Name: Yamaha Slimline RX-S602
Brand: Yamaha

1. Overview

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 55 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 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 80 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.

Amplifier

74

Audio Features

70

Video Features

95

Connectivity

83

Zones

77

Radio

90

OVERALL

80

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

2. Pros and Cons

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

PROs

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

CONs

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

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

AVERAGE

RCA Line Inputs
2 Zones

Bluetooth 4․2

3. Yamaha 2018 Lineup

In 2018 Yamaha released 16 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

Yamaha 2018 Lineup

Model	Channels	Power	Max. Ch. Proc.	Pre Outs	Immersive Audio	Zones
RX-A3080 Compare	9.2	150 W	11.2	11.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4
RX-A2080 Compare	9.2	140 W	9.2	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4
RX-A1080 Compare	7.2	110 W	7.1	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2
RX-A880 Compare	7.2	100 W	7.1	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2
RX-A780 Compare	7.2	95 W	7.1	2.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2
RX-A680 Compare	7.2	80 W	7.1		Dolby Atmos DTS:X	1
RX-V3085 Compare	9.2	150 W	11.2	11.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4
RX-V2085 Compare	9.2	140 W	9.2	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4
RX-V1085 Compare	7.2	110 W	7.1	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2
RX-V685 Compare	7.2	90 W	7.1	2.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2
RX-V585 Compare	7.2	80 W	7.1		Dolby Atmos DTS:X	1
RX-V485 Compare	5.1	80 W	5.1			1
RX-D485 Compare	5.1	80 W	5.1			1
RX-V385 Compare	5.1	70 W	5.1			1
TSR-7850 Compare	7.2	95 W	7.1	2.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2
RX-S602	5.1	55 W	5.1			2

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3080 vs RX-A2080 vs RX-A1080 vs RX-A880 vs RX-A780 vs RX-A680.

4. Amplifier

5 channel Amplifier

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

AMPLIFIER
Channels	5.1
Power Output	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

5. Speaker Configurations

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Configurations: Available configurations are:

5.1 with internal amplifier.

2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 allows you 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.

6. HDMI

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 features 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
4K Upscaling: Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
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%.
HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
3D Ready: Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma via HDMI ports. 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)

Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature 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
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
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
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

7. Room Calibration

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 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.

8. Multi-zone Playback

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 different rooms.

Zone 2

Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 3 channels will be left for main zone amplification.

Zone B

HDMI Output: Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 offers HDMI output for Zone B. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.

ZONES
Number of Zones	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs
Zone B Video Output	Party Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0
Party Mode

9. Inputs and Outputs

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: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0

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

Inputs: 3 Outputs: 1

Front A/V Inputs

USB, mini-jack Audio

TERMINALS
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Outputs	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

10. Evaluation

We evaluate Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 and give score of 80 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 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.

OVERALL

80

Amplifier

GOOD

74

We give Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 a score of 74 for Amplifier features.

Few Channels - 5.1

Low Power Output - 55 W

Audio Features

GOOD

70

We give Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 a score of 70 for Audio Features features.

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

Video Features

EXCELLENT

95

We give Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 a score of 95 for Video Features features.

HDR10
No HDR10+

Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

Connectivity

GOOD

83

We give Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 a score of 83 for Connectivity features.

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

Zones

GOOD

77

We give Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 a score of 77 for Zones features.

2 Zones

Radio

EXCELLENT

90

We give Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 a score of 90 for Radio features.

Analog Tuner
No Pandora

Spotify
Tidal

11. Specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Yamaha
Series	Slimline
Model	RX-S602
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	Asia
Release Year	2018

AMPLIFIER
Channels	5.1
Power Output	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
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown DAC x 3
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 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
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
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/32 Bit
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 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
CINEMA DSP	3D
DSP Programs	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT

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)	via future firmware update
HDCP Version	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 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Outputs	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES
Number of Zones	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs
Zone B Video Output	Party Mode
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
Presets	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
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 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	190 W
Standby Power	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL
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")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	20" x 7" x 16"
Weight	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
Weight of Package	20.9 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	55 W (Front, 0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	65 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	80 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	100 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)
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
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	108 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)	70 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	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)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB
Ethernet Standard	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
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	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)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years

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

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602

Highlights

1. Overview

2. Pros and Cons

PROs

CONs

AVERAGE

3. Yamaha 2018 Lineup

4. Amplifier

5 channel Amplifier

5. Speaker Configurations

6. HDMI

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

7. Room Calibration

8. Multi-zone Playback

Zone 2

Zone B

9. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Video

Front A/V Inputs

10. Evaluation

Amplifier

Audio Features

Video Features

Connectivity

Zones

Radio

11. Specifications

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