Yamaha Launches New 2013 Aventage Av Receivers In The Us

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Yamaha RXV-A830

Just a month after the announcement of the 2013 Yamaha RX-V75 AV receiver models, the company has rolled out the first of its new 2013 Aventage range.

Both the $700 RXV-A730 and $900 RXV-A830 (above) are 7.2-channel models with network facilities including Apple AirPlay, vTuner Internet radio, Pandora, Rhapsody and DLNA streaming, and have 4K passthrough, and upscaling from analogue and HDMI sources.

Yamaha RXV-A830 MHL input

Both also have an MHL connection (above right) to allow HD video with up to 7.1-channel sound to be played from suitable smartphones, along with a front-panel USB input for memory devices, IOS smartphones and tablets and the like.

Yamaha RXV-A830 rearThey can also play content up to 24-bit/192kHz FLAC and WAV files from a PC or DLNA server, and can be controlled using the Yamaha AV Controller app for iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle Fire devices.

Yamaha's programmable Scene buttons for BD/DVD, TV, internet and radio allow one touch access to all the settings for the selected source, and the receivers also have a 'video direct' mode bypass the onboard processing and avoid lip-synch problems.

Yamaha RXV-A730

The RXV-A730 (above) delivers 7x105W, and will be in US shops this month, while the RXV-A830 ups the power to 7x110W, goes on sale next month, and adds features including Zone B HDMI output and Yamaha's YPAO Reflected Sound Control room correction to widen the ideal listening 'sweet spot'.

Both models have optimised power amp layout, dual layer chassis construction, custom transformers with independent supplies for the digital and analogue sections, and Yamaha's ART (Anti-Resonance Technology) Wedge fifth foot in the centre of the chassis, to dampen vibrations from the power transformer, power transistors and heat sinks.

The interior of the receiver is further braced with H-section cross members, increasing rigidity and, Yamaha says, 'reducing reduces chassis vibration to virtually zero even during high volume output maintaining the highest audio quality.'

[NeverSure]

I want one.

They are actually selling in the $450 - $600 range for the two models. Still need to add a good vintage turntable.

[MrWorldwide]

A turntable with an AV receiver ? neversure, I know the Aventage line is a step up from Yamaha's entry-level receivers, but wouldnt you be happier with a dedicated 2-channel amp ? Yamaha's modestly priced A-S500 is getting rave reviews, and its in the same ballpark price wise. Just sayin'.