RX-A8A The A8A is our most innovative model yet. This AV receiver incorporates cutting-edge components and technology for home cinema unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Lose yourself in room-filling sound and crystal clear picture. A8A - 11.2 ch Ultimate quality AVENTAGE with Surround:AI™, HDMI™ 7-in/3-out, the latest QCS407. 11.2 channel powerful surround sound with Zone2/3/4 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room audio AURO-3D via FW update Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® with CINEMA DSP HD3 SURROUND:AI automatically optimizes the surround effect in real time HDMI™ 7 in/3 out, 8K60Hz, 4K120Hz, HDR10+ via FW update Dedicated gaming function(ALLM,VRR,QMS,QFT) via FW update Dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DAC for the ultimate high performance conversion YPAO™-R.S.C. with 3D, multi-point measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices. *Availability varies by region BREATHTAKING SOUND Flagship-Quality Parts The A8A incorporates the CX/MX-A5200's concept, architecture, and materials for elevated performance. Double bottom plate ensures stability for unnecessary vibrations, while the thick copper foil for the circuit board achieves lower impedance. This AV receiver also comes equipped with a customized capacitor and 11ch capability. High-Quality Digital Components Qualcomm® QCS407 takes your AV receiver’s audio performance to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. Dual SABRE ES9026 PROs minimize noise to make even the most delicate sounds rich and provides superior signal-to-noise ratio and high dynamic range for professional quality audio. SURROUND:AI™ Analyses the scene of the entertainment content and optimizes the surround effect of distinct sound elements such as background music, dialogue, and sound effects. It’s like having a professional sound engineer tune the sound according to the scene. 64-bit processing with Qualcomm® QCS407. AURO-3D* Bring your entertainment experience to the next level with immersive audio that accurately reproduces 3D sound with superior effect across any content. Gain entry into a world where every breath-taking moment is not only heard but also felt. Specification RX-A8A RX-A6A RX-A4A AV Receiver Amplifier Section Channel 11.2 9.2 7.2 Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) 185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) 135 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD) Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) 150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) 150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) 110 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD) 220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD) 165 W (8 ohms, 10% THD) High Slew Rate Amplifier Yes Yes Yes Surround Sound Processing Surround:AI Yes Yes Yes CINEMA DSP Yes (HD3) Yes (HD3) Yes (HD3) DSP Programs 24 24 24 Dialog Level Adjustment Yes Yes Yes Virtual Presence Speaker Yes Yes Yes Virtual Surround Back Speaker Yes Yes Yes Dialogue Lift Yes Yes Yes SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Yes Yes Yes Dolby Atmos Yes Yes Yes Dolby Atmos Height Virturalizer Yes Yes Yes Dolby TrueHD Yes Yes Yes Dolby Digital Plus Yes Yes Yes Dolby Surround Yes Yes Yes DTS:X Yes Yes Yes DTS-HD Master Audio Yes Yes Yes Auro 3D Yes (via firmware update) Yes (via firmware update) N/A Audio Features File Format MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz Pure Direct Yes Yes Yes Compressed Music Enhancer Yes Yes Yes High-resolution Music Enhancer Yes Yes Yes YPAO multi-point measurement Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement YPAO Volume Yes Yes Yes Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Yes Yes Yes Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting Yes Yes Yes A.R.T. Wedge Yes Yes Yes Bi-amp capability Yes Yes Yes Audio Delay Yes (0-500 ms) Yes (0-500 ms) Yes (0-500 ms) DA Converter 384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2 384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1 384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9007S Video Features HDMI eARC Yes Yes Yes HDMI Audio Return Channel Yes Yes Yes HDMI Pass-through 8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update) 8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update) 8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update) HDMI Up-scaling Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update) Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update) Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update) HDMI Up-conversion Yes (Analog to HDMI) Yes (Analog to HDMI) N/A Dolby Vision Yes Yes Yes HDR 10+ Yes (via firmware update) Yes (via firmware update) Yes (via firmware update) VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT Yes (via firmware update) Yes (via firmware update) Yes (via firmware update) Video adjustment Yes Yes N/A Connectivity MusicCast Surround Yes Yes Yes HDMI Input/Output 7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3) 7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3) 7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3) HDMI CEC Yes Yes Yes USB Input Yes Yes Yes Network Port Yes Yes Yes Wi-Fi Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz) Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz) Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz) AirPlay 2 Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth Yes (SBC / AAC) Yes (SBC / AAC) Yes (SBC / AAC) Front AV Input USB USB USB Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical 3 / 0 3 / 0 2 / 0 Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial 2 / 0 2 / 0 1 / 0 Analog Audio Input/Output 6 / 0 6 / 0 4 / 0 Phono Input Yes Yes Yes XLR Terminal Yes Yes N/A Component Video Input/Output 1 / 0 1 / 0 N/A Composite Video Input/Output 2 / 0 2 / 0 N/A Preout 11.2-ch 11.2-ch 7.2-ch Headphone Output 1 1 1 Tuner Section FM/AM Tuner Yes (Availability varies by region.) Yes (Availability varies by region.) Yes (Availability varies by region.) DAB Tuner Yes (Availability varies by region.) Yes (Availability varies by region.) Yes (Availability varies by region.) User Interface On-screen display Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface SCENE SCENE PLUS (8 sets) SCENE PLUS (8 sets) SCENE PLUS (8 sets) App Control Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet) Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet) Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet) Web Browser Control Yes Yes Yes Remote Control Unit Yes Yes Yes Zone Control Zone 2 Audio Output Preout / HDMI Preout / HDMI Preout / HDMI Zone 3 Audio Output Preout Preout N/A Zone 4 Audio Output HDMI HDMI N/A Powered Zone Zone 2 / 3 Zone 2 / 3 Zone 2 Zone Video Output HDMI HDMI HDMI Zone B Output HDMI HDMI N/A Zone GUI Yes Yes N/A RS-232C Interface N/A N/A N/A +12V Trigger Output 2 2 2 Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 1 / 1 1 / 1 Party Mode Yes Yes Yes General Standby Power Consumption (IR only)
