Absolute quality for when the very best is your option. With years of expertise in designing audio / video receivers and preamplifier processors, Yamaha has gone a step further with its highest offering in the AVENTAGE lineup. Meet the CX-A5100 preamp processor, built from the ground up to be a powerhouse for the most demanding of home theater enthusiasts. Experience three-dimensional surround sound formats with the next generation in audio / video technologies like never before. Tap into advanced Yamaha digital signal processing with CINEMA DSP HD3, utilize the best built-in functions for customization and enjoy the latest home theater technologies that are offered today. Now with MusicCast, this device can be expanded to deliver wireless multi-room audio playback, all controlled by a simple app.

- AVENTAGE build standards designed to deliver the highest level of audio performance

- Aluminum front panel, H-shape cross member frame and rigid bottom frame

- 11.2-channel preamplifier with balanced XLR outputs including subwoofer outputs

- Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ up to 7.2.4-channel

- CINEMA DSP HD3 expands the sound field vertically for more thrilling and realistic surround sound

- Add audio in up to 9 additional rooms with MusicCast

- Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot

- 8-in, 2-out HDMI® with 4K Ultra HD pass-through and upscaling

- Advanced HDMI zone switching ( Zone 2 )

- HDCP 2.2, high dynamic range ( HDR ) & BT.2020 compatibility

- Professional DAC  ( ESS SABRE™ Ultra DAC ES9016S ) for all channels

- Fully loaded with Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth, AirPlay® and Spotify Connect

- Stream Pandora®, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer & thousands of free internet radio stations

- DSD 2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz, FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit, Apple® Lossless 96 kHz / 24-bit playback

-Phono input to connect to your favorite turntable

- Room acoustics optimization using YPAO™- R.S.C. with 3D, 64-bit precision EQ calculation and angle measurement