Yamaha Unveils the CX-A5100: Flagship AVENTAGE Preamp Delivers 3D Surround Sound, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and MusicCast
BUENA PARK, Calif. (PRWEB) August 25, 2015 -- Yamaha today introduced the flagship AVENTAGE CX-A5100, the second generation of its powerhouse AV preamplifier. The CX-A5100 adds several key features over its well-admired predecessor, the CX-A5000, including compatibility with Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™, dual XLR subwoofer outlets, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as full support of 4K video with HDCP 2.2 compatible HDMI®.
“The CX-A5100 is a special piece for serious home theater fans, offering Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as well as the bulletproof performance that our customers expect from Yamaha—especially from our flagship sound and build quality solutions,” said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV Division, Yamaha Corporation of America. “In addition, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast provide great accessibility and freedom, so music from mobile devices and networked sources can be enjoyed in multiple rooms in the house.”
Yamaha’s groundbreaking CINEMA DSP HD3 (HD Cubic) technology has been revamped for the CX-A5100 to maximize speaker performance by enabling them to reproduce fuller, richer and more immersive sound. When the CX-A5100 is paired with the Yamaha MX-A5000 power amplifier, this formidable duo can integrate CINEMA DSP HD3 in an 11.2-channel or 7.1.4-channel configuration to replicate the audio found in the best movie theaters in the world, within the home.
All channels of this model use ultra-high performance SABRE32™ Ultra DACs, which provide 192 kHz / 32-bit processing with a superior signal-to-noise ratio and high dynamic range for Blu-ray Disc™ players, as well as from high-resolution source inputs over a home network.
Bluetooth support and built-in Wi-Fi improves installation flexibility and provides easy access to countless music sources. In addition, compatibility with FLAC / WAV / AIFF, Apple® Lossless and DSD formats means that high-resolution audio can be easily played from a networked PC, NAS or USB flash drive.
This is also the first product, other than the company’s AV receivers that were introduced earlier this year, which is compatible with the MusicCast wireless multiroom audio system that was unveiled last week. MusicCast delivers music to any room in a home via an array of Yamaha audio products with control provided by a simple app.
Yamaha’s exclusive YPAO™ - R.S.C. with 3D, multipoint and angle measurement provides automatic sound parameter optimization that maximizes the performance effectiveness of CINEMA DSP HD3 and Dolby Atmos.
The craftsmanship and design of the CX-A5100 is influenced by Yamaha’s expertise in professional audio, musical instruments and home theater. The internal structure eliminates high frequency noise interference from the digital circuitry, while shielded power supplies and a large power transformer resist the radiation of noise and vibration. Chassis stiffness is enhanced by a three-ply structure that incorporates an independent top cover, aluminum side panels and an H-shaped cross frame. The A.R.T. (Anti-Resonance Technology) Wedge in the center of the bottom cover acts as an additional vibration countermeasure.
To learn about the CX-A5100 AVENTAGE preamp, please visit http://4wrd.it/YAMAHA_CX-A5100.
Pricing and Availability
The AVENTAGE CX-A5100 preamplifier will be available exclusively at authorized Yamaha dealers in late August and will carry an MSRP of $2,999.95.
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About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) is one of the largest subsidiaries of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of award-winning musical instruments, sound reinforcement and home entertainment products to the U.S. market. Products include: Yamaha acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos, portable keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products, synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio equipment, Steinberg recording products and Nexo commercial audio products, as well as AV receivers, amplifiers, wireless multiroom audio systems, Blu-ray/CD players, earphones, headphones, home-theater-in-a-box systems, sound bars and its exclusive line of Digital Sound Projectors. YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments targeted to the hobbyist, education, worship, professional music, installation and consumer markets.
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