Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 review

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Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 review

Sony STR-ZA3100ES
vs
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080

Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-ZA3100ES has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 90/6, while the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has a power of 140/8, 220/4. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-ZA3100ES it is 0.09%, but for the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 it is 0.06%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-ZA3100ES and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has access to the Spotify service. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the STR-ZA3100ES and the AVENTAGE RX-A2080. Video scaling is only possible with the AVENTAGE RX-A2080. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STR-ZA3100ES has 6/2, and the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has 7/3.Sony STR-ZA3100ES connectionsYamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the STR-ZA3100ES and the AVENTAGE RX-A2080. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The STR-ZA3100ES has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the AVENTAGE RX-A2080, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080.

Additional features

Unlike the STR-ZA3100ES where 2 Multi zones is provided, the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 works with 3 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in AVENTAGE RX-A2080. The Sony STR-ZA3100ES and the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080

Model

STR-ZA3100ES
AVENTAGE RX-A2080

Brand

Sony
Yamaha

Reviews

4
29

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

70/8, 90/6
140/8, 220/4

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 4

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.06

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

ESS SABRE ( ES9007S) 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Sound Optimizer
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

6/2
7/3

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

0
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
3

Coaxial digital input

1
3

Composite input

2
4

Component input/output

2/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
MusicCast

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/2
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

3
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

290
490

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 17.4 x 41/17 x 6.7 x 16.1
43.5 x 19.2 x 47.4/17 x 7.5 x 18.5

Weight, kg/lbs

12.7/28
17/37.5

Other

Release year

2017
2018
Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 6.3
  • 8.6
  • 6.3Sony STR-ZA3100ES
  • 8.6Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080