Does this AVR allow for an independent volume and distance management of subs?
Yes I got my 3070 at AVOnline. Next day delivery £1200 - bargain (Well if you can call £1200 for an amp a bargain - me yes, my wife no lol). I suspect it's got very little different to the new 3080 and half the price!That comes from A20X0 upwards. A1080 cost 980£, A3070 only few hundred more and there could be air in those prices still. Few weeks ago they had these going for 999£.
Yamaha RX-A3070 Aventage Black 9.2 Channel AV Receiver w/ MusicCast - AV Receivers / Amplifiers - AV Online - UK Home Cinema and Hifi Specialists
Refurbished A1070 with 3year warranty for 750£.
Manufacturer Refurbished Yamaha RX-A1070 - Black
I see the spec details show the amplification is Class D. Is that right? That is quite a radical change for Yamaha.
OK, just a misprint. I quite happy with Yamaha sticking with Class AB.No. All Yamaha AV receiver use Calss A/B amplification.
Also note that the 135 watts quoted in relative to the receivers 2 channel dynamic power and not its 2 channels driven at 80hms rating.The actual rated power output for 20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven is 110 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD).
OK, just a misprint. I quite happy with Yamaha sticking with Class AB.
Looking to upgrade from my trusty AX863SE, but looks like the power output is only slightly higher. Anyway the 7 channel processing is a bit of a limitation as I already have a 7.1 setup and if I go to Atmos I'll need more channels. Will look at the 2080 or wait for the 2090
Fully agree with you. I tried an Atmos setup with four Kef upfirers and it added nothing to my system at all. So since I’m unable to install the preferred overhead speakers I’m happy with a simple 7.1 which in itself is probably more elaborate a setup than the average. I’ve had a 3080 since Xmas and it’s a fine sounding amp, really like this series.I suppose the 7.2-channels limitation of processing is only really a problem depending how many speakers you want to run which is pretty obvious.
It would be interesting to see the true take up of immersive sound. Do 50% of the market use the full benefit of the AV receivers they buy? I dunno.