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 74 dB/ 70 dB
    Higher FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) 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-A700 vs RX-A710.

    Audio Section

    7 channel Amplifier

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      AMPLIFIER
      Channels7.1
      Power Output90 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

      Speaker Configurations

      Yamaha Aventage RX-A700's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • 5.1, 7.1 with internal amplifier.
      • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 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.
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      DECODING
      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

      Sound Processing

      • Adaptive DRC: Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 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-A700 comes with room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

        Video Section

        HDMI

        Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 features 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling: Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 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 Composite video sources and Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 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-A700 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
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        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 Passthroughup to 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080p *

        Multi-zone Playback

        Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 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 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.
        ZONES
        Number of Zones2
        Powered ZonesZone 2
        Zone 2 OutsLine Out
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1
        Party Mode
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        Inputs and Outputs

        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-A700 has 7.2 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 5 line inputs and 2 line outputs for analog audio connection.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 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: 6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • 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-A700 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

        Front A/V Inputs

        • HDMI, Analog Audio and Composite
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        TERMINALS
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs2
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs2
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs2
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs7.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

        Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 Evaluation

        We evaluate Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 and give score of 73 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        OVERALL
        73

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        87

        We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 a score of 87 for Amplifier features.

        •   7.1 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        68

        We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 a score of 68 for Audio Features features.

        •   7.1 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        AVERAGE
        55

        We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 a score of 55 for Video Features features.

        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        74

        We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 a score of 74 for Connectivity features.

        •   No eARC
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   No USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet

        Zones

        GOOD
        81

        We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 a score of 81 for Zones features.

        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        67

        We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A700 a score of 67 for Radio features.

        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal


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