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Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A4A 7.2-Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast

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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A4A 7.2-Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast (RX-A4ABL) on sale for $799.95 when you apply promo code AUGU1624 during checkout. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Coupon code is applied at the 'Do you have a gift card or promo code?' link at the top of the payment section.
About this Item:
  • 7.2-channel 110-Watt powerful surround sound with Zone 2
  • 4K120 and 8K60 HDMI and HDR10+ with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (7 in/3 out)
  • Dolby Atmos with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X with CINEMA DSP HD3
  • ESS SABRE ES9007S Premier Audio DAC for high performance conversion
  • YPAO- R.S.C. with 3D, multipoint measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode
  • Surround:AI technology automatically optimizes the sound and effects in real-time
  • ALLM, VRR and Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, MusicCast multi-room audio, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Siri (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant
  • Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD
  • 3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control
  • Phono input

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $188.01 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $987.96. -SaltyOne

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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A4A 7.2-Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast (RX-A4ABL) on sale for $799.95 when you apply promo code AUGU1624 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Coupon code is applied at the 'Do you have a gift card or promo code?' link at the top of the payment section.
About this Item:
  • 7.2-channel 110-Watt powerful surround sound with Zone 2
  • 4K120 and 8K60 HDMI and HDR10+ with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (7 in/3 out)
  • Dolby Atmos with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X with CINEMA DSP HD3
  • ESS SABRE ES9007S Premier Audio DAC for high performance conversion
  • YPAO- R.S.C. with 3D, multipoint measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode
  • Surround:AI technology automatically optimizes the sound and effects in real-time
  • ALLM, VRR and Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, MusicCast multi-room audio, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Siri (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant
  • Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD
  • 3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control
  • Phono input

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $188.01 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $987.96. -SaltyOne

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Aug 17, 2024 5:59 PM
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jlo8720Aug 17, 2024 5:59 PM
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I'm not really following closely, but this looks like a great price and great features, but I believe this product line is still marred by HDMI 2.1 issues.

I asked before and haven't seen it confirmed that these are good from the factory.

I believe this product line is about 4 years old now, surely we get a refresh w/in next 12 months.

edit: the A & B footnotes seem to be gone from the Yamaha product page, so maybe the HDMI chip issue (and firmware issue) is fixed for new units. Unclear if Adorama has the affected units or not.
Last edited by jlo8720 August 17, 2024 at 11:06 AM.
Aug 17, 2024 11:11 PM
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oharag1Aug 17, 2024 11:11 PM
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Quote from jlo8720 View quoted comment :
I'm not really following closely, but this looks like a great price and great features, but I believe this product line is still marred by HDMI 2.1 issues.

I asked before and haven't seen it confirmed that these are good from the factory.

I believe this product line is about 4 years old now, surely we get a refresh w/in next 12 months.

edit: the A & B footnotes seem to be gone from the Yamaha product page, so maybe the HDMI chip issue (and firmware issue) is fixed for new units. Unclear if Adorama has the affected units or not.
Hey this or RZ50?
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Aug 18, 2024 2:44 AM
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Aug 18, 2024 2:44 AM
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Quote from oharag1 View quoted comment :
Hey this or RZ50?
I recently switched from a Yamaha Aventage RXA-770 to a Denon AVR-X4700h. The Denon runs a lot hotter, so the Yamaha appears to run more efficiently with the same speakers at same volume FWIW.
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Aug 18, 2024 2:56 AM
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ATPsynthaseAug 18, 2024 2:56 AM
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Where do people get adorama coupon codes? Do they send out via mailer/email?
Aug 18, 2024 4:53 AM
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chronageAug 18, 2024 4:53 AM
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Quote from jlo8720 View quoted comment :
I'm not really following closely, but this looks like a great price and great features, but I believe this product line is still marred by HDMI 2.1 issues.

I asked before and haven't seen it confirmed that these are good from the factory.

I believe this product line is about 4 years old now, surely we get a refresh w/in next 12 months.

edit: the A & B footnotes seem to be gone from the Yamaha product page, so maybe the HDMI chip issue (and firmware issue) is fixed for new units. Unclear if Adorama has the affected units or not.
The rx-a4a and above weren't affected by the HDMI issue. I've had this for a few years and it's been great.

Quote :
Affected models: RX-V4A, RX-V6A, RX-A2A and TSR-700
Aug 18, 2024 4:55 AM
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chronageAug 18, 2024 4:55 AM
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Quote from ATPsynthase View quoted comment :
Where do people get adorama coupon codes? Do they send out via mailer/email?
Slickdeals has a partnership with adorama. These deals are often exclusive to SD.
Aug 18, 2024 7:57 AM
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KTM300Aug 18, 2024 7:57 AM
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Quote from oharag1 View quoted comment :
Hey this or RZ50?
Same question, plus:

This or Denon AVR-X3800H (Refurbished) for $974.25?

Thanks for any input.

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Quote from chronage View quoted comment :
Slickdeals has a partnership with adorama. These deals are often exclusive to SD.
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Aug 18, 2024 12:13 PM
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helloroadAug 18, 2024 12:13 PM
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seems no preout
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supermanrobAug 18, 2024 12:35 PM
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Quote from KTM300 View quoted comment :
Same question, plus:

This or Denon AVR-X3800H (Refurbished) for $974.25?

Thanks for any input.
Assuming you have no brand preference, you then look at features you need or want.
1st keep in mind this only processes 7 channels, other two 11 channels.

Hands down the 3800 offers the most out of the three.
Some that aren't offered on the other two:
Independent sub outs(4), all assignable channels, preamp mode(3800 all 11 independently), Dirac(Yamaha), Dirac's sub/bass integration RC DLBC(RZ50),rumored Dirac ART RC next year, bass shakers integration.

