Yamaha RX-A2A Review | Unboxing, setup, and main menu overview

The AV receiver is a central component in a home theater or audio system, providing essential features and high-quality performance for audio and video processing. In this video, I unbox, setup, and review the Yahama RX-A2A AV receiver. Overall, this receiver is a stellar performer. Other than some minor gripes with slow menu navigation, this receiver hasn't let me down. It packs a serious punch and offers Yahama's excellent amplification processing.

Yamaha RX-A2A
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RUIPRO HDMI Cables
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AC Infinity Fans
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KabelDirekt – 6ft RCA/phono cable
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Speaker Cables:
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Subwoofer Cable:
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Center Speaker Wall Mount:
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Speaker Brackets:
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Equipment list:

Speakers (Some models shown are updated equivalents)
1. Definitive Technology BP-8080ST Front/Main (2)
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2. Definitive Technology CS9080 (Replaced the CS8040HD) Center (1)
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3. Definitive Technology SR-9080 Surrounds (4)
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4. Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 55 Height Front (2)
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5. Definitive Technology SR-9080 Rear Surrounds (2)
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6. Definitive Technology DI 5.5LCR In-ceiling height (6)
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7. SVS PB-3000 Subwoofers (2)
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8. SVS SB-2000 Subwoofers (2)
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Processor
Anthem AVM 70 8K
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Amplifiers
Emotiva XPA Gen3 7 Channel
Emotiva XPA Gen3 10 Channel

Screen
Elite Screens ER165WH2 (New Theater)
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Elite Screens ER120WH1 (Old Theater)
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Projector
Epson 6050UB
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Acoustic Panels
GIK Acoustics

Seats
Palliser Blade

Theater Seat Risers
SoundRight 7" Black Home Theater Riser Platform (4Seating Website)
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AC Infinity Fans
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AC Infinity Controller 1, Thermal Trigger (For Xbox Series Consoles)
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GoldenEar Technology Triton 2 Front/Main
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Dual SVS SB-2000 Subwoofers
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:09 Unboxing
09:31 Setup
14:26 YPAO Setup
17:48 Main menu overview
33:11 HDR support
34:47 Final thoughts