text: Front Back Connects to iPad� (not included) Front-panel inputs for your HD video or portable music player Remote Setup microphone included Photos (6) Videos (6) View larger Yamaha RX-A2020 9.2-channel home theater receiver with Apple AirPlay® Item #: 022RXA2020 36 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $999.99 Shop all Home Theater Receivers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Marshall Chase Yamaha AVENTAGE® — Premium design and performance Yamaha designed their AVENTAGE series of receivers from the ground up with sound quality as the ultimate goal. They paid attention to the little details that add up to better performance — from a solidly built double-bottomed chassis, to separate power supplies for digital and analog circuitry. And to top it off, AVENTAGE receivers are backed by a three-year warranty. Maximum picture quality for Blu-rays, DVDs, and more The RX-A2020 has advanced HQV® Vida™ video processing that optimizes all the video signals passing through to your TV. Powerful noise reduction and video scaling can even clean up your lower-resolution sources. If you're a movie buff with a DVD collection, you'll see a sharper, more detailed picture with your old favorites. And, of course, cutting-edge video sources like Blu-ray discs will look stunning. Unleash your iTunes® library with AirPlay® AirPlay lets you stream music from your iTunes collection directly to your Yamaha receiver, either from a networked computer or right from your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch®. Not only do you get a fast and convenient way to listen to your favorites, but anyone in your home can stream from their player to share their latest find. AirPlay requires a wireless home network and a wired connection between the receiver and network. The free Yamaha A/V Controller app gives you easy touchscreen control over the RX-A2020 with your smartphone or tablet. The RX-A2020 has a direct digital input on the front panel, so you can plug your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad directly in. That's definitely convenient, but it also sounds better than an ordinary analog connection, because it bypasses the iPod's audio circuitry and use the receiver's instead. This connection even charges your iPod when it's turned off. Free remote app for Apple® and Android™ Yamaha offers a free, downloadable app for both Apple and Android devices that you can use to control your system with ease. That's especially handy when you're using the receiver for a multi-room setup, because you can control it from anywhere in your home where your smartphone or tablet can get a Wi-Fi® signal. Requires a connection to a wireless home network. Enjoy HD Radio™ and your record collection The RX-A2020 comes with a built-in HD Radio tuner so you can enjoy digital high-definition programs from your favorite area HD Radio stations. With 40 memory presets, there's plenty of space to save regular and multi-cast stations that you just can't get without this special type of radio tuner. And since vinyl is back, this receiver features a phono input so you can connect a turntable for warm sound with your record collection. Your broadband entertainment network The receiver's Ethernet port opens the door to a world of fresh, new listening options. Thousands of Internet radio stations from every corner of the world are at your fingertips. And music files streamed from your networked PC are just a touch away. The possibilities are practically endless. Flexible connection options With nine channels of power, this receiver can drive speakers in a number of different configurations depending on your setup. Enjoy surround sound in your home theater with as many as nine speakers re-creating involving special effects. Or enjoy seven-channel surround sound and use the other two channels to bi-amp your front speakers for better sound. Or listen to stereo speakers in another room. Yamaha's Intelligent Amp Assign feature lets you set up multiple speakers to share the same amp channels — like outdoor speakers for Zone 2 and back surround speakers in a 9.1-channel surround setup — and the receiver will send power to the correct speakers for whatever you're playing. From our Yamaha RX-A2020 review: Overall, the RX-A2020 gave my music and movies more of a three-dimensional sound... I am not looking forward to returning this receiver and going back to my seven-year-old Yamaha receiver with far less power and far fewer features. — David Brown, Crutchfield A/V Writer Highlights:Power and Processing:9-channel amplifier140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD, with 2 channels drivenDolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audioanalog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p) via HQV® Vida processorYPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) for easy automatic speaker setup and more precise surround sound (microphone included)Cinema DSP modes add richness and presence to music and movie soundtracksAdaptive Dynamic Range Control limits the volume level on sound effects and commercials for more discreet late-night listeningSilent Cinema for simulated surround sound via standard stereo headphonesDigital Music Options:Internet-ready access music from your PC and Internet radio stationslisten to music from an iPod®, iPhone®, or thumb drive through the front-panel USB inputbuilt-in Apple AirPlay® for ultra-convenient iTunes® music playbackbuilt-in HD Radio tunerWi-Fi®-ready with optional Yamaha adapterDLNA and Windows® 7 certified for better compatibility with other certified audio networking componentsMulti-room Audio:three-room/three-source outputpowered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd and 3rd room (using powered 2nd and 3rd-room output allows 5.2 home theater in main room)HDMI Zone 2 output sends audio/video signals to a 2nd room (same as main room)optical and coaxial digital audio sources are not output to Zones 2 and 3USB and network-connected sources cannot be played back in different Zones at the same timeAudio Performance Features:192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters for all channelsUltra Low Jitter PLL circuitry reduces timing jitter from digital sources, for improved sound qualityback surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping compatible front left and right speakersPure Direct mode switches off front-panel display, tone controls, and DSP circuitry for cleaner sound with analog audio sourcesCompressed Music Enhancer for better sounding MP3s and other digital music filesdetachable power cordConnections:HDMI 1.4a audio/video switching: 8 in (including 1 front-panel input), 2 outcomponent video switching (4 in, 1 out)composite video switching (5 in, 1 out) including the front-panel inputdigital audio inputs: 3 optical and 3 coaxialoptical digital audio output5 analog stereo audio-only inputs (including phono)7.1-channel analog audio preamp input7.2-channel analog audio preamp outputpreamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofersEthernet port for music streaming from a PC networkUSB port for audio playback from USB flash drives, hard disk drives, and portable MP3 music players1 pair of main speaker outputsGeneral Features:free Yamaha remote app lets you use your iPod touch, iPhone or Android device as a Wi-Fi® remotefour SCENE presets for each Zone offer easier source switchingfull-color on-screen display lets you browse movies and music, including album art (via HDMI only)HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver40 AM/FM presetsmultibrand remote17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 19-3/8"Dweight: 37.7 lbs.warranty: 3 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Receivers: Your ticket to sensational sound Your receiver powers your speakers and lets you connect and select your entertainment sources. But a great receiver does a lot more it ignites your emotions. From the passion of a favorite musical artist, to the crossfire of a super-charged movie soundtrack, to the intensity and immersion of a fast-paced video game, your receiver is the key to experiencing and enjoying it in full. Yamaha RX-A2020 Reviews Average Customer Review: 36 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. A Receiver With Options and Power Written By Gianni Bambino, Naples, Fl on Sunday, August 31, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The rxa2020 was purchased to replace the rxa1020 and what a difference. The 2020 has the power, options, customization and sound that I needed. Setup- You will find that the setup is quite easy and that a real manual would be nice. You have to download a manual (which works and you could always print one), read it and apply the instructions according to your needs. The audyssey is relatively easy and gets things dialed in very close, remember to read the manual and tweak the sound to your needs. Internet connectivity- This is a breeze and works well for me. Make sure to update the firmware and enjoy Sound- Do your due diligence and read about how to change the settings to suit your tastes. With some tweaking, I am able to get that buttery tube amplifier out of my Klipsch Chorus II's and the rest of the Klipsch speaker gang. You can even make changes for each speaker that is set up to the receiver. Remote control- I found that the programmable remote control is easy to use and program with other devices. Quality- So far so good. This receiver is pushed hard every day by the family, from home theater to loudly played music. Hasn't skipped a beat yet. Crutchfield- Excellent customer service and product knowledge. Great value and truly empathetic to customer's needs and wants. I hope that Crutchfield is around for many years to come. Pros: Great sound, customization, power, control, ease of use Cons: could use a real paper manual 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Works Great Written By Jorge, Livermore, CA on Friday, April 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product works great, I had a 15+ year old stereo and this is totally better than the older models. Pros: Love all of the inputs and options for use. Multiple room options for the speakers. Cons: It takes a long time to set up and get dialed in to how you want it to work for you. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Sound - Great Value Written By JRMNorth, Petoskey, Michigan on Wednesday, March 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent quality sound with movies or music. I first test any receiver with uncompressed audio - my old CDs. This receiver has great highs, good midrange, and good bass with good dynamics. It has a very clean sound with low distortion. This receiver runs just mildly warm and never seems to get hot (a lot cooler than my Onkyo 5009). While this receiver won;t make you forget a high end amp/preamp combo (I had such a combo), it is comparable to many mid priced combos - and better than most receivers. While my Onkyo 5009 has more pure power, the Yamaha has a more refined sound. I like it. Pros: Excellent sound quality for a receiver. Does not get overly warm at any time. Remote is not as bad as many claim. Cons: Nothing of significance for the price. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Eric, North Pole AK on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound and options but lacking in user friendliness. Finding the right sound source option can be difficult and the lack of a paper instruction manual, while earth friendly is a pain when wanting a quick @ hand reference. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No A2020 rocks Written By James, Los Angeles on Saturday, February 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great customer service from Crutchfield, and great receiver from Yamaha, really a step up or two, maybe even three steps up from my previous Onkyo 609 Pros: Everything Cons: The words that display on the remote LCD screen looks faded/unclear (looks very similar to when battery gone bad), i thought it was defect, contacted Crutchfield, they immediately send me a replacement. found out its the same, i think its yamaha's designed. but no big deal. Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By DanH, Davenport ia on Monday, January 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product,picture and sound quality are great.Luv the hdmi pass thru feature! Pros: Sound,build quality Cons: Non yet 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RXA-2020 Written By BipinR, NC on Monday, January 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Still trying out different setup configurations, so far very good and easy to setup. Got a good deal from Crutchfield. Pros: good power Cons: none so far 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Exceeded expectation Written By Hitman, Ohio on Saturday, January 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am still working on setting up the complete system, but this unit has exceeded my expectation for flexibility, power and performance. I look forward to enjoying it for years to come. Pros: Ability to connect a wide variety of input types Cons: Non so far 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Works great Written By Jeff S, Rosebud Ar on Saturday, January 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have a yamaha 1010 & the 2020 is much better Pros: Good power& a lot of features( easy to setup) Cons: No power outlets on back 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Solid product / hi - tech made easy!! Written By JackL, Grand Rapids, mi. on Saturday, January 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Coming off a Sony str-dh740, our main concern was having power - to - burn and the right mix of features, all mixed in with bullet-proof construction. Mission accomplished ....this has been a joy to integrate into our Entertainment room. Running Klipsch series RF62 II's all - around ( two fronts bi-amped, a center, and two rears ) with 2 Klipsch sw-112 subs ( receiver has 2 sub outs ) we never feel something's missing; something's underpowered or lacking - sound is powerful, spacious and rich. YPAO calibration - easy and excellent end-result; added a tick to center speaker and felt 1000% dialed in. We've also added a turntable ( pro ject debut carbon - sweet!! ), and Apple TV --- both easily integrated via the phono input and numerous hdmi ports. This receiver performs effortlessly; doesn't get over-warm; is attractive, and probably has more than enough EVERYTHING for our needs over the next decade. ( Apple TV took care of any issues regarding Bluetooth, wireless connectivity, etc., which aren't this receivers strong suits by itself ) Got our receiver on sale from Crutchfield; no issues on delivery whatsoever. Best bang for the buck out there, as far as what we see available! Pros: Everything's great / as advertised, with an emphasis on 9 channels available / 140 watts of pure, clean power supply to speakers Cons: Remote - hard to read fine, light print under each button; no backlighting 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Jeremy, Lusby, MD on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Using this receiver with my Klipsch reference series speakers in a 7.1 configuration. Does an excellent job, many DSP settings; although I mostly use the "straight" or "pure direct" settings to eliminate the internal DSP adding any unwanted characteristics to the sound field. Plenty of power, many options and as always Crutchfield does a great job with answering any questions and really quick shipping. Pros: Easy of use Many options for DSP, inputs/outputs Lots of Power Solid build quality Cons: Remote needs to be backlit Receiver is also really long; check your measurements to be sure it will fit 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Everything You Need; Perfect Sound A Plus Written By Mark, Sahuarita, AZ on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My very first decent 5.1 receiver was a Yamaha and I was foolish to get away from that (I have been fooling around with high-dollar Onkyo's for a while now; the latest one's horrible HDMI problems led to this purchase). My wife and I used to marvel at the separation and placement of sound in our space at the time, and that was just a mid-grade Yamaha of the day and a decent JBL 5.1 set-up. A decade later, fried Onkyo, and we are back, and I will never be so foolish again. I am a home theater enthusiast even if my budget will not allow for a dream installation, and I had read Mark Fleischmann's review of this product line with great interest in S & V magazine (highly recommended for those of you who are reading this and may yet be on the fence). Everything that he mentioned I have so far found to be true: the separation, precision, placement, and lack of bias in the sound is perfect, just perfect. You can of course tailor it to match your tastes, which is as it should be; but the equipment does not color the input in any way unless you desire it. This is more powerful than anyone not facing a professional installation will need, yet I was able to swap in my banana plugs and inputs and get under way in a basic manner in under 45 minutes. Still discovering all the many very powerful tools that this has - and fighting with my wife over the processor settings, as she prefers some 'colors" that I don't - but this is easily the best purchase I have made since my Plasma. Pros: Every single aspect of this device that I have encountered so far is, you'll pardon me, Pitch Perfect. Sturdy design; great inputs and flexibility with same; clean, legible GUI and characters on the receiver itself; beautiful sound in music and movie presentation (not always the case in HT receivers); wireless app for remote operation; long basic warranty Cons: Being honest? Nothing but Nits to pick here. I was born Analog, not Digital, so I think that putting the Owner's Manual on CD is counterintuitive. I grow weary of the tyranny of black in electronics; doesn't anyone like silver or brushed metal anymore? The loaded remote is not backlit - silly. And that is it...except for the fact that I have not yet found the way to Customize the Settings for a User, because my wife keeps screwing with my carefully tailored sound set-up. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Powerhouse!! Written By Jay, Birmingham,Al on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I will start off by saying that I have been a longtime fan of Yamaha for years and this receiver is no joke!! it is replacing a previous Yamaha receiver rx-v3800 which was good as well 140x7 channels but the rx-a2020 140x9 channels is superb!! As soon as I took it right out of the box and looked at the craftsmanship I knew this was serious amplification that I was fixing to encounter and man was I right!! the sound stage on this receiver is awesome the 3800 was good but this one leaves it in its own wake no kidding! the bass response is deep and tight not muddy or distorted either. the video is a really clean on it as well the GUI menu is nice as well though some may not quite like it but if that's the case try the GUI on the Rxv2095 when you do you will appreciate this one better overall I am satisfied with it!! Pros: Powerful not weak by a long shot!! Clean sound and clean picture as well Cons: none 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Review Written By DustinW, Milwaukee, WI on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall an outstanding product...great upgrade from my previous receiver. Generally no challenges to set up with one caveat for ARC. Pros: Controls all of the components through one source...this means fewer wires/cable to run through the wall. Three zone application is outstanding. Still learning all of the functionality of the product. Cons: Communication issues with Samsung Smart TV. Both products can be quirky when trying to run all of the TV app audio through the Yamaha. IMO, this ARC issue should have been resolved by both companies...spent too much time on the phone with tech support for both. Should be plug-and-play. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great amp so far Written By GBG, California on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought the receiver mainly for its networking features, and ability to drive speakers in 3 different locations. Having the the Yamaha web control app makes all this work beautifully! I now have independent music sourcing and volume control in my workshop, patio and movie zones. I can stream i-tunes to the receiver direct from my mobile devices (Airplay), so I carry an i-phone with me out in the garden/patio and jump around to different tracks. Also tried the build in internet radio today, and it worked great. Streams music easily from around the globe! The convenience and versatility of this receiver is exactly what I was hoping for. Pros: Airplay and network ability is fantastic Computer and mobile device control is much easier than using the factory remote Powering 3 separate zones, a 9.1 system, or all the variations in between has great potential Cons: Seems to run on warm side The visual setup and menu's seem meant to be hooked up to a tv. If you don't have a tv or a projector this could be difficult. I have a projector, so almost everything I can change via my laptop, or i-pad, but a few network options I have to put up the projector screen just to adjust. Maybe I'll find a way to work around this in time? 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By JC, Castro Valley Ca on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After reading the Crutchfied review I decided to upgrade from the RX675 to this RX2020. This receiver made my Klipsch reference speakers come alive in every respect. Maybe the solid crisp bass thru the RB-81 I I is the most noticeable difference along with hearing things like cymbals that were hiding before. Pros: Great sound and performance for $1000 Cons: Yamaha wifi adapter will not work with AT&T U-Vers router 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No yamaha 2020reciever Written By tony, ny on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent highly recommend 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By MarkS, Edmonds, WA on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sound Quality is great 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Sound, Excellent Features, and POWER Written By Craig B, Raleigh, NC on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this receiver as an upgrade for Denon 2313ci which just didn't have enough power to drive my Polk RTI12 speakers as loud as I wanted. This receiver definitely fit the bill and has not disappointed at low volumes or loud ones. Setup was a piece of cake, the YPAO automatic setup quickly measured my room and set distance, delay and volume levels. Much like Audessey that Denon uses after the initial setup I just made a couple of teaks to the surround and sub levels to suit my personal tastes. I only have a 5.2 setup so I wasn't able to test the 7.2 or 9.2 quality but the 5.2 doesn't disappoint. The quality is great on CD, Airplay, Bluray DTS Master and DD. In Stereo this receiver is LOUD as mentioned earlier I drive two Polk RTi12's which have a 50 to 500 watt rating capability and I haven't been able to get this receiver close to all the way up I think the house would vibrate apart if I did. There haven't been any overheating problems unlike the last two Denon receivers I have owned. This is a definite buy if you need lots of clean clear power, appreciate crystal clear high's, deep lows and accurate vocal representation. Great for movies, concert dvd's and any music source! Pros: Easy Set Up, lot's of assignable connections, simple to customize input names etc. You can easily dial in your custom sound with system EQ and neat features like dialouge level and lift etc... Remote is VERY detailed and probably has close to 100 buttons but all are laid out to make life simple and give one touch access to most setting so you are not scrambling through on-screen menus. Cons: Graphical Menus are a bit antiquated in their looks but they work which is all that matters 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By RickG, Maui Hi. