Yamaha Brings DTS:X to Three AV Receivers, Broadens Hi-Res Audio File Support

Yamaha added a half-dozen models to its 2015 Aventage line of network AV receivers, including three high-end models -- the flagship 9.2-channel RX-A3050 ($2,199), RX-A2050 ($1,699) and 7.2-channel RX-A1050 ($1,299) -- that incorporate Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The RX-A850 ($999) supports Dolby Atmos, and the RX-A750 ($699) and RX-A550 ($549) are said to bring performance and build quality to new price points. All Aventage AV receiver models offer 4K Ultra HD video playback with HDCP 2.2, said the company. The RX-A750 and higher models will support high dynamic range video as part of the HDMI 2.0a specification via a firmware update, Yamaha said. All of the models have Bluetooth, and all support hi-res audio files including DSD (Direct Stream Digital; 2.6 MHz / 5.6 MHz) and AIFF content in addition to files encoded in WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless audio, said Yamaha.