Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 vs Sony STR-ZA2100ES

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AVENTAGE RX-A1080 vs STR-ZA2100ES comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080
8.3
Sony STR-ZA2100ES
6.5
8
7

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 vs Sony STR-ZA2100ES review

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080
vs
Sony STR-ZA2100ES

Let's make the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 versus Sony STR-ZA2100ES comparison. According to the results of our review, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-ZA2100ES was rated 6.5 points. The release date of AVENTAGE RX-A1080 is 2018, and STR-ZA2100ES is 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the AVENTAGE RX-A1080 is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 over Sony STR-ZA2100ES

  • 110/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 75/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.

Main advantages Sony STR-ZA2100ES over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
8
STR-ZA2100ES
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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 AVENTAGE RX-A1080 this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the STR-ZA2100ES it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm110/8, 170/475/8, 95/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 48, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.09

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVENTAGE RX-A1080 9 out of 10, and the STR-ZA2100ES - 7.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
9
STR-ZA2100ES
7

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.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ESS SABRE 384 KHz/32-bitN/A
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAODCAC EX
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTDigital Legato Linear, Sound Optimizer

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 scored 8, and Sony STR-ZA2100ES scored 6 out of 10.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
8
STR-ZA2100ES
6

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

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
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.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuzhas not

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 AVENTAGE RX-A1080 got 9 points, but Sony STR-ZA2100ES received 7 points.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
9
STR-ZA2100ES
7

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-ZA2100ES has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVENTAGE RX-A1080 has a Phono interface.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
HDMI input/output8/36/2
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 6.30
Optical digital input32
Coaxial digital input31
Composite input42
Component input/output2/02/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, setup mic
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 the AVENTAGE RX-A1080 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the STR-ZA2100ES.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
8
STR-ZA2100ES
10

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
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 conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLGHLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVENTAGE RX-A1080 got 10 points, but the STR-ZA2100ES has 7.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
10
STR-ZA2100ES
7

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AVENTAGE RX-A1080 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. Only the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1080 has the ECO mode.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCasthas not
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/2
DC trigger output (12V)23

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080
7
STR-ZA2100ES
7

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The STR-ZA2100ES licensed by IMAX.

AVENTAGE RX-A1080 STR-ZA2100ES
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-SurroundDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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