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to use more so then I thought it would be due to all the features it has 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By DanE, Carlisle, PA on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first major component purchase since college (mid-80's). I have NAD, Hafler & Polk older components. My wife has Airplay, so we upgraded. That works really well. All other video and audio units are attached - it's easy to hook these up, but there are so many more Aux style hookups, though with the advent of HDMI, hookup is simplified. Also hooked up the Net and there is Pandora + more. I'm only hooking up 2 speakers so we haven't been able to enjoy the surround sound, but I'm fine without it. I have always been a Yamaha fan from way back when. I have no regrets. Pros: Lots of inputs and outputs, room for expansion, and very flexible as far as component hookup. I like the front access points as well, and this unit can do so much more than I will ever need. I like that when I shut this unit off, the TV feed bypasses (or feeds through) the unit without interruption and the TV can operate without having to use the surround system at all. Cons: This unit is HEAVY, and it is LARGE - it is deeper than any component that I have ever owned, including my big amps. I had to cut out the back of the entertainment center so that we could set it deep and close the front glass door. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Anonymous, north branch MN on Saturday, December 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) very easy to use and hook up 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No WOW!!!! Written By JoeG, Schenectady, NY on Friday, December 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wow!!! What a difference it makes in overall sound compared to my older RX-V571. The onscreen menus make it a snap to set up. I had one issue when setting up by Logitech Remote with the Yamaha and by cable box. A quick call to Crutchfield and hey were able to find the problem. I am running Bose Speakers and needed to have speakers to run my 301's for the front presence channel and back rear presence. I especially love the ability to use Airplay and other features such as Pandora and NetRadio. Instead of using Yamaha's wireless accessory, I bought a TrendNet Powerline adapter that adds enables all of the network features. Crutchfield was great, it arrived in 2 days after purchase, even with free shipping. I have had many iterations of Yamaha receivers and this is their best yet. I did a lot of research with Crutchfield and other websites and always came back to Crutchfield because they offer the tech support for life and the price was rock solid. Pros: Easy set up. Great features, Great Sound- what more can you ask. Fast Shipping and Great tech support. Cons: None so far. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No For Heaven's Sake, Just Buy It. Written By P.J., Washington, DC on Monday, December 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced a Denon 3808ci, which should have lasted longer (not happy about that, Denon). But the Yamaha 2020 turned my Denon frown upside down. Instantaneous, profound audio improvement. The first CD I played (on an Oppo 93) was Eva Cassidy, who brought tears to my eyes. Okay, she always brings tears to my eyes, but never nearly this quickly. What may have been an even more pleasant surprise was the immediate enhancement of the video. The Blu-ray of "Band of Brothers" had me diving off the couch ducking bullets, and the DVD of "Master and Commander" looked like, well, a Blu-ray (or better), which is to say, simply stunning. There is a very noticeable improvement to the clarity and brightness of video, so much so that recently, watching an over-the-air NFL game, I had to reduce the (untouched-in-five-years) brightness on the Sony monitor. A small quibble: those of you who bi-amp (and unlike many commenters, I'm a huge proponent thereof) need to be aware that while you can attach speaker wires for bi-amping and for a second Zone, you cannot utilize both functions simultaneously, and that fact is not immediately evident. I bi-amp a pair of Snell E-III's in a 5.1 array. This AVR has virtually all the features of the comparable newer models for $500-600 less. Score one while it's still available. For the price it's like holding up a liquor store minus the law enforcement risk. But remember, money can't buy happiness. What are you, a moron? Of course it can. Pros: A machine that is beautiful to behold, while offering stunningly good audio and video processing. Speaker calibration program is accurate and reliable. Wireless streaming from the IMac presents no problems. OSD/GUI not elegant, but entirely functional. Remote is hardly perfect (no backlight), but pretty good; I've seen far worse (can you say, "Denon"?). At this price point, I'd be hard-pressed to imagine a better AVR. Cons: Wish it had the capability to use bi-amped fronts while powering Zone 2 speakers, but not a big deal, 'cause if I'm listening in the kitchen (Zone 2) or it's a party situation, the better quality sound of my bi-amped fronts is going to waste anyway. The gazillion DSP options are pointless and superfluous (not a "con," just an observation). As others have observed, there's a bit of a learning curve to tweak the A/V, but the effort is well worth it. Oh, and more user-friendly speaker terminals? 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Giovanni M, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on Friday, November 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Receiver Yamaha RX-A2020 offers amazing sound effects, with the same quality of a movie theater in your home. This team has a power of 140 watts per channel. It has 9 channels of audio. Excellent team! 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Absolutely Great! Written By Anonymous, Houston, TX on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound, quality build, and ease of use are just some of the awesome features of this receiver. The only thing I had a small issue with Is the remote is not backlit. For a unit of this price it should have been included. Otherwise, a wonderful product. Highly recommended. Pros: Sound, easy to set up, quality build. Cons: No backlight on the remote. 6 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awsome Written By dboyd, lafayette La on Friday, November 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Power ,,well made, and you have almost limitless possibilities on configuring. LED on remote could be brighter. Pros: well made. lots of features Cons: LED on remote could be brighter and titles on remote could be Satallite DVD etc instead or Video 1 video2 6 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Receiver Written By RustyF, Atlanta, GA on Saturday, November 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I replaced on older Harmon Kardon AVR 7300. That unit was a beast & I knew it would be tough to replace. This unit exceeds my expectations. Pros: Plenty of power, great sound, many options, tech service helped sort out my setup questions. Cons: a little tricky to get set up, remote does not operate cable box 8 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Oh My Gosh! Written By Shaun E, Nashville, Tn. on Monday, October 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) 10 years I have spent with my trusty Onkyo surround receiver and it has been a good one. I had ruled out a new Onkyo because I heard too many bad reports on reliability. Not so with the Yamaha, the reviews are unanimous, Yamaha receivers are solidly built, packed with features, top of the line, you name it. I ordered this beast and anxiously awaited it's arrival. Dealing with Crutchfield was fantastic, their customer service is phenomenal and that comes from a guy who works for another retailer. I spent hours searching and researching before I purchased and always found my self referring to Crutchfield's site for guidance. When it came time to pull the trigger the Crutchfield rep answered all my questions and two days after talking with him the Yamaha was sitting on my dining room table. Setting it up was a piece of cake, however this amplifier is not for the faint of heart it takes some study and work to get everything tweaked. Not a problem seeing as your work is rewarded with a receiver that does everything great. A slightly complicated tweaking process is rewarded by a very simple finished product. One cable out to the TV and simply push the input button you want on the remote and the Yamaha does the rest. I will update in about a month and report on how it's performing after having it a bit. Thanks Yamaha and Crutchfield for a fantastic upgrading experience. Pros: Everything about this receiver is a Pro Cons: It is not plug and play, You are gonna spend some time getting it just right. Although I don't know that I consider this a con. 11 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No yamaha 2020 Written By kuehnmachine, kapaa, HI on Sunday, May 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) it ain't my old cr 2020 and you have to hook it up to a monitor to access some features such as assigning amps, but it's a solid purchase. 4 out of 17 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN on Friday, February 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Totally incredible machine Luv it Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing 1 out of 17 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Receiver Written By Dave, Orlando, Florida on Sunday, December 09, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Simply awesome. Easy hookup. Everything I wanted and more. The phone app works wonderfully and does way more than I expected. One of the great things is the HDMI Pass-thru. I have all components (including cable-box) hooked up to my receiver. Any component can be selected without turning the receiver on, allowing the component to go directly to the TV. Simply turn the receiver on if you want to use the sound system. You can also re-name all inputs on both the remote and the receiver, what ever you name it shows up on the front of the receiver. This is great for us guys that still use laser disk etc. I did have trouble with the YWA-10 wireless adapter finding my Apple Airport Extreme on the secured channel. It found the "guest" channel but that channel allows internet access only. I ended up using an Airport Express instead of the YWA-10 and all works perfectly now. Yamaha and Crutchfield techs are both easy to reach and extremely helpful. Pros: Input re-naming, HDMI Pass-Thru, Mobile App, great sound, easy set-up. Cons: I have not found any. 25 out of 25 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Yamaha / Crutchfield A great combination! Written By FredF, Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love the audio & video capabilities. I am VERY content with my purchase; it is both very pleasing, aesthetically, as well as producing great audio and video. It can be configured to your heart's content, which is a blessing as well as a curse (OK ... not a curse, exactly, I exaggerate). In fact, it is SO configurable, I believe this, second-to-the top receiver should have a computer-based setup program to make it the ideal purchase - some other top line choices do. I have MANY things to yet explore with this receiver and expect that it will be quite awhile before reaching the end point. I had two minor issues with the unit after purchase. The unit would not power off from the remote (I tried everything I could think of). Yamaha tech support had the problem solved with a reset on the receiver/remote in short order - very pleasant & helpful to deal with. The second issue concerned CEC hand-shaking between the receiver and TV - this one I contacted Crutchfield about. We, eventually, narrowed it down to "suspecting" the HDMI cable - sent me another pro bono - problem solved. It does pay to deal with a reputable, long-standing retailer that stands behind what they sell. I'm a happy camper! Pros: no computer setup option Cons: none so far 22 out of 22 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No 2020 receiver Written By LeeC, North Little Rock, AR on Thursday, November 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It was every thing I was expecting and more. Pros: All that I was wishing for and more. Cons: No cons at this time. 4 out of 20 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No RX- A2020 Written By Nick O, Mickleton, NJ on Monday, October 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was skeptical at first but after talking to Brandon at the sales dept. I was sold. Rx -A2020 is a very good machine both for music and movies. I am enjoying it, but still leaning the intricate set up and program. Thanks Brandon for your excellent input and professional advice. Pros: Easy to set up and program. Cons: Needs some help in tweeking if you do not have enough experience with electronics. 