Yamaha RX-A3080 vs Yamaha RX-A830

GENERAL	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Series	Aventage	Aventage
Model	RX-A3080	RX-A830
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK, Europe, Middle East and Russia	UK and Europe
Release Year	2018	2013
Predecessor	Yamaha RX-A3070	Yamaha RX-A820
Successor	Yamaha RX-A8A	Yamaha RX-A840

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Channels	9.2	7.2
Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 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-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Surround:AI™
DAC	ESS SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ES9026PRO (for main 7 channels)	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1
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
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
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	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		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 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	3D
DSP Programs	24	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT	/ (AIR SURROUND XTREME)
Virtual Speakers	including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 15.6 Hz	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
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 Version	2.3	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 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component****, Composite	Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i	1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
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)	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
HDMI Inputs	7	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	2
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	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)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	3	2
RCA Line Inputs	8 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)	7.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	4	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Analog Audio	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Number of Zones	4	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2 / 3	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Preout	Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs	HDMI
Zone B Video Output	HDMI	(HDMI)
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	(1)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface	Graphical user interface
SCENE	SCENE PLUS (8 sets)	(four sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller	Full LED Backlight	(Preset)

RADIO	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	11	9
Large Speaker Terminals	11	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	490 W	300 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.15 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 269 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 18-5/8")	435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
Weight	19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)	10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Yamaha RX-A3080	Yamaha RX-A830
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.06% THD)	100 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	165 W (0.9% THD)	110 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	185 W (0.9% THD)	130 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	230 W (10% THD)	160 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)	160 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	410 W	250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	295 W	210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	220 W	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	175 W	140 W
THD	0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)	0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)	0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)	0.02% (Phono to AV OUT, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω)	200 mV/47 kΩ
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)	2.3 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)	45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/470 Ω	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	2.0 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	95 dB	81 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 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 dB	60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)	75 dB/60 dB	60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	11.2 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 Input	1.5 Vp-p	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 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: 69 dB/68 dB	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency		531 MHz - 1611 MHz
DAB Freq	174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
DAB audio formats	MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
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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