Onkyo TX-RZ840 vs Yamaha RX-A1080

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      BrandOnkyoYamaha
      SeriesAventage
      ModelTX-RZ840RX-A1080
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA and Canada
      Release Year20192018
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-RZ830 Yamaha RX-A1070
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-RZ50 Yamaha RX-A4A
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Channels9.27.2
      Power Output120 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
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R Channels
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
      Surround:AI™
      DACAKM AK4458ESS SABRE Premier DAC ES9007S
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES 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 FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCMMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHDApple 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
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
      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
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode
      CINEMA DSP HD3
      DSP Programs24
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance with AccuReflex™ YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint Measurement and Precision EQ Calculation
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K 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 Resolution480i/576i1080i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi via Onkyo Music Control app
      MHL Input
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 after firmware update AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppOnkyo Controller and Music Control apps (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs13
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs13
      RCA Line Inputs68 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out)7.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs24
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs12
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMIUSB, Analog Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      dockport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Number of Zones32
      Powered Zones 2 and 3Zone 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)HDMI, RCA Preout
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone B Video Output HDMI
      Zone GUI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1 (MAIN, 100 mA)2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 01 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMIGraphical User Interface
      GUI Languages7
      SCENESCENE PLUS (8 sets)
      Web Control
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller Full LED Backlight
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals99
      Large Speaker Terminals99
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Customized Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption850 W450 W
      No Sound Power70 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 201.5 mm x 398 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-11/16"
      435 mm x 182 mm x 439 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 259 mm x 439 mm)
      17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17-1/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-1/4" x 17-1/4")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)570 mm x 335 mm x 490 mm
      22-7/16" x 13-3/16" x 19-5/16"
      Weight14 kg (30.9 lbs)14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)
      Weight of Package17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-RZ840 Yamaha RX-A1080
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.08% THD)110 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)135 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)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)250 W (10% THD)170 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W135 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω1.0 V/470 Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
      Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB95 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 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-p
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      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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