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Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast

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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast (RX-A8ABL) for $2999.95 - $1400 w/ coupon code LABO2024 = $1599.95. Shipping is free.
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Features:
  • 11.2ch / 150 W
  • Multi-room Audio
  • High Slew Rate Amplifier
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Playback in Multiple Zones
  • Streaming Services
  • AirPlay 2
  • CINEMA DSP HD3
  • Type: Amplifier, Receiver, Wireless System Extender

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    • Yamaha 3 Year Limited Warranty
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 21 customer reviews
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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast (RX-A8ABL) for $2999.95 - $1400 w/ coupon code LABO2024 = $1599.95. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Coupon code is entered under "Do you have a gift card or promo code?"
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • 11.2ch / 150 W
  • Multi-room Audio
  • High Slew Rate Amplifier
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Playback in Multiple Zones
  • Streaming Services
  • AirPlay 2
  • CINEMA DSP HD3
  • Type: Amplifier, Receiver, Wireless System Extender

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Yamaha 3 Year Limited Warranty
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 21 customer reviews
  • Additional Notes:

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Yamaha Rx-A8A Aventage 11.2-channel Av Receiver with Music Cast - Black

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flynreelow
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yamaha > pioneer
mrnix
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Absolutely Yamaha over pioneer.

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Aug 31, 2024
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Bjrich01
Aug 31, 2024
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This or the pioneer LX805 at bestbuy for 2k? The pioneer was just posted on here today as well. I'm watching both. Thoughts? Good time to buy it wait for next gen? Thanks everyone.
Aug 31, 2024
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flynreelow
Aug 31, 2024
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yamaha > pioneer
Aug 31, 2024
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mrnix
Aug 31, 2024
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Quote from Bjrich01 :
This or the pioneer LX805 at bestbuy for 2k? The pioneer was just posted on here today as well. I'm watching both. Thoughts? Good time to buy it wait for next gen? Thanks everyone.
Absolutely Yamaha over pioneer.
Aug 31, 2024
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FabulousBelieve394
Aug 31, 2024
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Quote from Bjrich01 :
This or the pioneer LX805 at bestbuy for 2k? The pioneer was just posted on here today as well. I'm watching both. Thoughts? Good time to buy it wait for next gen? Thanks everyone.
I have the A2A that I use as a 2 channel preamp in a bedroom system and at that I really like it. Registered it online with Yamaha and got the 3 year warranty bumped up to 5.
Aug 31, 2024
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HokiePokie757
Aug 31, 2024
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Damn, Im still kicking myself for missing out on the A6A. The A8A would be overkill for my setup. Great deal!
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Quote from Bjrich01 :
This or the pioneer LX805 at bestbuy for 2k? The pioneer was just posted on here today as well. I'm watching both. Thoughts? Good time to buy it wait for next gen? Thanks everyone.
This is older, the 805 just recently came out.

Many people in here claim these all sound the same.
If true then comes down to features.
The 805 has a much better RC and more features.
Here is a comparison of the two.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...h-america/
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ogurcan
Aug 31, 2024
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Quote from supermanrob :
This is older, the 805 just recently came out.

Many people in here claim these all sound the same.
If true then comes down to features.
The 805 has a much better RC and more features.
Here is a comparison of the two.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...h-america/
Well, there are two people on top saying Yamaha is better. I bet they said because it sounds better. So, statistically speaking, not many people say they sound the same. Imo, for sound perspective, Yamaha sounds better. But, it depends on the guy's taste. According to the comparison link, they have similar technical prospectives.
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rkkzzm
Aug 31, 2024
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Looking to buy my first A/V for home theater and TV room. 11.2 should be good.

Yamaha Rx-A8A or Onkyo TX-RZ70?

Onkyo is selling for $400 more but somehow top seller.

Thanks for suggestions.
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supermanrob
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Quote from ogurcan :
Well, there are two people on top saying Yamaha is better. I bet they said because it sounds better. So, statistically speaking, not many people say they sound the same. Imo, for sound perspective, Yamaha sounds better. But, it depends on the guy's taste. According to the comparison link, they have similar technical prospectives.
Oh I agree I definitely don't follow under that train of thought.

I also agree it does come down to preference first.
Yamaha is a great example!

People always make a big deal about Dirac yet people still believe Yamaha is better.

Not to mention people define better differently and often people haven't even listened to both.
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Quote from rkkzzm :
Looking to buy my first A/V for home theater and TV room. 11.2 should be good.

Yamaha Rx-A8A or Onkyo TX-RZ70?

Onkyo is selling for $400 more but somehow top seller.

Thanks for suggestions.
I would suggest figuring out what configuration you want/fit following this guideline.
Then you can go after the speakers, the AVR can come afterwards imo.

https://www.dolby.com/about/suppo...up-guides/
Aug 31, 2024
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sigchidj
Aug 31, 2024
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Quote from rkkzzm :
Looking to buy my first A/V for home theater and TV room. 11.2 should be good.

Yamaha Rx-A8A or Onkyo TX-RZ70?

Onkyo is selling for $400 more but somehow top seller.

Thanks for suggestions.
The 11 channel receivers is where the hierarchies between brands really begins to change. I have the A8A above the RZ70 based on the balanced inputs. The LX805 is probably better than both with XLR and a 1095w power supply vs 600w on the Yamaha. The Pioneer also comes with Dirac Live Premium.
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turnne
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Quote from Bjrich01 :
This or the pioneer LX805 at bestbuy for 2k? The pioneer was just posted on here today as well. I'm watching both. Thoughts? Good time to buy it wait for next gen? Thanks everyone.
Buy the feature set and room correction that you prefer/need

Otherwise two horns on the same goat
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turnne
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Quote from sigchidj :
The 11 channel receivers is where the hierarchies between brands really begins to change. I have the A8A above the RZ70 based on the balanced inputs. The LX805 is probably better than both with XLR and a 1095w power supply vs 600w on the Yamaha. The Pioneer also comes with Dirac Live Premium.
If this Pioneer has the same amp/power supply as the Onkyo RZ70..which was recently bench tested then it is one heck of a powerhouse
https://www.audioholics.com/av-re...-tx-rz70-1

The Onkyo, according to Audioholics is probably the best AVR under $3000

In my opinion, its the best AVR under $3500

There is also a double blind test out there with AV professionals that selects Dirac over the other room correction systems, as their preference, offered by the Asian manufacturers
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LovePotion9
Aug 31, 2024
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Quote from rkkzzm :
Looking to buy my first A/V for home theater and TV room. 11.2 should be good.Yamaha Rx-A8A or Onkyo TX-RZ70? Onkyo is selling for $400 more but somehow top seller. Thanks for suggestions.
I would compare DAC & DSP specs and also look for features in setup menu (example - crossover). Last is XLR out just in case you want to expand into 2 channel critical listen with external amp. Most people say in short distance there isn't any difference between XLR & RCA and I have to disagree with that. Dirac is great but that is someone else ears not mine, same with THX BS.
Last edited by LovePotion9 August 31, 2024 at 06:49 AM.
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ripplinghurst
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I have an RX-A3080 and wonder if it's time to upgrade.

I use an external amp for the fronts and another one for the center, so power isn't a concern. I already have 11.2 speakers in the room.

But the room is funny (cathedral ceiling, kitchen behind), and in my office, the Schitt Syn seems to do a better job enveloping you with surround with only 4 speakers very close.

Wonder if it's worth the upgrade for the room correction and decoding features.

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