Amplifier & Audio Section
Analog, Digital, & Bluetooth Source Inputs
Network, MusicCast, & AirPlay 2 Integration
Remote & Convenience Features

Amplifier & Audio Section

Discrete Stereo Amplifier: The Yamaha R-N800A stereo receiver employs fully discrete power amplification for clean, dynamic sound. The R-N800A discrete stereo amplifier section is rated at 100 watts x 2 channels (into 8-ohm, at 20-20kHz, with 0.07% THD).

• Tonal Balance & Dynamics: Yamaha has always pursued the faithful reproduction of all sounds; from all instruments and all vocals, at all pitches and across the entire spectrum. As opposed to merely producing powerful sound, the R-N800A delivers a sense of dynamics that express the contrast between stillness and motion in the music – allowing you to feel the intensely deep emotions in the music and immerse yourself in that musical world. Enjoy the full harmony and musicality in the sound even sounds you\’ve never heard before.
• Low Impedance Concept: Yamaha\’s Low Impedance Concept, aided by the thick wires for ground connection, thoroughly eliminate energy loss and degradation of the audio signal. In addition, a screw connection is adopted for the output from the power amplifier section in order to strengthen the ground, which is important for audio quality. Thanks to Yamaha\’s Low Impedance Concept design, an open and natural sound stage is realized, bringing the artist and listener closer together.

High Quality Parts: The Yamaha R-N800A uses high quality parts for outstanding audio performance. Custom-made power transformer and block capacitors, one-point grounding system, high-quality audio condensers, and other top-class parts effortlessly handle the demanding audio signal conditions. Since the quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together, basically determines the sound quality of any component, Yamaha makes sure that only the most carefully selected and tested parts are used.

• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology): The R-N800A incorporates Yamaha\’s Hi-Fi design concept, known as ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology). Top-ART faithfully maintains the integrity of the audio by combining a meticulously symmetrical left / right circuit layout, signal directness, and a chassis equipped with the special resin frame \”Art Base\” that absorbs and blocks unnecessary vibration.
• Anti-Resonance Feet: The R-N800A also employs anti-resonance feet designed under a concept of vibration absorption. By arranging thin curved reinforcing bars on the outer periphery and thick straight reinforcing bars in the center, the vibration energy transmitted from the outside of the leg is effectively dispersed and diminished, while maintaining high central rigidity. These make it possible to reproduce a focused sound that lets you fully feel the rhythm and dynamics of the music.

High-Performance DAC: The Yamaha R-N800A uses the renowned SABRE ES9080Q 32-bit/384kHz DAC (digital-to-analog converter) from ESS Technology to deliver superior S/N (signal-to-noise)performance. Combined with Yamaha\’s original network module, the stereo receiver thoroughly draws out all the sonic merits of high-resolution sound sources, effectively reproducing even the subtle ambiance of concert halls and delicate expressive nuances in the sound.

Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO): Environmental factors play an important role in the sonic signature of a room, and with any type of audio. Yamaha\’s own YPAO automatic calibration technique, refined over decades of use in their home theater products, has been optimized for the R-N800A to deliver the ideal listening environment, as if you were in a professional audio listening room – without requiring complicated manual setting adjustments. YPAO features precision EQ, which performs exceptionally high-precision equalization with accuracy of up to 192kHz/64-bit audio resolution. YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) works in tandem to actively control the important early reflection sounds, automatically adjusting and optimizing how the sound is heard in your room, depending on the materials of the walls and the speaker placement. Which means you can enjoy the profound sound and immersive feeling unique to Hi-Fi audio – right in your own living room.

Tone Controls + Loudness: The Yamaha R-N800A offers Bass (20Hz) & Trebel (20kHz) control from -10 to +10dB, as well as Balance (L-R) and Loudness (Flat to -30dB). The Loudness feature makes it easier to hear bass and treble even at low volume levels. It allows the listener to enjoy natural sound even at low volumes by compensating for the human auditory characteristic that makes it difficult to hear bass and treble at low volumes.

