Yamaha RX-A3020 vs Yamaha RX-V683

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-V683
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V683
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-A3020 to Yamaha RX-V683 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 Yamaha RX-A3020 has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-V683 has 7 channel amplifiers with Yamaha RX-A3020's being more powerful.


      Yamaha RX-A3020 Yamaha RX-V683

      Yamaha RX-A3020 was introduced in 2012 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/30Hz and upscales HQV Vida video signal.

      Yamaha RX-V683 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.1 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A3020 and Yamaha RX-V683 and gave them scores of 83 and 88 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.

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-V683

      Amplifier
      95
      Amplifier
      88
      Audio Features
      73
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      64
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      90
      Connectivity
      85
      Zones
      97
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      83
      Radio
      93
      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      88

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-A3020 and Yamaha RX-V683.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-V683

      •   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
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   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
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-V683

      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-V683

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020

      Yamaha RX-A3020
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3020 over Yamaha RX-V683.

      Yamaha RX-A3020 vs Yamaha RX-V683
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 11.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      CINEMA DSP HD3 vs 3D
      DSP Programs 23 vs 17
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement) vs YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
      Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite) vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p vs 480i/576i
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4) vs 1
      USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) vs
      More Optical Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 2
      More Optical Outputs 1 vs
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 3 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 9 (1 front) vs 4 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 1
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs
      More S-Video Inputs 4 vs
      More S-Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 4 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite vs HDMI, USB, Mini-jack Audio
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 4 vs 2
      More Powered Zones Zone 2 / 3 vs Zone 2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out vs RCA Preout
      Zone B Video Output HDMI vs
      Zone GUI vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output (2) vs 1
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 2 / 2 vs 1 / 1
      More Scenes SCENE PLUS (12 sets) vs SCENE (4 sets)
      A.R.T. Wedge vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 490 W vs 300 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 150 W (0.06% THD) vs 90 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 165 W (0.9% THD) vs []
      Higher Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) 185 W (0.9% THD) vs 125 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) 230 W (10% THD) vs 150 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front) 410 W vs 235 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 295 W vs 190 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front) 220 W vs 165 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 175 W vs 125 W
      Lower THD 0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Damping Factor 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) 2.4 V vs 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance 150 mV/100 Ω vs 100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years

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      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      Yamaha RX-A810
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      Yamaha RX-A3050
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      Advantage of Yamaha RX-V683

      Yamaha RX-V683
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V683 over Yamaha RX-A3020.

      Yamaha RX-A3020 vs Yamaha RX-V683
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 96 kHz vs up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB WAV, FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      YPAO Volume vs
      PEQ for SUB Down to 31 Hz vs Down to 15.6 Hz
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K vs up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling HQV Vida vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Wi-Fi via YWA-10 adapter (included) vs with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth vs SBC, AAC
      MusicCast vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 81 dB vs 96 dB
      Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) 60 dB/45 dB vs 70 dB/50 dB

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      Yamaha RX-V583
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      Yamaha RX-A1070
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      7.2 channel

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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A740
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      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

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      Pioneer SC-LX801
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      Onkyo TX-NR656
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      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 Yamaha RX-A3020 Yamaha RX-V683
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi via YWA-10 adapter (included) with Wireless Direct
        USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio playerUSB memory, portable audio player
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)1
        Component Video Inputs41
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A3020 Yamaha RX-V683
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4Kup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3020 and Yamaha RX-V683 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-A3020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3020 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-A3020 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 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 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3020 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V683 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3020.
      • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3020 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V683 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:
      • Yamaha RX-A3020
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-V683
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Yamaha RX-A3020
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 2.
      • Yamaha RX-V683
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • S-Video:
      • Yamaha RX-A3020
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 2.
      • Yamaha RX-V683
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Yamaha RX-A3020 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-V683 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A3020
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-V683
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Yamaha RX-A3020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
      • Yamaha RX-V683: HDMI, USB, Mini-jack Audio

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      Yamaha RX-V683

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