The Aventage ADVANTAGE;

The AVENTAGE line of high-performance AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of providing a massive, full-bodied sound for movie sound effects and the accurate reproduction of music sources by expertly harmonizing traditional and advanced tech...

The AVENTAGE RX-A3030 gains in performance starting with the double bottom chassis design. This 9.2 channel AV receiver offers expandability up to 11.2 channels for superb surround sound realism utilizing the CINEMA DSP HD3 engine.

Enjoy advanced HDMI® zone switching in a second zone while utilizing Yamaha’s most powerful video processor available. With the ESS Technology ES9016 SABRE32™ Ultra DAC and ESS Technology ES9006 SABRE™ Premier Audio DAC, audio quality is at its best when combined with Yamaha’s most powerful version of auto room calibration, YPAO™ with angle correction.

This amp has advanced DLNA features giving your the ability to control your amp from your iPhone or Android. It allows online firmware updates and you can stream music from over your home network. Yamaha has packed their new Aventage series with a serious amount of features, be sure to see the brochure at the bottom of the page for more details.

All Aventage products are really easy to control, using Yamaha's free control app for either android or iPhone.

Details:

• AVENTAGE AV receivers: Designed to deliver the highest levels of audio performance
• CINEMA DSP HD3 expands the sound field vertically for more thrilling and realistic surround sound
• Ultra-high performance DACs for superior sound quality
• Aluminum front panel offers visual and aural benefits
• Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge helps to ensure that vibrations do not affect sound quality
• H-shape cross member frame and rigid bottom frame/double bottom construction
• 9 channel powerful surround sound and full discrete amp configuration
• 165 W per channel (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven)
• 150 W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2 ch driven)
• MHL® supports full HD video and audio from mobile phones and portable devices
• Network functions such as AirPlay®, Pandora® and Rhapsody® music streaming service
• AV Controller App for operating various functions from a smartphone or tablet
• FLAC or WAV 192 kHz/24-bit audio playback
• High-resolution Music Enhancer further heightens musicality from the original content
• Advanced HDMI zone switching allows unprecedented AV switching to multiple zones
• HDMI: 8 inputs (1 on front)/2 outputs with 3D and Audio Return Channel
• Ultra HD (4K) pass-through and upscaling
• YPAO™ R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) sound optimization with multi-point/speaker angle measurement
• Yamaha video processing optimizes video content
• HD Radio™
• Full LED backlight learning and preset remote unit
• Versatile zone control such as Zone 2/3/4 on/off, Zone GUI, Zone 2/3 video assign and Party Mode
• ECO mode operation for about 20 percent less power consumption

What Hi-Fi have an excellent review, available here: whathifi.com

For more information check out the brochure: RXA3030 NPB, (.pdf Format; 2344Kb)