Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Onkyo TX-NR585

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CX-A5200 vs TX-NR585 comparison chart

Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Onkyo TX-NR585 review

Yamaha CX-A5200
vs
Onkyo TX-NR585

The Yamaha CX-A5200 versus Onkyo TX-NR585 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Yamaha CX-A5200 received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR585 was rated 7.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. Identified advantages have shown that CX-A5200 is better over TX-NR585 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Yamaha CX-A5200 over Onkyo TX-NR585

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but CX-A5200 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR585 over Yamaha CX-A5200

  • 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.

CX-A5200
9
TX-NR585
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha CX-A5200 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR585 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.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
Channels11.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/OhmN/A80/8, 170/6
Output impedance, OhmN/A8, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the CX-A5200 8 out of 10, and the TX-NR585 - 9.

CX-A5200
8
TX-NR585
9

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the TX-NR585.

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.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ESS SABRE PRO (ES9026) 384 KHz/32-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTTheater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

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

CX-A5200
8
TX-NR585
8

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

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
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.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio

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 CX-A5200 got 9 points, but Onkyo TX-NR585 received 8 points.

CX-A5200
9
TX-NR585
8

Yamaha CX-A5200 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR585 has 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
HDMI input/output7/37/1
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 input31
Composite input42
Component input/output2/02/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup mic, AUXHDMI, 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 the CX-A5200 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-NR585.

CX-A5200
10
TX-NR585
7

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Yamaha CX-A5200.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
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 HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the CX-A5200 got 10 points, but the TX-NR585 has 7.

CX-A5200
10
TX-NR585
7

Only the Yamaha CX-A5200 has the ECO mode.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notIP Control

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.

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastFlareConnect
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/10/0
DC trigger output (12V)20

Multichannel surround

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

CX-A5200
7
TX-NR585
7

CX-A5200 TX-NR585
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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