Yamaha RXA3080 Network AV Receiver Unboxed | The Listening Post, New Zealand | TLPCHC TLPWLG

[@littlebigmarc]

i have this AV and it's a masterpiece. heavy and full of features

[@TLPCHC]

It is superb. We love selling gear at this level.

[@CT-vl3iu]

,...could you please tell me the performance of this with 2 channel stereo music,..does this has tone controls for base and trebles?..my need is 90% stereo music and 10% movies..Thank you

[@TLPCHC]

Hi Channa, The RX-A3080 is lovely for music (for an AVR). My basic advise is to take the RRP of a AVR and divide it by 3 to imply its music performance. Given the budget, you might consider a stereo int amp (that has a theatre bi-pass mode) and a more modest AVR, but that question is best answered in a store, listening to the proposed outcomes.

[@Steelringstrue]

I await the RX-A8 in Summer 2020...8K ready w/ HDMI 2.1 HDR + as well. That being said, the Sabre 32 bit DACs are impressive!

[@inco-gneito7543]

I'm sorry for the intrusion, but why does every receiver i ever use have a washed out picture, blurring images and/or enhancing reds so much its not normal looking? i has a tx-sr876 it did this, an AVR-x200H, and now a Yamaha 2080. All receivers produce the same picture irregularities. But when the pc is connected to the tv there is no problem. Changing hdmi cables to HDMI 2.1 cables doesn't fix this. I can also see picture problems when the ps4 pro and switch are connected to the receiver as opposed to the tv. Why is this? I thought the receiver was the heart of the home theater system.

[@TLPCHC]

Please buy or borrow a (very) good HDMI cable. WireWorld, AudioQuest etc and see how this improves things.

[@dilshanization]

hey there, I think RXA2080 is more in my budget. Do you think that would be suitable for running a pair of Goldenear Triton 3+, Goldenear Supercenter XL, 4x goldenear satelites for the mid and rear? Also considering denon x6400h, what do you think would be better? Thanks!

[@TLPCHC]

Yes. The 3080 is stunning, but the 2080 is no slouch and if the budget can't stretch to the 3080, then you will be VERY happy with the 2080.

[@pavelpanfilov179]

Hello, I need your help by understanding how musiccast works with main, zone2 and zone3 simultaneously in Yamaha MusicCast RX-A2080 receiver. I`m searching the system that is capable to do "multitasking". For example: 1. If I`m watching in main zone 4k blue-ray with Dolby Atmos and my wife wants to listen music from NAS server or phone in zone2 and the same time can I play some video to zone3 for kids from nas or streaming device. Or any other config: main zone - CD, zone2 - internet radio, zone3 - video form local NAS server? Is there some restrictions or limitations? P.S. Yes I read the user manual and I`m confused and I do not have where to ask for help(local store). Can you make a video please?

[@TLPCHC]

At first glance, you need two AV receivers to deliver the number of areas you describe. Atmos needs lots of amplification channels, so maybe an RX-A2080 for the main theatre, and an RX-A1080 to run the two additional areas. Steamers are cheap, so you can strap one on to each of the two AVR's.

[@labudatuda7797]

@@TLPCHC i whant to control all from one, main zone device.

[@TLPCHC]

The RX-A3080 and 2080 can run two video zones and a third Audio Zone. Zone One and Two will have HDMI (picture and sound) but zone three is audio only. If you need video into three areas you will need a second AV R and use Musiccast to link them for music playback. When the third zone is activated, it will switch off the Atoms speakers, to provide the zone with amplification, so consider two AVR's anyway.

[@labudatuda7797]

@@TLPCHC thank you, you really helped me.

[@johngcp]

I have a sneaking suspicion that those books just might not be real.

[@TLPCHC]

It is amazing wall paper: www.mrperswall.com/wall-murals/collections/communication

[@TLPCHC]

We have cool wall paper like this through out the showroom: www.listeningpost.co.nz/About-Us/Shop-Tour/Christchurch-Store/Stereo-Lounge-1-__I.51872

[@chewieone1064]

I now own this device for two weeks and i love it! It sounds really good, is easy to set up for experienced users despite you can configure about anything you can think of, even HDCP settings, which helped me a lot. On well mastered Blu Rays I always use Neural X because "Surround AI" is totally overrated and overadvertised. It does no good to any decent soundmix, but it improves bad audio by a fair step. It is one of the few disappointments i could find, besides the poor haptics of the remote and that there are only 2 speaker schemes that can be saved. And the display could really show some more information on what decoder is actually running. It is also awesome that this receiver has standby HDMI throughput and can be set to any input (scene) via remote, without having to switch it on. I strongly recommend setting up scenes for each input and integrating those in a Harmony Remote environment for easy use.

[@TLPCHC]

Thanks Norml. I hope you enjoy your new amp and more of our unboxing video's

[@rubengalvez4899]

@@TLPCHC - Could you please help me of your highly recommended speaker for RX-A3080 AVR, to achive an excellent sound. Thank you ...

