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Yamaha AVENTAGE 7.2-Channel AV Receivers: RX-A2A $649, RX-A4A Expired

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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2A 7.2-Channel AV Receiver (RX-A2ABL) on sale for $649.95 - $200 w/ coupon code MARC2224 at checkout = $449.95. Shipping is free.

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Key Features (RX-A2ABL):
  • Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization
  • DTS:X
  • Anti-Resonance Technology Wedge
  • Cinema DSP 3D
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Model: YAMAHA RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with MusicCast

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03/11/24Amazon$649.95
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02/16/24Adorama$500 popular
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11/26/23Adorama$599 popular
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12/18/22Newegg$1,149.95 popular
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09/09/22Newegg$1,000
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04/20/22Newegg$179.95 popular
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10/03/21Newegg$899.95
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Seems like a good price, but have to imagine a replacement/refresh is coming soon, especially with the HDMI & firmware debacle.

Amazon shows this model is ~3.5 years old.

https://www.avforums.com/threads/...g.2321131/

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CrimsonFeather358
03-23-2024 at 12:08 PM.
03-23-2024 at 12:08 PM.
Quote from Sirerdrick :
This is my EXACT setup!
Well, minus the receiver.
I have the LG CX.
Do you have issues with your PS5 coming on whenever you turn on your Apple TV and vice versa?
Seems to be a PS5 issue (at least).
This is HDMI-CEC issue. It's the protocol that turns on/off your other connected devices when one of them is turned on/off. Please check settings of both Apple TV and PS5 to customize this behavior. Or, it can be disabled entirely on the receiver.
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03-23-2024 at 12:59 PM.
03-23-2024 at 12:59 PM.
Quote from Frisian :
I have the A4A and I have had no problems with it and really like it's features and sound. Overall, very happy with it.
Does this run hot at all?

Thanks in advance!
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Sirerdrick
03-23-2024 at 01:10 PM.
03-23-2024 at 01:10 PM.
Quote from CrimsonFeather358 :
This is HDMI-CEC issue. It's the protocol that turns on/off your other connected devices when one of them is turned on/off. Please check settings of both Apple TV and PS5 to customize this behavior. Or, it can be disabled entirely on the receiver.
Thanks a lot for the advice / reply!
I have looked into it before.
I guess with how you've explained it that maybe there is no great way to increase the smarts of the various connected devices.
What I have been able to at least see as a pattern is that the last device used will wake up when a different one is turned on.
For example, my son watches Apple TV.
I just finished up playing on my PS5.
When he turns on the Apple TV it will boot my PS5 as well.
This wouldn't be so big a deal if the PS5 would go to sleep quicker.

Do you see that this protocol could be re-written in the future, and would it likely be compatible with old HDMI versions or likely just HDMI 2.1?
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03-23-2024 at 02:37 PM.
03-23-2024 at 02:37 PM.
Quote from LivelyMeat944 :
maybe someone more informed than me can educate - I see Denon S series regularly around $300, how is the Yamaha one good or better ?

This is comparable to the premium Denon X series, and a step up from the S series.

I prefer Yamaha over Denon, as they tend to run cooler and more efficient, and sound fantastic.

I have a Yamaha Aventage RX-A770 from 2018 still going strong and performing flawlessly for gaming and home theater with some occasional music.
I simply connect the PS5 & XSX directly to the TV, a late model LG B2 OLED with HDMI 2.1, and use ARC to connect the TV to the receiver - which allows gaming at 120 fps and negates the biggest advantage of the most current AVRs (HDMI 2.1) in my opinion.

Maybe the next generation will have more compelling upgrades.
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03-23-2024 at 02:52 PM.
03-23-2024 at 02:52 PM.
The RX-A2ABL is a newer model and includes some advancements like 8K support and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, which might be worth considering if you're looking for the latest technology and future-proofing your setup. However, if these features are not crucial for your current use, the RX-A770 still offers excellent performance and might be sufficient for your needs. Ultimately, it comes down to whether the new features align with your requirements and if they justify the cost of upgrading.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/23/2024
(1) Specs: RX-A2A 7.2 Ch Dolby AV Receiver - Yamaha USA. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/a...specs.html.
(2) RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-channel 8K AV Receiver - Yamaha USA - Yamaha MusicSoft. https://bing.com/search?q=Yamaha+...ifications.
(3) RX-A770 - Specs - AV Receivers - Audio & Visual - Products - Yamaha. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/a...specs.html.
(4) RX-A2A 7.2 Channel Dolby Atmos AV Receiver - Yamaha USA. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/a...index.html.
(5) Yamaha RX-A2A review | What Hi-Fi?. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/yamaha-rx-a2a.
(6) Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2A - Crutchfield. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022...X-A2A.html.
(7) Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2A 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver RX-A2ABL. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...7_2ch.html.
(8) RX-A770 - Overview - AV Receivers - Audio & Visual - Products - Yamaha. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/a...index.html.
(9) Yamaha Aventage RX-A770 Review and Specs - ZKelectronics. https://www.zkelectronics.com/rec...a-rx-a770/.
(10) RX-A770 - Specs - Yamaha - Canada - English. https://ca.yamaha.com/en/products...specs.html.
(11) Yamaha RX-A770 – AV Receiver Reviews. https://av-receivers.net/yamaha/y...70-review/
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03-23-2024 at 03:19 PM.
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Quote from LivelyMeat944 :
maybe someone more informed than me can educate - I see Denon S series regularly around $300, how is the Yamaha one good or better ?

The s970 has gotten down to $350, here is a comparison of the two.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...x-a2a/usa/
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03-23-2024 at 03:28 PM.
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Thank you! Ordered one to use as a 2 channel preamp.
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03-23-2024 at 05:47 PM.
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The code won't work for me…
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03-25-2024 at 02:59 PM.
03-25-2024 at 02:59 PM.
Quote from TheSchlaf :
The A series will be better. V series about equal.

Better in what way? Denon has the Audyssey thing what about this one?
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Quote from LivelyMeat944 :
Better in what way? Denon has the Audyssey thing what about this one?
The Yamaha A series is comparable to the Denon X series. Better amps, better room correction software, and more HDMI 2.1 inputs and outputs.
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