Pure Direct: Pure Direct causes the R-N800A stereo receiver\’s music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route by bypassing the bass & treble, loudness. and balance controls, as well as YPAO settings – in order to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.

A & B Speaker Output Terminals: The R-N800A features two sets (A/B) gold-plated, binding-post speaker output terminals to ensure a high-quality connection that prevents signal loss. The gold-plated, binding post terminals will accept bare wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, spade-lugs, and banana plugs (single only). You can use the A/B speaker outputs to power two pair of separate speakers or you can bi-wire a single pair of speakers. If you use two sets (A and B) of speaker, the impedance of each speaker must be 8-ohm or higher. When only using one set of speakers (A or B), use speakers with an impedance of 4-ohm or higher.

Pre-Outs: The Yamaha R-N800A stereo receiver is equipped with a stereo preamp output for connecting an external power amplifier and to using the R-N800A as a preamplifier. It also features a mono-RCA subwoofer output for connecting a powered sub. Both preouts are full-range. You\’ll need a powered subwoofer with its own built-in low-pass crossover.

Headphone Jack: The R-N800A is equipped with a front-panel 1/4\” headphone jack for connecting a set of headphones (sold separately). Once a set of headphones is connected, the stereo receiver\’s speaker outputs and preamp outputs are muted automatically.

Analog, Digital, & Bluetooth Source Inputs

Analog Inputs: The Yamaha R-N800A is equipped with three line-level analog inputs and an analog phono MM input.

• Line-Level: There are three analog line-level inputs for connection of a CD player, tape deck, and other audio component.
• Phono MM: There is a phono MM input for connection of a turntable with a phono MM cartridge. The unit also features a ground terminal to prevent hum.

Optical & Coaxial Digital Inputs: The R-N800A is outfitted with both optical (toslink) and coaxial (RCA) digital audio inputs for connection to your CD, SACD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray player. There are two optical digital inputs and two coaxial digital inputs. The optical and coaxial inputs will accept 2ch PCM (not compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel surround formats).

USB-B Port: The R-N800A feature a USB-B port that allows for a direct connection to Windows PCs and Mac computers, which opens the door for playback of the highest resolution audio content offered today. The USB DAC function supports native DSD (up to 11.2 MHz) and PCM (up to 32-bit/384kHz) resolutions. The Yamaha R-N800A also features its own master clock that eliminates PC jitter. The amplifier\’s USB-B connection supports the following operating systems –

• Playable Audio Formats: Playable audio formation include PCM 2ch and DSD 2ch.
  • PCM 2Ch: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.5, 192, 352.8, and 384 kHz (16-bit / 24-bit / 32-bit)
  • DSD 2Ch: 2.8 MHz (DSD64), 5.6 MHZ (DSD128), and 11.2 MHZ (DSD256); 1-bit
• Compatible Operating Systems: Compatible Operating Systems (OS) include Windows and macOS.
  • Windows: 10 or 11 (Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver must be installed on your PC);
  • macOS: 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 12, or 13 (no additional USB driver required)

Built-in Bluetooth: The Yamaha receiver is equipped with built-in Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless communication between Bluetooth-enabled audio source devices, headphones, and speakers. The stereo receiver can act as a Bluetooth receiver in order to wirelessly stream music from an audio device, or a Bluetooth transmitter in order to wirelessly stream music to a set of BT-enabled headphones/speakers. Multiple Bluetooth devices can be paired with the R-N800A, but only one can be connected and used at a time. The receiver can even be configured to turn on from standby, when it senses a previously paired device. The unit has a wireless Bluetooth range of 33\’.

• Bluetooth Receiver: The Yamaha receiver incorporates Bluetooth A2DP/VRCP so you can wirelessly stream stored music & music apps from a Bluetooth-enabled device; like your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to the stereo receiver. In addition to support for the standard SBC Bluetooth audio codec, the receiver offers support of AAC. By supporting AAC, the receiver offers better audio performance of music streamed from your Apple iPod/Phone/iPad. You\’ll you be able to control basic playback functions, like Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track from the receiver\’s remote; advance music browsing still has to be done from your Bluetooth source device.
  The unit\’s front-panel display will show song/artist/album information (no album art).

