Yamaha RX-A860 vs Yamaha RX-A850

      Yamaha RX-A860

      Yamaha RX-A850
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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageAventage
      ModelRX-A860RX-A850
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryBrazil and GeneralGeneral
      Release Year20162015
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A850 Yamaha RX-A840
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A870 Yamaha RX-A860
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output100 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-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
      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 5.1.2
      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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, 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, AIFF, DSD
      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, AIFF, DSD
      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
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required no presence speakers required
      Compressed Music Enhancer including for Bluetooth® including for Bluetooth®
      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 Programs1717
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      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 15.6 HzDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      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 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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 Resolution1080i1080i
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show) 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
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs22
      8K Inputs
      USB InputUSB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs22
      Component Video Outputs11
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Number of Zones22
      Powered ZonesZone 2Zone 2
      Zone 2 OutsLine outputLine output
      Zone B Video Output HDMI HDMI
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output11
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User InterfaceGraphical User Interface
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)SCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      RADIO Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals99
      Large Speaker Terminals99
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Power SupplyAC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Power Consumption270 W270 W
      Maximum Power Consumption590 W590 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm)435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 15")
      Weight10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)10.6 kg (23.4 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A860 Yamaha RX-A850
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.06% THD)100 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)110 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)130 W (0.9% THD)130 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)160 W (10% THD)160 W (10% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)160 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)240 W240 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)195 W195 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)170 W170 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W130 W
      THD0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 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)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)2.3 V
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)60 mV
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance1.6 V
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB96 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 5 etc. to Front, 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/50 dB75 dB/50 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
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz5.6 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 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB50 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 GHz2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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: 69 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 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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