5 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Don Written By don, St. Charles, Mo. on Thursday, October 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This ia a a great reciever! It has the best sound I have ever heard. The balance and separtion are incredible! It makes normal tv sound good, and enhances both sound and video for blu ray discs. The video on blu ray discs is good but this reciever makes them even better! On some amplifiers the music overplays the speech. But with this reciever everything is perfectly balanced! It also has different listening modes to suit individual tastes, everything from Dolby, to sympohnic enahancement! The reciever has plenty of power, and sounds even better when you turn it up. With older recivers turning up the sound would rattle windows and such, with this Yamaha that is not the case! It just sounds better! A special thanks to the guys at Crutchfield for answering questions all my ! It took me about a week to make up my mind, but I finally opted for the 2020 and I'm glad I did! Pros: Everything! Cons: None so far 38 out of 41 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual 9.2ch AV receiver 6.5' AC power cord Wireless remote control (RAV418) 2 "AAA" batteries YPAO microphone (with attached 19' cable terminated by a 3.5mm connector) AM loop antenna FM wire antenna (with push-on "F" connector) Owner's Manual CD-ROM Easy Setup Guide Quick Guide for Useful Functions Safety Brochure Warranty information On-line product registration information FCC Information Features and Specs General Number Of Channels 9 Stereo RMS Power (watts) 140 THD in Stereo 0.06 % Frequency Bandwidth (stereo) 20-20k Hz FM Sensitivity Not Given HD Radio Tuner Built-in On-Screen Display Thru HDMI Auto Speaker Calibration YPAO RSC HDMI Standby Pass-through Yes Composite Video Conversion From Composite to HDMI, Component Component Video Conversion From Component Video to HDMI, Composite HDMI to HDMI Upconversion Yes Internet-ready Yes Apple AirPlay Built in App Remote Control Yes Bluetooth-compatible No USB port for iPod/iPhone Yes DLNA Certified Audio MHL-compatible No Multibrand Remote Control Yes Learning Remote Yes LCD Remote Yes Width (inches) 17-1/8 Height (inches) 7-1/2 Depth (inches) 19-3/8 Weight (pounds) 37.7 Parts Warranty 3 Years Labor Warranty 3 Years Multi-room Audio--Video Powered Multi-room Audio Output Yes Preamp Multi-room Audio Output Yes Multi-room Video Yes Multi-room HDMI Output No Surround Processing Dolby Digital DD, EX, TrueHD, DD+ Dolby Atmos N/A DTS DTS, ES, HD, HDMA, Neo6, 96/24 Inputs & Outputs Phono Input 1 Audio-Video Inputs 9 Audio-only Inputs 4 Component Video Inputs 4 Component Video Monitor Outputs 1 Optical Digital Inputs 4 Coaxial Digital Inputs 3 Optical Digital Outputs 1 Coaxial Digital Outputs None HDMI Inputs 8 HDMI Monitor Outputs 2 Subwoofer Outputs 2 Multi-Channel Analog Input Yes Multi-channel Preamp Output Yes Main Speaker Output Pairs 1 Main Speaker Terminals Posts Ethernet Port Y USB Connections 1 Front Removable Power Cord IEC 2-prong Product Research Audio Features Video Features Network & Tuner Functions USB/iPod Integration Convenience Features Remote Control Audio Features Aventage Series: The Aventage line of Yamaha AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of providing a massive, full-bodied sound for movie sound effects and the accurate reproduction of music sources. By expertly harmonizing traditional and advanced technologies, every factor that affects sound quality, from materials and parts construction to circuitry layout, vibration damping, and "fine-tuning" the sound, is handled with no other thought than to achieve the best possible audio quality. As a result, every Aventage receiver has the ability to reproduce the most subtle details of high-definition sound, so that listeners can enjoy a truly high-class sound studio experience at home. Aluminum Front Panel: The aluminum front panel is used to effectively shield sensitive circuitry from external noise and electronic energy generated by dimmer switches, fluorescent lighting, video monitors and so on. This ensures optimum sonic performance in the widest range of installation environments. H-Shaped Cross Member Frame: The interior of the receiver is reinforced with cross members in an H-shape to provide an extremely rigid and stable frame. This reduces chassis vibration to virtually zero even during high volume output (seemingly even minor vibrations can affect the sound), maintaining the highest audio quality. Double Bottom Construction: An additional bottom cover is added for additional support and to improve sound performance at higher volume levels and also support the power transformer and heat sinks. A.R.T.: The A.R.T. (Anti-Resonance Technology) Wedge 5th foot is in the center 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. A.R.T. Wedge 5th foot helps ensure that vibrations do not affect the sound quality. Symmetrical Power Amplifier Layout: The interior of the unit has been precisely planned, circuit-routed and built so that the left & right channels are physically and electrically isolated. This naturally maximizes channel separation, but also greatly improves signal to noise ratio and helps to achieve a wide, open sound stage. Hybrid Power Supply: Independent power supplies for the digital and analog circuit, resulting in less power consumption in the standby mode, and a more efficient power transformer. High Fidelity Sound: The Yamaha RX-A2020 uses high quality, audio-grade Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels to maximize sound quality. It also utilizes low-jitter PLL circuitry to help optimize sound imaging, resulting in a more dynamic sound with greater detail and less distortion. The receiver's wide-range frequency response, 10Hz to 100kHz, allows you to enjoy the full fidelity of Blu-ray, DVD-Audio and Super-Audio CD players. Assignable 9.2ch AV Receiver: The Yamaha RX-A2020 AV Receiver is equipped with a 9-channel amplifier rated at 140 watts (into 8-ohms, at 20-20khz, with 0.06% THD, driving 2 channels) which provides high dynamic power with low-impedance drive capability. The RX-A2020 also includes dual LFE (mono-subwoofer) outputs for connecting a powered sub. The built-in nine channel amplifier can be programmed to power various speaker configurations. 9ch Normal: Nine speakers are powered in the main room. Rear presence & surround back speakers can be connected. Zone 2 & Zone 3 speakers must be powered by separate amps. 9ch + 1Zone: Nine speakers in the main room (front, center, surround, surround back, & presence) and two speakers in a second zone are connected to the receiver; when the second zone is turned on, the surround back speakers turn off. Zone 3 is powered by a separate amp. There are no Rear Presence speakers. 7ch + 1Zone: Seven speakers in the main room (front, center, surround, & surround back) and two speakers in a second zone are connected to the receiver; Zone 3 speakers are powered by a separate amp. There are no Presence speakers. 7ch + 2Zone: Seven speakers in the main room (front, center, surround, & surround back), two speakers in Zone2, and two speakers in Zone3 are connected to the receiver. When Zone 3 output is enabled, the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound. 7ch + Front + 1Zone: Seven speakers in the main room (front presence, center, surround, and surround back) and two speakers in a second zone are connected to the receiver; the main front speakers are powered by an external amp. Rear Presence speakers are not used. 7ch Bi-Amp: Seven speakers are powered in the main room (front, center, surround, & surround back) with the two extra amplifier channels used to bi-amp the front speakers. Zone 2/3 speakers can be connected to a separate amp. There are no Presence speakers. 5ch + Front + 2Zone: Five speakers in the main room (center, surround, & surround back), two speakers in Zone2, and two speakers in Zone3 are connected to the receiver; the main front speakers are powered by an external amp. Presence speakers are not used. Bi-Amp Speaker Connections: This receiver allows you to reassign the surround back amplifier channels to make bi-amp connections (compatible speakers required). A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for one speaker. One amplifier is connected to the woofer section of a loudspeaker while the other is connected to the combined midrange and tweeter section. With this arrangement each amplifier operates over a limited frequency range, making its job easier. Presence Speakers: Two pair of speaker terminals (Extra Speaker1/Extra Speaker2) can be used for front/rear Presence speakers, Bi-amping the front speakers, or for driving a pair of speakers in a second or third zone. The Presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers with extra ambient effects produced by Cinema DSP. These effects include sounds that the filmmakers intended to locate a little farther back behind the screen in order to create more theater-like ambience. The Presence speakers should be placed at the front of the room 1-3 feet outside of the front speakers and at least 6 feet off the floor. Note: You must select in the menu whether the speaker terminals are being used for Presence, Bi-amp or Zone2/3. YPAO R.S.C. (Reflect Sound Control): YPAO-R.S.C. analyzes room acoustics and measures various speaker characteristics, then calibrates audio parameters to achieve optimum sound. It employs Reflected Sound Control to correct early reflections for studio-quality sound. It also provides DSP Effect Normalization, which varies the CINEMA DSP parameters according to the reflected sounds. Yamaha's YPAO-R.S.C. system uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. First it checks the speaker connections and phase of each speaker. Then it sends out tones which are captured by the microphone to analyze the room acoustics and sets a variety of parameters; such as the speaker size, the distance of the speakers, and even the volume level; until it achieves the best sound conditions for your room. Using the supplied Optimizer Microphone, YPAO performs the following checks and makes appropriate adjustments to give you the best possible sound from your system: Speaker Wiring: Checks which speakers are connected and the polarity of each. Speaker Size: Checks the frequency response of each speaker and sets the appropriate crossover frequency for each channel. Speaker Distance: Checks the distance of each speaker from the listening position and adjusts the delay of each channel. EQ: Each channel has a parametric equalizer; choose one of three target settings before running the setup. Natural: adjusts all speaker to a natural sound; useful when the flat setting sounds too bright Flat: use when all the speakers in the system have similar sound characteristics Front: EQs the center and rear speakers to sound like the front; useful when your front speakers are better than the others in the system Volume Level: Checks and adjusts the volume level of each speaker. Note: You can also choose to manually adjust the AV receiver's speaker settings. Multi-Channel Decoding Formats: The Yamaha RX-A2020 supports the following multi-channel (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic) decoding formats. Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital, Dolby, Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD DTS: DTS, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS Express, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo: 6 Dolby Pro Logic: Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Note: Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your audio source is connected to the A/V receiver via a digital audio connection (HDMI, optical, or coaxial). To enjoy true 7.1ch Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS-HD surround sound, the receiver must be connected to your Blu-ray player via HDMI. Surround Parameters: The Yamaha A/V receivers offers the following Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS NEO:6 audio adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic II Settings: You can adjust the following parameters in Pro Logic II Music modes: Panorama: sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect Dimension: adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear of the room Center Width: moves the center channel output completely towards the center speaker or towards the front left and right speakers Center Image (DTS NEO: 6 Music): This parameter adjusts the front left and right channel output relative to the center channel to make the center channel more or less dominant as necessary. CINEMA DSP Soundfields: Conventional multichannel audio reproduction systems base their sound on Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, using matrix and steering technologies to create surround sound effects. Yamaha CINEMA DSP is much more advanced, actually creating richly realized independent soundfields that envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience. With dialogue, music and effects ideally located in these separate soundfields, you will hear sound with accurate placement, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and richness, and realistic presence. It will seem as if the walls of your room have disappeared and you are in the middle of your own immense theater. The AV receiver offers 23 CINEMA DSP programs for movies, music, and games. Movie Soundfields: Standard, Spectacle, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama, Mono Movie Entertainment Soundfields: Sports, Action Game, Role Playing Game, Music Video, Recital/Opera Music Soundfields: Hall Munich, Hall in Vienna, Hall in Amsterdam, Church in Freiburg, Church in Royaumont, Chamber, Village Vanguard, Warehouse Loft, Cellar club, The Roxy Theater, The Bottom Line, 9ch Stereo CINEMA DSP Parameters: You can adjust the following parameters of the Cinema DSP modes. Adaptive DSP Level: You can change the receiver's CINEMA DSP effect level (level of the soundfield effect to be added). You can manually adjust the level of the soundfield effect from -6 dB to +3 dB. Or, with Adaptive DSP Level, the receiver automatically adjust the Cinema DSP effect level in conjunction with volume adjustments. Delay: Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the presence soundfield (1-99ms), surround soundfield (1-49ms), and surround back soundfield (1-49ms). Room Size: Adjusts the broadening effect (0.1-2.0) of the presence soundfield, surround soundfield, and the surround back sound field. Liveness: Adjusts the loss (0-10) of the presence soundfield, surround back soundfield, and surround back soundfield. Reverb: Adjusts the delay time of the rear reverberant sound (1.0-5.0s), the delay between the direct sound and rear reverberant sound (0-250ms), and the volume of the reverberant sound (0-100%). CINEMA DSP Modes: The Yamaha RX-A2020 A/V receiver offers three proprietary Yamaha CINEMA modes so you can enjoy your movies and music even more in your home; regardless if you are using Presence Speakers, only have a two-channel speaker system, or listening through headphones. CINEMA DSP 3D: The actually measured soundfield data in recorded soundtracks contain the information of the height of the sound images. CINEMA DSP 3D mode achieves the reproduction of the accurate height of theses sound images so that it can create the accurate and intensive stereoscopic soundfield in your listening room. CINEMA DSP 3D does this by using the receiver's Presence (height) Speakers. Virtual CINEMA DSP: Virtual CINEMA DSP is an algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP soundfield surround effects while using a minimal two-speaker system. Virtual CINEMA DSP lets you enjoy the effects of CINEMA DSP surround sound without using surround speakers (handy for use in custom installations where some rooms don't have surround speakers). It can be used with the front/center/presence speakers or even with just the two front left and right speakers. This unit will switch to virtual CINEMA DSP mode automatically when surround speakers are unavailable. SILENT CINEMA: SILENT CINEMA makes it possible to hear large-scale surround sound through ordinary headphones. This is a variation of CINEMA DSP technology that Yamaha developed to let you listen in private to movies and other multi-channel sources for hours without listening fatigue. Virtual Presence Speaker: Virtual Presence Speaker mode provides the 3D sound effect without actual front presence speakers. It creates virtual presence speakers from the receiver's front speakers, center speakers, and surround speakers, which brings you into a stereoscopic soundfield. HiFi Sound Modes: The Yamaha RX-A2020 offers to HiFi audio modes which bypass the receiver's tone & DSP processing for higher sound quality performance. Straight: 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers, while multi-channel sources are decoded straight into the appropriate channels without any additional tone or DSP processing. Pure Direct: Turns off the surround and tone circuitry, and dims the front-panel display, allowing sources to bypass the decoders and DSP processors of this unit so you can enjoy pure hi-fi sound from 2-channel analog sources. During Direct playback no sound is output from the subwoofer Bass Management: The Yamaha RX-A2020 A/V receiver provides the following Bass Management settings. Bass & Treble: You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the receiver' front left and right speakers to obtain a desired tone. You can independently adjust the bass (50Hz) and treble (20kHz) from -6dB to +6dB in 0.5 dB increments. The tone control of the speakers or headphones can be set separately. Extra Bass: You can select whether to play front channel low-frequencies through either of the front speaker or the subwoofer, or through both the subwoofer and front speakers. Subwoofer Trim: The Subwoofer Trim control enhances the low frequencies by avoiding overlap with the front speaker output. This will result in a cleaner, more focused sound stage while providing a seamless frequency response. When subwoofer frequency overlap occurs in conventional systems, the overall sound is "pushed" toward the subwoofer. Subwoofer Trim takes care of this by separating the low subwoofer frequencies cleanly, thus stabilizing the front stage while providing a well-balanced enhanced bass sound. Music Enhancer: Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3, WMA, and AAC. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original as possible. The receiver even has the ability to enhance the quality of uncompressed digital audio, such as a CD (2-channel PCM) or lossless FLAC file. Dialogue Lift & Level Adjustment: Dialogue Lift raises the sound of dialogue from the center speaker to a position in the center of the screen. Newly developed virtual dialogue lift achieves dialogue lift function even without the need for presence speakers. Dialogue Level Adjustment lets you control the volume of the vocal sound, so you hear movie dialogue and music vocals at the ideal level for clear, comfortable listening. Adaptive DRC: Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) automatically adjusts the dynamic range in relation to the volume, useful at low volume. The amount of dynamic range compression applied to bitstream signals is adjustable; Min/Auto is suitable for low volume listening, Standard is typical for home use, and Max doesn't compress the dynamic range at all. Volume Adjustments: The Yamaha RX-A2020 allows you to customize the receiver's volume levels. Max Volume Adjustment: Use this feature to set the receiver's maximum volume level. This feature is useful to avoid turning the volume too loud by mistake. You can set the Max Volume from -30 dB to +15 dB in 5 dB steps, or to +16.5 dB (full volume range is -80 dB to +16.5 dB). Initial Volume Setting: Use this feature to set the volume level when the power is turned on. You can choose between Off (same as the volume when the unit was turned off), Mute, and -80 dB to + 16.5 dB in increments of 0.5 dB. Volume Trim: Use this feature to adjust the volume level of each input. This is useful to balance the level of each input to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources. The range is from -6 dB to +6 dB in 0.5 dB increments. Audio Inputs/Outputs: The Yamaha RX-A2020 offers a variety of analog and digital audio inputs/outputs. Digital Inputs/Output: The Yamaha AV receiver is equipped with four optical digital inputs (3 rear/1 front), three coaxial digital inputs (rear), and one optical digital output (rear). Phono Input: The Yamaha AV receiver is fitted with a Phono input (MM), so you can connect your turntable and listen to your vinyl records with high-quality sound 7.1ch Analog Input: This unit has a discrete 7.1-channel analog input for connecting DVD-Audio and Super-Audio CD players or an external decoder. 