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Rank 34 out of 54 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Yamaha

RX-A2A

Name: RX-A2A
Brand: Yamaha

around $899

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

286 Pros

83%
25 reviews (4h 30m)

59 Cons

The Yamaha RX-A2A is a 7.2 channel AV receiver designed for the modern home theater enthusiast. Offering 100 watts per channel, it delivers clear, detailed sound and supports immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, enhanced by Yamaha's proprietary Cinema DSP 3D technology. Future firmware updates will enable Dolby Atmos Height Virtual...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

97%

93 vs 3

Features

87%

54 vs 8

Connectivity

95%

20 vs 1

Sound Quality

91%

20 vs 2

Ease of Use

85%

22 vs 4

Value for Money

Reviewer verdict

Across 25 YouTube reviews, the Yamaha RX-A2A earns an Index score of 4.3/5, ranking #34 among AV Receivers. Reviewers most often praise its features, connectivity, build quality, while the most common criticisms concern other, build quality.

The Yamaha RX-A2A is widely praised for packing a rich set of modern features and format support, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, HDR10+/Dolby Vision support, 4K/120 and 8K/60 readiness, HDMI 2.1 connectivity, MusicCast/multi‑room streaming, and gaming features like VRR/ALLM (many mentions across reviews). Reviewers also frequently note its versatile connectivity (seven HDMI inputs, eARC, two sub outputs, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/AirPlay 2 and multiple analog/digital inputs) and solid build quality as part of Yamaha’s premium Aventage line. Sound quality, clean power delivery (seven channels around 100 W each), YPAO room calibration, and a refined design/remote receive consistent positive comments. Overall, most reviewers (reflected across many of the 25 reviews) view it as a feature‑rich, well‑built mid‑range AVR that balances home‑theater and music performance.

Common criticisms center on remaining limitations and unfinished features: several reviewers point out that some next‑gen HDMI/gaming features and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization are pending firmware or hardware updates and that only a subset of HDMI inputs support the newest features. A number of reviewers also mention connectivity and expansion compromises—only one HDMI output, limited pre‑outs, tightly spaced or modest speaker terminals—and occasional concerns about terminal/build packing quality or fragile packaging. A smaller but recurring theme is that it lacks the raw power or expandability of higher‑end models and that certain firmware/hardware upgrades are required to reach full advertised capabilities.

Analysis based on 25 YouTube reviews (4h 30m of video) with 286 pros and 59 cons extracted.

Pros (286)

Features (93)

