Yamaha RX-V483

    Highlights

    • 5.1 Channels
    • 5.1 Channel Processing
    • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2017 Lineup
    4. Successor
    5. Multi-zone Playback
    6. Inputs and Outputs
    7. Audio Section
    8. Video Section
    9. Evaluation
    10. Specifications

    Overview

    Yamaha RX-V483 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 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 79 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
    79
    Audio Features
    67
    Video Features
    95
    Connectivity
    81
    Zones
    55
    Radio
    96
    OVERALL
    79

    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-V483.

    PROs

    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   USB Input
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify
    •   Tidal

    CONs

    •   Few Channels - 5.1
    •   Low Power Output - 80 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
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   4 HDMI Inputs
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Zones
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   RCA Line Inputs

    Yamaha 2017 Lineup

    In 2017 Yamaha released 13 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Yamaha 2017 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
    RX-A3070 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-A2070 Image cannot be found
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    		9.2140 W9.27.2-ch YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		4
    RX-A1070 Image cannot be found
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    		7.2110 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		7.2100 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-A770 Image cannot be found
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    		7.295 W7.1 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-A670 Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 YPAO sound optimizationDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		1
    RX-V3083 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
    RX-V1083 Image cannot be found
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    		7.2110 W7.17.2 YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurementDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-V683 Image cannot be found
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    		7.290 W7.1 YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-V583 Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.1 YPAO sound optimizationDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		1
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    		5.170 W5.1 YPAO sound optimization1

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3070 vs RX-A2070 vs RX-A1070 vs RX-A870 vs RX-A770 vs RX-A670.

    Successor

    In 2018 Yamaha RX-V483 was replaced by Yamaha RX-V485. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Yamaha RX-V483 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Yamaha RX-V485 vs Yamaha RX-V483
    Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
    Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz/32 Bit vs up to 192 kHz
    Works with Amazon Alexa vs
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update vs AirPlay
    Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
    Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
    Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 2․1 + EDR
    DOWNGRADES Yamaha RX-V485 vs Yamaha RX-V483
    DTS Express vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha RX-V483 vs RX-V485.

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    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 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 Inputs4 (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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