Onkyo TX-NR515 vs Yamaha RX-A3030

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-NR515	RX-A3030
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Others	UK and Europe
Release Year	2012	2013
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR509	Yamaha RX-A3020
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-A3040

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 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
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-NR515	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
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
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-NR515	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-NR515	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-NR515	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-NR515	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	5	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-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		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-NR515	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-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR515	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-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 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	540 W	490 W
No Sound Power	65 W (230 V)/70 W (240 V)
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR515	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	9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)	19.9 kg (43.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR515	Yamaha RX-A3030
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.7% 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)	100 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)	160 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 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)	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	160 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	100 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)	100 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

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