Yamaha RX-S602 vs Yamaha RX-A1030: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-S602 to Yamaha RX-A1030 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-S602 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A1030 has 7 channel amplifiers with Yamaha RX-S602's being less powerful.

Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Yamaha RX-S602 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.	Yamaha RX-A1030 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.

We evaluated Yamaha RX-S602 and Yamaha RX-A1030 and gave them scores of 80 and 82 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.

Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-A1030

Amplifier

74

Amplifier

90

Audio Features

70

Audio Features

69

Video Features

95

Video Features

73

Connectivity

83

Connectivity

90

Zones

77

Zones

86

Radio

90

Radio

89

OVERALL

80

OVERALL

82

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

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-S602 and Yamaha RX-A1030.

PROS

Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-A1030

DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
USB Input
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify
Tidal

High Power Output - 110 W
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Bluetooth
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify

CONS

Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-A1030

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 55 W
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Tidal

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-A1030

RCA Line Inputs
2 Zones
Bluetooth 4․2

7.2 Channels
7.1 Channel Processing
Wi-Fi
3 HDMI Outputs
2 Zones

3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-S602

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-S602 over Yamaha RX-A1030.

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Yamaha RX-S602

	Yamaha RX-S602	vs	Yamaha RX-A1030
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit	vs	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback		vs
YPAO Volume		vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via future firmware update	vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.3	vs	2.2
Wi-Fi		vs	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)	vs	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
MusicCast		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update	vs	AirPlay
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	108 dB	vs	100 dB
Lower Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)	vs	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	70 dB/50 dB	vs	60 dB/45 dB

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1030

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1030 over Yamaha RX-S602.

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Yamaha RX-A1030

	Yamaha RX-S602	vs	Yamaha RX-A1030
More Channels	5.1	vs	7.2
Higher Power Output	55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
More Channel Processing	5.1	vs	7.1
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	vs	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS-ES		vs	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
Dialog Normalization		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, S-Video, Composite
MHL Input		vs
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More Optical Inputs	1	vs	4 (1 front)
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)	vs	9 (1 front)
More RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	vs	7.2
More Composite Video Inputs	3	vs	5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
More S-Video Inputs		vs	4
More S-Video Outputs		vs	2
More Component Video Inputs		vs	4
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio	vs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Detachable Power Cord		vs
Zone 2 Outs		vs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	1 / 1
More Scenes	SCENE (4 sets)	vs	SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control		vs
SiriusXM		vs
A.R.T. Wedge		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	9
More Large Speaker Terminals	5	vs	9
Universal Power Supply	AC 220 V, 50 Hz	vs	AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Bigger Power Supply	190 W	vs	490 W
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	55 W (Front, 0.09% THD)	vs	110 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	65 W (0.9% THD)	vs	120 W (0.9% THD)
Higher Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	80 W (0.9% THD)	vs	135 W (0.9% THD)
Higher Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	100 W (10% THD)	vs	165 W (10% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front)	160 W	vs	280 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	140 W	vs	210 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front)	110 W	vs	165 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	90 W	vs	135 W
Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	vs	2.4 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)	vs	150 mV/100 Ω
Higher Video S/N Ratio	50 dB	vs	60 dB
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB	vs	Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
Wider AM Frequency Range	531 kHz - 1611 kHz	vs	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

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-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

6. Amplifier

Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-S602 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A1030 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Channels	5.1	7.2
Power Output	55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	110 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

7. Speaker Configurations

Yamaha RX-S602's and Yamaha RX-A1030's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Configurations: Available configurations are:

Yamaha RX-S602: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A1030: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 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.

8. HDMI

Yamaha RX-S602 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A1030 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2.

4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources. Yamaha RX-A1030 can also upscale from analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A1030 supports 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 Yamaha RX-S602 only).
HDCP Copy Protection: Yamaha RX-S602 is HDCP 2.3 and Yamaha RX-A1030 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Yamaha RX-S602 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Yamaha RX-A1030 does not support HDR. 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-S602 supports 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.

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via future firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
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 4K/60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)

9. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A1030 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A1030 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A1030 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-S602 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1030 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A1030.
Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-S602 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1030 for digital audio connections.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Yamaha RX-S602
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A1030
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Yamaha RX-S602
Inputs: 3 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-A1030
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

S-Video:

Yamaha RX-S602
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A1030
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 2.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha RX-A1030 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Yamaha RX-S602
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A1030
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Yamaha RX-S602: USB, mini-jack Audio
Yamaha RX-A1030: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite

Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-A1030

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs		4
Component Video Outputs		1

10. Evaluations

We evaluated Yamaha RX-S602 and Yamaha RX-A1030 and gave them scores of 80 and 82 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-A1030

OVERALL

80

OVERALL

82

Amplifier

GOOD

74

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 55 W

EXCELLENT

90

7.2 Channels
High Power Output - 110 W

Audio Features

GOOD

70

Few Channels - 5.1
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

AVERAGE

69

7.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

EXCELLENT

95

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

GOOD

73

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

GOOD

83

eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

EXCELLENT

90

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

Zones

GOOD

77

2 Zones

EXCELLENT

86

2 Zones

Radio

EXCELLENT

90

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

EXCELLENT

89

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

11. Specifications

GENERAL	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Series	Slimline	Aventage
Model	RX-S602	RX-A1030
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	China	General
Release Year	2018	2013
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A1020
Successor		Yamaha RX-A1040

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Channels	5.1	7.2
Power Output	55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	110 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

AUDIO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown DAC x 3	ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES		Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
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
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer	including enhancer for Bluetooth^®
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		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP	3D	3D
DSP Programs	17	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers

CALIBRATION	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via future firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
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 4K/60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs		4
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone B Video Output	Party Mode	HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
On-Screen Display	color OSD	Graphical user interface
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)	SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller		(Preset)

RADIO	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	9
Large Speaker Terminals	5	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Power Supply	AC 220 V, 50 Hz	AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	190 W	490 W
Maximum Power Consumption		1190 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.35 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 111 mm x 328 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 186 mm x 328 mm) 17-1/8" x 4-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 7-4/8" x 12-7/8")	435 mm x 182 mm x 432 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	20" x 7" x 16"
Weight	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)	15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
Weight of Package	20.9 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Yamaha RX-S602	Yamaha RX-A1030
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	55 W (Front, 0.09% THD)	110 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	65 W (0.9% THD)	120 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	80 W (0.9% THD)	135 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	100 W (10% THD)	165 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	60 W (Front, 0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	95 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	125 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		170 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	160 W	280 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	140 W	210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	110 W	165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	90 W	135 W
THD		0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)	150 mV/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	108 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		86 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	70 dB/50 dB	60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 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
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB	60 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB	Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	531 kHz - 1611 kHz	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

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

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