The AVENTAGE line of high-performance AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of providing a massive, full-bodied sound for movie sound effects and the accurate reproduction of music sources. By expertly harmonizing traditional and advanced technologies, every factor that affects sound quality, from materials and parts to construction, layout, vibration damping (unique foot) and "fine-tuning" the sound, is handled with no other thought than to achieve the best possible audio quality. As a result, every AVENTAGE model has the ability to reproduce the most subtle details of high-definition sound, so that listeners can enjoy a truly high-class sound studio experience at home.
Anti-Resonance Technology Wedge Helps to Ensure that Vibrations Do Not Affect Sound Quality
The Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge is a fifth foot in the center of the unit. It dampens vibrations from the power transformer, power transistors and heat sinks, as well as vibrations that might be caused by the sound from the speakers.
H-shaped Cross Member Frame
This is just one of the many design details that all combine to create a superior receiver. The interior of the unit has been precisely planned, circuit-routed and built so that the left and right channels are physically and electrically isolated. This naturally maximizes channel separation, but also greatly improves signal to noise ratio and also helps to achieve a wide, open sound stage.
Symmetrical Power Amplifier Layout
This is just one of the many design details that all combine to create a superior receiver. The interior of the unit has been precisely planned, circuit-routed and built so that the left and right channels are physically and electrically isolated. This naturally maximizes channel separation, but also greatly improves signal to noise ratio and also helps to achieve a wide, open sound stage.
Total Purity Concept for the Finest Sound Quality
The Total Purity Concept, which Yamaha has been cultivating for many years, encompasses high drive amp technology, high purity pre-amplification, anti-vibration technology and independent pure power supplies. All models have a fully discrete power amplifier that helps to minimize distortion. They also adopt independent pure power supplies, allowing dedicated power supplies for the analog and digital circuitry to prevent digital noise from affecting analog circuitry. The anti-vibration heatsinks are designed to suppress vibration from transistors and sound pressure. Independent power supplies for the DACs are designed to further eliminate noise on certain models. Down to every detail, these AV receivers are designed with full emphasis on the highest possible sound quality.
Sound Tuning Achieved with High Quality Parts for Optimum Performance
Every single part in an AV receiver affects the sound quality. For AVENTAGE models, extra time is taken to find (or develop) the exact parts needed to achieve the highest performance possible. Sound technicians go through a testing process to, in effect, "tune" the receiver's sound.
Ultra-high Performance DACs for Superior Sound Quality
An ultra-high performance ESS Technology 192 kHz/32-bit ES9016 DAC produces an unsurpassed sound stage with up to 124 dB dynamic range, super low distortion and noise level. High-quality ESS ES9006 DACs power the presence channels. This AV receiver’s sound reproduction is for the most discriminating of listeners.
High-resolution Music Enhancer Further Heightens Musicality from the Original Content
Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 kHz/24-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 kHz content such as from a CD (2 channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the musicality in the original content.
Ultra HD (4K) Pass-through and Upscaling
This AV receiver's HDMI input/output supports Ultra HD (4K) video image pass-through. It also can perform Ultra HD (4K) upscaling to boost a lower resolution image to super high-def resolution. This ensures compatibility with the latest super high resolution video formats.
Yamaha Video Processing Optimizes Video Content
Yamaha's high-end video projector engineering expertise has produced various advanced processing techniques that are applied to this AV receiver. These include edge adaptive deinterlacing to smooth out jaggy noise, motion adaptive deinterlacing to detect moving or still images for precise pixel-by-pixel processing and multi-cadence detection including 3-2 pull-down. Proper processing makes viewing enjoyment complete no matter what video source or content.
HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel
3D means the receiver can handle 3D signal data. The Audio Return Channel function enables data to be sent and received via the same HDMI cable, so you can hear the sound from the TV via a single HDMI cable with no need for an extra optical cable.
Network Functions
This AV receiver provides a variety of network functions that enable you to access more sources and also enhance operation. You can connect the receiver to a PC to enjoy Internet radio, Pandora and Rhapsody, and operate your system via WebBrowser Control. The AV Controller App (from iTunes® App Store or Google Play) lets you control various functions from your iPod®, iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ phones/tablets.
AV Controller App for Easy, Convenient Operation
This AV receiver lets you use the Yamaha AV Controller App that is downloadable from the iTunes App Store or Google Play to control power on/off and volume, select input and DSP modes and operate other functions from an iPhone or Android device. You can also use in as many as 23* different languages and customize the interface by hiding unused icons and renaming functions. A tablet version is also available.
*As of Spring 2013.
AirPlay Allows Streaming Music to AV Receiver
This AV receiver supports AirPlay, which means they can accept wireless music streaming from an iPod, iPhone or iPad, as well as from iTunes on a Mac® or PC. This makes it easy to enjoy music from your mobile devices or computer on your home theater system. You can view metadata such as song title and artist name as well as album art* via the AV receiver's on-screen display.
