Yamaha RX A850 7.2 Channel 240 Watt Receiver

Highlights:

Power and Processing:

• 7-channel amplifier


• 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD, with 2 channels driven


• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
  
  
  
  • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  
  
  
  


• video upconversion (up to 1080p and 4K) for analog and HDMI sources


• YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) automatic speaker calibration with Reflected Sound Control and Volume to deliver more accurate surround sound across different listening levels (microphone included)


• Cinema DSP modes add richness and depth to music and movie soundtracks


• Adaptive Dynamic Range Control limits the volume level on sound effects and commercials for more discreet late-night listening


• Dialogue Lift and Level Adjustment for clearer, louder dialogue while watching movies and shows

Digital and Streaming Music Options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services
  
  
  
  • Wireless Direct lets you stream music and control playback from a smartphone or tablet without a wireless home network
  
  
  • includes support for Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner, and SiriusXM Internet radio (subscription required for some services)
  
  
  • Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library through the receiver, controlled by your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
  
  
  
  


• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming


• Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad®, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes


• MusicCast wirelessly connects compatible Yamaha components for whole home audio


• front-panel USB input for connecting an iPod®, iPhone, iPad, or thumb drive
  
  
  
  • direct digital connection for iPod or iPhone bypasses the device's digital-to-analog converter for better sound
  
  
  
  


• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz .dsf files)


• DLNA 1.5 certified for streaming music wirelessly from compatible computers and network-attached storage (NAS) drives


• gapless playback of WAV, FLAC and ALAC files from USB thumb drives and networked computers

Multi-room Audio:

• dual-room/dual-source output
  
  
  
  • powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room (using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.2 home theater in main room)
  
  
  • Intelligent Amp Assign automatically redirects surround back channels in Main zone to Zone 2 speakers when Zone 2 is powered on
  
  
  • optical/coaxial digital and HDMI audio sources cannot be output to Zone 2
  
  
  
  

Audio Performance Features:

• 192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters for all channels


• Ultra Low Jitter PLL circuitry reduces timing jitter from digital sources, for improved sound quality


• surround back speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping compatible front left and right speakers


• Pure Direct mode switches off front-panel display, tone controls, and DSP circuitry for cleaner sound with analog audio sources


• Compressed Music Enhancer improves sound quality of Bluetooth streams, MP3s, and other digital music files


• detachable power cable

Connections:

• HDMI 2.0a audio/video switching: 8 in, 2 out (including 1 front-panel input)
  
  
  
  • HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs (HDMI 1, 2, and 3 inputs and monitor outputs only)
  
  
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content (firmware update required)
  
  
  
  


• component video switching: 2 in, 1 out


• composite video switching: 5 in, 1 out (including 1 front-panel input)


• digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 2 coaxial


• 5 analog stereo audio inputs (including 1 front-panel input)


• 7.2-channel preamp outputs


• includes outputs for 2 powered subwoofers


• phono input for use with a turntable


• Ethernet port for network connection


• front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives and portable music players


• outputs for 9 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Zone 2 L/R)


• receiver can power a maximum of 7 channels at once


• RS-232C input, remote input/output (IR) and 12 volt-trigger output for use with external controllers

General Features:

• 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through


• free Yamaha AV Controller app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi remote


• four SCENE presets for one-touch power-up, source selection and DSP recall


• Audio Return Channel function receives digital audio signals from a compatible HDTV's tuner via HDMI


• full-color on-screen display


• HDMI standby pass-through allows source switching without powering up receiver


• web browser control via PC or tablet


• AM/FM tuner


• remote control


• 17-1/8"W x 6-11/16"H x 15-5/8"D (9-1/4"H with Wi-Fi antenna raised)


• weight: 23.4 lbs.


• MFR # RX-A850BL


• Item # 022RXA850