Yamaha RX-A820 black

The AVENTAGE range of ultra-high-performance AV receivers is based on an audio design optimized to deliver rich, powerful sound, ensuring stunning sound effects and faithful reproduction of music sources.

Through a subtle combination of traditional and sophisticated technologies, every aspect that can affect sound quality is addressed to achieve optimal results: materials and components, manufacturing, layout, vibration damping (exclusive A.R.T. Wedge foot), and meticulous sound tuning.

The result: each AVENTAGE model is capable of reproducing the most subtle details of high-definition sound, allowing the user to enjoy studio-quality sound in their living room.

• Power
  • 7 x 160 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD)
  • 7 x 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz- 20 kHz, 0.06% THD)
  • 7 x 160 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
• Symmetrical amplification
• Heat sink with anti-vibration and anti-thermal properties
• Rigid chassis with additional lower frame
• Digital-to-analog converter
• Power amplifier with thermal management
• Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC for all channels

Audio

• HD audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs)
• “Adaptive DRC” (Dynamic Range Control) and “Adaptive DSP Level” functions
• Dialogue Lift function to raise dialogue to screen height
• “Virtual Presence Speaker” function for 3D surround CINEMA DSP sound without front presence speakers

Decoding

• Dolby TrueHD
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Dolby Digital EX
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• DTS Neo:6 Cinema
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• DTS 96/24
• DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
• DTS Digital Surround

Video

• Analog video conversion circuit and 1080p upscaling to full HD HDMI
• HDMI 1080p 8 inputs (1 front) / 2 outputs (simultaneous)
• Deep Color (30/36 bit), xvYCC color space
• High-quality video processing with precise deinterlacing
• Multi-cadence detection including 3-2 pulldown
• HDMI with 3D and ARC (Audio Return Channel)

Functions

• Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
• SCENE PLUS - simple and versatile functionality
• HDMI CEC enhances compatibility with TVs and Blu-ray players
• 12 SCENE modes to choose from (4 on front and several others on user interface)
• Zone SCENE - 4 SCENE buttons for Zone 2
• Various parameters can be stored in each SCENE
• Multilingual GUI with “album art” function
• YPAO-R.S.C. sound optimization with speaker angle measurement
• Preset remote control (remote control with memory function)
• Background video function (for tuner, internet and USB)
• Zone 2 video assignment (component, S-Video, composite)
• Amplifier settings backup/restore function

Connectivity

• 8 HDMI 1.4a inputs compatible with 3D / ARC including one on front
• 2 digital optical inputs
• 2 digital coaxial inputs
• 6 analog audio inputs including 1 phono input
• 5 composite video inputs
• 2 YUV video inputs
• 1 Phono input (MM)
• 1 IR remote control input
• 1 IR remote control output
• 1 programmable +12V trigger output
• 1 composite monitor output (+OSD)
• 1 YUV monitor output (+OSD)
• 2 HDMI outputs (+OSD)
• 1 Zone 2 analog stereo audio output
• 1 RCA audio out
• 2 subwoofer outputs for bass speakers
• 1 7.1 Pre-out
• Zone 2 amplified or via RCA output
• 1 USB port on front
• 1 powered USB port on rear
• 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
• 1 RS-232 port
• 9 pairs of screw terminals compatible with banana plugs

Tuner Section

• RDS tuner with 40 storable stations
• Automatic or manual station storage

General

• Standby power consumption: 0.1 W (pass-through mode: 2 W)
• Max. power consumption: 490 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 171 x 369 mm
• Weight: 10.8 kg