• Bluetooth Transmitter: The stereo receiver can also act as a Bluetooth transmitter and stream its non-Bluetooth audio sources (Network, USB, Analog, Optical/Coax Digital, & FM tuner) out to most any Bluetooth headphone or speaker. You can only pair and stream audio to one Bluetooth headphone or speaker at a time. The receiver\’s speaker and preamp outputs will be muted when using the Bluetooth transmitter feature. Volume control of the Bluetooth speaker/headphone will be controlled via the Bluetooth device and not the receiver.

AM/FM Tuner: The Yamaha R-N800A features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. The R-N800A lets you store up to 40 AM/FM station presets. This can be done manually or automatically (auto-preset tuning). You can set this receiver to automatically match FM broadcast frequencies in stereo, or convert the frequency to monaural for weaker stations. An indoor FM wire antenna and AM loop antenna are included with the receiver.

Network, MusicCast, & AirPlay 2 Integration

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Yamaha R-N800A offers a wired (Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi) network connection to your home\’s network router and ISP (internet service provider). The stereo receiver is fitted with a RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port for a wired connection to your network router. The unit also offers dual-band 2.4/5GHz WiFi (802.11ac) for a wireless connection to your WiFi-enabled network router. Either network connection gives the stereo receiver access to internet radio and online music services from MusicCast, as well as Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and DLNA.

MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio Streaming: The R-N800A supports Yamaha\’s MusicCast multiroom audio eco-system, which allows you to wirelessly play back a wide variety of audio sources and content in multiple rooms of your home (additional MusicCast products sold separately). MusicCast works with your home\’s existing WiFi router and Yamaha\’s free MusicCast Controller app for Apple iOS and Android OS. You\’ll be able to stream the receiver\’s FM tuner, analog/digital inputs, Bluetooth, and network sources to other MusicCast products installed in your home. In addition, you\’ll be able to stream your MusicCast products\’ sources to the stereo receiver. MusicCast supports the following source content.

• Analog & Digital Sources: The receiver\’s Optical/Coax digital (2ch PCM only) and Analog input sources can be played back over the MusicCast eco-system.
• Hi-Res Audio (via USB or DLNA): MusicCast supports Hi-Res audio via USB or DLNA. The MusicCast system is compatible with Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96kHz/24-bit, as well as FLAC and WAV music files up to 192kHz/24-bit. It also supports lower resolution music files like MP3, WMA, and AAC up to 48kHz. When multiple MusicCast devices are \”linked\” for multiroom audio playback, the Master room device\’s playback is at the native sampling rate (up to 192kHz/24-bit), while the other rooms and MusicCast devices down-converted to 48kHz.
• Online Music Services & Tuner: MusicCast offers support for Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, SiriusXM, Napster Amazon Music & Airable by TuneIn. In addition the receiver\’s FM tuner can be distributed across multiple MusicCast speakers.
• Bluetooth: The receiver\’s Bluetooth source (SBC codec only) can be streamed to multiple MusicCast devices, so Bluetooth audio can be played in multiple rooms simultaneously.

Online Music Services: The Yamaha R-N800A offers access to Internet Radio through built-in Airable by TuneIn; your Spotify account through Spotify Connect on your Apple iOS or Android device; and your Pandora, TIDAL, Amazon HD, SiriusXM, Qobuz, Napster, or Deezer music account through Yamaha\’s MusicCast Controller app.

