<p>The A8A is our most innovative model yet. This AV receiver incorporates cutting-edge components and technology for home cinema, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Lose yourself to room-filling sound and crystal clear picture.<br><br>This artificial intelligence analyzes DSP parameters and optimizes the surround effect of distinct sound elements such as background music, dialogue, and sound effects. It’s like having a professional sound engineer tune the sound according to each scene. Includes 64-bit processing with Qualcomm® QCS407.<br><br>The A8A incorporates the trademark AVENTAGE concept, architecture, and materials for elevated performance. A double-bottom plate ensures stability for unnecessary vibrations, while the thick copper foil for the circuit board achieves lower impedance. This AV receiver also comes equipped with a customized capacitor and H-shaped Cross Frame for enhanced stability.<br><br>Qualcomm® QCS407 is designed to provide truly superior audio performance, with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive home audio, as well as a dedicated high-performance audio DSP. Features ESS’s state of the art 32-bit SABRE PRO Premier DAC ES9026PRO. ESS’s patented 32-bit Hyper Stream, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) compensation function works to minimize noise levels.<br><br>Bring your entertainment experience to the next level with immersive audio that accurately reproduces 3D sound with superior effect across any content. Gain entry into a world where every breath-taking moment is not only heard but also felt.<br>*This function is available via future update.</p>

TECHNICAL DATA

11.2-channel 150-Watt powerful surround sound with Zone 2/3/4
4K120 and 8K60 HDMI and HDR10+ with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (7 in/3 out)
Dolby Atmos® with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X® with CINEMA DSP HD3
Dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DACs for the ultimate high-performance conversion
YPAO™- R.S.C. with 3D, multipoint measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode
Surround:AI™ technology automatically optimizes the sound and effects in real-time
ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS (with future update) and Dolby Vision™, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020
AURO-3D
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, MusicCast multi-room audio, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect
Voice Control with Amazon Alexa, Siri® (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant
Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD
3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control
Phono input

Amplifier Section

Channels – 11.2
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2-ch driven) – 150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)
High Slew Rate Amplifier – Yes
Video Features

HDMI with eARC – Yes
HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020, HDR10+* – Yes (*via future update)
Connectivity

MusicCast Surround – Yes
HDMI Input/Output (total) – 7 / 3
HDMI 4K60, 4K120AB*, 8K60 AB* support – 3 / 1 (*via future update)
HDMI CEC – Yes
USB Input – Yes
Network Port – Yes
Wi-Fi – Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz)
AirPlay 2 – Yes
Bluetooth – Yes (SBC / AAC)
Front Input – USB
Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical – 3 / 0
Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial – 2 / 0
IR In/Out – 1 / 1
Analog Audio Input/Output – 6 / 0
Zone 2 and 3 – Yes
Phono Input – Yes
XLR Terminal – Yes
Component Video Input/Output – 1 / 0
Composite Video Input/Output – 2 / 0
Preout 11.2-ch Headphone Output – 1.