Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Yamaha RX-A770BL

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RX-A3070BL vs RX-A770BL comparison chart

Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Yamaha RX-A770BL review

Yamaha RX-A3070BL
vs
Yamaha RX-A770BL

Let's make the Yamaha RX-A3070BL versus Yamaha RX-A770BL comparison. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A3070BL received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A770BL was rated 8.1 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the RX-A3070BL is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A3070BL over Yamaha RX-A770BL

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 165/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 95/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but RX-A3070BL has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A770BL over Yamaha RX-A3070BL

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

RX-A3070BL
9
RX-A770BL
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A3070BL supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A770BL supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-A3070BL this value is 165/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-A770BL it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm165/895/8
Output impedance, Ohm88
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.06

Audio features

The score for audio features is 8 of 10 for both receivers.

RX-A3070BL
8
RX-A770BL
8

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ESS SABRE PRO 192 KHz/24-bitBurr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCompressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra BassCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

RX-A3070BL
8
RX-A770BL
8

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, NapsterDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha RX-A3070BL got 9 points, but Yamaha RX-A770BL received 8 points.

RX-A3070BL
9
RX-A770BL
8

Yamaha RX-A3070BL is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A770BL has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
HDMI input/output8/26/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input32
Coaxial digital input32
Composite input41
Component input/output2/01/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

RX-A3070BL
10
RX-A770BL
10

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.ColorDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

RX-A3070BL
10
RX-A770BL
10

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Voice controlAmazon AlexaAmazon Alexa
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas nothas not

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCast, AV ControllerMusicCast, AV Controller
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)21

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-A3070BL got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A770BL got 7.

RX-A3070BL
8
RX-A770BL
7

RX-A3070BL RX-A770BL
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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