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Yamaha RX-A1020
alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 reviews of Yamaha RX-A1020. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The price and usability also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the size.
usability, price, design, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha RX-A1020 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha RX-A1020
alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Yamaha RX-A1020 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the design and reliability are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative reviews about the size.
usability, price, reliability, design
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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)
Yamaha Aventage RX-A720, RX-A820, RX-A1020 Receiver Preview
The Aventage line from Yamaha has been popular since it was introduced and there is little to complain about with the new RX-A720, RX-A820, and RX-A1020 receivers.
Jun, 2012
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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)
Yamaha RX-A1020 A/V Receiver
Audio Performance Video Performance Features
Dec, 2012
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
Yamaha RX-A1020
Delivering excitement, detail and precision, the Yamaha RX-A1020 is a brilliantly capable all-rounder
Solid looks and simple set-up ; Extensive features including AirPlay and DLNA ; Powerful and exciting surround sound ; Detailed and musical in stereo
Nothing of note
Expert review by : Nic Healey (cnet.com.au)
Yamaha RX-A1020
Part of the renowned Aventage range, Yamaha's RX-A1020 packs in 4K functionality, eight HDMI ports and a host of special features.
Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Nic Healey (cnet.com.au)
Yamaha RX-A1020
Part of the renowned Aventage range, Yamaha's RX-A1020 packs in 4K functionality, eight HDMI ports and a host of special features.
As part of the Aventage range, there's a number of exclusive key features on the RX-A1020 as well, including an "Anti Resonance Technology Wedge", which is basically a fifth foot underneath the receiver that dampens vibrations; an aluminium front panel...
Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : AVForums (avforums.com)
Yamaha RX-A1020
Excellent multi-channel performance, Very good two-channel delivery, Impressive video processing, 4K passthrough, Superb build quality, Attractive design, Excellent remote app
Network capabilities limited, Menus could be frustrating
The Yamaha RX-A1020 may not break the rule book when it comes to AV receiver design but that's no bad thing and the classic looks and clean lines are sure to please. There's a choice of the traditional matte black or a slightly more sexy two-tone...
Apr, 2013
Expert review by : Stephen Dawson (avhub.com.au)
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1020 Review
Yamaha’s third generation of its premium ‘Aventage’ range is here sharing some of the higher end models features.
Expert review by : Stephen Dawson (avhub.com.au)
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1020 networked AV receiver
Yamaha’s third generation of its premium ‘Aventage’ range is here. Now consisting of five models, the RX-A1020 is right in the middle, but shares some of the higher end features.
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Plenty of power, lots of features
This replaces an inexpensive HTIB I was using to drive my own bookshelf speakers and subwoofer so of course it's a huge upgrade. The speakers sounded fine but I discovered that the HTIB has a fixed crossover at maybe 100-120Hz which was much higher...
Lots of flexibility and the Scene settings let you set them all at once for particular scenarios. The on-screen menus are clear, useful, and attractive. Networking is a cinch—I plugged it in and it updated itself, AirPlay works, I have access to all...
No major cons. I’d like finer increments for the crossover settings—it skips from 60 to 80Hz but I want 70. Another brand’s entry-level receiver allows 10Hz increments from 40-200Hz. It runs warm compared to the HTIB it replaced. This unit like many...
Sep, 2013
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Great Receiver
I have it set up as 5.1 for now (since I'm upgrading my old home theatre system). I'm considering going up to 7.1, but not sure how much difference it makes.
Many HDMI inputs. Also supports older connections (digital optical, digital coax, component, RCA). All the older connections are re-configurable to which A/V output the correspond with. Sound is very crisp, and not exaggerated. HDMI Standby is a great...
I haven't had any issues yet. I did a lot of comparing, and read the instruction manual before purchasing - so I knew exactly what I was getting
Nov, 2012
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