The Aventage ADVANTAGE;

Benefit from enriched audio performance via the symmetrical amp layout and center-mounted transformer design. Enjoy an improved listening experience throughout the home by utilizing advanced zone settings. Take full control of any zone with the Yamaha AV Controller App optimized for Apple and Android phones and tablets, including Kindle Fire. Features such as simplified Apple connectivity with AirPlay, streamlined user operation with SCENE Plus, automatic room calibration (YPAO multi-point) and a GUI enhance the overall user experience.

Details 

• Designed to deliver the highest levels of audio performance
• Powerful 7-channel surround sound, 110W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2ch driven)
• Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge helps to ensure that vibrations do not affect sound quality
• Symmetrical power amp layout and rigid chassis with additional bottom frames
• Network functions such as AirPlay and AV Controller App
• 4K pass-through and upscaling for next-generation high resolution images
• HDMI (eight inputs - with one on front - and two out) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
• HDMI Zone B for audio/video streaming to another room
• YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) sound optimization with multi-point measurement
• Versatile Zone control such as Zone 2 on/off, Zone 2 video assign and Party Mode
• Advanced multi-language GUI on-screen display with album art
• Front panel USB digital connection for iPod, iPhone and iPad
• ECO mode operation for about 20% less power consumption
• Dialogue Lift and Dialogue Level Adjustment for natural dialogue and vocals
• Newly designed preset remote

For more information checkout the brochure - RXA1020 NPB, (.pdf Format; 2549Kb)

Check out the Youtube video here: Yamaha RX-A1020 on Youtube

What Hi-Fi released a glowing review which is available here: https://www.whathifi.com/yamaha/rx-a1020/review