Yamaha Aventage RX-A550

Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 1080p video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 73 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

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Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A680 vs RX-A670 vs RX-A660 vs RX-A550.

In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha Aventage RX-A550.

In 2015 Yamaha released 6 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3050 vs RX-A2050 vs RX-A1050 vs RX-A850 vs RX-A750 vs RX-A550.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A550's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
5.1 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 features 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:2:0 video signal.
• 1080p Upscaling: Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 can upscale up to 1080p from HDMI sources.
• HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• 3D Ready: Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

VIDEO FEATURES
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	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 4:2:0
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 1080p

Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 comes with YPAO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

• YPAO: The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

Audio

• Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 line inputs for analog audio connection.
• Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connection.
• Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

Video

• HDMI:
Inputs: 6   Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0
• Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
Inputs: 4   Outputs: 1
• 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. Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

Front A/V Inputs

• USB, mini-jack

In 2016 Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 was replaced by Yamaha RX-A660. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 and its successor.

UPGRADES	Yamaha RX-A660	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
More Channels	7.2	vs	5.1
Bi-amp capability		vs
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	5.1
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2	vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2	vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialogue Lift	no presence speakers required	vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Zone B Video Output		vs
More Speaker Terminals	7	vs	5
More Large Speaker Terminals	7	vs	5
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front)	190 W	vs	160 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	170 W	vs	130 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front)	140 W	vs	110 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	[]	vs	[]

DOWNGRADES	Yamaha RX-A660	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLII
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 1080p
Less HDMI Inputs	4	vs	6
Less Component Video Inputs		vs	2
Less Component Video Outputs		vs	1

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 vs RX-A660.

GENERAL
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Aventage
Model	RX-A550
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	UK and Europe
Release Year	2015
Successor	Yamaha RX-A660

AMPLIFIER
Channels	5.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1
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
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	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
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
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer	including 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
CINEMA DSP	3D
DSP Programs	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers

CALIBRATION
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	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 4:2:0
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 1080p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa	on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS
HDMI Inputs	6
HDMI Outputs	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	iPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 AUX Jack in the front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	4
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES
Number of Zones	1
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS
On-Screen Display	color OSD
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5
Large Speaker Terminals	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	260 W
Standby Power	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 221 mm x 327 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-3/4" x 12-7/8")
Weight	8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	95 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	135 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	110 W
Damping Factor	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 4 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	75 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	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)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
Warranty	3 Years

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