• Airable by TuneIn: You can listen to Internet radio stations using Airable by TuneIn. Search worldwide internet radio content by Genre, Language, Location, Quality, Popularity, or do a keyword search.
• Spotify Connect: Anyone with a Spotify account (whether free or premium) can enjoy the wireless freedom of streaming the Spotify app (for Apple iOS or Android) to the MusicCast-enabled device. All files on Spotify can stream up to 320kbps, which is MP3 quality.
• Pandora: Pandora is accessible through the Yamaha MusicCast Controller app for Apple iOS & Android. Pandora is personalized radio that plays music and comedy you\’ll love. Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs, comedians or composers and Pandora will create a custom station that plays similar tracks. You can also rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) songs as they play, and Pandora will adapt stations to your feedback. You can even bookmark stations and easily switch between favorites.
• TIDAL: Tidal is accessible through the Yamaha MusicCast Controller app for Apple iOS & Android. TIDAL is a global streaming service that offers millions of songs in Hi-Res sound quality (up to 24-bit/192kHz).
• Amazon: Amazon Music can now be accessed through Yamaha MusicCast. Enjoy Amazon Prime or Amazon Unlimited (including Amazon HD). Amazon Prime gives you access to 100 million songs in compressed SD quality with an Amazon Prime prime membership, while Amazon Unlimited (includes Amazon HD) gives you access to 100 million songs in lossless HD quality with with a $9.99 per month subscription.
• SiriusXM: SiriusXM Internet Radio is accessible through the Yamaha MusicCast Controller app and lets you listen to over 120 channels of commercial-free music, talk radio, news, sports, entertainment, and more. Subscription fees will apply.
• Qobuz: Qobuz offers the biggest catalog of Hi-Fi and Hi-Res albums in the world, both for new releases and specialized genres. For hundreds of thousands of albums, Qobuz includes all the information you need to recreate the appeal of a real CD – the names of musicians, producers, lyrics (everything you need to know to appreciate your favorite albums). Qobuz offers MP3, CD, and Hi-Res quality subscriptions.
• Napster: Napster is also accessible through the Yamaha MusicCast Controller app. This streaming music subscription service (starting a $10 per month) 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.
• Deezer: Deezer is an online music service offering over 43 million tracks starting at $9.99 a month and is accessible through the Yamaha MusicCast Controller app. Discover the perfect playlist or make your own, as well as browse curated collections by genre.

AirPlay 2 with Siri: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any audio from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the Yamaha receiver and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room. If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can even play different music in different rooms (you can control and group directly from Apple\’s Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You\’ll even be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music content on the Yamaha receiver. Song/artist/album information (no album art) will be displayed on the unit\’s front-panel LCD.

DLNA Certified: The R-N800A is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8/10 compliant for audio networking. This means it\’s easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your PC over your home network. You can use your PC to play high-bit rate music content through your audio system, or use the R-N800A to browse and play music files on your hard drive. You can control playback of your streamed audio files from the stereo receiver\’s remote control. The receiver also supports ID3-Tag and META tag information so song title, artist name, and album name (no album art) can be displayed from the unit\’s front-panel LCD.

• The stereo receiver supports the following DLNA music servers – (1) PC with Windows Media Player 11 or later installed, (2) PC with DLNA/UPnP Certificate server software installed, (3) NAS with DLNA/UPnP certification.
• Supported music files include – WAV/FLAC/AIFF (up to 384kHz/24-bit), ALAC (up to 96kHz/24-bit), MP3/WMA/AAC (up to 48kHz/320kbps), and DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2MHz).

Remote & Convenience Features

Front-Panel Display & Controls: The small front-panel display indicates source input, volume level, and other menu items. The display will also indicate song/artist/album information (no album art) from Network, Bluetooth, and USB devices. In addition, the receiver offers convenient front-panel controls which consist of a Power switch, Input n rotary knob, Menu knob, Volume knob, Bass & Treble dials, Balance & Loudness dials, plus Speaker A/B button., Pure Direct button, and more.

IR Remote: The included IR remote provides wireless operation of the Yamaha R-N800A stereo receiver. Many of the same control functions, plus advance functions (such as playback controls) are found on the IR remote.

MusicCast Controller App: The free MusicCast Controller app (for Apple iOS and Android OS) allows you to control the stereo receiver and the rest of your MusicCast multiroom audio system from your compatible smartphone or tablet device. You\’ll be able to control basic receiver functions such as power on/off and volume up/down from the MusicCast Controller app. You\’ll also have the ability to quickly select the room or rooms you want to listen to music in, select the source or sources you want to listen to, browse music content from your music library and online music services or Internet Radio, plus control music playback functions.

