Yamaha RXA3020 9 Channel AVENTAGE AV Receiver Black with iPhone/iPod Connectivity Open Box Brand New A1 Condition "A powerhouse of a surround amp & a shot across the bows of the class leaders"
- What Hi Fi January 2013. Click here to read full review AVENTAGE AV Receivers: Designed to Deliver the Highest Levels of Audio Performance 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. Anti Resonance Technology Wedge Helps to Ensure that Vibrations Do Not Affect Sound Quality The Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge is a fifth foot in the centre of the unit. It dampens vibrations from the power transformer power transistors & heat sinks as well as vibrations that might be caused by the sound from the speakers. Aluminium Front Panel Offers Visual & Aural Benefits All of the AVENTAGE components feature the same sleek clean design with an elegant aluminium front panel & silky touch volume/selector knobs. The aluminium front panel is used to effectively shield sensitive circuitry from external noise & electronic radiation generated by dimmer switches fluorescent lighting video monitors & so on. This ensures optimum sonic performance in the widest range of installation environments. H-shaped Cross Member Frame The interior of the receiver is reinforced with cross members in an H shape to provide an extremely rigid & stable frame. This reduces chassis vibration to virtually zero even during high volume output (seemingly minor vibrations can affect the sound) maintaining the highest audio quality. Symmetrical Power Amplifier Layout This is just one of the many design details that all combine to create a superior receiver. The interior of the unit has been precisely planned circuit-routed & built so that the left & right channels are physically & electrically isolated. This naturally maximises channel separation but also greatly improves signal to noise ratio & also helps to achieve a wide open sound stage. High Quality Parts Allow Sound Tuning for Optimum Performance Every single part in an AV receiver affects the sound quality. For the AVENTAGE models we took extra time to find (or develop) exactly the parts we wanted & to test them together in prototype units. This testing process allows our sound technicians to in effect “tune” the receiver’s sound in order the achieve the highest performance possible. High-resolution Music Enhancer further Heightens Musicality from the Original Content Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 k Hz / 24-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 k Hz content such as from a CD (2-channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the musicality in the original content. 4K Pass-Through & Upscaling Supports Latest High Resolution Video Formats This AV receiver's HDMI input/output supports 4K video image pass-through. It also can perform 4K upscaling to boost a lower resolution image to super high-def resolution. This ensures compatibility with the latest super high resolution video formats. HQV Vida Processor for High Resolution HD & SD Images This AV receiver optimises the video signals they send to the TV by using the most advanced HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) Vida processor. Supporting both SD & HD sources this processor employs powerful noise reduction functions that even improve low-quality sources. Additional resolution enhancement functions make SD content look like HD. HDMI with 3D & Audio Return Channel 3D means the receiver can handle 3D signal data. The Audio Return Channel function enables data to be sent & received via the same HDMI cable so you can hear the sound from the TV via a single HDMI cable with no need for an extra optical cable. Network Functions This AV receiver provides a variety of network functions that enable you to access more sources & also enhance operation. You can connect the receiver to a PC to enjoy Internet Radio & operate your system via Web Browser Control. The AV Controller app (from i Tunes App Store or Google play) lets you control various functions from your iPod iPhone iPad or Android phones. Air Play Allows Streaming Music to AV receive This AV receiver supports Air Play which means they can accept wireless music streaming from iPod touch iPhone or iPad as well as from i Tunes on Macs or PCs. This makes it easy to enjoy music from your mobile devices or computer on your home theatre system. You can use view metadata such as song title artist name as well as album art* via AV receiver's on-screen display. