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Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 (USA version)
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 1080p Upscaling, 1080p Passthrough
- Bluetooth
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Content
Overview
Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 was introduced in 2010. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 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 72 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.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.
PROS |
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DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
Bluetooth |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
Multi-Channel Input |
RCA Pre-Outs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Digital Radio |
CONS |
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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 eARC |
No HDR10 |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No 4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
No Ethernet |
No Wi-Fi |
Few 8K Inputs |
No USB Input |
Few Optical Inputs |
No Pandora |
No Spotify |
No Tidal |
Audio Section
7 channel Amplifier
Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
Speaker Configurations
Yamaha Aventage RX-A800'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-A800 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-A800 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-A800 comes with YPAO 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-A800 features 6 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-A800 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-A800 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-A800 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
Multi-zone Playback
Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 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.
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-A800 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 and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs 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: 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
- 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-A800 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
- Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1


Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.
BASICS | |
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Brand | Yamaha |
Series | Aventage |
Model | RX-A800 |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA |
Release Year | 2010 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 7.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | |
THX™ Certification | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | |
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO | |
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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 |
Gapless Playback | |
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | |
USB DAC | |
DTS Dialog 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 | 17 |
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | |
Virtual Speakers |
CALIBRATION | |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization |
YPAO Volume | |
PEQ for SUB | Down to 31 Hz |
VIDEO | |
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Enhanced ARC | |
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 1080p |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 1080p * |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | (Component**, Composite) to (Component, Composite) |
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080i |
Video Parameter Adjustments | |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | |
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MHL Input | |
DLNA 1.5 | |
FireConnect | |
FlareConnect | |
MusicCast | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Works with SONOS | |
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 | |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately) |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
HDMI Inputs | 6 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (simultaneous) |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | |
USB DC Out Port | |
RCA Line Input | 5 (1 front) |
RCA Line Output | 2 |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 |
Composite Video Input | 5 (1 front) |
Composite Video Output | 2 |
S-Video Input | |
S-Video Output | |
Component Video Input | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 |
PC In | |
Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 |
RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, Analog Audio and Composite |
Speaker A/B | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | |
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Zones | 2 |
Powered Zones | Zone 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | Line Out |
Zone B Video Output | |
Zone GUI | |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | 1 |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 |
Party Mode |
MISC | |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface |
SCENE | SCENE (4 sets) |
Web Browser Control | |
PreAmp Mode | |
Remote Controller | [a] (Preset) |
Detachable Power Cord | |
dockport | 1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter) |
RADIO | |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 |
Digital Radio | HD Radio with iTunes Tagging |
Internet Radio | |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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Solid Aluminum Front | Aluminum |
A.R.T. Wedge | |
Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 400 W/500 VA |
Standby Power | 0.2W |
GENERAL | |
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Auto Power Standby | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 171 mm x 367.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2" |
Weight | 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) |
Warranty | 3 Years |
SPECS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 95 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 110 W (0.7% THD) |
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 | 240 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 195 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 165 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 130 W |
THD | 0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.3 V |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AUDIO OUT) |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 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 |
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) |
Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p |
Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component) |
Video S/N Ratio | 50 dB |
Ethernet Standard | |
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: 74 dB/ 70 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3% |
AM Frequency | 530 MHz - 1710 MHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
Successor
In 2011 Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 was replaced by RX-A810. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.
UPGRADES | Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 | vs | Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 |
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DLNA 1.5 | vs | ||
Remote Controll App | vs | ||
Ethernet | vs | ||
More HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | vs | 6 (1 front) |
USB Input | iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player | vs | |
Web Control | vs | ||
Detachable Power Cord | vs | ||
Internet Radio | vTuner | vs | |
Pandora | vs | ||
SiriusXM Internet Radio | vs | ||
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.09% THD) | vs | 95 W (0.08% THD) |
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front) | 250 W | vs | 240 W |
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | vs | 195 W |
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front) | 180 W | vs | 165 W |
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) | 140 W | vs | 130 W |
DOWNGRADES | Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 | vs | Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 |
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Multi-Channel Input | vs | 7.1 | |
Digital Radio | vs | HD Radio with iTunes Tagging | |
Lower FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB | vs | HD: 80 dB, 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-A800 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A810.