• Receiver: The MusicCast app provides the flexibility to control input, volume, mute and power commands from your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. You can also use the app to adjust the receiver\’s audio settings.
• Rooms: Choose which room or rooms you want to listen to music in. You can select a different source for each room, group certain rooms together for playback of the same source, or link all rooms together so the same source is played back throughout the house.
• Source Selection: From the app you can select which source or sources you want to listen to; choose from network-connected devices, select online music services, Internet Radio, Bluetooth; as well as analog & digital inputs – including USB.
• Music Browsing: You can browse music libraries from your network-connected devices; like your smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop. You can also browse music content from select online music services and search Internet Radio stations from the MusicCast Controller app. You can also browse music files on your USB-connected thumbdrive.
• Playback & Song/Artist Info: From the MusicCast Controller app on your compatible Apple iOS or Android device you get Volume Up/Down, Play/Pause, and Previous/Next Track; as well as song/artist information and album art.
• Favorites: Internet radio stations, content from select online music services, plus playlists and songs from your network-connected device\’s music library can be saved as \”Favorites\” for quick recall within the MusicCast Controller app.
• Personalization & Customization: With the app\’s unique personalization features, you can choose from preloaded room images or change the color of buttons to represent each room in the home, or even take pictures of their own home and assign the images to each button. The content source buttons can also be customized to rename, remove or reorder selections for easier operation.

Alexa & Google Voice Control: Alexa and Google Assistant enabled devices (sold separately) are able to control key functions of Yamaha\’s MusicCast system using voice commands. With Alexa & Google Assistant voice control integration, all you have to do is ask. The R-N800A offers full compatibility with Amazon\’s and Google\’s range of voice control devices. Yamaha offers two Skill platforms that work hand-in-hand to give you a wide range of voice command possibilities, allowing you to control either a single MusicCast product or a whole MusicCast system. The Yamaha R-N800A, other MusicCast components, and Alexa/Google-enabled devices must be on the same WiFi network.

• MusicCast Smart Home Skill: The MusicCast Smart Home skill supports the most common, everyday voice commands you would use to control a single MusicCast component. These basic commands include power on/off, volume control, play/pause/skip/previous, mute/unmute and input selection. This skill supports simple, Alexa and Google standardized commands such as \”Alexa\” or \”Ok Google\”, \”turn up volume in the Kitchen.\” You\’ll also be able to ask Alexa or Google to play specific songs/artists/albums on Amazon Music (Alexa only), Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, TuneIn, SiriusXM, and Deezer.
• MusicCast Skill: The MusicCast skill goes beyond the basics, giving you enhanced control of unique MusicCast functions such as room linking, multiple room control, playback of MusicCast Favorites/Playlists and more. The commands are customized for MusicCast, for example \”Alexa\” or \”Ok Google\”, \”ask MusicCast to link the Kitchen with the Living Room.\”
• Echo Source Input: In addition or alternatively, an Echo device can be used as a music/audio source for a MusicCast system. All MusicCast devices offer a Bluetooth input. Just pair your Echo device with any MusicCast component and the sound will play from the MusicCast device. Many MusicCast products also offer inputs which can be connected to Echo Dot via its line output, if a wired connection is preferred over Bluetooth. Using the MusicCast Controller app, you can select the Bluetooth or wired input and link multiple MusicCast devices for playback, allowing you to hear sound from Echo Dot throughout your home.

12V Trigger Out: The Yamaha R-N800A features a 12V trigger output (3.5mm) that allows power on/off synchronization with a connected audio component that features a 12V trigger input (3.5mm).

Auto Power Standby & Sleep Timer: The stereo receiver has a power management function that detects when it hasn\’t been used for a long time (about 8 hours) even though the power is on, and automatically shifts it into standby mode. So even if you forget to turn it off, power consumption will be minimized The receiver also features a Sleep Timer function that can be set turn the unit automatically off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.