[@paulstone9755]

Congrats on the new toy.. ? 4 U can the internal amps be shutdown when using external Amp for the Fronts and Center. And just the rest on the internal amp for suround?

[@l.m6038]

Guys it's rly important to me. Does yamaha receivers support motion smoothing(interpolation) 24-60fps upscaling? I rly like that feature. Or it depends only on TV? Let's take aventage rx-a3080 as an example. I really need to know this.

[@TLPCHC]

I would look to the source for that scaling, not the AVR

[@Mr.HotRod]

Hello: Purchased this receiver one week ago. Works good but I can't seem to get any umph (bass movement) out of my Velodyne Subwoofer. The one with the Coreon base Any suggestions on the Sub settings or where on the Yamaha menu is the Sub settings located and what roughly should I set them at. Thanks in advance Hot Rod

[@TLPCHC]

Try adjusting the speaker size and crossover.

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

Can this handle kilpsch r8000f fronts, 504c center channel, rp600 surrounds , spl150 sub without separate amp?

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - Easily

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

How does it compare to marantz sr8015 when it comes to sound? Mainly for movies?

[@TLPCHC]

Build quality, sound quality and (real world) features are much better in the Yamaha

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

Just purchased 3080. Which amp would you recommend to run front channels?

[@TLPCHC]

The RX-A3080 has loads of power. If you need more, or want more control, maybe consider a Rotel or Antem power amp.

[@stevepohlmann2945]

Does this unit have the ability to upscale video? And if so, how is it done on the unit?

[@TLPCHC]

Hi Steve. Yes, it upscales using analouge to 4k video conversion chips. Here is the Yamaha brochure: www.listeningpost.co.nz/assets/RX-A3080_NPB_261730_1.pdf

[@Steelringstrue]

I currently have two front presence and two surround back for a 7.1 set up. Do I have to run both Surround and Surround back speakers together in a 9.1 set up? I want to keep two speakers for the Front presence.

[@TLPCHC]

Yes

[@pontusakesson856]

it should have had XLR for the Center chanel, this configuration makes the two front XLR outpots useless on some amps :(

[@TLPCHC]

It is a balance of cost and features. There are single ended to balanced cables and adaptors available (WireWorld do them - for example) Or, the CX-A5200 might suit if you need fully balanced.

[@simonangelus1692]

Hi bro great review.quick question why do I struggle to get a pic from a PC I connected via the receiver its connected with hdmi .does not pick it up keeps giving me default projector screen Thx for your time bro

[@TLPCHC]

Ensure your PC has its graphics set to 1080p (or simular) or set up the "dual screen" option from the monitor set up section.

[@joemarz2264]

What review? This is not a review. It's a simple description of the receiver that you can obtain from the datasheet.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

I am considering the 3080 or the 5200. Any sound quality difference between them on 2 channel audio?

[@TLPCHC]

Hi Brian. The RX-A3080 is a "Rock Star". Bettered only by the new CX-A5200 / MX-A5000 combo. The MX-A5000 can bi-amp with the click of a switch, and deliver control to any load AND the CX-A5200 has the new 384kHz / 32bit DAC's and the lowest noise floor of anything I have seen in its price. Obviously if you need a single box solution, the RX-A3080 will be amazing, but if you have power amps, or the budget to add the MX-A5000...Go Fo It. Eat toast and beans for a month if you have to, to afford the CX-A5200.

[@devstev380]

Hi I bought the Yamaha 3080. Can I use the 3010 as an external amp?

[@TLPCHC]

When you refer to a "3010" what do you mean? What are you referencing to.

[@devstev380]

@@TLPCHC RXA 3010

[@TLPCHC]

I guess you coudl rig it up to drive the front two speakers (pre-out of the 3080 into the 3010) to share the load. But the BEST way is to add a dedicated BIG 3-Channel Power Amp, like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hamlnqRqedqVrrM

[@devstev380]

@@TLPCHC tks alot

[@PMRealWealth]

If you had a choice between each companies flagship models, Marantz SR8012 or Yamaha RX-A3080, which would you choose? TIA...

[@TLPCHC]

RX-A3080 has much better audio processing, better set up and their new AI processing.

[@stephanhoffmann3265]

@@TLPCHC but the marantz comes with Auro-3D

[@yonglee5567]

How much better is 3080 over 2080?

[@TLPCHC]

Basic features are the same, but under the hood, the RX-A3080 is a superb step up. Better DAC's (which is everything in an AVR) and more flexible in set up. Overall performance is well worth the extra.

[@yonglee5567]

@@TLPCHC Ok, so in other words, performance difference is worth the price difference.... thanks!

[@l.m6038]

What about upscaling 2 ch stereo to 5.1 7.1 9.2 etc? Is it amazing, enjoyable or does it sound too artificial and unpleasant. Upscaling is really important to me.

[@TLPCHC]

It is pretty good, but if the audio is only stereo, it it not upscaling the sound (like a stereo - stereo upsampling DAC might) it is creating an artificial surround sound. This will always sound false compared to even a ProLogic sound track. Best bet... go have a listen to one set up in a HiFi store and see / hear for yourself.

