Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 (USA version)
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 1080p Upscaling, 1080p Passthrough
- Bluetooth
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Overview
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 74 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...
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.
PROS |
|---|
| 👍 Certified 4 Ω Performance |
| 👍 Bi-amp Capability |
| 👍 Dolby TrueHD |
| 👍 Dolby Digital Plus |
| 👍 Dolby Pro Logic |
| 👍 Dolby Digital EX |
| 👍 DTS Neo |
| 👍 DTS-HD Master Audio |
| 👍 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
| 👍 DTS 96/24 |
| 👍 DTS Express |
| 👍 DTS-ES |
| 👍 DSD via HDMI |
| 👍 Dialog Normalization |
| 👍 Dialogue Lift |
| 👍 Compressed Music Enhancer |
| 👍 Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) |
| 👍 Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
| 👍 3-D Ready |
| 👍 Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
| 👍 Analog to Analog Video conversion |
| 👍 Bluetooth |
| 👍 Composite Video Inputs |
| 👍 Composite Video Outputs |
| 👍 Component Video Inputs |
| 👍 Component Video Outputs |
| 👍 Multi-Channel Input |
| 👍 Analog Pre-Outs |
| 👍 Zones |
| 👍 Analog Tuner |
| 👍 Digital Radio |
CONS |
|---|
| 👎 No Front Wide Channel Support |
| 👎 No Dolby Atmos |
| 👎 No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
| 👎 No Dolby Surround Upmixer |
| 👎 No DTS:X |
| 👎 No DTS Neural:X |
| 👎 No DTS Virtual:X |
| 👎 No IMAX Enhanced |
| 👎 No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
| 👎 No Gapless Playback |
| 👎 No DTS Dialog Control |
| 👎 No High-resolution Music Enhancer |
| 👎 No HDR10 |
| 👎 No HDR10+ |
| 👎 No BT.2020 color space |
| 👎 No Dolby Vision |
| 👎 No Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) |
| 👎 No 4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
| 👎 No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling |
| 👎 No DLNA 1.5 |
| 👎 No Chromecast Built-In |
| 👎 Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
| 👎 Does Not Work with SONOS |
| 👎 No Ethernet |
| 👎 No Wi-Fi |
| 👎 No eARC |
| 👎 No USB Input |
| 👎 No Phono Input |
| 👎 No Pandora |
| 👎 No Spotify |
| 👎 No Tidal |
| 👎 No Deezer |
| 👎 No SiriusXM Internet Radio |
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.
Specifications
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 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 | |
|---|---|
| Video Signal Type | NTSC |
| Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion) | NTSC/PAL |
| HDR10 | |
| HDR10+ | |
| BT.2020 color space | |
| Dolby Vision | |
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
| 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 | |
| Enhanced ARC | |
| HDMI Input | 6 (1 front) |
| HDMI Output | 2 (simultaneous) |
| USB Input | |
| USB DC Out Port | |
| Analog Audio Line Input | 5 (1 front) |
| Analog Audio Line Output | 2 |
| Phono Input | |
| Optical In | 2 |
| Optical Out | |
| Coaxial In/Out | 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 |
| ZONES | |
|---|---|
| Zones | 2 |
| Powered Zones | Zone 2 |
| Zone 2 | Line Out |
| Zone B Video Output | |
| Zone GUI | |
| RS-232 | |
| +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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLNA 1.5 | 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 | ||
| Internet Radio | vTuner | vs | |
| Pandora | vs | ||
| SiriusXM Internet Radio | vs |
| DOWNGRADES | Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 | vs | Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Channel Input | vs | 7.1 | |
| Digital Radio | vs | HD Radio with iTunes Tagging |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.
