Born from Engineering Performance. Our flagship 9.2-channel (11.2-ch processing) AV receiver was bred for versatility and engineering performance with two ESS SABRE™ DACs (one ES9007S and one ES9026PRO), seven HDMI inputs, three HDMI outputs, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™, Multi-Zone functionality, Phono input, Wi-Fi®, YPAO™ with Precision EQ and much more.
Power and Processing:
- 9-channel amplifier
- 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD, with 2 channels driven
- Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
o Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for more enveloping home theater sound
o supports 5.1.2, 5.1.4, and 7.1.2 Atmos setups with multiple placement patterns for height channels
o 11.2-channel processing allows 7.1.4 and 9.1.2 Atmos configurations with an external amplifier
- video upconversion (up to 1080p and 4K) for analog and HDMI sources
- YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) automatic speaker calibration with Reflected Sound Control to deliver more accurate surround sound across different listening levels (microphone included)
- Enhanced Cinema DSP programs add richness and depth to music and movie soundtracks
o Cinema DSP HD3 with Virtual Surround Back Speaker creates increased realism for movie soundtracks
o Virtual Cinema Front simulates surround sound effects when five connected speakers are all placed in the front of the room
- Adaptive Dynamic Range Control limits the volume level on sound effects and commercials for more discreet late-night listening
- Dialogue Lift and Level Adjustment for clearer, louder dialogue while watching movies and shows
Digital and Streaming Music Options:
- built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
o Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library through the receiver, controlled by your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
- support for TIDAL and Deezer
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from a compatible phone, tablet, or computer
- Apple® AirPlay® for streaming music from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes®
- MusicCast wirelessly connects compatible Yamaha components for whole-home audio
- plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution; DSD up to 11.2 MHz)
- works with Amazon Alexa-compatible voice control assistants
Multi-room Audio/Video:
- four-room/four-source output
o powered stereo audio outputs for 2nd and 3rd rooms (allows 5.2-channel sound in main room while in use)
o Zone 2 HDMI output allows you to watch different video content simultaneously on two TVs
o line-level 2nd- and 3rd-room outputs for use with separate amplifiers or powered speakers
o Intelligent Amp Assign automatically redirects front and/or rear presence channels in Main zone to Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 speakers when those zones are powered on
o 2nd HDMI output assignable to Zone 4 (HDMI sources only)
o Zone 4 only receives audio/video signals via HDMI; separate receiver required to power stereo or surround sound speakers
o HDMI and optical/coaxial digital audio sources cannot be output to Zone 3
Audio Performance Features:
- audiophile-grade 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre PRO Premier digital-to-analog converters for 7 main channels
- symmetrical power amp layout electrically isolates left and right channel circuitry for high signal-to-noise ratio and wider soundstage
- front presence speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping compatible front left and right speakers
- Pure Direct mode switches off front-panel display, tone controls, and DSP circuitry for cleaner sound with analog audio sources
- Compressed Music Enhancer improves sound quality of Bluetooth streams, MP3s, and other digital music files
- reinforced double-bottom chassis minimizes distortion even during high-volume output
Connections:
- HDMI 2.0a audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
o HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
o HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
o supports HDR10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
- 2 component video inputs
- 4 composite video inputs
- digital audio inputs: 3 optical and 3 coaxial
- 8 analog stereo audio inputs (including 1 front-panel input)
- 1 pair of balanced XLR inputs for connecting a compatible high-end source component
- phono input for use with a turntable
- 11.2-channel preamp outputs for connection to external power amps and powered subwoofers
- Front L/R balanced XLR preamp outputs for connecting an external power amplifier
- Ethernet port for network connection
- front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives and portable music players
- outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Extra SP1 L/R, Extra SP2 L/R)
- receiver can power a maximum of 9 channels at once
- RS-232C, remote (IR), and 12 volt-trigger connections for use with external controllers
General Features:
- 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through
- free Yamaha MusicCast Controller app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi remote
- 8 SCENE presets for one-touch power-up, source selection and DSP recall
- full-color on-screen display
- HDMI standby pass-through allows source switching without powering up receiver
- AM/FM tuner
- remote control
- 17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 18-5/8"D (10-5/8"H with Wi-Fi antenna raised)
- full-size headphone jack
- detachable power cord
- weight: 39.9 lbs.
- warranty: 3 years
