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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.
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.
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.
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 Internet radio, 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.
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
For installations subject to 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 the use of two Surround speakers and a center speaker placed at the front for a high-resolution 7-channel Surround field, with incredible virtual reproduction of the rear channels.
Yamaha’s exclusive low-frequency enhancement technology delivers incredibly rich bass while maintaining excellent sound imaging and balance, especially when using 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.
The Subwoofer Trim control boosts low frequencies without encroaching on the front speaker’s sound reproduction. The result is a clearer sound field with a smooth frequency response. Usually, when frequencies overlap in an audio-video system, the entire sound is “pushed” towards the subwoofer. Subwoofer Trim avoids this issue by clearly separating the low frequencies, stabilizing the front sound field, and providing powerful, balanced bass.
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 surround back 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 surround back speakers. When CINEMA DSP 3D is disabled, the opposite occurs. 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.
• 20% reduction in power consumption* in ECO mode
Christophe
Good entry-level option in the home cinema world with its bypass and two HDMI outputs. Very good product for the price.
Comment from January 11, 2019 — Experience from May 17, 2016
Christophe
Really complete and effective amplifier, paired with Klipsch R28F speakers, pure bliss.
Pros: Excellent.
Cons: None.
Comment from September 23, 2016 — Experience from June 23, 2016