7.2 channel ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 4:39
provides 4k/120 and 8k/60 pass through ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 5:01
Gamers will appreciate variable refresh rate, auto low latency mode, and quick media switching ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 5:15
can accept and decode Dolby Atmos and DST X immersive 3D audio signals ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 4:41
supports dolby atmos with or without height virtualizer ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 11:04
hdmi ports i haven't had no issue at all passing through 4k dolby dolby atmos dolby vision ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 2:20
lot of feature ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 12:23
offers Yamaha's proprietary Cinema DSP 3D sound field technology for an even more immersive experience ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 4:48
plays DTS X modes for 3D surround sound ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 11:11
use an external amplifier to your subs or speakers ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 5:23
fully supports Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR 10 and HDR 10 Plus in a future firmware update ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 5:06
brings the full Suite of next-gen gaming features to the table including 4K 120 hertz vrr and a l l m ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:30
supports a broad range of formats and includes compatibility with apple lossless wave slash Flac slash aiff up to 192 Hertz and offers playback from streaming Giants such as title cobuzz Deezer and Spotify ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:04
voice control compatibility with Alexa Google assistant and Siri adds hands-free convenience ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 5:00
USP of Yamaha is their own DSP modes for movie music and game which are also great for more special effect ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 11:16
HDMI 2.1 support includes 8K at 60 HZ 4K at 120 HZ HDR 10 plus Dolby vision and hdcp 2.3 for Future Ready Home Entertainment ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 4:17
two sub outs ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 5:04
audio enthusiasts will appreciate Dolby Atmos dtsx and height virtualization for immersive surround sound ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 4:32
supports 8k60 and 4k120 ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 1:39
supports Dolby Atmos, DTSX and importantly, HDR10+ ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 1:44
Dolby Atmos height virtualization coming with future update ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:18
8k support, VRR, and ALLM (coming soon) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 7:56
compatible with voice control through virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant enabling hands-free operation and control of various functions ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 5:18
Support for gaming with ALLM and VRR features (coming via future update) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:31
Will be able to do 4k 120 and 8k 60 ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:00
supports multi-room audio setups allowing you to play different audio sources in different rooms or synchronized play back throughout your home using yamaha's Music cast technology ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 4:54
Capable of 4k 60 with Dolby Vision support ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 1:56
Bi-amping capability ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 7:52
compatible with high-res audio files up to 32-bit 192 kilohertz ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 2:06
Versatile enough offering with 5.2.2 or 7.2 speaker configurations ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 7:38
Bi-amping does offer improvement in sound ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 11:10
more than capable as a Powerhouse video system ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 1:45
Music cast features wireless 5.1 surround sound Support ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 2:10
support for all of the latest AV Technologies for Kelvin HDR 10 Sri Lanka rupees hlg 10 Sri Lanka rupees plus Etc Dolby Atmos DTS and hdcp 2 0.3 ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 1:47
7.2 channels, so you can have one from Biaggi, a 5.2 channel system, or the traditional 7.2 channel system. ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 0:38
compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 2:32
feature-rich receiver that excels in versatility ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:08
advanced video format support ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 2:32
dts x and atmos audio and hdr 10 plus and dolby vision support ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:48
Advanced movie optimization modes make it ideal for Cinema enthusiasts ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:37
compatible with cuttingedge AV formats like Dolby Atmos dtsx and hdr10 plus ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:17
several different modes to optimize your audio ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 2:30
lovely emulation of surround sound within a stereo set of headphones ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 7:26
offers display stream compression technology to support 4k video at 120 hertz and 8k at 60hz along with an auto low latency mode and vrr for gamers ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:37
wonderfully speced 8K 4K with high refresh rates are variable refresh rates ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 0:23
supports various audio formats including Dolby Atmos dtsx Dolby true HD and dtsh HD Master audio providing immersive surround sound experiences ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 3:55
support for 4K Ultra HD with HDR High dynamic range including formats like Dolby vision and hybrid log gamma hlg ensuring excellent picture quality ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 4:07
Gamers will appreciate Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Quick Media Switching (QMS), the last one coming in a future update. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 3:25
versatility of inputs, outputs, configurations, and the ability to play not just good movie sound, but also music ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 0:11
7.2-channel ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 0:04
premium stereo features as well for a more dedicated two-channel listening experience ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 2:34
high-quality, 384 kHz, 32-bit Burr-Brown DAC that supports high-res music files such as FLAC and DSD ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 3:12
HDR10 plus ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:54
Dolby Atmos height virtualization ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 4:49
On the video front, the RX-A2A provides 4K 120 fps and 8K 60 fps pass through, and it fully supports Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, and HDR10+ (in a future firmware update). ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 3:08
If you're a fan of voice control, you have Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri at your beck and call. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 4:00
compatible with Yamaha's MusicCast wireless streaming speakers (sold separately) for whole-home wireless audio ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 2:25
can connect up to nine speakers (though the built-in amp is seven channels) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 4:02
It can accept and decode Dolby Atmos and DST ratio X immersive 3D audio signals, and it offers Yamaha's proprietary Cinema DSP 3D sound field technology for an even more immersive experience. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 2:48
Yamaha's MusicCast system lets you easily set up a multi-room audio system and add wireless surround speakers. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 3:53
connectivity with Alexa voice controls and Google Assis ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 2:34
Yamaha's intelligent amp assignment ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 2:05
edges out Denon AVR-X2800H slightly in DAC performance ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 6:52
dedicated functions for games ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:58
can handle up to seven one speaker configurations ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:40
several speaker configuration options ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 4:16
Dolby Atmos BTS x ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:36
Neural X test viewers and the Dolby Atmos radio ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:43
two outputs for the amplified front speakers so you can put a separate amplifier ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 9:11
dab plus and FM AM tuner ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:07
Google assistant slash Alexa compatibility for voice control ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:00
It supports all the latest and greatest audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and even Auro-3D ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 0:13
will eventually support up to 4K at 120 hertz both with and without display screen compression and 8K at 60 hertz with display screen compression ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:17
supported Dolby Atmos and DTS my lips are sealed decoding a five one two setup ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:44
MusicCast, which allows you to stream music wirelessly to other MusicCast compatible speakers throughout your home ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 0:22
great job at upscaling lower resolution content ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 2:27
features HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HDCP 2.3 ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 1:56
7.2 channel receiver with seven channels of amplification built-in ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 1:36
Supports various audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 1:55
Virtual Presence Speaker and Virtual Surround Speaker modes for upscaling and expanding sound field ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 4:33
Voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 8:05
Silent Cinema feature for compressed audio at fixed listening levels ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 4:53
Dolby Vision and HDR10+ compatible ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 3:42
Yamaha Cinema DSP with 17 different audio presets ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 3:58
Dolby Atmos and dtsx immersive surround sound ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:03
HDMI connections with eARC and 4K upscaling ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 6:40
8K HDMI support ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 5:37
4K at 120Hz support for gaming ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 8:38
Music cast multi-room audio support ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:12
7.2 Channel ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 2:24
Suitable for various plug-in applications ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 12:23
Yamaha's AI surround sound ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 6:15
support for 8K Ultra HD video with hdcp 2.3 ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 5:58

