Yamaha RX-A860 vs Yamaha RX-A1050

      Yamaha RX-A860

      Yamaha RX-A1050
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 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

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A860
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1050
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-A860 to Yamaha RX-A1050 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Yamaha RX-A860's being less powerful.


      Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050

      Yamaha RX-A860 was introduced in 2016. 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 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A1050 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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.

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050 and gave them scores of 88 and 87 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-A860

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      84
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      81
      Zones
      86
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      89
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      87

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A860

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A860

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   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-A860

      Yamaha RX-A1050

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A860

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A860 over Yamaha RX-A1050.

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      Yamaha RX-A860 vs Yamaha RX-A1050
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      PEQ for SUB Down to 15.6 Hz vs Down to 31 Hz
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Napster vs
      Universal Power Supply AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz vs AC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front) 170 W vs 165 W
      Lower THD (Phono) 0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V) vs 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT)
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1050

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1050 over Yamaha RX-A860.

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      Yamaha RX-A860 vs Yamaha RX-A1050
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs up to 96/24
      DSP Programs 17 vs 23
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080i vs 1080p
      More HDMI Outputs 2 vs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      Zone 2 Outs Line output vs HDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs 2
      More Scenes SCENE (4 sets) vs SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      Pandora vs
      Bigger Power Supply 270 W vs 380 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 100 W (0.06% THD) vs 110 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 110 W (0.9% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) 130 W (0.9% THD) vs 135 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) 160 W (10% THD) vs 165 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 160 W (10% THD) vs 170 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front) 240 W vs 280 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 195 W vs 210 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 130 W vs 135 W
      Lower THD 0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Damping Factor 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) vs 2.4 V
      Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) 75 dB/50 dB vs 75 dB/60 dB
      Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO) 60 dB/55 dB vs 75 dB/60 dB
      Higher Video S/N Ratio 50 dB vs 60 dB

      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 Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to via firmware update
        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 measurement) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show) on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs23
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      6. Amplifier

      Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A860 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A1050 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Yamaha RX-A860's and Yamaha RX-A1050's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Yamaha RX-A860: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Yamaha RX-A860: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Yamaha RX-A860: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: 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

        Dolby Atmos

        Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Yamaha RX-A860 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to via firmware update
        DTS Neural:X via firmware update
        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

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        9. HDMI

        Yamaha RX-A860 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Yamaha RX-A1050 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Yamaha RX-A860 only).
        • 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.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Yamaha RX-A860 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Yamaha RX-A1050 supports HDR10 High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050 have 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A860 and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1050 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A860 and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1050 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-A860
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Yamaha RX-A860
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1.
        • 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-A860 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Yamaha RX-A860
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A1050
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Yamaha RX-A860: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
        • Yamaha RX-A1050: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video

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        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs23
        Component Video Outputs11

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Yamaha RX-A860 and Yamaha RX-A1050 and gave them scores of 88 and 87 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.


        Yamaha RX-A860

        Yamaha RX-A1050

        OVERALL
        88
        OVERALL
        87

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 110 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        84
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        83
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        GOOD
        81
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        BrandYamahaYamaha
        SeriesAventageAventage
        ModelRX-A860RX-A1050
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryBrazil and GeneralCanada
        Release Year20162015
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A850 Yamaha RX-A1040
        SuccessorYamaha RX-A870 Yamaha RX-A1060
        AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-BrownESS SABRE™(9006A)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to via firmware update
        DTS Neural:X via firmware update
        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
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required no presence speakers required
        Compressed Music Enhancer including for Bluetooth® including for Bluetooth®
        High-resolution Music Enhancer up to 96/24
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode with Video On mode
        CINEMA DSP 3D 3D
        DSP Programs1723
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Virtual Speakers including surround back including surround back
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 HzDown to 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i1080p
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show) on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs22 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs23
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs23
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs23
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Number of Zones22
        Powered ZonesZone 2Zone 2
        Zone 2 OutsLine outputHDMI, Component, Composite, RCA Preout
        Zone B Video Output HDMI HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output12
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User InterfaceGraphical User Interface
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        RADIO Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals99
        Large Speaker Terminals99
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Power SupplyAC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption270 W380 W
        Maximum Power Consumption590 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm)435 mm x 182 mm x 439 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 439 mm)
        17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17-1/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 17-1/4")
        Weight10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A1050
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.06% THD)110 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)130 W (0.9% THD)135 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)160 W (10% THD)165 W (10% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)170 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)170 W (0.9% THD, Front)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)240 W280 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)195 W210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)170 W165 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W135 W
        THD0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance1.6 V
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB95 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 5 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/50 dB75 dB/60 dB
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB75 dB/60 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz5.6 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)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB60 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz530 MHz - 1710 MHz
        Warranty3 Years3 Years

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

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