Yamaha RX-A2080 Specifications

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MusicCast AV Receiver

RX-A2080

Unbridled Performance and Function

This 9.2-channel AV receiver harnesses dual ESS Sabre DACs, seven HDMI® inputs, three HDMI outputs, Dolby Atmos®
and DTS:X™, multi-zone functionality, phono input, Wi-Fi®, YPAO™ with precision EQ and much more.

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Audio Features

• 9-channel powerful surround sound

140 W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven)
155 W per channel (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2-ch driven)
220 W per channel (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven) (JEITA)

• H-shape cross member frame

• Symmetrical power amplifier layout

• Heat sink with anti-vibration and anti-thermal properties

• Professional grade ESS 384 kHz / 32-bit SABRE™ DACs (ES9007S x 2) NEW

• High-speed thermal feedback power amplifier

• High-quality volume IC and independent pure power supply

• Ultra low-jitter PLL circuitry helps optimize sound imaging

• Highly rigid construction including Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T. Wedge) to reduce
vibration

• Advanced design feet enhance strength and vibration resistance

• High-resolution Music Enhancer further heightens musicality from the original content

• Compressed Music Enhancer for Bluetooth®

• Phono input for vinyl playback

Video Features

• Latest HDMI® (7 in / 3 out) with 4K Ultra HD Full Support (4K / 60p [4:4:4]), HDR video,
Hybrid Log-Gamma and Dolby Vision Compatibility and BT.2020 pass-through, dedicated
zone output (HDMI 3) NEW

• 4K video upscaling from analog and HDMI input

• Yamaha original video processing that optimizes processing for each type of video content

- Motion-adaptive and edge-adaptive deinterlacing

- Multicadence (including 3-2 pull-down) detection

- Resolution enhancement (detail and edge enhancement)

- Video signal control (contrast, brightness, saturation)

Advanced Features

• Ability to add MusicCast Surround speaker(s) (MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50) NEW

• Amazon Alexa voice control compatibility NEW

• Ability to add wireless subwoofer (MusicCast SUB 100) NEW

• MusicCast for audio enjoyment in every room

• Bluetooth for wireless music streaming (SBC / AAC)

• Network functions

- Wi-Fi built-in (802.11b / g / n, 2.4 / 5 GHz)

- Easy Wi-Fi setup, i.e., iOS Wi-Fi settings sharing, WPS etc.

- AirPlay allows music streaming from Mac, PC, iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®

- AV Controller app for operating various functions from iOS or Android™ smartphones
and tablets

- Access to internet radio (airable radio), MP3, WMA, streaming services (Spotify, Napster,
Pandora®, SiriusXM, SiriusXM Music for Business, TIDAL, Deezer)

- Music files on PC / MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 96 kHz
/ 24-bit, FLAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, DSD: up to 11.2
MHz NEW

- Triggered auto playback with MusicCast devices

• Gapless playback compatibility allows play without interruption

• Front panel USB digital connection for USB thumb drives

• Advanced GUI on-screen display with HD capability NEW

• YPAO™ - R.S.C. sound optimization with 3D, precision EQ calculation, multipoint and angle
measurement NEW

• High-sensitivity YPAO microphone for more precise measurement

• Video out feature (for TUNER / USB / NET / Bluetooth)

• SCENE PLUS - simple and versatile functionality

- 8 SCENE choices (4 on front panel and others on remote control) NEW

- Zone SCENE - 4 SCENE buttons for Zone 2 / 3 / 4

- HDMI CEC powers up compatible TVs and Blu-ray Disc™ players

- Versatile parameters can be stored into each SCENE

Surround Realism

• Surround:AI automatically optimizes the surround effect in real time NEW

• Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ with CINEMA DSP HD

• Enhanced CINEMA DSP program (total 24 DSP programs)

• Rear presence channel support for maximum 3D sound effect

• Compressed Music Enhancer with CINEMA DSP

• Dialogue Lift ensures that dialogue comes from the center of the screen

• Dialogue Level Adjustment for proper sound balance with dialogue and vocals

• Virtual Presence Speaker function for CINEMA DSP HD3 surround without front presence
speakers

• Virtual Surround Back Speaker for playing 7.1-channel content with a 5.1-channel system

