Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 (USA version)

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 was introduced in 2010. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing.

We evaluated the Receiver and gave 36 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.

Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and video signal passthrough and upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...

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

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 has 7 channel amplifier and delivers 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and also has a stable performance at 4 Ω load.

Video Features

The Receiver has 1080p passthrough and 1080p upscaling.

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 Correction

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 comes with YPAO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

Connectivity

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 can also connect to bluetooth devices via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately). It has 6 HDMI inputs. There are 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs and 7.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI and Analog Audio and Composite inputs.

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
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification	✖
Dolby Atmos	✖
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖
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 Dialogue 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
Video Signal Type	NTSC
Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion)	NTSC/PAL
HDR10	✖
HDR10+	✖
Dynamic HDR	✖
BT.2020 color space	✖
Dolby Vision	✖
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	✖
Quick Media Switching (QMS)	✖
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)	✖
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)	✖
Quick Frame Transport (QFT)	✖
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	✖
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✖
HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)
USB Input	✖
USB DC Out Port	✖
Analog Audio Line Inputs	5 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Outputs	2
Phono Input	✖
Optical Inputs	2
Optical Outputs	✖
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2 / No
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	2
S-Video Inputs	✖
S-Video Outputs	✖
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	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

ZONES
Zones	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	Line Out
Zone B Video Output	✖
Zone GUI	✖
RS-232 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 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 channel driven, FTC)	95 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	110 W (0.7% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	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	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
DLNA 1.5	✔	✖
Ethernet	✔	✖
More HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	6 (1 front)
USB Input	iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player	✖
Web Control	✔	✖
Internet Radio	✔ vTuner	✖
Pandora	✔	✖
SiriusXM Internet Radio	✔	✖

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Multi-Channel Input	✖	✔ 7.1
Digital Radio	✖	✔ HD Radio with iTunes Tagging

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.