7.2ch Preamp Outputs: The A/V receiver features 7.2-channel pre-amp outputs (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, and Dual Subs) for connection to external power amplifiers. Speaker Terminals: The receiver has binding post terminals for the Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back, Extra Speaker 1 (Zone2/Zone3/R. Presence), and Extra Speaker 2 (Zone2/Zone3/F. Presence/Bi-amp) speaker terminals. The binding posts can accept bare wire, pin connectors, and single banana plugs. These terminals are spaced too far apart for dual banana plugs and a collar surrounding them prevents the use of spade connectors. You can select 8 ohms or 6 ohms in the menu depending on your speaker application. The amplifier supports 4- to 8-ohm Front speakers; and 6- to 8-ohm Center, Surround, Surround Back, Zone 2/F. Presence/Bi-Amp/Extra speakers. Headphone Jack: The Yamaha RX-A2020 is equipped with a front-panel 1/4" headphone jack for connecting a set of headphones, so you can listen to your music privately. Connecting a set of headphones automatically mutes the receiver's speaker outputs. Sound effects applied during playback can also be heard through the headphones. Video Features HDMI (v.1.4) with Dual Outputs: HDMI (v.1.4) with 3D and Audio Return Channel (8 In/2 Out) deliver crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable. The two HDMI outputs are parallel, so the same video signal is output through both and can be used simultaneously. HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide you with the highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI can provide an interface between most audio/video sources, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray player, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a video monitor, such as a High Definition Television (HDTV), over a single cable. The AV receiver's HDMI jacks can be used for 2-channel and multi-channel linear PCM (up to 8-channel) and Bitstream (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc) digital audio formats. The HDMI 1.4 jacks also support 1080p and 4K video signals; as well as Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 24 Hz refresh rates, and auto Lip-Sync compensation. Note: When you output a video signal from both HDMI outputs simultaneously, the receiver outputs the video signal at the highest resolution that both TVs connected to this unit can support. For example, if you are have connected a 1080p TV and a 720p TV, the receiver will output 720p video through both HDMI outputs. HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) VHD1900 Vida Processor: This AV receiver optimizes the video signals sent to the TV by using the most advanced HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) VHD1900 Vida processor. Supporting both SD (standard definition) and HD (high definition) sources, this processor employs powerful noise reduction functions that even improve low-quality sources. The HQV Vida processor enhances image detail & quality with four-field motion adaptive de-interlacing, multi-cadence tracking, expanded 12-bit color processing & detail enhancement. The HQV Vida also incorporates two new HQV technologies (Auto HQV & HQV StreamClean) which automatically enhance the incoming image and provide powerful clean-up of source video, allowing the picture to be as crisp and clean as possible. The result transforms standard-definition sources to HD quality and makes HD look even more detailed. Moreover, the device also provides real-time clean up of highly compressed video, reducing compression artifacts of block and mosquito noise from lower-quality sources. 4K Video Upscaling: The Yamaha RX-A2020 is capable of outstanding upscaling and i/p conversion quality. This AV Receiver will upscale video signals from analog-to-HDMI and HDMI-to-HDMI, up to 4K. This means a much better picture with HDTVs capable of 2020p, 1080i, 1080p, or 4K resolution. Note: You can also convert a composite video signal to a component video and vice-versa (without scaling). HDMI can only be output via HDMI. Edge Adaptive Deinterlacing: In ordinary deinterlacing, pixels in areas of movement are interpolated by upper and lower ranges. This causes jaggies in diagonal lines. Edge adaptive deinterlacing detects the direction of the line and interpolates the pixels optimally. 3D Ready: The Yamaha RX-A2020 AV receiver supports 3D HDMI pass-through from connected 3D-compatible Blu-ray, games and broadcast devices to 3D-compatible HDTVs (all 3D components must be connected via HDMI). 3D provides a more engaging audio and video consumer experience. Note that special eyewear may be required for viewing 3D content ARC (Audio Return Channel): This feature allows audio to be sent from your compatible HDTV to your receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your HDTV. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your television. HDMI Standby Through Mode: When the RX-A2020 is in standby mode (power off), the Standby Through feature allows HDMI source signals to pass through the receiver to the TV. The HDMI input can be changed using the remote control. So, there's not need to turn on the A/V receiver in order to switch HDMI sources. x.v.Color: The AV receiver supports x.v.Color, offering a wider color range than the current broadcast standard. For the x.v.Color feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible (camera-editing-format-player-display). Deep Color: The Yamaha receiver also supports Deep Color which allows the color depth of video signals passing through HDMI to be raised. The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with a standard HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel is 36 bits with a Deep Color enabled HDMI jack. Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits, continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed. For the Deep Color feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible (camera-editing-format-player-display). x.v. Color and Deep Color technology are supported only when source product, HDMI cable, media and HDTV all support those features. Lip-sync: This function adjusts the delay between audio and video output. You can do this manually or have the receiver set the Lip-sync function automatically. Auto: When connected to a TV via HDMI, automatically adjusts audio output timing (0-500ms) if the TV supports an automatic lip-sync function. Manually: You can manually delay the sound output up to 500ms to synchronize it with the video image. Video Adjustments: The Yamaha AV receiver lets you make the following video adjustments - Resolution Enhancement, Noise Reduction, Brightness, Contrast, & Saturation. These video adjustments can be saved as presets (up to 6). HDTV-compatible Component Video: The RX-A2020 offers four component video inputs and a single component video monitor output. These inputs and output have a frequency response of 5 Hz to 60 MHz and will pass High Definition video sources up to 1080p. Front Panel AV Input: The front panel's AV Aux input features a composite video/stereo RCA input and optical digital input, along with an HDMI input. Background Video: The Background Video feature allows you to watch a video source while listening to a different audio source. With the RX-A2020, you can select any video input, and listen to AM/FM radio or network source at the same time. Network & Tuner Functions Ethernet LAN Port (optional WiFi): The Yamaha AV receiver is fitted with a RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port to connect the receiver to your home network to access your DLNA music server, or Internet Radio. There is also a rear-panel USB type-A port (5V/0.5A) that allows you to connect Yamaha's YWA-10 wireless network adapter (022YWA10, sold separately) for a wireless network connection. DLNA 1.5/Windows 7 Certified: The RX-A2020 is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant for audio networking. This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your PC. You can use your PC to play high-bit rate music content through your audio system, or use the RX-A2020 to browse and play music files on your hard drive. Media Player: The Yamaha RX-A2020 lets you play music files stored on your computer via a network connection. MP3 (up to 48kHz), WMA (up to 48kHz), AAC (up to 48kHz), WAV (up to 96kHz), and FLAC (up to 96kHz) audio files stored on your computer can be played through the RX-A2020 via its wired network connection. You can control playback of your streamed audio files from the AV receiver's remote control. The receiver also supports ID3-Tag and META tag information so song title, artist name, and album name can be displayed from the unit's on-screen menu (via HDMI). This unit can play back music files stored on the following music servers: PC with Windows Media Player 11 or later installed PC with DLNA/UPnP Certificate server software installed NAS with DLNA/UPnP certification Internet Radio: The Yamaha AV receiver lets you access various Internet Radio providers through its Ethernet network connection. You can control these Internet Radio services with the menu displayed on the TV screen (via HDMI only). The receiver will also display station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time on your HDMI-connected television. Music Service Description vTuner vTuner offers easy browsing of internet radio stations and podcasts. vTuner enables access to web-based radio stations and podcasts via an extremely reliable online database with a wide variety of content. You can browse content by Genre, Location, Language, and Favorites. Pandora* Pandora is a free, personalized Internet radio service that plays the music you know and helps you discover music you'll love. You can select Internet radio stations by Artist, Song, or Genre. Rhapsody* Rhapsody is a streaming music subscription service (starting a $10 per month) that allows you to play the full-length songs you choose on demand from a collection of over 10 million songs, without ads and without having to purchase or download the music. SiriusXM* SiriusXM Internet Radio lets you listen to over 120 channels of commercial-free music, talk radio, news, sports, and more. Note: *Firmware update required to access Pandora, Rhapsody and SiriusXM. HD Radio Tuner: In addition to receiving standard analog AM and FM broadcasts, the RX-A2020 features a built-in HD Radio tuner. HD Radio technology brings digital radio to conventional analog AM and FM radio stations, with improved sound quality, better reception, and new data services. HD Radio technology provides CD-quality sound for FM stations, and FM-quality sound for AM stations. In addition, FM HD Radio station can transmit multiple programs on the same frequency by using multicast channels. Text data display includes station name, song title, artist name, etc. HD Radio is the system for digital AM and FM broadcasting in the U.S. More than 2,000 radio stations are broadcasting their primary signals in digital HD Radio technology, as a free service. Go to HDRadio.com to check for HD Radio stations in your area. Station Text: AM/FM digital stations can offer text and data such as artist names and song titles. Multicasting: Many HD Radio stations also offer more than one channel of programming. This service is called multicasting. 40-Station Preset Tuning: The Aventage Series RX-A2020 lets you store up to 40 AM/FM station presets. This can be done manually or automatically (auto-preset tuning). Direct Tuning: You can directly tune in a frequency using the receiver's remote control. Stereo/Monaural Modes: You can set this receiver to automatically match FM broadcast frequencies in stereo, or convert the frequency to monaural for weaker stations. Web Control: When connected to your network (with Internet connection) you can control the Yamaha RX-A2020 AV receiver with the web control screen displayed in your PC's web browser. You'll be able to control functions such as Zone2, Power On/Off, and Volume. Internet Explorer 7.x, 8.x, 9.x is recommended for web browser. Firmware Updates: New firmware will be released for the purpose of additional features or product improvements. Firmware updates can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. If this unit is connected to the Internet, the receiver will indicate when a new firmware version is available and you can download the firmware via the network connection. Firmware updates normally take approximately 20 minutes or longer. Check Yamaha's Support Download Site for the most recent firmware updates. The test A/V receiver contained firmware version 1.06 (as of 10/23/2012). USB/iPod Integration USB Port: This unit is equipped with a front-panel USB (type-A) port that allows you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC music files from a USB mass storage class memory device; such as a portable MP3 player or USB thumbdrive (not compatible with USB HDDs). This unit can recognize sampling frequencies of up to 48 kHz on a compatible USB storage device. Your USB mass storage class device must be formatted in FAT 16 or FAT32 . You can use the receiver's on-screen menu (via HDMI) and remote control to navigate your stored music files on your connected USB memory device. