| GENERAL | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Series | Aventage | Aventage |
| Model | RX-A3030 | RX-A3020 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | China | China |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha RX-A3020 | Yamaha RX-A3010 |
| Successor | Yamaha RX-A3040 | Yamaha RX-A3030 |
| AMPLIFIER | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 150 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 | ||
| THX™ Certification | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | ESS SABRE32™Ultra (ES9016) + ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006) | Burr-Brown |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 11.1 | 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 | 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 USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | up to 96 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | WAV, FLAC | WAV, FLAC |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE | 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 | HD3 | HD3 |
| DSP Programs | 23 | 23 |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | ||
| Virtual Speakers | includes virtual rear |
| CALIBRATION | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement) | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement) |
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 31 Hz | Down to 31 Hz |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) | up to 4K |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) | HQV Vida |
| 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 Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | (with variable parameters) | (With variable parameters) |
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4) | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4) |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 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) | iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player |
| USB DC Out Port | (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) | (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) |
| Optical Inputs | 4 (1 front) | 4 (1 front) |
| Optical Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Coaxial Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 9 (1 front) | 9 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | 5 (1 front) |
| Composite Video Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| S-Video Inputs | 4 | 4 |
| S-Video Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Component Video Inputs | 4 | 4 |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite | HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| dockport |
| ZONES | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 4 | 4 |
| Powered Zones | Zone 2 / 3 | Zone 2 / 3 |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out | HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out |
| Zone 3 Outs | Component, Composite, Line Out | Component, Composite, Line Out |
| Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | HDMI |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI | HDMI |
| Zone GUI | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | (2) | (2) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical user interface | Graphical user interface |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (12 sets) | SCENE PLUS (12 sets) |
| Web Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Remote Controller | (Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight) | (Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight) |
| RADIO | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | 40 |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | vTuner | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Aluminum Front | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 220 V, 50 Hz | AC 220 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 490 W | 490 W |
| Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby |
| PHYSICAL | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 192 mm x 467mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" | 435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" |
| Weight | 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs) | 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Yamaha RX-A3030 | Yamaha RX-A3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 150 W (0.06% THD) | 150 W (0.06% THD) |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 165 W (0.9% THD) | 165 W (0.9% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 185 W (0.9% THD) | 185 W (0.9% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 230 W (10% THD) | 230 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 230 W (0.9% THD, Front) | 230 W (0.9% THD, Front) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 410 W | 410 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 295 W | 295 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 220 W | 220 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 175 W | 175 W |
| THD | 0.04% (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 Factor | 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V | 2.4 V |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 60 mV | 60 mV |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT) | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT) |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 150 mV/100 Ω | 150 mV/100 Ω |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 86 dB | 86 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 dB | 60 dB/45 dB |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 60 dB/55 dB | 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 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) | 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 | 1.5 Vp-p |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component) | 5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component) |
| Video S/N Ratio | 60 dB | 60 dB |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 1 A | |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz | 87.50 MHz - 108.00 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 Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB | Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5% | Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5% |
| AM Frequency | 531 MHz - 1611 MHz | 531 MHz - 1611 MHz |
| Warranty | 3 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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