Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 (Asian version)

Overview

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing.

We evaluated the Receiver and gave 79 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 score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and video signal passthrough and upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...

Pros and Cons

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

Amplifier

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 has 5 channel amplifier and delivers 55 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

Video Features

The Receiver has 4K passthrough up to 60p and 4K upscaling up to 60p. It can bypass HDR10, Dolby Vision.

HDR10

High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.

Dolby Vision

Dolby Vision is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits maximum brightness on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.

Adaptive DRC

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 features Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) which automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening, when you do not want to disturb others.

Room Correction

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 comes with YPAO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

Connectivity

Yamaha Slimline RX-S602 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver works with Amazon Alexa and supports AirPlay 2 via firmware update. It has 4 HDMI inputs and HDCP 2.3 copy protection.

Front panel has USB and mini-jack Audio inputs.

Specifications

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha Slimline RX-S602.

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

AMPLIFIER
Channels	5.1
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown DAC x 3
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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
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
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialog 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
Video Signal Type	PAL
HDR10
HDR10+
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
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
MHL Input
FireConnect
FlareConnect
MusicCast
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google assistant
Works with SONOS
AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced ARC	via future firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3
HDMI Input	4
HDMI Output	1
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Analog Audio Line Input	4 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Output
Phono Input
Optical In	1
Optical Out
Coaxial In/Out	2 /
Composite Video Input	3
Composite Video Output	1
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input
Component Video Output
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
Analog Pre-Outs	0.1
XLR Inputs
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm

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

MISC
On-Screen Display	color OSD
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Browser Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

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

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

GENERAL
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
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
Warranty	2 Years

SPECS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	55 W (Front, 0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	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	60 W (Front, 0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	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)	125 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2	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

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