Connectivity (54)

inclusion of AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth along with Google assistant and Alexa compatibility and dab plus and AM FM tuners adds more value ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:23
Yamaha AVR’s can actually be used with their music cast speakers as a wireless surround speakers ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 9:58
multiple zones ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 5:19
one Optical, one coaxial so you can still do digital out ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 4:57
wireless antennas pre-installed ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 2:55
it's a two zone receiver ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 4:39
extra speaker two ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 4:34
seven hdmi inputs a single output ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 3:17
e-arc HDMI out ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 4:33
music streaming is seamless with built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth AirPlay 2 and Music cast supporting popular services like Spotify tile and Amazon music HD ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 4:50
offers access to popular streaming services such as Spotify Pandora tidle dieser and others providing a wide range of Music options for users ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 5:07
has two dedicated subwoofer outputs ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 1:48
Pre-outs for Zone 2 or bi-amping ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 3:51
Network port for LAN connection (good for updates) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 3:40
Seven HDMI inputs ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 3:35
Common music features: Apple Airplay 2, Spotify Connect, MusicCast multi-room audio support, Pandora, Amazon Music Tidal ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:51
robust connectivity options with 7 HDMI inputs, Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility and Music cast wireless 5.1 surround sound support ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:55
high connectivity. You have connection with most audio services, such as Amazon Music, Spotify ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 0:56
more hdmi inputs than some competitors like the sony str dh590 ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 0:50
ready for HDMI irk ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 2:03
7 HDMI input options ▶ Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] @ 2:24
HDMI 2.1 ports and future updates planned for 8K support ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:25
offers several connectivity options ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 2:48
support for airplay alexa and google assistant bluetooth and music playback from spotify and deezer ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:04
excellent phono preamp ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 10:42
it offers plenty of connectivity with Wi-Fi bringing AirPlay 2 Spotify connect Bluetooth and yamaha's Music cast system for streaming from your devices ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 7:19
When it comes to wireless connectivity, the RX-A2A offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as Air Play 2 and Spotify Connect, and you can stream directly from many different online providers. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 3:41
Wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 4:36
The rxa 2A enables wireless streaming from compatible devices such as smartphones tablets and computers and provides access to various online music streaming services ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 4:42
can act as a Bluetooth transmitter ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 3:52
seven HDMI inputs supporting 4K at 120 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 5:45
Bluetooth connection ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:06
AirPlay 2 and built-in Bluetooth ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 3:47
Herald wheat output... 12 volts... interesting if you have something to use it with which can be a screen a projector a lift a motorized box a Subwoofer ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 4:15
AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth SBC slash AAC on board ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:57
Wi-Fi connection ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:22
seven HDMI inputs ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 4:47
supports wireless music streaming with Spotify Connect, TuneIn Internet Radio, and a suite of music services within Yamaha's MusicCast app, including TIDAL, Amazon HD, SiriusXM, Qobuz, Napster and Deezer ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 3:30
two subwoofer outputs ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:40
Air Play 2 ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:31
phono input for turntables ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 8:37
hdmi out output compatible audio return channel which will allow to support very high quality audio codecs ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 8:25
two outputs for subwoofer ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 9:29
usb input without volts up to going father to power your devices ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 4:23
zone 2 line-out output ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 8:42
supports HDMI 2.1 ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 1:55
socket for the headset in 6 35 ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 4:32
MusicCast surround streaming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 7:03
7 HDMI inputs and 1 output with CEC ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 7:18
USB input, network port, optical and coaxial inputs, 4 analog RCA inputs, headphone output, and phono input ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 7:25
App system, Bluetooth, HDMI 2.1, MusicCast 2 ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 5:23
HDMI 2.1 (latest version) ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 5:46
Front USB port for Flash Drive playback ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 12:33
Wi-Fi Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 connectivity ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:07

