Yamaha Aventage RX-A720

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
    • Ethernet
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    Overview

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 was introduced in 2012. 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 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 76 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. 2012 Lineup
    4. Predecessor
    5. Successor
    6. Audio Section
    7. Video Section
    8. Multi-zone Playback
    9. Inputs and Outputs
    10. Evaluation
    11. 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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    		2011 7.1 90 W 1080p
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    		2010 7.1 90 W 1080p

    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-A720.

    PROs

    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    •   USB Input
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Component Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora

    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 Bluetooth
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   No Spotify
    •   No Tidal

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

    AVERAGE

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

    Yamaha 2012 Lineup

    In 2012 Yamaha released 5 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Yamaha 2012 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Zones Price
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    		9.2150 W11.111.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)4
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    		9.2140 W9.17.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)3
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    		7.2110 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)2
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    		7.2100 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)2
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    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3020 vs RX-A2020 vs RX-A1020 vs RX-A820 vs RX-A720.

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 to its predecessor RX-A710 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 vs Yamaha RX-A710
    More Channels 7.2 vs 7.1
    Dialog Level Adjustment vs
    Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K vs up to 1080p
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K vs up to 1080p *
    Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately) vs
    AirPlay AirPlay vs
    USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) vs
    DOWNGRADES Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 vs Yamaha RX-A710
    Analog to Analog Video conversion vs (Component**, Composite) to (Component, Composite)
    Bluetooth vs via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
    Less RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 5 (1 front)
    Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, composite vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio and Composite
    dockport vs 1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 vs RX-A710.

    Successor

    In 2013 Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 was replaced by Yamaha RX-A730. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Yamaha RX-A730 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A720
    Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 96 kHz
    Bluetooth via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) vs
    MHL Input vs
    Spotify vs
    DOWNGRADES Yamaha RX-A730 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A720
    Less RCA Line Outputs 1 vs 2

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 vs RX-A730.

    Audio Section

    7 channel Amplifier

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 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
      Channels7.2
      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-A720'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-A720 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-A720 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-A720 comes with YPAO (R.S.C.) 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.

      Video Section

      HDMI

      Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 features 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling: Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 can upscale up to 4K 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-A720 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-A720 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)
      HDCP Version2.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K

      Multi-zone Playback

      Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 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 Output (1)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1
      Party Mode
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      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 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-A720 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

      Front A/V Inputs

      • HDMI, USB, composite
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      TERMINALS
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs1
      8K Inputs
      USB InputiPod®/iPhone®/iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC/WAV up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
      USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      Optical Inputs2
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs2
      RCA Line Inputs4
      RCA Line Outputs2
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.2
      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-A720 Evaluation

      We evaluate Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 and give score of 76 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
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      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      88

      We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 a score of 88 for Amplifier features.

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W

      Audio Features

      AVERAGE
      68

      We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 a score of 68 for Audio Features features.

      •   7.2 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
      66

      We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 a score of 66 for Video Features features.

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

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      77

      We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 a score of 77 for Connectivity features.

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

      Zones

      GOOD
      79

      We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 a score of 79 for Zones features.

      •   2 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      87

      We give Yamaha Aventage RX-A720 a score of 87 for Radio features.

      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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