Yamaha AVENTAGE RX A680 7.2-Channel AV Receiver review
GENERAL
| Receiver Type | A/V Receiver |
|---|---|
| Number Of Channel | 7.2 Channel |
| Number Channel Processing | 7 |
| Audio Feature | Dolby Atmos , DTS:X |
| Video Feature | HDR10 , Dolby Vision , 4K Passthrough , 4K Upscaling |
| Watts Per Channel | 80 W |
| Zones | |
| Radio | Internet Radio , Pandora , Spotify , Tidal , Deezer , Napster , SiriusXM |
| Amplifier | Class A/B |
CONNECTIVITY
| Ethernet | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| RCA LIne Input: | Yes |
| RCA LIne Output: | Yes |
| RCA Pre-Outs: | 1 |
| XLR Line Inputs: | No |
| XLR Pre-Outs: | No |
| Phono Input: | N/A |
| Optical Inputs: | 1 |
| Optical Output: | No |
| Coaxial Inputs: | 2 |
| Multi-Channel Input: | No |
| Headphone Out: | No |
| HDMI Inputs: | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs: | 1 |
| 8K Inputs: | No |
| Composite Video Input | No |
| Composite Video Output: | No |
| Component Video Input: | No |
| Component Video Output: | No |
| Front A/V Inputs: | 1 |
| Speaker A/B: | No |
AUDIO FEATURES:
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | N/A |
| Dolby Atmos Music | N/A |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic | N/A |
| Dolby Digital EX | N/A |
| Surround EX | N/A |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| DTS Neural:X | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | N/A |
| DTS Neo | N/A |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS Express | N/A |
| DTS-ES | No |
| IMAX Enhanced | N/A |
| PCM | Yes |
| Music Playback via USB | No |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | Yes |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Yes |
| Gapless Playback | Yes |
| DSD via HDMI | No |
| DSD via USB | Yes |
| DSD to PCM Converter | N/A |
| USB DAC | N/A |
| Jitter Reduction | N/A |
| DTS Dialog Control | N/A |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes |
| Dialog Level Adjustment | N/A |
| Dialog Normalization | N/A |
| Dialogue Lift | N/A |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Yes |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | N/A |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | N/A |
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | N/A |
| Audyssey LFC | N/A |
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | N/A |
| Audyssey DSX | N/A |
| Direct Mode | Yes |
| Pure Direct Mode | Yes |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs | N/A |
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization |
| Audyssey App Support | N/A |
| Bass Sync | N/A |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | N/A |
VIDEO FEATURES:
| HDMI Version | 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Enhanced ARC | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 |
| HDR10+ | N/A |
| Dynamic HDR | N/A |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | Yes |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | N/A |
| 3-D Ready | Yes |
| Video Signal Passthrough | Yes |
| Video Signal Upscaling | Yes |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | N/A |
| Component Video Upscaling | N/A |
| isf Certified Calibration Control | N/A |
AMPLIFIERS
| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Front Wide Channel Support | N/A |
| Current Feedback Topology | N/A |
| Discrete Amplification | Yes |
| HDAM | N/A |
| THX™ Certification | N/A |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | N/A |
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | N/A |
| Bi-amp Capability | Yes |
GAMING FEATURES
| Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) | N/A |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | N/A |
| Quick Frame Transport (QFT) | N/A |
ZONES
| Zones | Zone B |
|---|---|
| Powered Zones | No |
| Zone 2 Outs | Audio only |
| Zone 3 Outs | No |
| RS-232C Interface | N/A |
| +12V Trigger Output | No |
RADIO
| Analog Tuner | Yes |
|---|---|
| Digital Radio | N/A |
| Internet Radio | Yes |
| Pandora | Yes |
| Spotify | Yes |
| Tidal | Yes |
| Deezer | Yes |
| SiriusXM Internet Radio | N/A |
| Napster | N/A |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
| On-Screen Display | Yes |
|---|---|
| GUI Languages | Not specified |
| Web Browser Control | N/A |
| IP Control for CI | N/A |
| Control4 SDDP | N/A |
| PreAmp Mode | N/A |
| Display | Not specified |
| Remote Controller | Yes |
| Remote Control In/Out | No |
| LCD Display | N/A |
| Detachable Power Cord | N/A |
| Setup Assistant | Yes |
POWER
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 115 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | Not specified |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | Not specified |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | Not specified |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 80 W (8 ohms, 0.09% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 145 W (6 ohms, 10% THD) |
| Power Supply | Not specified |
| Toroidal Transformer | N/A |
| Power Consumption | Not specified |
| No Sound Power | No |
| Standby Power | No |
BUILD
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.1 x 6.4 x 13.0 inches (Antenna Removed), 17.1 x 8.9 x 13.0 inches (Antenna Up) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18.3 lb |
| Chassis | No |
| Front Panel | No |
| Speaker Terminals | 7 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | No |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | N/A |
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | N/A |
| High Grade Audio Components | N/A |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | N/A |
| Auto Power off | N/A |
| Warranty | Not specified |
SPECIFICATIONS
| THD digital | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Analog Distortion | Not specified |
| Phono Distortion | Not specified |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | Not specified |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | Not specified |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | Not specified |
| Rated Output digital | Not specified |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | Not specified |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | Not specified |
| S/N Ratio (digital) | Not specified |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | Not specified |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | Not specified |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | Not specified |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | Not specified |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | Not specified |
| Video Frequency Response | Not specified |
| Ethernet Standard | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | Not specified |
| Bluetooth Version | Not specifiedNot specified |
| Bluetooth Frequency | Not specified |
| USB Terminal | Not specified |
| FM Frequency | Not specified |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Not specified |
| FM S/N Ratio | Not specified |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Not specified |
| AM Effective Sensitivity | Not specified |
| AM Frequency | Not specified |
Design
It's more than just pretty to look at because of the sleek design that makes it look like a high-end amplifier. Adding a brushed metal finish to your entertainment center makes it the room's main point and gives it a bit of class.
