Yamaha RX-A8A
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Yamaha RX-A8A

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$3,500
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Specifications · per-field provenance

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Channel Config11.2Manufacturer
Main Channels11Manufacturer
Processing Channels11Manufacturer
Sub Pre Outs2Manufacturer
Zone 2 CapableYesManufacturer
Zone 3 CapableYesManufacturer
Watts Per Channel 8ohm150Manufacturer
THD Percent0.06Manufacturer
Power Measurement Channels Driventwo channels drivenManufacturer
Impedance RangeFront: 4 Ω or more; Other: 6 Ω or more (default 8 Ω)Manufacturer
Impedance Min Ohms4Manufacturer
Impedance Max Ohms8Manufacturer
Dolby AtmosYesManufacturer
Dts XYesManufacturer
Room Correction SystemYPAO RSCManufacturer
HDMI Inputs7Manufacturer
HDMI Outputs3Manufacturer
HDMI Max Bandwidth Gbps40Retailer
HDMI Earc Port Count1Manufacturer
Max Passthrough Resolution4K 60Manufacturer
HDR SupportHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLGManufacturer
Phono InputYesManufacturer
BluetoothYesManufacturer
Airplay2YesManufacturer
MusiccastYesManufacturer
Alexa Built InYesManufacturer
Streaming ServicesSpotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, Tidal Connect, Deezer, QobuzManufacturer
Form Factorfull sizeManufacturer
Width Inches17.1Manufacturer
Height Inches7.5Manufacturer
Depth Inches18.8Manufacturer
Weight Lbs47.2Manufacturer

Common questions

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Can the Yamaha RX-A8A drive 4-ohm speakers?

Yes, by its own published rating: the Yamaha RX-A8A states a 4Ω-minimum speaker-impedance rating, which covers 4Ω loads. A specific speaker can still dip below its nominal figure, so check the pairing — our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.

Does the Yamaha RX-A8A support Dolby Atmos?

Yes — the Yamaha RX-A8A decodes Dolby Atmos, per its manufacturer-stated spec (source-tracked in the table above). Real Atmos playback also needs enough amplified channels for a height layer — a 5.1.2 layout takes seven — so match the channel count to your speaker plan.

How much power does the Yamaha RX-A8A deliver?

Its stated rating is 150W per channel into 8Ω. Wattage figures are only comparable when the measurement conditions match — channels driven, impedance, and distortion threshold all move the number — so compare like-for-like; our catalog stores those conditions with the value instead of just the sticker.

Computed from this product’s normalized, source-tracked fields — an unstated spec reads as “can’t check”, never as a yes or a no.
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