• YPAO™ Volume to ensure natural sounds even at low volume

• Extra Bass enriches the powerful bass sound even with small speakers

• SILENT CINEMA™ to enjoy surround sound with headphones

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Versatile Zone Control

• Pre out terminal for Zone 2 and 3 with volume control

• Advanced HDMI Zone Switching allows various input sources to be output via HDMI and
enjoyed in different rooms

• Zone Extra Bass for more powerful bass sound in another room (Zone 2 and 3)

• Zone Volume Equalizer for optimum sound balance in another room (Zone 2 and 3)

• Zone 2 / 3 / 4 on / off and control on front panel

• Zone GUI (song / station selection, album cover art display)

• System backup / recovery function

• Zone mono, Zone volume, Zone tone controls, Zone balance, Zone audio delay and Party
Mode

Eco-Friendly Design

• ECO mode operation for about 20%* less power consumption
*Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement)

• Auto Power Standby function with variable time setting

• With an advanced energy saving design, this AV receiver achieves a low power
consumption of not more than 2 W when in Network Standby mode.

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MusicCast AV Receiver

RX-A2080

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Surround:AI

The AI technology built into the DSP
instantaneously analyzes each scene by focusing
on distinct sound elements such as dialogue,
background music, ambient sounds and sound
effects, and automatically optimizes the surround

Professional Grade

Incorporating two 32-bit SABRE™ ES9007S DACs
from ESS Technology to achieve an exceptionally
good signal-to-noise ratio and up to 120 dB
of dynamic range, this AV receiver produces

professional quality digital audio.
effect in real time. This creates a compelling
sense of realism, giving you the most profound
entertainment experience possible.

Main Specifications
Amplifier Section

Channel 9.2
Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz- 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven) 140 W
Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2-ch driven) 155 W
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven) (JEITA) 220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 / 6 / 4 / 2 ohms) 165 / 210 / 285 / 405 W

Ultimate Sound Optimization

YPAO™ - Reflected Sound Control analyzes room
acoustics with the included YPAO microphone to
tune your system for the best sound in your unique
room. YPAO 3D provides automatic sound parameter
optimization that maximizes the 3D sound field
effectiveness of CINEMA DSP HD3, Dolby Atmos® and
DTS:X™. Precision EQ calculation achieves the most
natural room acoustics possible.

General

Standby Power Consumption (IR only) ≤ 0.1 W

Auto Power Standby Yes
ECO Mode Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8” x 7-1/2” x 18-5/8”
(with antenna up: 17-1/8” x 10-5/8” x 18-5/8”)
Weight 37.5 lbs.

Extensive Connections

Inputs

HDMI® (audio input assignable, HDCP 2.2)
Network (Ethernet / Wi-Fi) 1 / 1
USB*1 1 (front)
Radio Antenna (FM / AM) 1 / 1
Optical Digital 3
Coaxial Digital 3
Analog Audio*1 (including phono) 9 (1 front)
Component Video (audio input assignable) 2
Composite Video 4

• AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. Supports iOS 7 or later for setup using Wireless Accessory Configuration. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. AirPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi
Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. “Wi-Fi” and “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Spotify and Spotify logo are registered trademarks of the Spotify Group. • Pandora and Pandora Internet Radio logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. • SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Napster and the Napster logo are trademarks and registered trademarks of Rhapsody International. • TIDAL and TIDAL logo are registered trademark of Aspiro AB in the European Union and other
countries. • Deezer and Deezer logo are international trademarks of Deezer S.A., registered in France and other countries. • Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured
under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • CINEMA DSP is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. • SILENT CINEMA is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. • Product designs and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

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Outputs

HDMI (

HDCP 2.2
Pre Out 7.2-ch
Speaker*
Subwoofer Mono x 2 or stereo or front and rear
Headphone Jack*1 1 (front)

) 3 (Main, Zone B, Zone 2 or 4)

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*3 7-ch / 9 ter

Others

Zone 2 and 3 Audio Out 2
Remote In/Out 1 / 1
+12V / Total 0.1A Trigger Out 2
RS-232C 1
Terminal for Detachable Power Cable 1

*1 Including front panel terminals
*2 Extra SP1 terminals are assignable to Front Presence, Zone 2,

Zone 3 or bi-amp.

*3 Extra SP2 terminals are assignable to Front Presence, Rear Presence,

Zone 2 or Zone 3.

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Yamaha Eco-Label

UC-RXA2080

Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that certifies
products of high environmental performance.

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