Yamaha RX-A8A 11.2ch AV Receiver
A8A - 11.2 ch Ultimate quality AVENTAGE with Surround:AI, HDMI 7-in/3-out, the latest QCS407.
- 11.2 channel powerful surround sound with Zone2/3/4
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room audio
- AURO 3D via FW update
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with CINEMA DSP HD3
- Surround:AI automatically optimises the surround effect in real time
- HDMI 7 in/3 out, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz
- Dedicated gaming function(ALLM,VRR,QMS,QFT) via FW update
- Dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DAC for the ultimate high performance conversion
- YPAO-R.S.C. with 3D, multi-point measurement and precision EQ
- Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices. *Availability varies by region
SURROUND:AI
AI technology built into the DSP analyses the scene of the entertainment content and then creates the optimal surround effect to reproduce it with the ultimate impact. This AI instantaneously analyses scenes by focusing on distinct sound elements such as dialogue, background music, ambient sounds and sound effects, and automatically optimizes the surround effect in real time. Imagine having a Yamaha sound engineer right there whilst your listening, tuning the best sound live and specifically for you. AI technology creates a compelling sense of realism with expressive power beyond conventional sound field effects, giving you the most profound entertainment experience possible. Qualcomm QCS407 with 64-bit high precision processing delivers precise surround sound.
Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualizer
For those without in-ceiling or upward firing speakers in their system, Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization Technology simulates the Atmos experience with forward facing-drivers. Configure up to five speakers to replicate the effect of two in-ceiling speakers, or utilize all seven channels to simulate the powerful effect of four overhead speakers.
Specifications:
| Amplifier Section | Channel | 11.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) | 185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) | |
| Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) | 150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) | 220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD) | |
| High Slew Rate Amplifier | Yes | |
| Surround Sound Processing | Surround:AI | Yes |
| CINEMA DSP | Yes (HD3) | |
| DSP Programs | 24 | |
| Dialog Level Adjustment | Yes | |
| Virtual Presence Speaker | Yes | |
| Virtual Surround Back Speaker | Yes | |
| Dialogue Lift | Yes | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Yes | |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virturalizer | Yes | |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes | |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes | |
| Dolby Surround | Yes | |
| DTS:X | Yes | |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes | |
| Auro 3D | Yes (via firmware update) | |
| Audio Features | File Format | MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz |
| Pure Direct | Yes | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Yes | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | Yes | |
| YPAO multi-point measurement | Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement | |
| YPAO Volume | Yes | |
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | Yes | |
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | Yes | |
| A.R.T. Wedge | Yes | |
| Bi-amp capability | Yes | |
| Audio Delay | Yes (0-500 ms) | |
| DA Converter | 384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2 | |
| Video Features | HDMI eARC | Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel | Yes | |
| HDMI Pass-through | 8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update) | |
| HDMI Up-scaling | Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update) | |
| HDMI Up-conversion | Yes (Analog to HDMI) | |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | |
| HDR 10 | Yes (via firmware update) | |
| VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT | Yes (via firmware update) | |
| Video adjustment | Yes | |
| Connectivity | MusicCast Surround | Yes |
| HDMI Input/Output | 7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3) | |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | |
| USB Input | Yes | |
| Network Port | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz) | |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (SBC / AAC) | |
| Front AV Input | USB | |
| Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical | 3 / 0 | |
| Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial | 2 / 0 | |
| Analog Audio Input/Output | 6 / 0 | |
| 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 | |
| Tuner Section | FM/AM Tuner | Yes (Availability varies by region.) |
| DAB Tuner | Yes (Availability varies by region.) | |
| User Interface | On-screen display | Graphical User Interface |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (8 sets) | |
| App Control | Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet) | |
| Web Browser Control | Yes | |
| Remote Control Unit | Yes | |
| Zone Control | Zone 2 Audio Output | Preout / HDMI |
| Zone 3 Audio Output | Preout | |
| Zone 4 Audio Output | HDMI | |
| Powered Zone | Zone 2 / 3 | |
| Zone Video Output | HDMI | |
| Zone B Output | HDMI | |
| Zone GUI | Yes | |
| RS-232C Interface | N/A | |
| 12V Trigger Output | 2 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | |
| Party Mode | Yes | |
| General | Standby Power Consumption (IR only) | <0.4 W |
| Auto Power Standby | Yes | |
| ECO mode | Yes | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 W x 192 H x 477 D mm (with antenna up:435 W x 271 H x 477 D mm);17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 18-3/4"D (with antenna up:17-1/8"W x 10-5/8"H x 18-3/4"D) | |
| Weight | 21.4 kg; 47.2 lbs. |
