{"product_id":"yamaha-rx300a-5-2-channel-8k-home-theater-av-receiver","title":"Yamaha RX300A 5.2-Channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver","description":"\u003ch1\u003eYamaha RX300A 5.2-Channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RX300A is a 5.2-channel home theater AV receiver from Yamaha (Hamamatsu, Japan), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Successor to the long-running Yamaha RX-V385, the RX300A brings a fully updated platform with \u003cstrong\u003eDolby Atmos decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI 2.1 with 8K\/60Hz and 4K\/120Hz passthrough\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e70 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2-ch driven)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint, Room Correction auto-calibration, and an eARC-equipped HDMI output make the RX300A a complete foundation for a modern home cinema system built around Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDolby Atmos and Flexible Surround Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha RX300A decodes Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital, delivering three-dimensional, height-aware surround sound from a 5.2-channel amplifier section. The receiver supports multiple Atmos speaker layouts: a traditional 5.2-channel setup with virtual height processing, or a reconfigured 3.1.2-channel arrangement using either in-ceiling or up-firing height speakers. Dolby Surround upmixing extends non-Atmos content to fill the full speaker array, while dedicated sound modes including Pure Direct, Straight, Movie, All Channel Stereo, Music, and Night give listeners precise control over the listening experience. The Zone B output enables simultaneous playback in a second room from the same source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHDMI 2.1, Bluetooth Multipoint, and Everyday Usability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour HDMI 2.1 inputs and one HDMI output handle the full demands of current-generation source components, including streaming players, 4K Blu-ray decks, and gaming consoles operating at 4K\/120Hz or 8K\/60Hz. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Media Switching (QMS), and HDCP 2.3 are all supported. The eARC-enabled HDMI output simplifies TV integration by carrying high-resolution audio back to the receiver over a single cable. Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint connectivity allows two devices to remain paired simultaneously, making it easy to switch between a phone and a tablet without re-pairing. Four Scene presets let users save their preferred input and sound settings and recall them instantly from the front panel or remote. An FM tuner, optical and coaxial digital inputs, two analog RCA inputs, a headphone output, and USB audio playback round out the connectivity picture. Included accessories cover a setup microphone with stand for Room Correction calibration, FM antenna, remote control, and batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Decoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital with flexible speaker layouts including virtual height and in-ceiling or up-firing height channel configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI 2.1 with 8K and 4K\/120Hz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four HDMI 2.1 inputs pass 8K\/60Hz and 4K\/120Hz signals with VRR, ALLM, QMS, HDCP 2.3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Hybrid Log-Gamma support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70 W Per Channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated at 70 watts into 8 ohms across the full 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth at 0.09% THD with two channels driven, and 145 watts into 6 ohms at 1 kHz with one channel driven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.3 Multipoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs two Bluetooth devices simultaneously so users can switch sources without disconnecting and reconnecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers high-resolution audio from a connected television to the receiver over a single HDMI cable, simplifying the home theater signal chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Correction Calibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a setup microphone for automatic room correction, optimising speaker levels, distances, and EQ for the listening position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScene Presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four programmable Scene buttons store a complete input and sound mode configuration for instant one-touch recall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Subwoofer Pre-Outs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two dedicated subwoofer outputs provide flexibility for dual-subwoofer setups, improving bass distribution across the listening space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Amp Capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front speaker channels support bi-amplification for compatible speaker designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone B Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sends audio to a second room independently from the main listening zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmp Channels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2-ch driven) \/ 145 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurround Decoding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePost-Processing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Surround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSound Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure Direct, Straight, Movie, All Channel Stereo, 2-Channel Stereo, Music, Night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI Inputs \/ Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Inputs \/ 1 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVideo Passthrough\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8K\/60Hz, 4K\/120Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeARC, ARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS, HDCP 2.3, CEC, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, x.v.Color, HD audio playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDR Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog RCA Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoaxial Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeaker Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 (binding post terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubwoofer Pre-Outs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (audio file playback, firmware updates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Decoding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP3, MPEG4-AAC, WMA, WAV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 5.3, Multipoint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFM Tuner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZone B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBi-Amp Capable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom Calibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom Correction (included mic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther Audio Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDialogue Level, Subwoofer Trim, Extra Bass, Lip Sync\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandby Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 W or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e434 x 157 x 319 mm \/ 17-1\/8\" x 6-1\/8\" x 12-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 kg \/ 16.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYamaha RX300A AV Receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemote Control with Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFM Antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSetup Microphone with Microphone Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafety Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Yamaha RX300A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha RX300A is a 5.2-channel home theater AV receiver with Dolby Atmos decoding, HDMI 2.1 with 8K\/60Hz and 4K\/120Hz passthrough, and 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It is the direct successor to the Yamaha RX-V385 and is designed to bring a genuine home cinema experience to entry-level budgets, replacing a single soundbar with a full multichannel amplifier and discrete speaker system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Yamaha RX300A compare to the Denon AVR-S570BT or Sony STR-DH590?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha RX300A sits above the Denon AVR-S570BT and Sony STR-DH590 in terms of current-generation video support. The RX300A offers HDMI 2.1 with 4K\/120Hz and 8K\/60Hz passthrough and Dolby Atmos decoding, features that neither the Denon AVR-S570BT nor the Sony STR-DH590 support. The RX300A also adds Bluetooth 5.3 Multipoint and dual subwoofer outputs. For buyers upgrading from an older 5.1 system who want Atmos capability and full gaming-ready HDMI, the RX300A is the more future-proof choice at a comparable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Yamaha RX300A work with up-firing Dolby Atmos speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the RX300A supports Dolby Atmos playback through up-firing speakers. In a 3.1.2-channel configuration, the front left, right, and center channels are paired with two height channels driven by up-firing or in-ceiling speakers to deliver overhead Atmos effects. This requires reassigning the surround channels to height duties, which is a trade-off the receiver's speaker layout configuration accommodates directly through its setup menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Bluetooth Multipoint and how does it work on the RX300A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth Multipoint allows the RX300A to maintain active pairing with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. A user can have a phone and a tablet both connected at the same time and switch audio playback between them without going through a separate pairing process. The RX300A uses Bluetooth version 5.3, which provides a more stable wireless link and lower latency than earlier Bluetooth standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Yamaha RX300A support 4K\/120Hz for gaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, all four HDMI inputs on the RX300A support 4K\/120Hz passthrough via HDMI 2.1. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) are also supported, which reduces input lag and screen tearing when connecting a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. This makes the RX300A a capable hub for a gaming-focused home theater setup that also handles 4K Blu-ray and streaming content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat speakers pair well with the Yamaha RX300A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RX300A is well matched with 6-ohm or 8-ohm bookshelf and floor-standing speakers rated for 40 to 140 watts. Brands including Wharfedale, Elac, Klipsch, and Q Acoustics all offer entry to mid-level speaker packages that complement the RX300A's output power and tonal character. A compatible subwoofer connected to one or both of the dual subwoofer pre-outputs completes a full 5.1 or 5.2 home cinema setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Yamaha RX300A in Toronto, Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha RX300A is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound is an authorised Yamaha dealer, providing factory warranty coverage, expert pre-purchase guidance, and local after-sales support. Visit vinylsound.ca or contact the Toronto store directly to check availability and current stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203399033084,"sku":"RX300A B","price":569.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/YamahaRX300A5.2-Channel8KHomeTheaterAVReceiver.png?v=1781578788","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/yamaha-rx300a-5-2-channel-8k-home-theater-av-receiver","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}