Build Quality (25)

has some heft to it ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 1:29
anti resonance technology, a small stud behind on the lower side so that when subwoofer starts shaking up your home theatre room this AVR can still intact and won't let the circuitry inside move because of that ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 7:09
standard ungrounded iec power cord hash power cord which is great ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 0:55
speaker terminals can do both bare wire and banana plugs ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 3:58
build quality exudes premium craftsmanship and its sleek black finish complement mod mod home theater setups ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 5:25
yamaha's signature art wedge design enhances stability and reduces vibration for clearer sound ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 5:34
plastic is going to be actually a little more durable ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 6:19
very durable ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 5:57
Solid and weighty remote control ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 6:31
yamaha's anti-resonance technology art wedge which dampens vibrations for improved sound Clarity ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:43
certainly heavier than most in its price class implying the quality of sound ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 8:37
Central solid foot uh it means it's directly supporting some of the key components stopping and eliminating chassis vibration ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 12:19
good weight and feel it's got a lovely feel to it ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 4:02
anti-ressonance technology (ART wedge) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 2:50
part of their Aventage series. (more premium line of products) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 0:56
part of yamaha's Premium eventage range ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:17
evacuation of heat at the place where there is the radiator so the air by convection will circulate from the bottom to the top it makes a natural convection without active use of two fans ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 6:40
ART Wedge feet for vibration absorption and isolation ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 5:56
Grading process for internal components ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 3:59
Changeable IEC inlet power cord ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 5:18
beautiful and neat internal design and layout ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 3:43
Emphasis on quality components ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 3:32
Five legs for stability ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 4:24
art wedge fifth foot to reduce vibration ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:19
meticulous power supply and amplifier design ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 3:21