A lot of users have said nice things about how the buttons are laid out and how easy it is to read the LED display on the front panel. Imagine being in charge of a high-tech spaceship and easily steering the audio trip. This useful addition to any home looks great in a wide range of room styles thanks to its small size.
However, some users said that the remote control was too much for them, likening it to trying to learn how to play a complicated instrument. Some users said they would like the buttons on the front panel to have better physical feedback, but they liked the design.
Connectivity
And now let's look into the RX-A680's complex web of connections, which is the core of your tech setting. With its many HDMI ports, this speaker can connect to your game machine, Blu-ray player, and streaming devices all at once. It's not just music that you need to think about when making a digital hub for your leisure environment.
Thanks to portable connecting options like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, your smartphone can be turned into a sound remote. Users love that MusicCast works with their systems because it turns their homes into symphonies of synced sound in multiple rooms. A simple on-screen display makes setting up very easy, making the whole process seem to go very quickly.
But in this web of connections, some users have had problems with their Bluetooth connections, like a radio signal going out for a short time. Tech fans were also looking forward to the promise of future-proofing with HDMI 2.1, which would allow new 4K material, even though the HDMI ports are already pretty big.
With this receiver's strong sound output, you can turn your living room into a music hall, with support from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Users have said great things about how versatile it is, saying that it can handle both intense action scenes and delicate classical pieces with ease.
We offer the best hearing experience for audiophiles by supporting high-resolution audio files like FLAC and DSD. The Yamaha YPAO tuning system is truly magical because it makes the sound fit the room's unique sound exactly.
While the YPAO tuning system is praised for its ability to optimize sound based on a room's unique characteristics, it is important to note that it may not always be perfect. Some users have said that the YPAO tuning sometimes goes wrong, like a piano that is slightly out of tune in this audio symphony. Making changes by hand became an important part of the process for people who wanted the sound to be perfect. Some users said the MusicCast app's design was a bit hard to understand, like trying to find your way around a busy music hall. These design issues hindered the overall user experience and created unnecessary barriers to fully enjoying the receiver's capabilities.
Where and When to Use
There are a lot of different ways to enjoy fun with the RX-A680, which makes it a great friend. This receiver can do a lot of different things, making it great for movie nights, game parties, or just listening to your favorite music. This device is great for medium-sized to big homes because it turns your living room into a realistic audio and visual playroom.
Compatible Devices
RX-A680 can be used on a lot of different devices, like game machines, Blu-ray players, streaming devices, and even your turntable. During the confusing process of connecting, the on-screen display helped users find their way around. They also liked how easy it was to set up. Other users said they wanted more advanced features to make the app more useful for tech fans who want to make sure their setup will work in the future.
Ease of Use
For ease of use, the RX-A680 strikes a good balance. Users can easily set up the device for the first time thanks to the easy-to-use remote control and smooth on-screen setup process. It might take a little while to fine-tune the powerful YPAO adjustment. The learning curve isn't too steep, so most people can get used to the design pretty fast.
Cost
It's in the middle of the price range, and the Yamaha RX-A680 has a great mix of features. The price of this product surprised a lot of people who used it. They really liked how sleek it looked, how well it worked, and how many ways there were to connect to it. The RX-A680 is a great choice for music fans because it strikes a good mix between price and sound.
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