Yamaha RX-V779 titanium

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Specifications and features

Bluetooth Compatibility for Wireless Music Playback

This Home Cinema amplifier features Bluetooth functionality allowing you to easily listen to music from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device. Yamaha Compressed Music Enhancer is now optimized for Bluetooth audio transmission, improving music playback for a lively and vivid sound even when listening wirelessly.

4K Ultra HD Compatibility - 4K60p, HDCP2.2

Five numbered HDMI ports from 1 to 5 on a black electronic device, and a 4K 60p TV displaying a field of yellow flowers

This Home Cinema amplifier model is fully compatible with the latest HDMI standard. With the transmission of 4K videos at 60 frames per second, enjoy extremely high-definition video quality without degradation. This amplifier also complies with the new HDCP2.2 anti-copy protection process used when transmitting 4K signals.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct for Simplified Connectivity

Black Wi-Fi router, typical connections illustrated: wireless router, PC, NAS, app, music streaming, smartphone/tablet

The built-in Wi-Fi function allows you to establish a wireless connection to your router or box, greatly simplifying the connection of the system to the network and the use of various audio streaming services. If no Wi-Fi router is available, the Wireless Direct function will not only allow you to stream your music directly from your smartphone or tablet via AirPlay or MusicPlay, but also to control your amplifier using the AV Controller app.

Network Functions

Connection diagram of devices to a network router with a hand holding a smartphone to control them remotely

This amplifier offers a range of network functions that facilitate its use and allow access to additional sources. You can connect the amplifier to a computer to listen to web radios, Spotify®*, Pandora®*, and control your system via Web Browser Control. The AV Controller app (available on the iTunes AppStore and Android Market) allows you to control various functions of the amplifier from an iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android Smartphone/Tablet.

YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) Audio Optimization

In just a few minutes, YPAO calibration automatically adjusts numerous parameters to provide optimal sound based on the listening room. This system uses Reflected Sound Control technology to correct the negative effects of sound refraction, in order to obtain a studio-quality audio environment without specific acoustic treatment of your room. It also allows you to adapt the different DSP modes, including CINEMA DSP, to the acoustic properties of the room. h1. YPAO Volume: Increased Fidelity at Low Volumes

Graph showing the effect of YPAO volume on the listening level at low and high frequencies of a speaker

Human hearing is subject to different sensitivities depending on frequencies, especially when listening at low volumes. The YPAO Volume function applies loudness equalization correction to automatically adjust the levels of high and low frequencies when changing volume. Following the YPAO calibration results, the equalization correction is optimized to match the new listening conditions.

Virtual CINEMA FRONT: Superb Virtual 5.1 High-Resolution Sound

Two diagrams comparing the layout of virtual and real speakers in the Virtual CINEMA DSP and FRONT configurations

For installations with space constraints, Yamaha’s Virtual CINEMA FRONT technology allows you to enjoy a stunning virtual surround field using only front speakers in the listening area. This exclusive Yamaha technology relies on using two surround speakers and a center speaker placed in the front for a high-resolution 5-channel* surround field, with incredible virtual reproduction of the rear channels.

Extra Bass: Dense and rich bass, even with small speakers

Two audio systems with and without extra bass, consisting of a television, speakers, and a subwoofer

Yamaha’s exclusive bass enhancement technology delivers incredibly rich bass while maintaining excellent spatialization and sound balance, especially when used with small speakers. When used with a subwoofer, Extra Bass enhances the volume of the entire low-frequency range of the system, not just the front speakers. You’ll enjoy exceptionally powerful and impactful sound.

Intelligent Assignment

Two diagrams of an audio system with speakers and channels assigned differently, viewed from the front

The Intelligent Amp Assign function automatically assigns amplifier channels to specific speakers based on the selected functions. For example, on a 7.1 system, when Zone 2 is disabled, all channels are directed to the Main Zone. If Zone 2 is enabled, the signal from the two rear surround channels is directed to the two Zone 2 speakers, leaving the Main Zone in 5.1. Similarly, when CINEMA DSP 3D mode is enabled, the two front presence speakers are powered, but not the two rear surround speakers. When CINEMA DSP 3D is disabled, it’s the opposite. With Intelligent Amp Assign, there’s no need to change the cable connections on the back of the amplifier – just another way Yamaha makes your life easier.

Technical specifications

7 amplified channels
Power
- 160 W per channel (4 Ω, 0.9% THD, 1 channel driven, 1 kHz)
- 95 W per channel (8 Ω, 0.06% THD, 2 channels driven, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
- 160W per channel (8 Ω, 10% THD, 1 channel driven, 1 kHz)
Pure Direct mode for HiFi audio quality
Burr Brown 192 kHz/24-bit converters for all channels
Low Jitter Circuitry to optimize audio spatialization
Assignable amplifier channels for bi-amplification connection
Assignable amplifier channels for Surround Back <-> Front Presence or Zone 2

Audio

Decoding
- Dolby TrueHD
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS
- Dolby Digital
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Formats: MP3 and WAV (PCM)
Virtual Surround Back Speaker
Bi-amplification possible on front channels