Value for Money (22)

additional upgrades like quick media switching and quick frame transport support are on their way ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:44
a dream come true for PS5 owners ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:42
a future firmware update will add Dolby Atmos height virtualization ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 4:55
blinds its affordable price tag ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:57
software upgradeable ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 3:26
8K HDMI support future proofs the receiver for Cutting Edge video content ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 5:14
very reasonable purchase for this class of receiver ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 6:47
great entry level seven channel receiver ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 6:55
Great value at $799.95 US / $1599 Australian given its features ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 8:08
Perfect choice for someone upgrading from an older receiver without Atmos or 4k, and who doesn't need more than 7 channels ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 7:26
solid investment for years to come ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:28
several useful modern features at a decent price ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 2:34
solid mid-range option ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 2:30
solid mid-range option that offers plenty of connectivity options support for a wide range of formats and superior audio and picture quality to the str dh590 ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:53
affordable home theater amplifier ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 0:48
A future firmware update will add Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization as well. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 3:03
injection of Next Generation connectivity that will future proof it for the coming years ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:24
It's future-proof, meaning you'll be able to enjoy the latest audio and video technologies for years to come ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 0:37
awesome value ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 8:05
3 year warranty ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 12:58
future-proof features ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 8:05
Upgradable firmware ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 5:32

Sound Quality (20)

sound quality it delivers an impressively wide Sound Stage without losing Precision ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:37
maintains clear and strong dialogue even during busy action scenes ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:56
sound already this has already shaken our home theatre room the treble has been pretty high ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 12:17
performs well with a wide range of frequencies ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:44
first impression of sound is really fantastic ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 12:28
superior sound quality especially when paired with high-end speakers ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 5:08
very clean and detailed audio ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 8:20
Can be used with height speakers (5.2.2 configuration) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 1:44
The overall sound quality is superb ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 8:14
high slew rate amplifier ensures low Distortion and accurate audio reproduction ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:33
sound is impressive and more precise than the sony str dh590 with a powerful low end response ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:21
engineered to deliver highquality audio performance ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 3:53
The Yamaha might even make you forget about visiting a cinema ever again and it's no slouch with music either ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 7:11
studio-grade sound and sophisticated video enhancements ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 1:12
This receiver sounds amazing! The sound quality is crystal clear, with a wide soundstage and plenty of power. ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 0:48
Dialogue lift feature for intelligent sound adjustments ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 4:46
Dialogue level adjustment feature ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 4:12
Clean and solid sound ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 12:17
advantage over others: rizal pop art (high-quality sound system) ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 2:44
Clear and detailed sound quality ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 12:06

Ease of Use (20)

yamaha's solution is a lot more user friendly ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 6:12
intuitive setup process and ypao calibration simplify installation ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 5:18
yamaha's YP a RSC multi-point calibration optimizes audio based on room Acoustics ensuring premium sound quality tailored to your environment ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 4:39
serves a purpose ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 6:06
I am really impressed with the YPAO ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 8:41
very easy to set up ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 6:20
it did a fantastic job of calibrating the speakers to my room ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 8:45
Comes with YPAO (Yamaha's room calibration system) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 3:04
microphone setup is now so good ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 3:18
compatible with yamaha's useful musiccast app which allows you to stream high resolution audio formats ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:13
mic setup is now so good ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 3:44
Music app ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 1:10
simple and well-guided setup ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 7:07
YPAO: Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer automatic speaker calibration ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 5:21
Yamaha's free MusicCast controller app ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 7:23
y earth oc calibration system ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 4:28
The setup process is easy, even for beginners ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 0:42
This receiver also includes YPAO, or Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer. This feature calibrates the sound to your specific room, ensuring you get the best possible listening experience. ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 0:53
Yamaha MusicCast app for controlling native streaming features and multi-room audio ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 7:57
epau automatic room calibration ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:15

