Flagship 9.2-channel AVENTAGE AV receiver offering the ultimate in sound quality and 3D presence. AVENTAGE series with Music Cast The AVENTAGE line of high-performance AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of providing a massive, full-bodied sound for movie sound effects & the accurate reproduction of music sources. By expertly harmonising traditional & advanced technologies, every factor that affects sound quality, from materials & parts to construction, layout, vibration damping (unique foot) & “fine-tuning” the sound, is handled with no other thought than to achieve the best possible audio quality. As a result, every AVENTAGE model has the ability to reproduce the most subtle details of high-definition sound, so that listeners can enjoy a truly high-class sound studio experience at home. Enter a New World of Sound with Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ These sound technologies transport you from an ordinary moment into an extraordinary experience with captivating, multidimensional sound that fills your room with amazing richness & depth. These sound technologies allow for music, people & objects to come alive in breathtaking detail & flow in precise choreography all around you, making you feel like you are right in the middle of the story. Music Cast Music Cast is a new revolution in network audio, use all your Music Cast products together or separately, it’s completely up to you. Control it, all from one app, designed to be intuitive, quick & simple to use. Use a soundbar, a wireless speaker, an AV Receiver, Hi Fi audio whichever suits you best, mix & match then expand your Music Cast system as time goes on. All new from Yamaha, the Music Cast system brings everything to everywhere for everyone. * Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ with CINEMA DSP HD3 * CINEMA DSP HD3 with Rear VPS (Virtual Presence Speaker) * New CINEMA DSP Programme: Enhanced * AVENTAGE AV receivers: Designed to deliver the highest levels of audio performance * ESS ES9026PRO SABRE DAC and SABRE9006AS Ultra DAC for ultra-high sound quality * Aluminium front panel offers visual & aural benefits * Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge helps to ensure that vibrations do not affect sound quality * Heavy legs to add more stability to the chassis * H-shape cross member frame & rigid bottom frame / double bottom construction * XLR input terminal for low noise signal transmission * Music Cast for audio enjoyment in every room * 9-channel powerful surround sound * --- 150 W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 k Hz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven) * --- 230 W per channel (4 ohms, 1 k Hz, 0.9% THD, 1-ch driven) * --- 230 W per channel (8 ohms, 1 k Hz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven) * Wi-Fi Built-in & Wireless Direct Compatible for Easy Network * Bluetooth® for wireless music streaming & Compressed Music Enhancer for Bluetooth * Air Play®, Spotify®*, Pandora®*, Napster®*, Tidal*, Deezer*, Qobuz*, JUKE* music streaming service * * Music service availability varies by region. * DAB / DAB+ tuner for enjoying high quality digital radio broadcasts * DSD 2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz, FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 k Hz / 24-bit, Apple® Lossless 96 k Hz / 24-bit playback * High-resolution Music Enhancer further heightens musicality from the original content * HDMI® (8 in / 2 out) with 4K Ultra HD full support, HDR Video including Dolby Vision & Hybrid Log-Gamma, & BT.2020 * YPAO™-R.S.C. sound optimisation with 3D, 64-bit precision EQ calculation, multi-point & angle measurement * Yamaha video processing optimises video content * Zone Extra Bass & Zone Volume Equalizer (Zone 2 & 3) * Advanced HDMI® Zone Switching allows unprecedented AV switching to multiple zones * Versatile Zone control such as Zone 2 / 3 / 4 on / off, Zone GUI & Party modev