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Yamaha RX-A8A Aventage Flagship AV Receiver

$5,999.00

A8A – 11.2 ch Ultimate quality AVENTAGE with Surround:AI™, HDMI™ 7-in/3-out, the latest QCS407.

11.2 channel powerful surround sound with Zone2/3/4
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room audio
AURO-3D via FW update
Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® with CINEMA DSP HD3
SURROUND:AI automatically optimizes the surround effect in real time
HDMI™ 7 in/3 out, 8K60Hz, 4K120Hz, HDR10+ via FW update
Dedicated gaming function(ALLM,VRR,QMS,QFT) via FW update
Dual ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DAC for the ultimate high performance conversion
YPAO™-R.S.C. with 3D, multi-point measurement, precision EQ and low frequency mode
Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices. *Availability varies by region
10 Year Warranty with first 2 years Replacement (5 + 5 more years via Registration for 10 year Warranty)

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Category: Surround Receivers

Description

BREATHTAKING SOUND

Flagship-Quality Parts

The A8A incorporates the CX/MX-A5200's concept, architecture, and materials for elevated performance. Double bottom plate ensures stability for unnecessary vibrations, while the thick copper foil for the circuit board achieves lower impedance. This AV receiver also comes equipped with a customized capacitor and 11ch capability.

High-Quality Digital Components

Qualcomm® QCS407 takes your AV receiver’s audio performance to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. Dual SABRE ES9026 PROs minimize noise to make even the most delicate sounds rich and provides superior signal-to-noise ratio and high dynamic range for professional quality audio.

SURROUND:AI™

Analyses the scene of the entertainment content and optimizes the surround effect of distinct sound elements such as background music, dialogue, and sound effects. It’s like having a professional sound engineer tune the sound according to the scene. 64-bit processing with Qualcomm® QCS407.

AI technology built into the DSP analyses the scene of the entertainment content and then creates the optimal surround effect to reproduce it with the ultimate impact. This AI instantaneously analyses scenes by focusing on distinct sound elements such as dialogue, background music, ambient sounds and sound effects, and automatically optimizes the surround effect in real time. Imagine having a Yamaha sound engineer right there whilst your listening, tuning the best sound live and specifically for you. AI technology creates a compelling sense of realism with expressive power beyond conventional sound field effects, giving you the most profound entertainment experience possible. Qualcomm® QCS407 with 64-bit high precision processing delivers precise surround sound.

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AURO-3D*

Bring your entertainment experience to the next level with immersive audio that accurately reproduces 3D sound with superior effect across any content. Gain entry into a world where every breath-taking moment is not only heard but also felt.

*This function is available via firmware update.

The magic of the AURO-3D® technologies lies in its ability to transform any space and any content. AURO-3D will deliver a purely transformative, breath-taking Immersive audio experience, every time. The unique vertical stereo field of AURO allows sound to move around us as we experience in our everyday lives, ensuring a powerful soundscape that transports us into the world of our chosen content. Escape into the story, get lost in the music; experience every moment and emotion the way nature intended.

Hear More, Feel More with AURO-3D.

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Dolby Atmos® with Height Virtualizer*

Puts you at the center of the action by positioning sounds to different points in your room, including from above. *This function is available via FW update.

For those without in-ceiling or upward firing speakers in their system, Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization Technology simulates the Atmos experience with forward facing-drivers. Configure up to five speakers to replicate the effect of two in-ceiling speakers, or utilize all seven channels to simulate the powerful effect of four overhead speakers.

Feel every dimension in Dolby Atmos. Enjoy a 5.1 surround speaker system and two additional overhead speakers or two Dolby Atmos elevation speakers, delivering dramatic overhead effects for truly enveloping audio – including Dolby Surround upmixer for legacy content.