Power/Performance (19)

offers 100 watts per channel ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 @ 4:39
total harmonic distortion is at 0.8% with Yamaha its 0.2 % less which actually gives a little edge to Yamaha AVR ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 3:39
7 channel AVR with 100 watts output per channel at 8homs but with only 0.6% total harmonic distortion ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 3:23
delivers exceptional audio and video performance with 100 watts per Channel and advanced features ▶ 7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & @ 4:14
It has seven channels of amplification ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 1:33
7.2 channel receiver ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 1:22
100 watts two channels driven, enough power to run most 7.1 channel setups ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 1:39
supporting 7.2 Channel surround sound ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 1:13
stunning piece of kit great amplification stages ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 0:28
100 watts per channel into 8 ohms ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 1:59
ample power output suitable for midsize to large rooms capable of driving speakers effectively for a dynamic home theater experience ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 4:26
offers 100 watts per channel (8 ohms, two channels driven). ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 2:43
fully discrete power amplification for clean, dynamic sound ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 1:52
high slew rate amplifier ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield @ 2:34
seven full range channels of power each rated at 100 W into 8 ohms in Stereo conditions ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:31
7.2 Channel surround sound with 100 watts per Channel ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 5:56
100 watts per channel, able to drive most home speakers effectively ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 1:46
Low distortion ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 4:11
100 watts per channel (7.2) ▶ HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A @ 5:23

Design/Aesthetics (17)

flaunts a modern and Sleek appearance ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 6:55
looks like it's a little more sleek than some of the previous years ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 1:21
new chassis uh compared to the old models way less buttons and knobs ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 2:13
slim down the aesthetics on the face of this really made it sleek ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 2:30
looks really good it actually looks better than the old model ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 5:59
Easy to grip and turn center dial ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 6:12
Clean back interface ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 3:17
Squared premium finish ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 6:03
Premium look with plastic vent at the top ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 6:55
Tactile feedback on scene and input selection dials ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 6:23
rubberized front and then a slip resistant back ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listenin @ 4:05
this Yamaha rxv6a offers a fresh look at AV receiver design with its futuristic edges and simple controls while also maximizing sound quality ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 7:02
the Yamaha rxv6a is a refreshing splash in a pool that has stagnated in recent years with rounded good looks reminiscent of high-end Brands like class paired with a laundry list of futuristic features this is the most forward-looking receiver I have seen in a long time ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 7:52
glossy aesthetic revamp ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 0:21
interesting design with five feet in the middle which serve to stabilize to better stabilize the device ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 6:22
looks great ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 2:28
Slick design with piano black finish, large volume knob, and source selection knob ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver @ 5:33

Overall (7)

when they get something right they usually get it very good ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 6:41
the right thing to do ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 6:18
great beautiful nice receiver ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 0:08
if you have a small apartment it might be a fairly decent receiver ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 3:38
pretty good improvement from yamaha ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 5:19
offers incredible flexibility and performance ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 2:04
ideal receiver for more serious users or home theater setups ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 4:04

Remote Control (7)

redesigned remote enhances user experience ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:02
The remote is fantastic ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 6:47
very easy to use ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 6:54
very well laid out ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 6:52
has backlighting ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 6:58
it's bright and cheery plus offers a Zone to control switch for more flexibility ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 8:15
the receiver comes with a remote control that offers a variety of functions including a dedicated Bluetooth button ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 8:08

Customer Support (2)

they have the resources to fully support their customers and their product lines that even their old product lines ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 6:57
when something goes wrong they put it right ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 6:51

Cons (59)

Other (20)