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the AV receiver's USB port (max. 2.1A); even in standby mode. Note: While listening to a song from a USB device, you can view a favorite video or photo from the receiver's monitor output. There is a rear-panel USB port (5V/0.5A) that is used only do connect the optional Yamaha wireless network adapter (YWA-10, sold separately). AirPlay: This AV receiver supports AirPlay, which means it can accept wireless music streaming from your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad; as well as from iTunes on Macs or PCs. This makes it easy to enjoy your iTunes music from your mobile Apple iOS device or computer on your home theater system. You can even view metadata such as song title, artist name, as well as album art via AV receiver's on-screen display. In addition, you can download Apple's free "Remote" application and use your Apple device as the remote control for your iTunes account. To use the AirPlay feature you need a Mac or Windows-based PC running iTunes (10.2.2 or later) connected to your wireless home network. Your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad must have iOS 4.3.3 or later installed and connected to the same wireless home network. iPod/iPhone Direct: Using a USB-to iPod-Dock cable plugged into the front-panel USB port, music can be played directly from an iPod/iPhone, bypassing the iPod/iPhone's DAC. To view the video content from your iPod/iPhone, connect it to the receiver's front-panel USB port and composite video input using the official Apple Composite AV Cable (sold separately). Your connected iPod/iPhone's music content is controlled by the receiver's remote, or you can continue to control your iPod/iPhone's music content from its clickwheel or touchscreen. Song/artist information and elapsed time are displayed on the receiver's front-panel display and your connected TV screen (via HDMI only). You can navigate your iPod/iPhone's music using the on-screen menu and remote control by Playlist, Artist, Album Genre, Song, or Composer. You can also shuffle the playback of your iPod/iPhone's music and view the Now Playing screen. Video stored on your iPod/iPhone can only be navigated from your iPod device's clickwheel or touchscreen (select Simple mode on receiver). Your iPod/iPhone's battery will be charged while connected to the receiver (even in standby mode for up to 4 hours). iPod/iPhone compatibility is as follows (as of 1/11/2013): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type AirPlay Charge Audio Video Remote iPod/iPhone Album Art Artist/Song Text Track Info video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N Y Y Y N Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y 7th 1.01 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4th 6.0.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5th 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3G 4.2.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 6.0.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 6.0.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 2 6.0.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3 6.0.1 Y O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 6.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y iPad mini 1 6.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. Convenience Features Advanced On-Screen GUI: The RX-A2020 offers an advanced on-screen menu (GUI) system via its HDMI output. This clean and simple interface makes setup and other operations extremely easy. Yamaha's latest graphical user interface (GUI) has a high resolution display with clear, easy-to-use menus and also includes a selectable status bar that shows input source, volume level, DSP mode and audio format. The GUI can be displayed over both normal and 3D pictures. You can set the receiver's on-screen menu language to English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Russian, or Chinese. If your TV is connected to the composite video or component video monitor output, you will need to use the AV receiver's front-panel display when changing settings. Zone 2/Zone 3: The Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs allow you to play three different sources in three zones. The receiver has dedicated stereo preamp outputs for both zones, or the built-in amplifier can power speakers in the second and/or third zones connected to the Extra Speaker 1 and Extra Speaker 2 terminals. If either Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers are powered by the receiver, when Zone 2 or Zone 3 is turned on, the receiver's Presence speakers in the main room are turned off. The analog video monitor outputs (component video, S-video, and composite video) can also be assigned to Zone2 or Zone3 (but not both), useful when you're using HDMI for the main room video. The volume of Zone 2/3 can be controlled by the Yamaha receiver using either configuration or from your add-on amplifier when using the line-output. Compatible Zone Sources: You can select the following input sources for Zone 2/3. Analog Audio/Video Inputs (the video conversion between analog video jacks does not work for the multi-zone output; to watch video in another zone, you need to connect the Zone 2/3 video monitor out in the same way as the video input device) AM/FM Tuner (you cannot select different AM/FM radio stations for each zone) USB (including iPod/iPhone) AirPlay Internet Radio (vTuner) DLNA/Media Player contents Incompatible Zone Sources: Optical/coaxial digital and HDMI audio sources are not output to Zone 2/3. Note: Unfortunately, a USB source (including iPod/iPhone) and Network connected sources (Internet Radio/Media Player) cannot be played back in different Zones at the same time. Party Mode: The Party Mode allows you to enjoy the AV receiver's Main Zone audio source in Zone2 & Zone3, simultaneously (regardless of input audio signal types - analog or digital). During the party mode, stereo playback is automatically selected for all zones. The Main Zone, Zone2, & Zone3 play at the same volume level during Party mode. Utilize this function when you want to play back an audio source as background music in two rooms of your home. Scene Plus: The Scene Plus function simplifies operation by providing one touch power-on, along with selection of the desired source and the appropriate DSP programs. Scene Plus offers a choice of 12 Scene selections, four of which can be assigned to the second zone in a multi-zone system. Scene Plus can be selected from the receiver's front panel, remote control, on-screen GUI, and even from the Apple iOS or Android app. Pressing a Scene button will automatically launch a number of operations that initiate play of the source controlled by that button. Input Rename: You can rename each input so the display reflects the actual source; choose from 15 templates or create an original name, up to nine characters. Display Dimmer: You can set the brightness of the front-panel display from -4 to 0. Memory Guard: This feature is used to prevent accidental changes to the DSP program parameter values and other system settings. ECO Mode: When the ECO Mode is enabled, you can reduce the receiver' power consumption by keeping the maximum volume, maximum output power, and front display's brightness low. ECO mode reduces power consumption by approximately 20%. Sleep Timer: The receiver's Sleep Timer function can be set turn the unit automatically off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Auto Power Down: If you don't operate the receiver or use the remote for an extended period of time, the unit will automatically go into standby mode (Auto Power Down function). The Auto Power Down feature is selectable to 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours. Remote Control Learning/Multibrand Remote Control (with LCD): The receiver comes with a learning/multibrand wireless remote control. In addition to the receiver, the remote can be programmed to control multiple brands of TVs, Blu-ray players, DVD players/recorders, DVRs, VCRs, etc. If you cannot find a remote control code for your playback device or if any key on the remote control does not work after you set the program code, you can use the Learn function to "teach" the receiver's remote to operate your playback device. The remote features an LCD window which displays operational information. HDMI Control: The Yamaha AV receiver supports the HDMI control function, which allows you to operate external components via HDMI. If your TV or other external components support HDMI control, you can use the remote controls of those devices to operate some of this unit's functions, and to synchronize this unit with the operation of those devices. You can use the following operations with the remote control of any of the connected HDMI Control compatible devices. Power synchronization (On/Standby) Volume control, including Mute Changing the volume of the audio output signal device (either the TV or the receiver) AV Controller App: This AV Controller App (free) will turn your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Android device into a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for the Yamaha AV receiver. This App provides the flexibility to control input, volume, mute and power commands. You can browse content from all internally available sources such as Internet Radio, USB and AM/FM tuners. You can also control all AV receiver zones such as powering on and changing input for each zone. This App not only controls the Yamaha AV receiver, it also controls Yamaha Blu-ray Disc Players, supporting various functions including Play, Stop and Forward. In addition, you can browse music stored on your Apple iOS or Android device and wirelessly transfer the content to the Yamaha A/V receiver for playback. AV Controller App for Apple: The free AV controller App for Apple is available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store. It supports the iPod touch, iPhone , or iPad with iOS 4.2 or higher installed. AV Controller App for Android: The free AV controller App for Android is available for download from the online Android Market. Requires Android 2.1 and up. Note: You must have a wireless network in your home and the Yamaha AV receiver & Apple or Android device connected to the same network. Remote Connections: The RX-A2020 offers a variety of remote connections. Remote Jacks: The receiver has two remote input and two remote output minijack (3.5mm) terminals for use with external IR receivers and compatible Yamaha components. 12V Trigger Outputs: The RX-A2020 has two programmable mini-jack outputs (3.5mm) to send 12-Volt DC turn-on signals to other components that accept a 12V trigger, such as a power amplifier or motorized projection screen. The triggers are programmed either to work with a specific zone (main room or Zone 2) or a specific source. RS-232C Port: The AV receiver's RS-232C port provides seamless integration with a wide range of third-party home automation control systems. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Yamaha RX-A2020 is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2040 4 Reviews $1,599.99 Shop all Home Theater Receivers Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase accessories for this product Download the product manual Search the website Go


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Rush Select at 2013 Surf Cup
On July 30, 18 Rush players from around the country flew into LAX. Here is a diary of the trip, and a story of 18 players from different states, backgrounds and cultures, all searching for one common goal, a Surf Cup championship.
