Yamaha RX-A8A vs Yamaha RX-A2A

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The Yamaha RX-A8A versus Yamaha RX-A2A comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A8A received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A2A was rated 8.2 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. Identified advantages have shown that RX-A8A is better over RX-A2A mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A8A over Yamaha RX-A2A

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A2A over Yamaha RX-A8A

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A8A supports 11.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A2A 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-A8A this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-A2A it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 9 out of 10.

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

Streaming services

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

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-A8A got 10 points, but Yamaha RX-A2A received 7 points.

Yamaha RX-A8A is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A2A has 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 the RX-A8A were rated 9 out of 10 against the 7 for the RX-A2A.

Additional features

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

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.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-A8A got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A2A got 7.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Yamaha RX-A8A has Auro-3D on its feature list.