Yamaha RX-V385

    Highlights

    • 5.1 Channels
    • 5.1 Channel Processing
    • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Bluetooth
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2018 Lineup
    4. Predecessor
    5. Multi-zone Playback
    6. Inputs and Outputs
    7. Audio Section
    8. Video Section
    9. Evaluation
    10. Specifications

    Overview

    Yamaha RX-V385 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 74 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

    Amplifier
    78
    Audio Features
    63
    Video Features
    95
    Connectivity
    69
    Zones
    55
    Radio
    62
    OVERALL
    74

    For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluation page.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-V385.

    PROs

    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Bluetooth
    •   USB Input
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Analog Tuner

    CONs

    •   Few Channels - 5.1
    •   Low Power Output - 70 W
    •   No Front Wide Channel Support
    •   5.1 Channel Processing
    •   No Dolby Atmos
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No DTS:X
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   No Wi-Fi
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   4 HDMI Inputs
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Ethernet
    •   No Zones
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   No Pandora
    •   No Spotify
    •   No Tidal
    •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

    Yamaha 2018 Lineup

    In 2018 Yamaha released 16 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Yamaha 2018 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
    RX-A3080 Image cannot be found
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    		9.2150 W11.211.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		4
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    		9.2140 W9.27.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		4
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    		7.2110 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint Measurement and Precision EQ CalculationDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-A880 Image cannot be found
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    		7.2100 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-A780 Image cannot be found
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    		7.295 W7.12.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-A680 Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 YPAO sound optimizationDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		1
    RX-V3085 Image cannot be found
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    		9.2150 W11.211.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		4
    RX-V2085 Image cannot be found
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    		9.2140 W9.27.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		4
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    		7.2110 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint Measurement and Precision EQ CalculationDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		7.290 W7.12.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-V585 Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 YPAO sound optimizationDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		1
    RX-V485 Image cannot be found
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    		5.180 W5.1 YPAO sound optimization1
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    		5.180 W5.1 YPAO sound optimization1
    RX-V385 Image cannot be found 5.170 W5.1 YPAO sound optimization1
    TSR-7850 Image cannot be found
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    		7.295 W7.12.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		5.155 W5.1 YPAO sound optimization2

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3080 vs RX-A2080 vs RX-A1080 vs RX-A880 vs RX-A780 vs RX-A680.

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-V385 to its predecessor RX-V383 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Yamaha RX-V385 vs Yamaha RX-V383
    Bi-amp capability vs
    Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
    Direct Mode vs
    More Large Speaker Terminals 5 vs 2
    DOWNGRADES Yamaha RX-V385 vs Yamaha RX-V383
    DTS Express vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha RX-V385 vs RX-V383.

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    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 line inputs for analog audio connection.
    • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connection.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • Inputs: 4   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Inputs: 3   Outputs: 1

    Front A/V Inputs

    • USB, mini-jack Audio
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    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs4
    HDMI Outputs1
    8K Inputs
    USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs1
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs2
    RCA Line Inputs3 (1 Front)
    RCA Line Outputs
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs0.1
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs3
    Composite Video Outputs1
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs
    Component Video Outputs

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