[@l.m6038]

@@TLPCHC what about dolby surround decoder?

[@l.m6038]

@@TLPCHC can it make any stereo video (E.G youtube video) sound good and decent? I know a lot of people say that dolby surround decoder is very good. And which is better for stereo Dsurround or dsp3 hd?

[@TLPCHC]

Hi L.M. I think it is time you went in and had a listen to a Yamaha AVR for yourself.

[@l.m6038]

@@TLPCHC I think the same. I'm sure I'm gonna love it

[@hardeepkogar]

Yamaha processor which upper model would u recommend?

[@TLPCHC]

CX-A5200 processor, or RX-A3080 with a three channel power amp to run the fronts

[@thiagodelgado3128]

This receiver gets hot like denon or run cool as the 1020?

[@TLPCHC]

Both Denon and Marantz seem to run hot (very hot). The Yamaha's don't. They run cool, and only get hot under extreme loads (very, very loud).

[@thiagodelgado3128]

@@TLPCHC this in 0.0dba gets hot? I'm also have a 1070, but thinking about get a New 3080 or get mxa5200 Yamaha Power amp

[@TLPCHC]

0d is very loud.

[@TLPCHC]

If you have the budget, the CX-A5200 / MX-A5200 is an amazing combo. Superb.

[@thiagodelgado3128]

@@TLPCHC but till i get the cx5200, can i use my receiver Yamaha 1070 First? And is a unfair comparison Yamaha 3080 vs mxa5200?

[@Gideonmgfunoy]

Which model av receiver is best in Yamaha below 50000rs? Please tell me...

[@TLPCHC]

5000rs is approx $1,100 NZD, so the RX-A780 might fit the budget, but I woudl hope you look at the RX-A1080 as it is much better.

[@Gideonmgfunoy]

Which one is the better option yamaha yht 1840 vs yht 2910

[@TLPCHC]

The 2910 is better, but both are pretty basic. Please consider something overall much better.

[@Sumanth_సుమంత్_Telangana]

What is the price of this....?

[@TLPCHC]

NZD $4,295

[@jasonaroutsidis6161]

How does this compare to the anthem mrx 720.

[@TLPCHC]

Surround sound side of things the Yamaha has it over the 720 by a very wide margin. Musically, the 720 is better.

[@jasonaroutsidis6161]

Has this receiver improved much in terms of power I used to have a Yamaha 3030 and it didn’t have enough juice to run my paradigm studio 100 floor standing speakers in home theatre setup.

[@TLPCHC]

The big Studio 100's like to be controlled a bit better than a single AVR can deliver. My suggestion is a three or seven channel power amp. Three channel, if you are just wanting to drive the front three properly. Seven is if you want to bi-amp the fronts (using four of the seven channels on the L & R fronts)

[@jasonaroutsidis6161]

Thanks , I’ve got the anthem 700 on them now and sounds pretty good.

[@hardeepkogar]

Preamp 7.2 channels?

[@TLPCHC]

Yes

[@高礼福]

I though he was going to throw the remote control too 😂

[@TLPCHC]

I hope you enjoy our videos

[@edwardsanchez3708]

I bought this Reciever November on Cyber Monday. I went from a Denon 4308ci 7.2 in 2009 setup then to a Onkyo NR5008 9.4 setup in 2011 to the Yamaha 3080 5.2 setup. I'm using a Emotiva XPA 5 that has been hooked up to all my previous receivers with a oppo 103 but for some reason there is so much more volume/power, speaker separation, larger soundstage, and clarity with the Yamaha. At 1st I was ripping out my hair trying to figure out the parametric EQ but one I figured it out I was amazed at the clarity and sound of the Yamaha. So far the only cons I would say is the top of the Yamaha is flimsy. If I pulled of the top I could bend it in half by hand and i couldn't do that with my other receivers. Also the remote is top heavy and the volume button is low to the right so the remote easily falls out of my hand sometimes.

[@TLPCHC]

Great to hear you are enjoying the Yamaha AVR

[@garymcdonald6692]

I feel like I am watching Bill Collins at the start of the movie

[@SuperHeroINTJ]

I really hope this unit is better than RX-A3070 because that had serious quality issues. Like high frequency noise. And Yamaha wasn't willing to fix it.

[@TLPCHC]

We have observed no "high frequency noise" issues with ANY Yamaha AVR's (and that is through out the whole range for the 18 years I have been selling Yamaha). Did you thoroughly check all your source components and rule out power issues within your home?

[@Asoka-great]

If he somehow transforms into Dwayne Johnson, he might throw the Receiver...like the rest..😉

[@TLPCHC]

Thanks VSY

[@tallstring38]

can i ask Q

[@TLPCHC]

Sure

[@csenior10]

I’m not interested in buying and using the box. Idk why anyone would review or cover the actual box or unboxing. What a waste of time

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you. I do think you missunderstand an "unboxing" though. I do introduce all these video's with "Hello and welcome to The Listening Post's unboxing channel on You Tube" - So I am going to mention the box.