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Digital Connection for iPod iPhone & iPad on the Front Panel A USB (Universal Serial Bus) port on the front panel allows convenient connection of an iPod/iPhone/iPad which also charges when connected. Because the digital signal from the iPod/iPhone/iPad is transmitted directly to the AV receiver there is no signal loss or interference so you enjoy the best possible sound quality. In addition you can use the receiver’s remote control unit to operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad music playback functions. YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) Sound Optimisation with Speaker Angle Measurement YPAO analyses room acoustics & performs speaker angle measurements then calibrates audio parameters to achieve optimum sound at any of several listening positions. It employs Reflected Sound Control to correct early reflections for studio-quality sound. It also provides DSP Effect Normalisation which varies the CINEMA DSP parameters according to the reflected sounds. Extra-convenient SCENE PLUS The SCENE PLUS function simplifies operation by providing one touch power-on along with selection of the desired source & the appropriate DSP programmes. SCENE PLUS offers a choice of 12 SCENE selections four of which can be assigned to the second zone in a multi-zone system. SCENE PLUS can be selected from the front panel remote control GUI & even from the AV Controller app. HDMI CEC for Easy Operation Another benefit of HDMI is the availability of CEC functionality. When the unit is connected to a CEC compatible TV it will turn on & off together with the TV & you can use the TV remote to control the volume. CEC also provides advanced functionality with other components. For example you can use the receiver’s remote unit to control player functions like Skip & Stop. Please not that all connected devices must be HDMI CEC compatible. Some CEC compatible TVs/players may not work) Input Selection in HDMI Standby Through Mode When the AV receiver is in HDMI Standby Through mode the input source (Blu-ray™ Disc player game console etc.) for viewing on the monitor can be changed via the remote control. There’s no need to turn on the AV receiver in order to switch sources. Advanced Multi-Language GUI On-Screen Display Yamaha’s latest Graphical User Interface has a high resolution display with clear easy-to-use menus & also
Includes:: a selectable Status Bar that shows input source volume level DSP mode & audio format. The GUI provides a choice of seven languages: English French German Japanese Russian Spanish & Chinese & can be displayed over both normal & 3D pictures. Intelligent Amp Assign Intelligent Amp Assign automatically assigns amplifier channels to certain speakers depending on what functions are selected. For example in a 9.1-channel system when Zone 2 is off all 9.1 channels will be used in the Main Zone. However when Zone 2 is on power to the two Surround Back channels will be directed to the two speakers in Zone 2 & the Main Zone will receive 7.1 channels of power. Similarly when CINEMA DSP HD3 is on the two Rear Presence speakers will be powered & not the two Surround Back speakers. When CINEMA DSP HD3 is off this situation is reversed. Thanks to Intelligent Amp Assign there’s no need to switch the speaker cables on the rear of the receiver—one more way Yamaha makes your life a little easier. CINEMA DSP HD3 Expands the Sound Field Vertically for More Thrilling & Realistic Surround Sound CINEMA DSP HD3 literally takes the surround sound experience to new heights. By using four CINEMA DSP engines with advanced 3D processing & two front presence channels in a 9.2-channel configuration it gives the sound field an enhanced vertical dimension for more realistic & exciting movie sound. Subwoofer Trim for enhanced Sound Imaging The Subwoofer Trim control enhances the low frequencies by avoiding overlap with the front speaker output. This will result in a cleaner more focused sound stage while providing a seamless frequency response. When subwoofer frequency overlap occurs in conventional systems the overall sound is “pushed” toward the subwoofer. Subwoofer Trim takes care of this by separating the low subwoofer frequencies cleanly thus stabilising the front stage while providing a well-balanced enhanced bass sound. Dialogue Lift & Dialogue Level Adjustment for natural dialogue & vocals Dialogue Lift raises the sound of dialogue from the centre speaker to a position in the centre of the screen. Newly developed virtual dialogue lift achieves dialogue lift function even without the need for presence speakers. Dialogue Level Adjustment lets you control the volume of the vocal sound so you hear movie dialogue & music vocals at the ideal level for clear comfortable listening. Compressed Music Enhancer When music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3 the frequency response suffers. Yamaha’s Compressed Music Enhancer employs sophisticated digital signal processing using exclusive algorithms to restore what was lost so the music always sounds the way it should. Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Adaptive DRC automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog & vocals & all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly & comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials & is ideal for low-volume late-night listening when you do not want to disturb others. Multi-Zone HDMI Output Provides Different AV Sources in Two Rooms This AV receiver makes it possible to set up multi-zone systems in a variety of configurations. The second HDMI output can be assigned to another zone for enjoying that HDMI source in a different room while maintaining full-scale surround sound in the main room. ECO mode lowers power consumption by 20%** Yamaha’s new ECO mode reduces power consumption by about 20%. It can be set from the top of the GUI menu. * Some models don't support album art display ** Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).