Here is the 1st look at the Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2040 AV Receiver. For those of you whom may not be able to afford the 3040 the 2040 is incredible value and a great 2nd option. It may not have EVERY single added thing, BUT is sure the hell comes close. Again Id Like to here your opinions on this Super Sub $2000 AVR. Make your own conclusion but its deff. worth a look on your short list! I will add build quality is second to none.
AVENTAGE 9.2-channel Wi-Fi built in AV receiver features 4K Ultra HD 50/60p support, advanced HDMI® zone switching, audiophile-grade design including symmetrical power amp layout, high-resolution audio support and two high quality ESS Technology DACs.
What its is and what it does.
- Dolby Atmos® playback (Now available with required firmware update)
- Easy control with Yamaha AV Controller App
- Professional quality digital audio by ESS Technology DAC
- 140 W x 9-channel powerful surround sound
- AirPlay®, HTC Connect™, Pandora®, Spotify, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Rhapsody®
- FLAC, WAV 192 kHz/24-bit, Apple® Lossless 96 kHz/24-bit playback and gapless playback compatibility
- High-resolution Music Enhancer further heightens musicality from the original content
- 4K Ultra HD video up conversion using Yamaha's advanced video processing
- Support for HDMI® 2.0 specification (4K Ultra HD 50/60p compatible)
- YPAO™ - R.S.C. with multipoint measurement
- Advanced HDMI zone switching allows unprecedented AV switching to multiple zones