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CINEMA DSP HD3 for Movie, Music and Game

Yamaha’s flagship 3D sound field playback technology was created by combining actually measured sound field data with cutting edge digital signal processing technology. The revamped CINEMA DSP HD3 features new signal processing algorithms and maximizes theatre sound effects, accurately reproducing a new dimension of realism for a sound field with a rich sense of presence and no feeling of boundaries. By using front, center and surround speakers to create a rear virtual speaker, CINEMA DSP HD3 playback up to 11.1 channels is possible* even with a 7.1-channel speaker configuration. *Requires connection to a front presence speaker.

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DTS:X®

DTS:X immersive audio formatting places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating life-like, multi-dimensional audio. The included spatial remapping engine of DTS Neural:X™ offers improved immersion and heightened realism in all your favorite movies.

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Compressed Music Enhancer
Restores compressed audio so it sounds the way it was intended to be heard.

When music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3, the frequency response suffers. Yamaha’s Compressed Music Enhancer employs sophisticated digital signal processing using exclusive algorithms to restore what was lost, so the music always sounds the way it should.

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High Slew Rate Amplifier
Responds to rapid changes in input level for precise and stable signal transmission.

New circuit achieves more than doubled slew rate and it would contribute a precise signal transmission, effective for high resolution audio signal. Generally high slew rate amplifier causes unstable signal transmission, Yamaha’s newly designed circuit achieves high slew rate with stable signal transmission.

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High-Quality Digital Components

Qualcomm® QCS407 is designed to provide truly superior audio performance, with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive home audio, as well as a dedicated high-performance audio DSP.

Features ESS’s state of the art 32-bit SABRE PRO Premier DAC ES9026PRO. ESS’s patented 32-bit Hyper Stream, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) compensation function works to minimize noise levels. In combination with the Yamaha original D.O.P.G. (DAC On Pure Ground) concept, which eliminates the potential difference between audio circuit stages to reduce ground noise, it dramatically enhances silence and resolution over the entire audio range for rich and expressive reproduction of even the most delicate sounds.

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Crafted for Clarity
Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.), a fifth foot in the center of the unit, provides additional stability from external vibrations. Enjoy crystal clear, solid sound.

Anti Resonance Technology Wedge

The newly designed Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge is a fifth foot in the front-and-center of the chassis unit base. Together with double bottom structure, it dampens much more vibrations from the power transformer, power transistors and heat sinks, as well as vibrations that might be caused by the sound from the speakers — providing dynamic sound and focused, accurate reproduction. A8A's fifth foot has special brass parts inside which continue to provide further detailed and richer sound reproduction.

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Newly Designed Mechanical Structure

The highly logical and symmetrical internal layout of parts and totally renewed circuit boards are designed to keep the signal paths on each board as short as possible.

The new H-cross frame improves rigidity of the receiver body and sound stability, allowing for a more clear, sharp and transparent reproduction. Also the newly redesigned mechanical structure contributes to avoiding the transition of vibration from the transformer to the amplifier circuit. Sound noises are reduced to improve clarity.

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MOVIES AND GAMES LIKE NEVER BEFORE

HDR10+*
Provides deeper contrast and more realistic images that stay true to the creators’ intent.

HDR10+ signals not only dynamic range (the ratio of light to dark) of video content on a scene-by-scene (or even frame-by-frame) basis, it also provides, in a small amount of metadata, the scene characteristics between bright and dark so that important detail can remain. This enables displays to reproduce images more realistically, adhering to the creator’s intent.

*This function is available via FW update.

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8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz*

Enables a higher resolution and refresh rate, giving you a smoother and more realistic viewing experience.

Supports end-to-end 8K/4K resolutions and higher refresh rate solutions with a single upgraded cable for seamless integration within the HDMI eco-system. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels; and combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action. 4K/120Hz enables ultra-fast motion UHD images to be crisp and razor sharp; allowing sports, action movies, high-performance gaming and VR to benefit significantly.

*This function is available via FW update.

