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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.