it doesn't have quite as much power as some of the more expensive AV receivers on the market ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 8:17
Some features not yet available (HDR10+) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:03
No support for Dolby Atmos height virtualization (yet) ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:15
The Denon has pre-outs, which is nice. ▶ First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A @ 14:00
Speaker terminals not high quality ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 5:20
ALLM and VRR features coming in future update ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 2:34
No backlight on remote ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 6:40
Would have been great if it included additional two channels processed with pre-outs for future expansion ▶ Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For @ 8:18
lacks the power of options like the denon avr x3700h ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 3:32
lacks a cover flap to conceal the inputs ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Hom @ 2:44
125 watts 8 ohms THD 0.9 is not a catch it is very good but it is very bad ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 11:37
support however via future company update...you are buying you are making a high investment you have to have everything the device can offer you can't have this thing that even generates some doubt to buy ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 2:03
currently costing a little more than the rxb6 ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 12:04
next-gen HDMI updates and HDR 10 plus will only become available thanks to a series of firmware updates beginning this autumn ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:38
does not have two HDMI outputs, this can be bad for some people who use projectors and TVs ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 14:07
only three of its 7 HDMI inputs will support aforementioned features ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:28
there are several planned upgrades that Yamaha will make to the RX a2a to get it up to full spec ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:10
for games it influences a lot ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 6:54
requires free Hardware upgrade to make it fully compatible with 4K at 120 hertz signals from an Xbox series X or Nvidia RTX 30 ▶ Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 @ 1:43
HDMI card does not support a maximum of 24 bandwidth...enough being that for you to have all the full features of HDMI 2.1 you need to have forty gigabit bandwidth to work ▶ Receiver Yamaha RX A2A @ 5:54

Build Quality (13)

hard to get bare wire in there ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 4:25
piece of the styrofoam has been broken off ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 0:53
box shows up damaged ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 0:08
a little concerned with the plastic piece on top ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 5:52
These look janky compared to the nice one ▶ Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ul @ 5:50
binding post are of a decent quality I won't say them as great and they are on top of each other which makes the connection a little tricky job for the installer ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 5:14
styrofoam uh you got a lot of small stuff on top ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 0:49
wish they would do is spread these speaker terminals out these things are so tight ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 4:17
top looks like it's plastic ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 2:35
potentially get damaged and shipping ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 2:57
on terminals is quite simple to short skis and which corresponds roughly to the price positioning of the device ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 5:00
this part the part of the top plastic ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 3:41
front face black aspect glossy appearance so it will be quite in relatively fragile ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 3:34

Connectivity (8)

probably not stereo sub outputs ▶ Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver @ 5:11
one HDMI out only, can come out as a little disappointment when at the same price point you are getting AV receivers which I've got two HDMI outs ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 3:59
every receiver that that's a good decent one has low level front channel outs some of them have rear channels or whatever this particular one only has front channel ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 0:47
some problems with hdmi 2.1 in last year's receivers ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 0:16
all the new receivers in 2020 and 2021 they all use the same chip on the hdmi boards and there's a flaw in those chips where they are not going to ever be able to do 120 hertz it's not going to happen ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 4:21
less number of pre outs which means that this particular AVR can give pre out only for the front left and the front right channels not the other channel ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 12:56
got only one optical connection ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 4:36
only one HDMI output which is very disappointing wherein you want to connect this AVR with your TV as well as your projector screen so that we have to spend additionally on the spliters ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 12:41

Value for Money (4)

at that price price point of 800 no save your money and go buy something else you would be better off going and buying a two or three year old denon or marantz or pioneer you're going to get way more bang for your buck than you're gonna get with this ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 3:45
The other issue with this receiver is the fact that they say that it's 8k upgradable with a firmware update and 120 hertz upgradable with a firmware update not buying it ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 4:09
a free upgrade program or update program will be available starting in fall autumn ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 3:27
a future hardware update is required ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 3:01

Features (3)

experiencing problems getting high frame rate content to work ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 1:54
early 2021 models are not compatible with 4K 120 hertz video and need to be returned to the manufacturer to perform a 8K board upgrade ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 7:30
If you are planning to use the Auro-3D feature, you will have to pay an additional one-time fee to unlock it. ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 1:02

Remote Control (3)

no backlight feature, can be a little difficult especially in dark theatre rooms when you cannot understand that which button to press ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 6:38
buttons it gives an impression a little entry-level to on the buttons of the buttons a little bit of the old-fashioned contacts ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 2:50
remote control which a priori is not backlit ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 2:43

Power/Performance (2)

the pre-amp on this thing is just it's a deal breaker for me ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 2:36
the main issue with this this receiver is the preamp in this receiver does not have enough juice to actually power an external amp ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 1:41