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Gaming-dedicated Functions (ALLM,VRR,QMS,QFT)*
Ensure seamless motion and transitions to enhance your performance.

Enhanced gaming and media features ensure an added level of smooth and seamless motion and transitions for gaming, movies and video. They include: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be applied, allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and detailed gameplay. Quick Media Switching (QMS) for movies and video eliminates the delay that can result in blank frames before content is displayed. Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality.

*This function is available via FW update.

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HDMI Multiple Input with Latest Technology*
Multiple HDMI input will equally support the latest HDMI technology to allow next-gen gaming consoles to be connected at the same time.

*These functions are available via firmware update.

SIMPLE TO SET UP, SIMPLE TO USE

MusicCast App
Explore the power of multi-room audio, access your sources and streaming devices, and control your AV receiver, all through your smartphone.

Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to operate the AVR and change settings quickly and easily. The same Controller app functions as a remote control for all your MusicCast-compatible devices as well as full multi-room audio controls.

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AV Setup Guide App
Offers expert guidance through installation, cable connections, and various other settings.

No worries, no confusion. Use this special app to receive expert set up assistance for your AV receiver and source devices. It even guides you through various other settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and power amplifier assignments.

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Voice Control Systems
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so your AV receiver is always at your command. Through AirPlay 2, you can stream your music via voice control operation Siri from Apple iOS device.

*Availability varies by region.

Touch or voice control – the choice is yours. Intuitively control a single MusicCast product or an entire whole-of-home system with ease using Alexa or Google Assistant and hear your home come alive.

*Availability of voice command control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant varies by region.

*A third party device is required to initiate voice commands.

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Designed for your space

YPAO™-R.S.C. with multi-point measurement and precision EQ
Calibrates sound to your room by analyzing room acoustics and measuring speaker characteristics. This feature also optimizes sound parameters for maximum performance from SURROUND:AI™, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®.

YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) analyses the room acoustics with the included YPAO microphone to tune your system for the best sound in your unique room. It employs R.S.C. to correct early reflections for studio-quality surround sound. YPAO 3D provides automatic sound parameter optimization that maximizes the 3D sound field effectiveness of SURROUND:AI as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. 64-bit high precision EQ calculation achieves the most natural room acoustics possible.

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Compatible with Wireless Rear Speaker
Gives you the freedom to arrange your rear speakers wirelessly to suit your home décor.

Combine this AV receiver with the MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless streaming speaker and enjoy the amazing convenience of creating a home theater with wireless surround sound. What’s more, you get stunningly realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup. Easily turn your current living room into a special entertainment environment where you can fully enjoy movies and music.

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Dynamic and Compelling Design

Classic Yamaha craftsmanship meets cutting-edge design. Every piece has been carefully crafted to ensure this AV receiver looks and sounds perfect in your home.

Yamaha's detail in design and craftmanship produces a work of visual and acoustic art.

The immaculate chassis construction further solidifies the alignment of stability in performance.

A beautiful form that deepens the AVENTAGE uniqueness and continues to further enhance key acoustic authority.

Utilizing faithful reflections of tradition and incorporating fresh new design principles, the new look AVENTAGE exhibits engineering at its most innovative awe-inspiring best.

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SCENE Buttons with the Ability to Preset Songs and Stations

There are four SCENE buttons. You can preset them for different inputs, as well as a sound field program, Music Enhancer, HDMI output and more. The inputs can be set to specific sources, such as an FM or Internet radio station, a station on a streaming service, a USB device or a song on a PC or NAS (network). Once you have set the buttons, simply press one on the main unit or the remote control to power on the receiver and hear your desired music. The buttons can be re-set at any time.

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More Key Specs

11ch / 150W

HDMI 7 Inputs / 3 Output

Multi-Room Audio

Imagine sharing all the music you love throughout the home – no matter the format. From your favorite vinyl to AirPlay®, Bluetooth® to music streaming services* and even sound from your TV, MusicCast has it covered.

