Yamaha RX-A8ABL AV Receiver (black)
Description
The A8A is our most innovative model yet. This AV receiver incorporates cutting-edge components and technology for home cinema, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Lose yourself to room-filling sound and crystal clear picture.
This artificial intelligence analyzes DSP parameters and optimizes the surround effect of distinct sound elements such as background music, dialogue, and sound effects. It’s like having a professional sound engineer tune the sound according to each scene. Includes 64-bit processing with Qualcomm® QCS407.
The A8A incorporates the trademark AVENTAGE concept, architecture, and materials for elevated performance. A double-bottom plate ensures stability for unnecessary vibrations, while the thick copper foil for the circuit board achieves lower impedance. This AV receiver also comes equipped with a customized capacitor and H-shaped Cross Frame for enhanced stability.
Qualcomm® QCS407 is designed to provide truly superior audio performance, with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive home audio, as well as a dedicated high-performance audio DSP. Features ESS’s state of the art 32-bit SABRE PRO Premier DAC ES9026PRO. ESS’s patented 32-bit Hyper Stream, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) compensation function works to minimize noise levels.
Bring your entertainment experience to the next level with immersive audio that accurately reproduces 3D sound with superior effect across any content. Gain entry into a world where every breath-taking moment is not only heard but also felt.
*This function is available via future update.
Specifications
11.2-channel 150-Watt powerful surround sound with Zone 2/3/4
4K120 and 8K60 HDMI and HDR10+ with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (7 in/3 out)
Dolby Atmos® with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X® with CINEMA DSP HD3
Dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DACs for the ultimate high-performance conversion
YPAO™- R.S.C. with 3D, multipoint measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode
Surround:AI™ technology automatically optimizes the sound and effects in real-time
ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS (with future update) and Dolby Vision™, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020
AURO-3D
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, MusicCast multi-room audio, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect
Voice Control with Amazon Alexa, Siri® (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant
Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD
3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control
Phono input
Amplifier Section
Channels - 11.2
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2-ch driven) - 150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)
High Slew Rate Amplifier - Yes
Video Features
HDMI with eARC - Yes
HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020, HDR10+* - Yes (*via future update)
Connectivity
MusicCast Surround - Yes
HDMI Input/Output (total) - 7 / 3
HDMI 4K60, 4K120AB*, 8K60 AB* support - 3 / 1 (*via future update)
HDMI CEC - Yes
USB Input - Yes
Network Port - Yes
Wi-Fi - Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz)
AirPlay 2 - Yes
Bluetooth - Yes (SBC / AAC)
Front Input - USB
Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical - 3 / 0
Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial - 2 / 0
IR In/Out - 1 / 1
Analog Audio Input/Output - 6 / 0
Zone 2 and 3 - Yes
Phono Input - Yes
XLR Terminal - Yes
Component Video Input/Output - 1 / 0
Composite Video Input/Output - 2 / 0
Preout 11.2-ch Headphone Output - 1.