Yamaha RX-A2020 vs Yamaha RX-A2030

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageAventage
      ModelRX-A2020RX-A2030
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20122013
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A2010 Yamaha RX-A2020
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A2030 Yamaha RX-A2040
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Channels9.29.2
      Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 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-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-BrownESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006 x 2)
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing9.19.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx PLIIx
      Dolby Digital 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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLACMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV, FLACWAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required no presence speakers required
      Compressed Music Enhancer high-resolution high-resolution
      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
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode with video on mode with Video On mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D 3D
      DSP Programs2323
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
      Virtual Speakers
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      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 31 HzDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      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 4Kup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
      Video Signal Upscaling HQV Vida up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, S-Video, Composite Component****, S-Video, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite) (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p1080p
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (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
      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, Kindle Fire™ ) (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs22 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      8K Inputs
      USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / 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) (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      Optical Inputs4 (1 front)4 (1 front)
      Optical Outputs11
      Coaxial Inputs33
      RCA Line Inputs9 (1 front)9 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs11
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs22
      S-Video Inputs44
      S-Video Outputs22
      Component Video Inputs44
      Component Video Outputs11
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, compositeHDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Number of Zones34
      Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 OutsComponent, Composite, Line OutHDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsComponent, Composite, Line OutComponent, Composite, Line Out
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Zone B Video Output HDMI HDMI
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output (2) (2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 22 / 2
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical user interfaceGraphical user interface
      SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller (Preset, learning, macro) (preset, learning, macro)
      RADIO Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio HD Radio HD Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Solid Aluminum FrontAluminumAluminum
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals1111
      Large Speaker Terminals1111
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Power Consumption490 W/620 VA490 W/620 VA
      Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
      435 mm x 192 mm x 467mm
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
      Weight17.1 kg (37.7 lbs)17.1 kg (37.7 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A2020 Yamaha RX-A2030
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.06% THD)140 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)155 W (0.9% THD)155 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)175 W (0.9% THD)175 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)220 W (10% THD)220 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)220 W (0.9% THD, Front)220 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)405 W405 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)285 W285 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)210 W210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)165 W165 W
      THD0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
      Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 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)2.4 V2.4 V
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV60 mV
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance150 mV/100 Ω150 mV/100 Ω
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)86 dB86 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 dB60 dB/45 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB60 dB/55 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 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)
      0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
      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)
      0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p1.5 Vp-p
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
      Video S/N Ratio60 dB60 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 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)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioHD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dBHD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
      AM Frequency530 MHz - 1710 MHz530 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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