Yamaha RX-A1080 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      BrandYamahaOnkyo
      SeriesAventage
      ModelRX-A1080TX-RZ820
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSA and CanadaNorth America
      Release Year20182017
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A1070 Onkyo TX-RZ810
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A4A Onkyo TX-RZ830
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 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) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      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 Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
      Surround:AI™
      DACESS SABRE Premier DAC ES9007SAKM AK4458
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 384 kHz/32 Bit up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      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 Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
      Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
      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 Programs24
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint Measurement and Precision EQ Calculation AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      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 Version2.32.2
      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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 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 Resolution1080i480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      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
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 (Rear)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs32
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs8 (1 front)6
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs42
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs22
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB, Analog AudioHDMI
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Number of Zones23
      Powered ZonesZone 2 2 (and Zone 2 A/B)
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA PreoutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone B Video Output HDMI
      Zone GUI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output21 (MAIN, 100 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
      SCENESCENE PLUS (8 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller Full LED Backlight
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals911
      Large Speaker Terminals911
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) EI Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption450 W650 W
      No Sound Power70 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
      Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Dimensions (W x H x D)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")
      435 mm x 201 mm x 395 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-9/16"
      Weight14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)14 kg (30.9 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A1080 Onkyo TX-RZ820
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)110 W (0.06% THD)130 W (0.08% 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)200 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)170 W (10% THD)250 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)300 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)135 W150 W
      THD0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      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 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      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 Impedance1.0 V/470 Ω1 V/320 Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance330 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB80 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      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 USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․1 + LE
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 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: 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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