Additionally, all MusicCast products are designed with sound quality at the front of mind. High-res formats including Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz, WAV, FLAC and FLAC or AIFF up to 192 kHz are supported.

Airplay 2

Hey Siri. Play music in the kitchen and living room.

AirPlay 2 adds the ability to stream Apple Music and other streaming services to multiple MusicCast devices throughout your home. Easily control it from your iPhone or iPad, link it with a HomePod, or simply utilize voice control and ask Siri fto assist.

Streaming Service

Explore a world of music with music streaming services* built-in. Synchronizing your playlists and tracks from your smart phone or computer to the AV receiver, music streaming services make it impossibly easy to either listen to your favorites or discover new music.

*Music streaming service availability varies by region.

eARC

Unlock the full potential of your 4K content. Enhanced Audio Return Channel (also known as eARC) is the next generation of ARC – available in the industry-leading AV receivers from Yamaha.

eARC delivers full-resolution, multi-channel audio formats such as Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD® through your existing HDMI connection, giving you the most realistic surround sound experience for immersing yourself in your favorite movies and moments.

Playback in Multiple Zones/Advanced HDMI Zone Switching

You can transmit the video or audio content (not only the HDMI input, but also other audio sources, such as digital or analogue audio, network content and FM/DAB radio) to a TV or home theater system in another room (Zone2/4). This lets you enjoy viewing and listening to the same main room content (where the AV receiver is installed), or even different content. An on-screen graphical user interface makes it easy to browse and select content from the second zone no matter what is being played in the main zone.

Phono

This AV receiver provides dedicated phono input terminals, letting you connect a turntable and enjoy music from your vinyl collection.

XLR Input Terminal

Equipped with XLR balanced audio input terminals that have an outstanding reputation in the world of professional audio and are highly sensitive to noise. In combination with balanced output terminals on Blu-ray player or CD player, this connectivity enables high-quality signal transmission with reduced degradation of sound quality due to external noise.

