Yamaha RX-A3050 vs Yamaha RX-A3040

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageAventage
      ModelRX-A3050RX-A3040
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUK and EuropeUK and Europe
      Release Year20152014
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A3040 Yamaha RX-A3030
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A3060 Yamaha RX-A3050
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Channels9.29.2
      Power Output150 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-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Surround:AI™
      DACESSESS SABRE32™Ultra (ES9016) + ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
      DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.211.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp
      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 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp via firmware update
      DTS Neural:X via firmware update
      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
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required no presence speakers required
      Compressed Music Enhancer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer up to 96/24
      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 Programs2323
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement)
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 31 HzDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      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 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p1080p
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
      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 via front USB
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      8K Inputs
      USB InputiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
      USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      Optical Inputs33
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs33
      RCA Line Inputs8 (1 front)9 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs12
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs33
      Component Video Outputs11
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite VideoHDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Number of Zones44
      Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, RCA PreoutHDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsComponent, Composite, RCA PreoutComponent, Composite, Line out
      Zone 4 OutsHDMIHDMI
      Zone B Video Output HDMI HDMI
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 12 / 2
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User InterfaceGraphical user interface
      SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote Controller (Preset) (preset)
      RADIO Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals1111
      Large Speaker Terminals1111
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
      Power Consumption490 W490 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm)
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-1/8" x 18-5/8")
      435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 252 mm x 474 mm)
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-7/8" x 18-5/8")
      Weight19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A3050 Yamaha RX-A3040
      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)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)165 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)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 W410 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)295 W295 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)220 W220 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)175 W175 W
      THD0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE 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)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB95 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 (Speaker Out)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB75 dB/60 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB75 dB/60 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 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-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
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
      HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
      FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz87.50 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 RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dBMono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency531 MHz - 1611 MHz531 MHz - 1611 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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