Yamaha RX-A6A vs Denon AVR-X8500HA

Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-A6A to Denon AVR-X8500HA to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Yamaha RX-A6A has 9 channel and the Denon AVR-X8500HA has 13 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.

Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Yamaha RX-A6A was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.	Denon AVR-X8500HA was introduced in 2021 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 13 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 13.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Yamaha RX-A6A and Denon AVR-X8500HA and gave them scores of 94 and 96 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A6A over Denon AVR-X8500HA.

	Yamaha RX-A6A	vs	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Dialogue Lift		vs
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
QMS		vs
More 8K Inputs	7	vs	1
More Optical Inputs	3	vs	2
XLR Line Inputs	1	vs
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R	vs
More Zones	4	vs	3
Display	High-resolution LCD display	vs	2 lines
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+	vs
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	vs	102 dB
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	95 dB	vs	74 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	vs	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	vs	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X8500HA over Yamaha RX-A6A.

	Yamaha RX-A6A	vs	Denon AVR-X8500HA
More Channels	9.2	vs	13.2
Front Wide Channel Support		vs
Bi-amp capability		vs	5-ch (assignable)
More Channel Processing	11.2	vs	13.2
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS:X		vs	Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
DTS Virtual:X		vs
IMAX Enhanced		vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey LFC		vs
Audyssey Sub EQ HT		vs
Dynamic HDR		vs
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	vs	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i	vs	1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control		vs
More HDMI Inputs	7	vs	8
USB DC Out Port		vs
More RCA Line Inputs	5	vs	6
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	vs	15.2
More Composite Video Inputs	2	vs	4
More Composite Video Outputs		vs	1
More Component Video Inputs	1	vs	3
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
Front A/V Inputs	USB	vs	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B		vs	assignable
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Preout	vs	HDMI, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Preout	vs	Pre Out, Composite
RS-232C Interface		vs
PreAmp Mode		vs
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	11	vs	15
More Large Speaker Terminals	11	vs	15
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Gold plated RCA terminals		vs
Bigger Power Supply	500 W	vs	900 W
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	250 W (10% THD)	vs	260 W (10% THD)

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
High Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Channel Processing	11.2	13.2
Dolby Atmos		up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X		Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		13.1-ch (Built-In)
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement	Audyssey MultEQ XT32
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
eARC
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
QFT
8K Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component****, Composite	Component, Composite
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Many HDMI Inputs	7	8
Many HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	1 Front for USB memory
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	15.2
Composite Video Inputs	2	4
Component Video Inputs	1	3
Ethernet
Zones	4	3
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Spotify
Tidal

Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A6A features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	13 channel Monolithic Amplifier: Denon AVR-X8500HA features 13 channel power amplifier with Monolithic design. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Channels	9.2	13.2
Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability		5-ch (assignable)

Yamaha RX-A6A's and Denon AVR-X8500HA's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Yamaha RX-A6A: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
Denon AVR-X8500HA: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.6, 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 7.2.6, 9.2.2, 9.2.4 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Yamaha RX-A6A: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
Denon AVR-X8500HA: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.6, 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 7.2.6, 9.2.2, 9.2.4 with internal amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Yamaha RX-A6A: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Denon AVR-X8500HA: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
• Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
Yamaha RX-A6A: Does not support.
Denon AVR-X8500HA: 9.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.4.
• Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A6A is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Denon AVR-X8500HA is able to bi-amp up to 5 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

Dolby Atmos

Yamaha RX-A6A and Denon AVR-X8500HA support Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Both models support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Yamaha RX-A6A and Denon AVR-X8500HA support DTS:X.

• DTS:X Pro: Denon AVR-X8500HA supports DTS:X Pro which is an upgraded version of DTS:X and is no longer limited with 11 channel processing.
• DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
• DTS Virtual:X: Yamaha RX-A6A supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
• DTS Dialog Control: Both models have DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

Auro-3D

Yamaha RX-A6A and Denon AVR-X8500HA support Auro-3D.

• Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

IMAX Enhanced

Denon AVR-X8500HA is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

• What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.

AUDIO DECODING	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Dolby Atmos		up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X		Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		13.1-ch (Built-In)

Yamaha RX-A6A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2/4.

Denon AVR-X8500HA comes with 1 HDMI 2.1 input with 8K support and 7 inputs with 4K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 x 8K for MAIN and 1 x 4K for ZONE2.

• 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A6A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
  8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X8500HA: 1 out of 8 inputs passes up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
• 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A6A: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
  8K Upscaling on Denon AVR-X8500HA: It can upscale up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
• HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Yamaha RX-A6A only).
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Yamaha RX-A6A supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Denon AVR-X8500HA supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-A6A and Denon AVR-X8500HA support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Gaming Features

Both receivers support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
HDMI Inputs	7	8
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	7	1
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	5	6
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	15.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	4
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	3
Component Video Outputs		1

GENERAL	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Brand	Yamaha	Denon
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A6A	AVR-X8500HA
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK, Europe and Russia	USA
Release Year	2021	2021
Predecessor	Yamaha RX-A2070	Denon AVR-X8500H
Successor		Denon AVR-A1H

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Channels	9.2	13.2
Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Monolithic
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction		L/R separated
Bi-amp Capability		5-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Two dual SHARC+ core 32-bit DSP
Surround:AI™
DAC	ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1	AKM AK4490EQ
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	13.2
D.D.S.C. HD Digital		32 bit
Alpha Processing		AL32 Processing Multichannel
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos		up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X		Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		13.1-ch (Built-In)
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 384 kHz/32 Bit	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	Ultra Low Jitter PLL
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP	HD3
DSP Programs	24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement	Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 15.6 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component****, Composite	Component, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i	1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)	Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
HDMI Inputs	7	8
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	7	1
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	5	6
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	15.2
XLR Pre-outs	Front L/R
Composite Video Inputs	2	4
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1	3
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B		assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Number of Zones	4	3
Powered Zones	Zone 2 / 3	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Preout	HDMI, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Preout	Pre Out, Composite
Zone 4 Outs	HDMI
Zone B Video Output	HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface	Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages		3
SCENE	SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	High-resolution LCD display	2 lines
Remote Controller		RC-1221
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display		/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select		/

RADIO	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	40
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio		TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Front Panel		Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	11	15
Large Speaker Terminals	11	15
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	500 W	900 W
No Sound Power		ECO On/Off: 70 W/125 W
Standby Power	0.4 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 192 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8")	434 mm x 195 mm x 482 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 259 mm x 482 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-3/4" x 18-3/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-1/4" x 18-3/4")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		22.4" x 12.9" x 21.2"
Weight	20.3 kg (44.8 lbs)	23.6 kg (52 lbs)
Weight of Package		26.9 kg

SPECIFICATIONS	Yamaha RX-A6A	Denon AVR-X8500HA
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.06% THD)	150 W (0.05% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	220 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		190 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W (10% THD)	260 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)		210 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		280 W x 2-channel
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		170 W x 2-channel
THD	0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)	0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
THD (Digital)		0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion		0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion		0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor	120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	4.5 mV/47 kΩ	2.5 mV
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)	45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		1.2 V
Rated Output digital		2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	102 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	95 dB	74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)		102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)		100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	75 dB/61 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)	75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity		1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency		520 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity		18 µV
DAB Freq	174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
DAB audio formats	MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (aacPlus v2)
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted