Network Receiver

R-N803D NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

Created by Tradition and Progress

Yamaha has now, for the first time, delivered for the finest sound quality in a network receiver. We’ve accomplished this
by utilising both circuitry design and parts of exceptional quality, by drawing on our legendary Hi-Fi design concept Top-ART
(Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology), and by adopting the sophisticated YPAO™ technology, used in our AV receivers
and which earned acclaim as the first auto-calibration technology to be installed in Hi-Fi components. These models are also
compatible with our proprietary network system, MusicCast, and provide the finest performance in all areas
including sound quality and functionality.

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*Streaming service availability varies by region.

Specifications
High Sound Quality Output Power
• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) Minimum RMS Power 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.019 % THD)
(Symmetrical Circuit Design, ART [Anti-Resolution and Tough] Base) Maximum Power 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)
• Low impedance, high output power amp Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 140 W / 170 W / 220 W / 290 W
(Shortest circuit design thoroughly, Equipped with eight power transistors [four each, left/right])
Network LAN (DLNA ver. 1.5 (DMR), Wi-Fi
• Powerful power supply
(505.20 VA custom-made power transformer, 12,000uF/71V block capacitors) MP3, WMA, MPEG4 AAC 48 kHz / 320 kbps
• YPAO auto-calibration technology for ideal sound Supported Format WAV, FLAC, AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit, ALAC 96 kHz / 24-bit
(192 kHz / 64-bit YPAO Precision EQ, YPAO-R.S.C [Reflected Sound Control], YPAO Volume) DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz
• Pure Direct Mode for greater sound purity (Version) 2.1 + EDR, (Profile) A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth
• High resolution music playback with 192 kHz / 24-bit ESS DAC (Audio codec) SBC, AAC* * Receiving only.
Terminals (Input) Analogue Audio (CD, PHONO, LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE 3) :5
Wide Variety of Enjoyment Optical Digital :2, Coaxial Digital :2, USB :1
• Enjoy all your favourite modern music sources (Outputs) Analogue Audio (Line2, Line3) :2, Headphone :1
(Network Audio, Streaming Services, Bluetooth®, AirPlay®, DAB) Subwoofer :1, Speaker :2 (4 terminals), Trigger out:1
+
• DAB / DAB tuner for enjoying high quality digital radio broadcasts Tuner DAB / FM
• Compatible with popular music streaming services, including Spotify® 0.1 W
— and newly, Tidal and Deezer 1.8 W (Wired, Network standby on)
• Digital audio input for TV or Blu-ray Disc™ Player Standby Power Consumption 1.8 W (WiFi, Network standby on)
• Phono Input for vinyl playback
1.9 W (Wireless Direct, Network standby on)
1.8 W (Bluetooth, Network standby on)
Easy to Use, Elegant Appearance 435 x 151 x 392 mm; 17-1/8” x 6” x 15-7/16” (without antenna)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
• MusicCast compatibility with MusicCast app 435 x 215 x 392 mm; 17-1/8” x 8-1/2” x 15-7/16” (with antenna up)
• Handy trigger control Weight 11.0 kg; (24.3 lbs)
• Gapless playback compatibility Supplied Accessories Owner’s manual, Remote control, Batteries ( x 2), Power cord,
• Simple yet sophisticated design YPAO microphone, DAB / FM Antenna cord

Yamaha Eco-Products
With an advanced energy saving design, Yamaha Eco-Label
this product achieves a low power Yamaha Eco-Label is a
mark that certifies products
consumption of not more than two watts of high environmental
when in Network Standby mode. performance.

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Network Receiver

R-N803D NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

High Sound Quality Supports High Resolution Music with

Yamaha’s Legendary Hi-Fi Design Concept ESS 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC
ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) The R-N803D is compatible with high-resolution sound sources of DSD 5.6 MHz native
The design of this unit is a direct descendent of Yamaha’s legendary Hi-Fi design concept and AIFF / WAV / FLAC 192 kHz / 24-bit, as well as Apple Lossless 96 kHz / 24-bit. It
ToP-ART, which strives to faithfully preserve the integrity of the audio signals by combining uses the renowned SABRE 9006AS 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC (from
a meticulously symmetrical left/right circuit layout and signal directness (straightest, ESS technology) to deliver superior S/N performance. Combined
shortest signal paths) with a low-vibration chassis of high rigidity, equipped with the with Yamaha’s original network module, the unit thoroughly
special resin frame “Art Base” that absorbs and blocks unnecessary vibration. It maintains draws out all the sonic merits of high-resolution sound sources,
sonic purity and accurate stereo image of the music to create unshakeable drivability. effectively reproducing even the subtle ambience of concert
halls and delicate expressive nuances in the sound.

Wide Variety of Enjoyment

Left-right
symmetrical circuit
configuration
Enjoy All Music Sources
This network receiver, of course, lets you enjoy music from CD players and turntables,
but it also can play music you have stored on USB thumb drives, computer or NAS
ART Base for
minimal vibration (network-attached storage). Moreover, with just this single device, you can play wireless
music in smart phones or tablets using Bluetooth® or AirPlay®, as well as a variety of
music from various streaming services, and DAB / FM.

Your audio system Your csomputer network

Low Impedance, High Output Power Amp PC

Streaming
Stream
The power amp block adopts a symmetrical and direct circuit layout based on the ToP- services
service /
Internet radio
ART concept, featuring a parallel push-pull structure using a total of eight bipolar type
power transistors (four each, on left and right) as its output terminals. And by minimising CD player Turntable
NAS
NA Wireless
Wireles Modem
the lengths of the audio signal paths in the circuit design, we’ve lowered impedance to router
achieve superb drive power with a maximum output of 145 watts (per channel). Wi-Fi or
LAN

Speakers

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YPAO for Ideal Sound (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer)
USB Stick DAB / FM
Subwoofer iPod / iPhone / iPad
For the first time in a Hi-Fi receiver, the R-N803D is equipped with the Yamaha Parametric
room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), a famed technology used in Yamaha’s AV receivers. It
measures the shape of the room, the material of the wall and the position of the speaker,
and then automatically adjusts the sound to create the ideal response and sonic quality. Digital Audio Input for TV or Blu-ray Disc™ Player
The unit also features other advanced YPAO functions, including YPAO-R.S.C (Reflected
This model is equipped for digital audio input
Sound Control), which actively corrects the important early reflection sounds that greatly
with both optical and coaxial terminals. The
influence sound quality, and YPAO Volume, which applies exceptionally high-precision
optical is for receiving audio from a TV, and
EQ (equalization), with 192 kHz / 64-bit operation. The result? You can create an ideal
the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray
listening environment right in your home, just like that of a professional audio listening
Disc™ player. The audio stays in the digital
room. Moreover, you can control the YPAO feature and display the analysis results by
domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic
using a MusicCast app.*
sound for all your entertainment sources,
* To be supported in future firmware updates. from sports and other programmes to movies
and concerts.
-10
-15
Without YPAO
-20
Phono Input for Vinyl Playback
Level[ dB ]

-25
With YPAO
-30 This model provides Phono input terminals.
-35 Connect a turntable and you can enjoy music
-40
101 102 103 104 from your vinyl collection.
Frequency [Hz]
Correction of peaks and dips of the sound to
optimise acoustic properties.
Easy to Use
Effects of YPAO-R.S.C YPAO Volume
Listening level at low volume
MusicCast CONTROLLER for
Level
Adjustment Easy Operation
High

L1 Direct R1
sound YPAO Volume ON
(D)
Control. It’s all in the palm of your hands — with
Level

the free MusicCast CONTROLLER app. Simply tap

L2 FF
YPAO Volume OFF
R2
D R1 L1 R2 L2
Time and flick on the intuitively designed screen, and
Reflected Sound Control suppresses early reflections
Low Frequency High YPAO Volume Effect
easily operate all of your MusicCast devices, as
that make the sound muddy and indistinct. well as the R-N803D.

• AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. Supports iOS 7 or later for setup using Wireless Accessory Configuration. “Made
for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. AirPlay,
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Android is a trademark of Google Inc. • The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct” and “Miracast” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Spotify and Spotify logo are registered trademarks
of the Spotify Group. • Napster and the Napster logo are trademarks and registered trademarks of Rhapsody International. • JUKE and JUKE logo are registered trademarks of Media-Saturn-Holding GmbH. • TIDAL and TIDAL logo
are registered trademark of Aspiro AB in the European Union and other countries. • Deezer and Deezer logo are international trademarks of Deezer S.A., registered in France and other countries. • DLNA™ and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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