Yamaha RX-A1020 Aventage AV Receiver

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Yamaha RX-A1020 AVENTAGE AV Receiver featuring construction designed to maximise sound quality with A.R.T. Wedge, Symmetrical Amp and Rigid Bottom Frame, as well as AirPlay for wireless music play, 4k upscaling for highest quality video, YPAO R.S.C, Dialogue Lift and Dialogue Level Adjustment, and 8 in/2 out HDMI.

This high-performance AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of “uncompromising excellence.”

By combining traditional and innovative technologies, and including advanced features such as a symmetrical layout, an A.R.T. Wedge foot and an aluminium front panel, every factor that affects sound quality is optimised for superb musical performance.

Network Functions Add More Convenience: AirPlay and AV Controller AirPlay allows music streaming from iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, PC. The AV Controller app lets you easily operate various functions from an iPod
touch, iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Yamaha's A.R.T. (Anti-Resonance Technology) Wedge is a fifth foot in the centre of the unit. It dampens vibrations from the power transformer, power transistors and heat sinks, as well as vibrations that might be caused by the sound from the speakers.

The RX-A1020’s HDMI input/output supports 4K video image pass-through. It also can perform 4K upscaling to boost a lower resolution image to super high-def resolution. This ensures compatibility with the latest super high resolution video formats.

Features:

Audio Features

• 7-channel powerful surround sound
  1,190W = 170W x 7 (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven [European Model])
  770W = 110W x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06 % THD, 2 ch driven)
  1,155W = 165W x 7 (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA)
• HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and
  DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• Selected high quality parts to achieve optimum audio performance
• Symmetrical power amplifier layout
• Heat sink with anti-vibration and anti-thermal properties
• Rigid chassis with additional bottom frames
• DAC on Pure Ground circuitry
• High speed thermal feedback power amplifier
• Ultra Low Jitter PLL circuitry helps optimise sound imaging
• Extra 5th foot with Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T. Wedge) to reduce vibration
• Detachable Power Cable for easier installation (also allows cable upgrade)
• Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
• Intelligent assignable amplifiers for Surround Back <-> Front Presence or Zone 2
• Phono input for vinyl playback

Video Features

• 4K Pass-Through for next-generation super high resolution images
• 4K upscaling boosts lower resolution images to super high-definition resolution
• 4K / full HD 1080p video upscaling from analogue and HDMI input
• HDMI: 8 inputs (1 on front) and 2 outputs (simultaneous) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
• Supports Deep Colour (30/36 bit), x.v.Colour, 24Hz Refresh Rate and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
• High quality video processing with precise deinterlacing
  - Motion adaptive and edge adaptive deinterlacing
  - Multi-cadence (incl. 3-2 pull-down) detection

Advanced Features

• SCENE PLUS - simple and versatile functionality
  - HDMI CEC powers up compatible TVs and Blu-ray Disc™ players
  - 12 SCENE choices (4 on front panel and others on GUI)
  - Zone SCENE - 4 SCENE buttons for Zone 2
  - Versatile parameters can be stored into each SCENE
• Network functions
  - AirPlay allows music streaming from iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, PC
  - AV Controller app for operating various functions from an iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android phones/tablets
  - Access to: Internet Radio (vTuner): MP3, WMA Music files on PC/NAS: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
  - Web Browser Control via PC or Tablet
  - Receiver Manager through
• Front panel USB Digital Connection for iPod, iPhone, iPad and USB device
• Charging of iPod, iPhone and iPad via USB when AV Receiver is off
• iPod/iPhone/iPad song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel
  and on-screen display
• HDMI front panel input for devices such as camcorders and digital cameras
• HDMI CEC with versatile control from AV Receiver remote control
• Ability to change HDMI input while in Standby Through mode
• YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) sound optimization with multi-point measurement
• Ability to store and choose between two speaker setting patterns
• Advanced multi-language GUI on-screen display with album art (English, German, French, Spanish,
  Russian, Chinese and Japanese)
• Flexibly assignable component video and optical/coaxial (except Video Aux) inputs allow a wide range
  of source components
• Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-500 ms)
• Learning-capable and preset remote unit (Preset remote unit in some areas)
• Background Video feature (for tuner and Net)

Surround Realism

• HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs)
• Compressed Music Enhancer with CINEMA DSP
• Dialogue Lift ensures that dialogue comes from the center of the screen
• Virtual dialogue lift even without use of presence speakers
• Dialogue Level Adjustment for proper sound balance with dialogue and vocals
• Virtual Presence Speaker function for CINEMA DSP 3D surround without Front Presence Speakers
• Channel expandability with external amplifier (7-channel expandability, bi-amping)
• Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and Adaptive DSP Level

Versatile Zone Control

• HDMI Zone B for audio/video streaming to another room (same content as main room)
• Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
• Zone 2 video assign (Component, S-Video, Composite)
• System Backup / Recovery function
• Multi-channel output in main Zone plus 2-channel HDMI output in Zone B
• Zone mono, Zone volume, tone controls and balance
• Party mode

Eco-Friendly Design

• ECO mode operation for about 20%* less power consumption
  * Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).
• Auto power down function with variable time setting
• Low standby power consumption of 0.3W

Q-Acoustics Q7000 (5.1) Speaker Package


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Q Acoustics Q7000 5.1 speaker system is the first 5.1 package from Q Acoustics since the release of the multi award winning 2000 system - this is a smaller, stylish system (gloss black or white) delivering a sound thought unattainable for speakers of this size. On first glance this looks like a typical style 5.1 speaker package, but on closer inspection the Q7000 is something much more special.

This package features four satellites, all of which are full range speakers with custom designed 7.5cm mid/bass drivers and ring radiator tweeters. Thankfully they include integrated brackets for wall (or ceiling!) mounting, each of which integrates cable management. Along with a dedicated centre speaker, this package includes a powerful active 250W subwoofer that features a 25cm driver firing against a sound board that deflects bass sounds around the room.

The subwoofer is designed for floor placement but can be wall mounted with an optional wall mount bracket (available separately).

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(Also available in White Gloss)

Features and Benefits

- Small speakers offering a big sound (previously unheard of at this level)
- Stylish High Gloss Black or Gloss White finishes
- Integral bracket to mount on table/wall/ceiling discretely
- Elegant cast aluminium cabinets
- Concealed terminals and discreet cable routing
- Optional matching floor stands available

Side view of the Q7000 LR speaker.

Q7000 LR Satellite Speakers Specifications

- Power handling: 15-100 watts program rating
- Bass driver(s): 2 x 75mm long-throw
- Tweeter: 25mm high frequency ring radiator
- Impedance: 6 ohms
- Frequency response: 95Hz – 20KHz
- Efficiency: 85dB @2.83V (free space)
- Dimensions (H x W x D, incl. table stand): 240 x 100 x 160mm
- Weight: 1.6 kg each

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Q7000 Centre Speaker Specifications

- Power handling: 15-100 watts program rating
- Bass driver(s): 2 x 75mm long-throw
- Tweeter: 25mm high frequency ring radiator
- Impedance: 6 ohms
- Frequency response: 95Hz – 20KHz
- Efficiency: 85dB @2.83V (free space)
- Dimensions (H x W x D, incl. table stand): 115 x 207 x 160mm
- Weight: 1.6 kg each

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Q7000 Subwoofer Specifications

- Power amplifier: 250 watts pure analogue design
- Driver: 250mm (10”) Ultra long throw
- Frequency response: 30 Hz – 220 Hz
- Dimensions: 370 x 510 x 215mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 18 kg