*Some models don't support album art display.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Support for High Quality Video and Audio
MHL provides easy, direct connection of compatible mobile phones and this AV receiver. Playback of up to 1080p video and multi-channel audio from the phones is supported. The receiver also charges the connected phone. Play, stop and other basic operations can be controlled from the remote control.
USB Digital Connection for iPod, iPhone and iPad on the Front Panel
A USB port on the front panel allows convenient connection of an iPod/iPhone/iPad, which also charges when connected. Because the digital signal from the iPod/iPhone/iPad is transmitted directly to the AV receiver, there is no signal loss or interference, so you enjoy the best possible sound quality. In addition, you can use the receiver's remote control unit to operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad music playback functions.
YPAO™ R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) Sound Optimization with Multi-point Measurement
YPAO analyzes room acoustics and performs speaker angle measurements, then calibrates audio parameters to achieve optimum sound at any of several listening positions. It employs Reflected Sound Control to correct early reflections for studio-quality sound. It also provides DSP Effect Normalization, which varies the CINEMA DSP parameters according to the reflected sounds.
Extra-convenient SCENE PLUS
The SCENE PLUS function simplifies operation by providing one touch power-on along with selection of the desired source and the appropriate DSP programs. SCENE PLUS offers a choice of 12 SCENE selections, four of which can be assigned to the second zone in a multi-zone system. SCENE PLUS can be selected from the front panel, remote control, GUI and even from the AV Controller App.
Advanced Multi-language GUI On-screen Display
Yamaha's latest graphical user interface has a high resolution display with clear, easy-to-use menus and also includes a selectable status bar that shows input source, volume level, DSP mode and audio format. The GUI provides a choice of eight languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese and can be displayed over both normal and 3D pictures.
Intelligent Amp Assign
Intelligent Amp Assign automatically assigns amplifier channels to certain speakers, depending on what functions are selected. For example, when Zone 2 is off, all 9.1 channels will be used in the Main Zone. However, when Zone 2 is on, power to the two surround back channels will be directed to the two speakers in Zone 2 and the Main Zone will receive 7.1 channels of power. Similarly, when CINEMA DSP 3D is on, the two Rear Presence speakers will be powered and not the two surround back speakers. When CINEMA DSP 3D is off, this situation is reversed. Thanks to Intelligent Amp Assign, there’s no need to switch the speaker cables on the rear of the receiver—one more way Yamaha makes your life a little easier.
Optional Accessories
YWA-10 Wi-Fi Adapter lets you stream music wirelessly via a router from network components such as a PC or NAS.
YBA-11, Bluetooth® Wireless Adapter lets you stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth-capable smartphone, tablet or PC without a Wi-Fi environment.
CINEMA DSP HD3 Expands the Sound Field Vertically for More Thrilling and Realistic Surround Sound
CINEMA DSP HD3 literally takes the surround sound experience to new heights. By using four CINEMA DSP engines with advanced 3D processing and two front presence channels in a 9.2 channel configuration, it gives the sound field an enhanced vertical dimension for more realistic and exciting movie sound.
New Virtual CINEMA DSP for 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
New Virtual CINEMA DSP provides virtual 7.1 channel surround sound from only front speakers (2.1 channel), with no need for rear speakers. Using new 24 kHz HRTF (Head-related Transfer Function) technology, it creates a rear sound field that is extremely spacious, natural and powerful.
Compressed Music Enhancer
When music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3, the frequency response suffers. Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer employs sophisticated digital signal processing using exclusive algorithms to restore what was lost, so the music always sounds the way it should.
Advanced HDMI Zone Switching Allows Unprecedented AV Switching to Multiple Zones
While standard HDMI zone switching can only send HD video programs to the main and second zones, Yamaha’s Advanced HDMI Zone Switching adds the capability to choose from all audio and video sources for playback in either zone. An on-screen graphical user interface makes it easy to browse and select content to enjoy from the second zone no matter what is being played in the main zone.
ECO Mode Lowers Power Consumption by 20 Percent*
Yamaha's ECO mode reduces power consumption by about 20 percent. It can be set from the top of the GUI menu.
*Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).
