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Yamaha CX-A5100 vs Yamaha RX-A3070

    17.13 in
    7.56 in
    Yamaha CX-A5100 Av Receiver
    Yamaha CX-A5100
      17.13 in
      7.5 in
      Yamaha RX-A3070 Av Receiver
      Yamaha RX-A3070
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      6
      6 editorial reviews
      Yamaha has unveiled the details on its new flagship AV preamp, the CX-A5100, which will carry an MSRP of $2,999.95. The CX-A5100 is an 11.2-channel AV preamp with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, 4K with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2,...Read more
      The Yamaha 11.2CH CX-A5100 AV Pre/Pro supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, balanced outputs, 64-bit processing, high resolution music & MusicCAST, and multi-zone HDMI 2.0 outputs. Is it a bargain? Read on.Read more
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      This Yamaha is a genuine contender...Read more
      Richard Stevenson finds out if Yamaha's top-flight AVR is ready to fend off the 11-channel competition. Read our YAMAHA RX-A3070 Review.Read more
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      User rating
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      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Receiver typeSurroundSurround

      Connectivity

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Composite video in54
      Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in32
      Digital audio optical in33
      Digital audio coaxial in33
      Number of HDMI inputs88
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Ethernet LANnoyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Audio properties

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Audio output channels11.29.2
      Audio decoders
      • DTS-HD
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • DTS:X
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD

      Design

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Colour of productBlack
      • Titanium
      • Black

      Dimensions

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Width17.13 in17.13 in
      Depth18.66 in18.62 in
      Height7.56 in7.5 in
      Weight476.2 oz638.46 oz

      Radio

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Supported radio bands
      • AM
      • MF
      • AM
      • FM

      Features

      Yamaha CX-A5100Yamaha CX-A5100
      Yamaha RX-A3070Yamaha RX-A3070
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      AirPlayyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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