Yamaha RX-A710BL (Black)

7.1-channel Aventage series networking home theater receiver

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Sure, the RX-A710 handles the best HD video and audio out there, but you'd expect it to. But you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it's pretty much future-proof: supporting standards like 3D and ARC. You also may not be expecting some of the other advanced features, like the A.R.T. Wedge, a fifth foot designed to decrease resonance. The advanced networking options, including iPod control, are also sure to please.

It's got it all . . . and then some

This Yamaha Aventage receiver is designed to provide exception sound and video quality from all your connected devices. It offers a wide variety of inputs and outputs, 1080p upscaling, support for the Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master/High Resolution Audio, and seven powerful channels of high-quality output. It's even sporting support for modern standards like 3D, Audio Return Channel, and lip-sync, and an included microphone to set it up. But any more, those modern attributes are all but expected of a receiver. Fortunately, the RX-A710 has a few tricks up its sleeve to ensure that it's not like your other options. For one, it networks. With a LAN connection, it supports streaming from a number of top providers as well as from DLNA-compliant devices. To be fair though, an increasing number of systems offer that support. Many, including this one, also allow you to use your iPod or iPhone to control the receiver over your network. But most receivers only let you do things like turn up the volume, change the channel, or switch inputs. With this Yamaha, you get a full array of controls including things like changing the current sound mode to fit your listening. This Aventage model also features Yamaha's exclusive Anti-Resonance Technology Wedge. This fifth foot reduces the amount of unwanted vibrations that can negatively impact your signal. And as if all that wasn't enough, the RX-A710BL has a super-cool on-screen interface you can use that even shows album art. What more could you ask for?

What's in the box?

Included with purchase is the receiver, power cord, remote control, setup microphone, and user's manual.

Comparison Specifications

Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus, dts-HD Master Audio/High Resolution Audio decoding
Power: 7 channels x 90W steady (8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.09% THD, 2 ch driven, 630W total); 105W peak (8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven, 735W total)
6 HDMI inputs (1 front)/1 output, 2 component video inputs/1 monitor output, 5 composite video inputs (1 front)/2 outputs (1 monitor)
2 digital optical inputs, 2 digital coaxial inputs, 5 analog audio L/R inputs (1 front)/3 out (1 Zone 2), SIRIUS port, Dock port, Front USB input, Subwoofer pre-out, Headphone output, AM and FM antenna ports
Remote in/out, 12V trigger out, LAN port
17 DSP programs
CINEMA DSP 3D surround processing
iPod/iPhone song titles and album art displayable
Preset remote control included

Additional Specifications

3D passthrough
Audio Return Channel
AV Controller App allows control of various functions from iPhone or iPad over home network (Android app in progress)
Access to vTuner internet radio, Rhapsody, Pandora, Napster via network connection
DLNA 1.5 certified
5th foot Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge
Discrete, assignable amplifiers
YPAO sound optimization and automatic speaker setup
2 source/2 zone capability
Deep Color, x.v.Color