Ease of Use (2)

no remote no calibration microphone and no manual in the box ▶ Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. @ 0:29
the user interface could be better. I think it's rather cluttered and difficult to navigate. ▶ Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI @ 2:22

Design/Aesthetics (2)

glossy black finish, very very difficult to maintain such glossy black finish cause we live in India which is dust accumulated ▶ Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dol @ 13:13
strange is that we find aplastic part on the metal chassis ▶ HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing @ 3:44

Sound Quality (1)

minor difficulties only with very low frequencies during intense crashes ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 7:48

Customer Support (1)

this is a logistical headache for yamaha ▶ HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, @ 6:34

Review sources

Yamaha RX-A2 Receiver // Is This THE ONE To Buy in 2021 For Your Home Theater? // 4K 8K Dolby Atmos! by Build Montage — 24 pros, 6 cons
Unboxing: Yamaha RX A2A Receiver by The Theater People — 19 pros, 7 cons
Yamaha RX-A2A 7.2-channel AV receiver | Crutchfield by CRUTCHFIELD — 25 pros, 0 cons
Receiver Yamaha RX A2A by TIME TECH BR — 18 pros, 6 cons
HIGH END REVIEW BY ดร.ชุมพล*** รีวิว Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A / RX-V4A และ RX-V6A *** by AUDIONICE CHANNEL — 19 pros, 0 cons
Yamaha RX-A2A Aventage Receiver by Gramophone — 18 pros, 0 cons
Yamaha Aventage A2A AV Receiver Review | Yamaha's Latest Dolby Atmos AVR | Price and Demo in India by Tanmay Mehta — 10 pros, 7 cons
First 8k Yamaha Lineup Promising BIG things / 3 Month RXA2A Review + Pros & Cons by hstudio3.0 — 13 pros, 2 cons
Top 5 Best AV Receivers buy 2023 | Best AV Receivers for Home Theater, Music, Movies by Cosmos Review — 13 pros, 2 cons
Top 5 Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 by Gadgetology Techlogoly — 11 pros, 4 cons
Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Valid Consumer — 11 pros, 1 cons
HCFR : Yamaha RX-A2A Unboxing by HCFR — 6 pros, 6 cons
Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast by Gadgets Gura — 10 pros, 2 cons
7 Best AV Receivers of 2025 | Ultimate Home Theater Sound & Performance by HiFi AV Tech — 11 pros, 0 cons
Yamaha RX-A2A Entertainment Amplifier Unboxed | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG by The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC — 11 pros, 0 cons
HDMI 2.1 AV RECEIVER BUG FIX (2020-21): UPDATE YOUR Yamaha, Denon & Marantz Receivers for 4k 120hz! by Geezer Into Tech — 5 pros, 5 cons
Yamaha Rx A2A save your money. by Random Reviews — 3 pros, 7 cons
Best AV Receivers 2025: My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE! by Consumer Picks — 10 pros, 0 cons
5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? by Watch Insider — 9 pros, 0 cons
7 Best AV Receivers for Your Home Theater 2024 by Review Press — 8 pros, 0 cons
Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater, Xbox & Ps5 by 5 Best Forever — 8 pros, 0 cons
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A AV Receiver Unboxing: Discover the Ultimate Home Audio Experience by U. B. A. Hit Productions — 4 pros, 3 cons
Best AV receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Review Source — 7 pros, 0 cons
Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review by GEEK REVIEW — 6 pros, 1 cons
Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Gadgets Review — 7 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Yamaha RX-A2A worth buying?

Based on 25 independent YouTube reviews, the Yamaha RX-A2A scores 4.3/5 with 286 positive and 59 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #34 in the AV Receivers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Yamaha RX-A2A?

The most praised aspects are features, connectivity, build quality — Features (93 mentions), Connectivity (54 mentions), Build Quality (25 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Yamaha RX-A2A?

Reviewers most frequently criticize other, build quality — Other (20 mentions), Build Quality (13 mentions).

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