Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 (USA version)

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

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 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.

In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.

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.
• Bi-Amp: You can bi-amp front left and right speakers. 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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.

BASICS
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A800
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	USA
Release Year	2010

AMPLIFIER
Channels	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO
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
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB
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
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO
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
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
Analog Audio Line Input	5 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Output	2
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
Analog Pre-Outs	7.2
XLR Inputs
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, Analog Audio and Composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")

ZONES
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
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Browser Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller	(Preset)
Detachable Power Cord
dockport	1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM/AM
Presets	40
Digital Radio	HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
SiriusXM Internet Radio

CONSTRUCTION
Solid Aluminum Front	Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	400 W/500 VA
Standby Power	0.2W

GENERAL
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
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

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
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
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.