Onkyo TX-NR616 vs Yamaha RX-A3030: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR616 to Yamaha RX-A3030 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-NR616 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3030 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR616's being less powerful.

Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Onkyo TX-NR616 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.	Yamaha RX-A3030 was introduced in 2013 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR616 and Yamaha RX-A3030 and gave them scores of 74 and 85 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Onkyo TX-NR616

Yamaha RX-A3030

Amplifier

83

Amplifier

95

Audio Features

71

Audio Features

73

Video Features

58

Video Features

74

Connectivity

76

Connectivity

91

Zones

83

Zones

97

Radio

85

Radio

91

OVERALL

74

OVERALL

85

For more details about the ranking please go to Evaluations section.

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR616 and Yamaha RX-A3030.

PROS

Onkyo TX-NR616

Yamaha RX-A3030

THX™ Certification
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
3 Zones
Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify

High Power Output - 150 W
11.1 Channel Processing
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Bluetooth
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
4 Zones
Analog Tuner
Spotify

CONS

Onkyo TX-NR616

Yamaha RX-A3030

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Digital Radio
No Tidal

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Tidal

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Onkyo TX-NR616

Yamaha RX-A3030

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 100 W
7.1 Channel Processing
Wi-Fi
2 HDMI Outputs

9.2 Channels
Wi-Fi
3 HDMI Outputs

3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR616

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR616 over Yamaha RX-A3030.

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Onkyo TX-NR616

	Onkyo TX-NR616	vs	Yamaha RX-A3030
THX™ Certification	Select™2 Plus	vs
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	vs	PLIIx
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC	vs	WAV, FLAC
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey DSX	Height Only	vs
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	vs	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
Pandora		vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	vs	100 dB
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	531 MHz - 1611 MHz

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3030

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3030 over Onkyo TX-NR616.

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Yamaha RX-A3030

	Onkyo TX-NR616	vs	Yamaha RX-A3030
More Channels	7.2	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
Higher DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	vs	192 kHz/32 Bit
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	11.1
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	vs	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	vs	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Analog to Analog Video conversion		vs	(Component, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)**
Bluetooth		vs	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay
More HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	4 (1 front)
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	6	vs	9 (1 front)
More RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	11.2
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
More S-Video Inputs		vs	4
More S-Video Outputs		vs	2
More Component Video Inputs	1	vs	4
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video	vs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
More Zones	3	vs	4
More Powered Zones	2	vs	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out	vs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Line Out	vs	Component, Composite, Line Out
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		vs	2 / 2
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	vs	FM/AM with RDS
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	9	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	7	vs	11
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.08% THD)	vs	150 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	210 W	vs	295 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	120 W	vs	175 W
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	vs	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
Higher Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Longer Warranty	2 Years	vs	3 Years

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey 2EQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, S-Video, Composite
Many HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
Many RCA Line Inputs	6	9 (1 front)
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Component Video Inputs	1	4
Ethernet
Zones	3	4
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM with RDS
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Tidal

6. Amplifier

Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR616 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3030 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR616 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR616 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

Onkyo TX-NR616 is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification	Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Onkyo TX-NR616's and Yamaha RX-A3030's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Configurations: Available configurations are:

Onkyo TX-NR616: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3030: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Audyssey DSX

Onkyo TX-NR616 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.

AUDIO DECODING	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

9. HDMI

Onkyo TX-NR616 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

Yamaha RX-A3030 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR616: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
4K/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A3030: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.
4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR616: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3030: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3030 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3030 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3030 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the 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 receiver to power the rest. Also, Yamaha RX-A3030 has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR616 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3030 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3030.
Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR616 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3030 for digital audio connections.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Onkyo TX-NR616
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3030
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Onkyo TX-NR616
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-A3030
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

S-Video:

Onkyo TX-NR616
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3030
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 2.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Onkyo TX-NR616
Inputs: 1 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-A3030
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Onkyo TX-NR616: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video
Yamaha RX-A3030: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite

Onkyo TX-NR616

Yamaha RX-A3030

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	6	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	1	4
Component Video Outputs	1	1

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR616 and Yamaha RX-A3030 and gave them scores of 74 and 85 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Onkyo TX-NR616

Yamaha RX-A3030

OVERALL

74

OVERALL

85

Amplifier

GOOD

83

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 100 W
THX™ Certification

EXCELLENT

95

9.2 Channels
High Power Output - 150 W

Audio Features

GOOD

71

7.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

GOOD

73

9.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
11.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

AVERAGE

58

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

GOOD

74

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

GOOD

76

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
2 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

EXCELLENT

91

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

Zones

GOOD

83

3 Zones

EXCELLENT

97

4 Zones

Radio

EXCELLENT

85

Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

91

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-NR616	RX-A3030
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Taiwan	UK and Europe
Release Year	2012	2013
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR609	Yamaha RX-A3020
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR626	Yamaha RX-A3040

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification	Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	ESS SABRE32™Ultra (ES9016) + ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX	also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio	Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	high-resolution
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX	Height Only
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)	includes virtual rear
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey 2EQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion		(Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments		(with variable parameters)
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth		via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input	Front HDMI
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	6	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	1	4
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Number of Zones	3	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Line Out	Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
On-Screen Display	Advanced "Home" GUI	Graphical user interface
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller		(Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote	/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	11
Large Speaker Terminals	7	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	6.3 A	490 W
No Sound Power	85 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"	435 mm x 192 mm x 467mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
Weight	11.0 kg (24.3 lbs)	19.9 kg (43.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR616	Yamaha RX-A3030
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.08% THD)	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	115 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	125 W (0.1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	175 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	160 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	210 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	120 W	175 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/2.2 kΩ	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance	2 V/2.2 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		150 mV/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		81 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

Onkyo TX-NR616 vs Yamaha RX-A3030

Onkyo TX-NR616

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Highlights

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1. Overview

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2. Pros and Cons

PROS

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CONS

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3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR616

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5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

6. Amplifier

THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

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7. Speaker Configurations

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Audyssey DSX

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9. HDMI

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10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

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Front A/V Inputs

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11. Evaluations

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Audio Features

Video Features

Connectivity

Zones

Radio

12. Specifications

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