July 30th
Players all met at LAX and travelled to the team hotel in Van Nuys, California. The Holiday Inn Express was the team base for two days while they played friendlies against Los Angeles teams in preparation for the tournament. At 7:30 p.m. the girls played a Los Angeles GU15 team who had just returned from Denver for National Premier League Championships. The game ended 2-1 Los Angeles Premier. The result was not important as the team played 20 minutes of each half in their default formation (4-3-3) and the last 15 minutes of the first half in a 3-4-3 imagining they were 1-0 down, and the last 15 minutes of the second half in a 4-5-1 imagining they were 1-0 up.
"Understanding how to play when you are up or when you are down in the last 10-15 minutes of a game is important for any team or player. Sometimes coaches get frustrated that their teams can't hold on to a lead or come from behind when playing in a big game, but do their players really know how to change their approach and playing style to a game based on the score or the amount of time left? The only results that mattered were at Surf, the friendlies were an opportunity for the team to play together for the first time, as we only had 4 players that played in both tournaments, and understand how we were going to adjust our formation and style of play in Surf cup, based on the score," said Head Coach Russell Finch.
July 31st
The team was up early fighting Los Angeles traffic on I-405 headed to take on a GU12 Legends FC team that had 4 players, including the GK, that had just returned from Kansas with a GU13 National Championship Medal. The girls lost 1-0 to a goal in the first minute of the second half. It was a game that saw the girls create 18 goal-scoring opportunities, 11 shots on target and 8 coming in the last 10 minutes. In the afternoon the girls had a tour of Hollywood, hiked Runyan Canyon for stunning views, and tried the famous Pink's Hotdogs.
August 1st
The team departed for UCLA to watch Real Madrid train, get autographs and have a recovery session to get all the lactic acid out of their legs from the past two games. Although the team arrived as the players were leaving the field, they did get autographs from World Cup and European Cup champions Xabi and Casillas. After the girls' recovery session they went to see Santa Monica and Venice beach. Here they got to see lots of interesting people, street performers and got Henna tattoos. The team concluded their LA trip at around 8 p.m. and then departed for their team hotel in San Diego.
August 2nd
The day was spent in team meetings, enjoying a 360 degree view of San Diego from Mt. Soledad, lunch at Seaport Village, meeting up with old ID camp friends from Hawaii Rush at the Surf Cup fields and then the highlight of the day, the Padres vs NY Yankees game where the girls got to appear on TV.
"To me it's important to spend some time as a team doing things other than practicing or talking about soccer. We were able to practice many of the 11 Rush Core Values during the trip. From Enjoyment, by seeing much of So Cal, meeting Real Madrid players, and going to a MLB game, to Empathy, where the girls served water and snacks to homeless people in San Diego and Los Angeles. It's obvious we were there to win the most competitive tournament in the country, but if we can we walk away with success both on and off the field, to me that's a perfect scenario."
August 3rd
Day 1: Game 1 - Real So Cal ECNL. With 15 minutes to go and the teams 0-0, Rush gets a corner. As the ball gets cleared on a header by Real's 5'11 center mid, #7, it bounces to their pacey forward who dribbles 60 yards, taking on 2 Rush players and goes 1v1 against DE Rush keeper, Kyra Glakas. Kyra saves and rebounds to a Real So Cal player who had transitioned into attack. With 10 minutes to go the formation changes to a 3-4-3, where the team sacrificed left back Nicole May to add another midfield player and push for a goal. Ashton Pugh (Tennessee Rush) plays a ball over the top and down the line for Emily Fontana who runs onto it and floats a ball to the back post, finding Chloee Kooker (Iowa Rush) who hits it into the hands of the Real So Cal keeper. Although more chances were created, it ended 1-0 Real So Cal. After the game the girls were introduced to the U.S. National Team scout Twila Kaufman who had been watching the girls play and walked over to say hi to an old friend, Head Coach Russell Finch, and grab a roster.
Day 2: Game 2 - San Diego Surf Academy. The Rush girls dominated possession and created many chances from the first whistle to the final whistle. In the tenth minute, Brianna Martinez (New Mexico Rush) beat two Surf defenders and slots it in the far corner to put Rush up 1-0. Two minutes later, Syndey Schmidt plays an intelligent ball in between two defenders, finding Brianna's diagonal run who was consequently brought down from behind as she went in on goal. Brianna took the resulting penalty, knocking it into the inside of the post. Rush continued to dominate possession and created 21 goal scoring opportunities with 10 on target, 4 hitting the post and 2 off the crossbar. Confidence seemed extremely high going into the final group game.
August 4th
Day 3: Game 3 - Santa Rosa United ECNL, #6 team in the nation. While the girls warmed up, Real So Cal's game against Surf Academy ends in a 0-0 tie, which meant if Rush could beat Santa Rosa United, they would win the group and head to the Quarter Finals. The team was fully aware of Santa Rosa's National team forward's, potential, Alyiah Shields, and it would be Shields who potentially took away the girls' dream of winning Surf Cup in only the fourth minute. After yet another counter attack, Shields found herself 1v2 against Ashton Pugh (TN Rush) and Sydney Runeberg (TX Rush). Shields's pace, technical ability and determination was too much for the Rush Center backs and she slotted home the ball past goalkeeper Jasmine Richards (TX Rush). Pugh and Runberg were incredible the whole weekend, but a player such as Shields only needs half a chance or even half a yard to punish teams. With 10 minutes left in the first half the team switches to a 3-4-3 and goes searching for a tying goal before the half. With Sarah Anshutz (CO Rush) and Morgan Kloosterman (MI Rush) pressuring the ball high up the field, they force Santa Rosa's center mid to play a ball all the way back to the goalkeeper. Rush forward Emily Fontana (IA Rush) anticipates the pass, takes the ball, rounds the keeper and finds herself with an open net, but hits the ball just past the far post. In the second half Rush created many chances, pinning Santa Rosa in their own half and, off a well taken shot corner, Megan Gray (IA Rush) found herself on the top of the box where she struck the ball very well, but unfortunately the keeper tipped it around the post. Sydney Runeberg heads the ball just wide in the resulting corner. With time running out, Rush again goes to a 3-4-3. Riley Whitaker (IA Rush) receives a ball out wide on the left from Bella Camarata (TX Rush) and dribbles at two Santa Rosa defenders. Whitakers skill and pace was too much for Santa Rosa, which led to a ball being whipped in the box at pace onto the head of Rush Forward Shayla Smart (FL Rush) who narrowly heads wide of the goal. In the last 7 minutes of the game, Rush created 5 good goal scoring opportunities, but just could not capitalize on them and ultimately lost the chance to win the group and head to the Quarter Finals.
On the last evening, the girls met for a final team meeting/debrief where much of what was discussed involved how to develop a winning mentality. The girls proved they are among the best teams in the country by the way they played and the chances they created, but when it came down to it, teams like Real So Cal who play in an environment like Surf Cup week in and week out, were better prepared for this type of environment. The girls' experience better prepared them for State Cup/Regionals with their own teams, but also has afforded them the potential to compete in the 2014 Surf Cup, which the team plans on attending and winning next year!
"When the final whistle blew in the Santa Rosa United game, there were no tears, just disappointment. The girls were walking off the field absorbing all that they had created, and yet missed. We had dominated every game in terms of possessions and scoring opportunities, but the defining moments were the two goals we conceded and the ones we missed. We all wanted this so badly, we wanted to prove we were the best team in the country, but it slipped away, no mistake the opportunity was given, but quickly taken. This team is so talented and plays such an attractive style of possession and attack-orientated soccer. I want them to succeed so desperately because they completely deserve it."
The girls finished the trip by visiting the sea lions at La Jolla Cove and relaxing by the pool. In the morning, prior to flying home, the girls went and watched Santa Rosa advance to the final and be crowned champions. The girls reflected on what could have and probably should have, been their Surf Cup Championship

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7 Pictures Of A Grumpy Otter Being Awoken From A Nap
Amelia McDonell-Parry @xoamelia / March 21, 2013
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Poor otter pup. He was having such an amazing dream! And then some stupid human woke him from his slumber just as things were getting really good. Thanks a lot. Click through to see more of this adorable otter feeling really grumpy about being woken up from his nap.
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