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Yamaha RX-A1050 review
The review of Yamaha RX-A1050 is allowing us to understand how intricately the explosive development in the home theater sphere has been made. 8.3 points out of 10 are a proper feature and specs evaluation of this unit. In 2014, this receiver model became available for purchase. 7.2-channel amplifier is what this model is equipped with.
Yamaha RX-A1050 Pros
- ✔The receiver has a function of wireless connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- ✔Bluetooth is now one of the key wireless communication protocols. In AV receivers, it is used for audio signal transmission or remote control. And it is in the model under review that Bluetooth support is implemented.
- ✔The presence of a USB port allows the receiver to play content from external media.
- ✔DLNA is a feature that gives the receiver the ability to transmit and receive various media content over the home network, as well as display it in real time.
- ✔Like any modern receiver, RX-A1050 has a Phono (MM) input for connecting a phonograph or turntable.
- ✔Dolby Atmos technology has been included in this model specifically to create a 3D effect when watching movies, which reveals all its features with a minimum 5.1 configuration.
- ✔With HDR pass-through support, it is possible to transfer data over RX-A1050 with a much wider range of colors.
- ✔With 4K/60Hz pass-through support, it is possible to pass data through this model without degrading image quality.
- ✔ARC feature eliminates the need for an additional composite or optical cable when connecting this unit to a TV.
- ✔The manufacturer claims support for CEC in Yamaha RX-A1050 and therefore you can control any HDMI-connected device using one remote control.
- ✔This receiver supports the data encryption protocol HDCP 2.2 which allows licensed devices to play high definition audio and video.
- ✔Can stream audio using the AirPlay protocol.
- ✔Stream music from one of the most popular services Spotify directly on the Yamaha RX-A1050.
- ✔The main functions of this model can be controlled using voice control.
- ✔This receiver consumes less power thanks to ECO mode.
- ✔Yamaha RX-A1050 uses bi-amping to amplify each dynamic in a speaker separately, resulting in clearer, better sound.
- ✔The reviewed receiver has a Pure Direct mode, when used it feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
- ✔This AV receiver is able to use 3 zones to send a source signal to speakers or a separate audio system in different locations.
- ✔With the included microphone, the Yamaha RX-A1050 can use the auto speaker calibration mechanism to create the most suitable soundstage.
Yamaha RX-A1050 Cons
- ✖Can not manage the DTS:X surround format.
- ✖HDMI eARC function not implemented.
- ✖Yamaha RX-A1050 is unable to use Amazon Music.
- ✖Has no speaker A/B switching function.
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Yamaha RX-A1050 back and front view
Yamaha RX-A1050 specs and features
Amplifier
| Channels | 7.2 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 120/8 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 8 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.06 |
Audio features
| Digital to analog converter (DAC) | ESS SABRE 192 KHz/24-bit |
| Bi-amping | ✔ |
| Pure direct (straight) | ✔ |
| Auto speaker calibration | YPAO |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✖ |
| Other audio features | Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | ✔ |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| DLNA | ✔ |
| MHL | ✖ |
Streaming services
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay |
| Amazon Music | ✖ |
| Spotify | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | Pandora, Napster, JUKE, Rhapsody |
Extensive connection
| HDMI input/output | 8/2 |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ |
| HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ |
| HDMI CEC | ✔ |
| Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.2 |
| Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 |
| Optical digital input | 3 |
| Coaxial digital input | 3 |
| Composite input | 5 |
| Component input/output | 3/1 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✔ |
| Front panel connectors | USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX |
| Multi channel preamp output | ✔ |
Video features
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✔ |
| 4K signal pass-through | 4K/60Hz |
| 8K signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI signal pass-through | ✔ |
| 3D signal pass-through | ✔ |
| HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✔ |
| Video conversion | analog to HDMI |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✔ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✔ |
| Dolby Vision | ✖ |
| Other video features | DeepColor, x.v.Color |
Additional features
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa |
| App control | iPhone, iPod, Android |
| Display | colour OSD |
| Tuner | AM, FM |
| Sleep timer | ✔ |
| Auto power off | ✔ |
| ECO mode | ✔ |
| Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ |
| Setup assistant | ✔ |
| Firmware update | network, USB |
| Other additional features | has not |
Multi-room
| Multi-room zones | 3 |
| Zone audio output | speaker, preout |
| Zone HDMI output | ✔ |
| Multi-room control | MusicCast, AV Controller |
| RS-232 | 1 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 1/1 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 2 |
Multichannel surround
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ |
| Dolby Surround | ✔ |
| Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic |
| 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-EXPRESS |
| Auro-3D | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ |
| Multichannel stereo | ✖ |
Audio file formats
| MP3 | ✔ |
| WMA | ✔ |
| AAC | ✔ |
| WAV | ✔ |
| FLAC | ✔ |
| ALAC | ✔ |
| Other audio file formats | AIFF |
Power
| Operational power consumption, W | 450 |
| Standby consumption, W | 0.1 |
| Removable power cord | ✔ |
Dimensions
| Size W x H x D, cm/inches | 43.5 x 18.2 x 43.9/17 x 7.1 x 17 |
| Weight, kg/lbs | 14.9/32.8 |
Other
| Release year | 2014 |