Popular opinion that Dirac is the best and that RZ50 has Dirac Live rolled into(included) but you don't get offered the other half of that best.

Audyssey is very good also and they just added directional sub setting which works like DLBC, this is included on the 3800.
Not to mention options to MultEQ-X and now Audyssey One EVO script.
You only pay for Dirac if you choose to.

Whether any of these things are important is a personal choice.
Hope that helps.
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KeeSGAug 18, 2024 1:02 PM
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Been looking to get another one of these for while. Have had one for a few years and have had no trouble since the firmware update enabled 4K120 and VRR. I really like the calibration features on this model as well as I have a compromised ceiling speaker set up.

Just ordered, thanks for the find
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KTM300Aug 18, 2024 4:02 PM
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Quote from supermanrob View quoted comment :
Assuming you have no brand preference, you then look at features you need or want.
1st keep in mind this only processes 7 channels, other two 11 channels.

Hands down the 3800 offers the most out of the three.
Some that aren't offered on the other two:
Independent sub outs(4), all assignable channels, preamp mode(3800 all 11 independently), Dirac(Yamaha), Dirac's sub/bass integration RC DLBC(RZ50),rumored Dirac ART RC next year, bass shakers integration.

Popular opinion that Dirac is the best and that RZ50 has Dirac Live rolled into(included) but you don't get offered the other half of that best.

Audyssey is very good also and they just added directional sub setting which works like DLBC, this is included on the 3800.
Not to mention options to MultEQ-X and now Audyssey One EVO script.
You only pay for Dirac if you choose to.

Whether any of these things are important is a personal choice.
Hope that helps.
That does help. Thanks!

I have a 5.2.2 setup in a room that doesn't allow any option to go 7.2.4 or even 5.2.4, so no need for more than 7 channel processing. A lightning strike to my house just ruined my RX-A1080. Even though I don't need the extra channels, I'm leaning towards the X3800 for the independent sub outputs and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with the option of A1 Evo. Should get me close to Dirac without the expense. Stories of Onkyo not being built as well or lasting as long have me shying away from the RZ50, plus I would give up independent sub control. I have identical Outlaw LFM-1 Plus subs, though, so maybe independent sub control isn't that important.

One last option I have is a lightly used RX-A3080 for $650. I would gain power, but lose the better room correction of Audyssey or even the newer YPAO.

Which receiver do you think you would choose for my situation?

Thanks again.
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Quote from KTM300 View quoted comment :
That does help. Thanks!

I have a 5.2.2 setup in a room that doesn't allow any option to go 7.2.4 or even 5.2.4, so no need for more than 7 channel processing. A lightning strike to my house just ruined my RX-A1080. Even though I don't need the extra channels, I'm leaning towards the X3800 for the independent sub outputs and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with the option of A1 Evo. Should get me close to Dirac without the expense. Stories of Onkyo not being built as well or lasting as long have me shying away from the RZ50, plus I would give up independent sub control. I have identical Outlaw LFM-1 Plus subs, though, so maybe independent sub control isn't that important.

One last option I have is a lightly used RX-A3080 for $650. I would gain power, but lose the better room correction of Audyssey or even the newer YPAO.

Which receiver do you think you would choose for my situation?

Thanks again.
I have a a4A in a room like yours and a 4800h in the other room where I have a 7.2.4 set up with a monolith 3x amp for the front stage.

Both are great brands.

Check Craigslist/offer up/FB marketplace. I was able to get an A4a for $500. Denons are more for used as they have better rep for enthusiasts


I'd never get an Onkyo...they are junk now inside...so sad as pre 2010 they were rock solid.
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supermanrobAug 18, 2024 8:44 PM
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Quote from KTM300 View quoted comment :
That does help. Thanks!

I have a 5.2.2 setup in a room that doesn't allow any option to go 7.2.4 or even 5.2.4, so no need for more than 7 channel processing. A lightning strike to my house just ruined my RX-A1080. Even though I don't need the extra channels, I'm leaning towards the X3800 for the independent sub outputs and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with the option of A1 Evo. Should get me close to Dirac without the expense. Stories of Onkyo not being built as well or lasting as long have me shying away from the RZ50, plus I would give up independent sub control. I have identical Outlaw LFM-1 Plus subs, though, so maybe independent sub control isn't that important.

One last option I have is a lightly used RX-A3080 for $650. I would gain power, but lose the better room correction of Audyssey or even the newer YPAO.

Which receiver do you think you would choose for my situation?

Thanks again.
Assuming you were happy with the 1080 prior to the strike.
Assuming you're considering the 3800 because you read Audyssey/Dirac is better than YPAO and not from experience.
I would vote for the 3080.

People like to say Audyssey and or Dirac are better. doesn't mean YPAO is bad.
Yamaha doesn't offer either and people still choose them.

If I remember correctly, the 3080s two sub outs are independent fyi.

Btw matching subs is only one factor of many on why independent sub outs matter to people.
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Aug 18, 2024 9:04 PM
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longshot201Aug 18, 2024 9:04 PM
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Quote from oharag1 View quoted comment :
Hey this or RZ50?
I have the A4A.

The only thing that I wish it had was one more channel for Atmos height. DIRAC would be nice, but it's a great sounding receiver as is with the newer YAPO. Also I saw someone mentioned it doesn't have pre-outs, that's wrong it has them.

You definitely get more features with the Z50, but IMO it's a quality over quantity conversation. I think a good comp would be the Yamaha is a higher mid level Toyota and the Onkyo is a pimped out Nissan or something along those lines.

I got the A4A the last time it was $800. I see the Z50 is on sale for the same price and I'm not regretting choice. But I could see why someone would feel the same way about the Z50.

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