Yamaha RX-A2A vs Yamaha RX-S602

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageSlimline
      ModelRX-A2ARX-S602
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUK, Europe and RussiaAustralia
      Release Year20202018
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A880
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Channels7.25.1
      Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)55 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-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown PCM5102ABurr-Brown DAC x 3
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
      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
      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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/32 Bit up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, 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
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      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
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs1717
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint Measurement YPAO sound optimization
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      HDMI Inputs74
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs7
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio PlayerUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs34 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs2.20.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Number of Zones22
      Powered ZonesZone 2Zone 2
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Preout
      Zone B Video Output Party Mode
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface color OSD
      SCENESCENE (8 sets)SCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode

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      RADIO Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals95
      Large Speaker Terminals95
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 240 V, 50 Hz
      Power Consumption360 W190 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 372 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 372 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-5/8")
      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")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20" x 7" x 16"
      Weight10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package20.9 lbs

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      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A2A Yamaha RX-S602
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.06% THD)55 W (Front, 0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)105 W (0.9% THD)65 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)80 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 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)160 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)150 W (0.9% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)140 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)110 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)90 W
      THD0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to PRE OUT, Pure Direct, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470 Ω1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB108 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 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 dB70 dB/50 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz87.50 MHz - 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 RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      DAB Freq174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
      DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (aacPlus v2)MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
      Warranty3 Years2 Years

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

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