Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 89 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluation page.

Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A2A vs RX-A880 vs RX-A870 vs RX-A860 vs RX-A850 vs RX-A840.

In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A.

In 2020 Yamaha released 3 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A2A vs RX-V6A vs RX-V4A.

Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A to its predecessor RX-A880 and displaying the major changes.

UPGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A	vs	Yamaha RX-A880
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
HDR10+		vs
QMS		vs
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through		vs
VRR		vs
QFT		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	vs	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
More 8K Inputs	7	vs
Lower THD	0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)	vs	0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	vs	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Higher Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	2.0 V	vs	1.6 V
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB	vs	Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A	vs	Yamaha RX-A880
Less Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System	YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint Measurement	vs	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component**, Composite
Less HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2
Less Optical Inputs	1	vs	2
Less Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	2
Less RCA Line Inputs	3	vs	4 (1 front)
Less RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	vs	7.2
Less Composite Video Inputs		vs	1
Less Component Video Inputs		vs	1
Front A/V Inputs	USB	vs	USB, mini-jack Audio
Zone B Video Output		vs	HDMI
RS-232C Interface		vs
Smaller Power Supply	360 W	vs	400 W
Lower Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	105 W (0.9% THD)	vs	110 W (0.9% THD)
Lower Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	125 W (0.9% THD)	vs	130 W (0.9% THD)
Lower Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	150 W (10% THD)	vs	160 W (10% THD)
Lower Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)	45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	vs	60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
Lower S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	95 dB	vs	96 dB

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A vs RX-A880.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 different rooms.

Zone 2

• Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.

Audio

• Phono Input: There is an MM phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the a/v receiver.
• Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A has 2.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the a/v receiver to power the rest.
• Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 line inputs for analog audio connection.
• Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connection.
• Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

Video

• HDMI:
Inputs: 7   Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 7

Front A/V Inputs

• USB