Other Notable Audio Features
- DAC on Pure Ground circuitry
- High speed thermal feedback power amplifier
- Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry helps optimize sound imaging
- Intelligent assignable amplifiers for surround back - Rear Presence or Zone 2/3
- Phono input for vinyl playback
Other Notable Video Features
- HDMI: 8 inputs (1 on front) and 2 outputs (assignable for Zone 2/4)
- Analog to analog video upconversion
Other Notable Advanced Features
- Aluminum front panel offers visual and aural benefits
- Extensive audio codec and format support
- HDMI front panel input
- HDMI CEC for easy operation
- Input selection in HDMI Standby Through mode
- Subwoofer Trim Control for improved sound imaging
- Dialogue Lift and Dialogue Level Adjustment for natural dialogue and vocals
- Adaptive DRC (dynamic range control)
- Selectable Auto Power Down
- Low standby power consumption
- DLNA® 1.5 certified
- HD Radio™
- Charging of iPod, iPhone and iPad via USB when AV receiver is off
- Ability to store and choose between two speaker setting patterns
- Audio delay for adjusting lip-sync (0-500 ms)
- Macro, learning and preset capable remote unit
- Background video feature (for tuner and network sources)
Other Notable Surround Realism
- HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP HD3 (23 DSP programs)
- Virtual dialogue lift even without use of presence speakers
- Channel expandability with external amplifier (11 channel expandability, bi-amping)
- Adaptive DSP Level
Other Notable Advanced Zone Control Features
- Zone 2/3/4 on/off and control on front panel
- Zone GUI (song/station selection, album cover art display, zone tone controls/zone balance, short message)
- Zone 2/3 video assign (component, S-video, composite)
- System backup/recovery function
- Zone mono, zone volume, zone max volume, etc.
- Party Mode
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Power | 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven | 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven | 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven | 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven | 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven |
| Watts/Channel | 105 x 7 | 110 x 7 | 120 x 7 | 155 x 9 | 165 x 9 |
| Discrete Amp | ✔ | ✔ | Symmetrical Amplifier Layout | Symmetrical Amplifier Layout | Symmetrical Amplifier Layout |
| Amp Assignable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Audio | | | | | |
| DAC's | Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-bit | Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-bit | ESS ES9006 / DAC on Pure Ground Circuitry | 2 x ESS ES9006 / DAC on Pure Ground Circuitry | 1 x ESS ES9006 / 1 x ESS ES9016 DAC on Pure Ground Circuitry |
| FLAC/WAV | 192 kHz / 24-bit 2 ch audio playback | 192 kHz / 24-bit 2 ch audio playback | 192 kHz / 24-bit 2 ch audio playback | 192 kHz / 24-bit 2 ch audio playback | 192 kHz / 24-bit 2 ch audio playback |
| CME | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | For Lossless | For Lossless |
Connectivity | | | | | |
| Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) | 1 Front Panel | 1 Front Panel | 1 Front Panel | 1 Front Panel | 1 Front Panel |
Video | | | | | |
| HDMI Ultra HD (4K)-2K | Pass-through with upscaling | Pass-through with upscaling | Pass-through with upscaling | Pass-through with upscaling w/detail enhancement | Pass-through with upscaling w/detail enhancement |
Ease of Use | | | | | |
| Panel Height | 171 mm | 171 mm | 182 mm | 192 mm | 192 mm |
| Graphical User Interface | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced w/zone GUI | Advanced w/zone GUI |
| YPAO Speaker Setup | R.S.C. | R.S.C. w/multi-point | R.S.C. w/multi-point | R.S.C. w/multi-point | R.S.C. w/angle measurement |
| SCENE | ✔ | ✔ | SCENE PLUS | SCENE PLUS | SCENE PLUS |
Zone Control | | | | | |
| Powered Zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Zone 2 PRE OUT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Zone 2 / 3 | Zone 2 / 3 |
| Party Mode | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Programmable +12 V Trigger Output | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| RS-232C Interface | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI Zone B | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Zone 2 HDMI | ✔ | ✔ | HDMI matrix switching type | Advanced switching type | Advanced switching type |
Network Features | | | | | |
| Free AV Controller App (iOS/Android) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DLNA® | 1.5 Certified | 1.5 Certified | 1.5 Certified | 1.5 Certified | 1.5 Certified |
| AirPlay | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Internet Radio | Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner | Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner | Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner, HD Radio | Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner, HD Radio | Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner, HD Radio |
Inputs/Outputs | | | | | |
| HDMI | 6 (1 Front) / 1 | 8 (1 Front) / 2 | 8 (1 front) / 2 (Zone assignable) | 8 (1 front) / 2 out (Zone assignable) | 8 (1 front) / 2 (Zone assignable) |
| USB | 1 Front / 1 Rear (power only) | 1 Front / 1 Rear (power only) | 1 Front / 1 Rear (power only) | 1 Front / 1 Rear (power only) | 1 Front / 1 Rear (power only) |
| Network Port | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Digital Optical | 2 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 4 (assignable) / 1 | 4 (assignable) / 1 | 4 (assignable) / 1 |
| Digital Coaxial | 2 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 3 (assignable) / 0 | 3 (assignable) / 0 | 3 (assignable) / 0 |
| Analog Audio | 4 / 1 | 5 (1 front) / 1 | 5 (1 front) / 1 | 5 (1 front) / 1 | 5 (1 front) / 1 |
| Phono Input | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Component Video | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 | 4 / 1 | 4 (assignable) / 1 | 4 (assignable) / 1 |
| PRE OUT Subwoofer | 2 Simultaneous | 2 Simultaneous | 2 x Mono | 2 (stereo, front) / (rear, mono) x 2 | 2 (stereo, front) / (rear, mono) x 2 |
| Remote In/Out | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