Yamaha RX-A8A Specifications

		RX-A8A	RX-A6A	RX-A4A
AV Receiver
Amplifier Section	Channel	11.2	9.2	7.2
	Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven)	185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD)	185 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD)	135 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD)
	Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven)	150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)	150 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)	110 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)
	Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven)	220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD)	220 W (8 ohms, 10% THD)	165 W (8 ohms, 10% THD)
	High Slew Rate Amplifier	Yes	Yes	Yes
Surround Sound Processing	Surround:AI	Yes	Yes	Yes
	CINEMA DSP	Yes (HD3)	Yes (HD3)	Yes (HD3)
	DSP Programs	24	24	24
	Dialog Level Adjustment	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Virtual Presence Speaker	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Virtual Surround Back Speaker	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dialogue Lift	Yes	Yes	Yes
	SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dolby Atmos Height Virturalizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dolby TrueHD	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dolby Digital Plus	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dolby Surround	Yes	Yes	Yes
	DTS:X	Yes	Yes	Yes
	DTS-HD Master Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Auro 3D	Yes (via firmware update)	Yes (via firmware update)	N/A
Audio Features	File Format	MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz	MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz	MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz
	Pure Direct	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Compressed Music Enhancer	Yes	Yes	Yes
	High-resolution Music Enhancer	Yes	Yes	Yes
	YPAO multi-point measurement	Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement	Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle Measurement	Yes with R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) , 3D, 64-bit High Precision EQ Calculation
	YPAO Volume	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting	Yes	Yes	Yes
	A.R.T. Wedge	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Bi-amp capability	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Audio Delay	Yes (0-500 ms)	Yes (0-500 ms)	Yes (0-500 ms)
	DA Converter	384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2	384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1	384 kHz / 32-bit ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9007S
Video Features	HDMI eARC	Yes	Yes	Yes
	HDMI Audio Return Channel	Yes	Yes	Yes
	HDMI Pass-through	8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update)	8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update)	8K60AB, 4K120AB (via future update)
	HDMI Up-scaling	Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update)	Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update)	Yes, up to 8K (via firmware update)
	HDMI Up-conversion	Yes (Analog to HDMI)	Yes (Analog to HDMI)	N/A
	Dolby Vision	Yes	Yes	Yes
	HDR 10+	Yes (via firmware update)	Yes (via firmware update)	Yes (via firmware update)
	VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT	Yes (via firmware update)	Yes (via firmware update)	Yes (via firmware update)
	Video adjustment	Yes	Yes	N/A
Connectivity	MusicCast Surround	Yes	Yes	Yes
	HDMI Input/Output	7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3)	7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3)	7 / 3 (HDMI2.1 / HDCP2.3)
	HDMI CEC	Yes	Yes	Yes
	USB Input	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Network Port	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Wi-Fi	Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz)	Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz)	Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz)
	AirPlay 2	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Bluetooth	Yes (SBC / AAC)	Yes (SBC / AAC)	Yes (SBC / AAC)
	Front AV Input	USB	USB	USB
	Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical	3 / 0	3 / 0	3 / 0
	Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial	2 / 0	2 / 0	2 / 0
	Analog Audio Input/Output	6 / 0	6 / 0	6 / 0
	Phono Input	Yes	Yes	Yes
	XLR Terminal	Yes	Yes	N/A
	Component Video Input/Output	1 / 0	1 / 0	N/A
	Composite Video Input/Output	2 / 0	2 / 0	N/A
	Preout	11.2-ch	11.2-ch	7.2-ch
	Headphone Output	1	1	1
Tuner Section	FM/AM Tuner	Yes (Availability varies by region.)	Yes (Availability varies by region.)	Yes (Availability varies by region.)
Tuner Section	DAB Tuner	Yes (Availability varies by region.)	Yes (Availability varies by region.)	Yes (Availability varies by region.)
User Interface	On-screen display	Graphical User Interface	Graphical User Interface	Graphical User Interface
	SCENE	SCENE PLUS (8 sets)	SCENE PLUS (8 sets)	SCENE PLUS (8 sets)
	App Control	Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet)	Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet)	Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet)
	Web Browser Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Remote Control Unit	Yes	Yes	Yes
Zone Control	Zone 2 Audio Output	Preout / HDMI	Preout / HDMI	Preout / HDMI
	Zone 3 Audio Output	Preout	Preout	N/A
	Zone 4 Audio Output	HDMI	HDMI	N/A
	Powered Zone	Zone 2 / 3	Zone 2 / 3	Zone 2
	Zone Video Output	HDMI	HDMI	HDMI
	Zone B Output	HDMI	HDMI	N/A
	Zone GUI	Yes	Yes	N/A
	RS-232C Interface	N/A	N/A	N/A
	+12V Trigger Output	2	2	2
	Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1	1 / 1
	Party Mode	Yes	Yes	Yes
General	Standby Power Consumption (IR only)	<0.4 W	<0.4 W	<0.4 W
	Auto Power Standby	Yes	Yes	Yes
	ECO mode	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 W x 192 H x 477 D mm (with antenna up:435 W x 271 H x 477 D mm);17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 18-3/4"D (with antenna up:17-1/8"W x 10-5/8"H x 18-3/4"D)	435 W x 192 H x 442 D mm (with antenna up:435W x 271H x 442D mm); 17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 17-3/8"D (with antenna up:17-1/8"W x 10-5/8"H x 17-3/8"D)	435 W x 191 H x 442 D mm (with antenna up:435 W x 270 H x 442 D mm);17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 17-3/8"D (with antenna up:17-1/8"W x 10-5/8"H x 17-3/8"D)
	Weight	21.4 kg; 47.2 lbs.	20.3 kg; 44.8 lbs. (Varies by region)	16.2 kg; 35.7 lbs.

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