Is the Yamaha aventage rx-a1080 a serious receiver?

To make that possible you need a receiver like this anyway. The RX-A1080 is a ‘serious’ device, something that you quickly discover when you take it out of its box. Like the other Avantage receivers, it has a heavier, more solid casing and a tidy front panel that is nicely finished.

How much does a Yamaha aventage AV receiver cost?

That is why this RX-A1080 is put on the market as a 7.1-channel model, for a price of 1,599 euros. That description is a bit misleading, because it is a AV receiver that can also handle 5.1.2 channels and has separate amplified outputs for speakers in a second zone.

What do you need to know about the Sony rx-a1080?

When it comes to streaming, the RX-A1080 comes with all the functions of MusicCast: Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, embedded support for Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer, Airplay and internet radio. An upgrade to Airplay 2 is not yet scheduled. You play your own files from a DLNA media server or USB storage that you can plug into the front USB port.

What kind of formats does the Yamaha a1080 play?

The RX-A1080 plays most formats, including DSD and exotics as hi-res WAV and AIFF. Unfortunately, multichannel FLAC, ALAC and WAV do not work. That is the case with most AV receivers; only our Oppo and Panasonic UHD players do. MusicCast is not the only app Yamaha offers to operate the receiver.

How many channels does a Yamaha aventage RX a1080 have?

Combine this AV receiver with the MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless streaming speakers and enjoy the convenience of creating a home theater with wireless rear speakers in a 5.1-channel system. What’s more, you get stunningly realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup.

Which is the next model of Yamaha aventage?

You need the next model up, the A780, to get L/R speaker pre-outs (or the RX-V685). This allows you to pass those speakers onto a high end audio amp, or preamp for integrating into a hifi stereo setup. The A880 gets you center channel pre-out as well. Above that and I think all channels are pre-out-able.

How can I stream music on my Yamaha aventage?

Bluetooth connectivity is also included to stream into your receiver or out from the receiver to another Bluetooth device such as a pair of headphones. Use AirPlay 2 to stream music from iOS devices.

What makes an aventage AV receiver so good?

Craftsmanship in engineering design. The AVENTAGE line of high-performance AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of providing a massive, full-bodied sound for movie sound effects and the accurate reproduction of music sources.