Yamaha RX-V4A

    Highlights

    • 5.2 Channels
    • 5.1 Channel Processing
    • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDMI 2.1
    • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
    • 8K Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2020 Lineup
    4. Amplifier
    5. Speaker Configurations
    6. HDMI 2.1
    7. Room Calibration
    8. Inputs and Outputs
    9. Evaluation
    10. Specifications

    1. Overview

    Yamaha RX-V4A was introduced in 2020. 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 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 76 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
    67
    Audio Features
    69
    Video Features
    99
    Connectivity
    82
    Zones
    55
    Radio
    90
    OVERALL
    76

    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 RX-V4A.

    PROs

    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   HDR10+
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   HDMI 2.1
    •   eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
    •   VRR
    •   QFT
    •   8K Passthrough
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Works with Amazon Alexa
    •   Google Assistant
    •   4 8K Inputs
    •   USB Input
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Spotify
    •   Tidal

    CONs

    •   Few Channels - 5.2
    •   Low Power Output - 80 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
    •   4 HDMI Inputs
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No RCA Pre-Outs
    •   No Composite Video Inputs
    •   No Zones
    •   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

    •   Bluetooth 4․2

    3. Yamaha 2020 Lineup

    In 2020 Yamaha released 3 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Yamaha 2020 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsImmersive AudioZones Price
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    		7.2100 W7.12.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-V6A Image cannot be found
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    		7.2100 W7.12.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    RX-V4A Image cannot be found 5.280 W5.11

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A2A vs RX-V6A vs RX-V4A.

    4. Amplifier

    5 channel Amplifier

    Yamaha RX-V4A features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      AMPLIFIER
      Channels5.2
      Power Output80 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 RX-V4A's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • 5.2 with internal amplifier.
      • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V4A 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 2.1

      Yamaha RX-V4A features 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 1 output.

      • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling: Yamaha RX-V4A 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.
      • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience.
      • 3D Ready: Yamaha RX-V4A is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Yamaha RX-V4A supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10, 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.


      Gaming Features

      Yamaha RX-V4A supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.3
      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 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

      7. Room Calibration

      Yamaha RX-V4A 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.
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      8. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 line inputs for analog audio connection.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input 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: 4

      Front A/V Inputs

      • USB
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      TERMINALS
      HDMI Inputs4
      HDMI Outputs1
      8K Inputs4
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs1
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs1
      RCA Line Inputs3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs

      9. Evaluation

      We evaluate Yamaha RX-V4A and give score of 76 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
      76

      Amplifier

      AVERAGE
      67

      We give Yamaha RX-V4A a score of 67 for Amplifier features.

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      AVERAGE
      69

      We give Yamaha RX-V4A a score of 69 for Audio Features features.

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   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
      99

      We give Yamaha RX-V4A a score of 99 for Video Features features.

      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      82

      We give Yamaha RX-V4A a score of 82 for Connectivity features.

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

      Zones

      AVERAGE
      55

      We give Yamaha RX-V4A a score of 55 for Zones features.

      •   No Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      90

      We give Yamaha RX-V4A a score of 90 for Radio features.

      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      10. Specifications

      GENERAL
      BrandYamaha
      ModelRX-V4A
      TypeA/V Receiver
      CountryAsia and General
      Release Year2020
      AMPLIFIER
      Channels5.2
      Power Output80 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™
      DACBurr-Brown PCM5101A
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing5.1
      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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 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 USBApple 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
      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
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      CINEMA DSP
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
      Virtual Speakers
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization
      YPAO Volume
      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.3
      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 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS
      HDMI Inputs4
      HDMI Outputs1
      8K Inputs4
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs1
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs1
      RCA Line Inputs3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES
      Number of Zones1
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      RADIO
      Analog Tuner FM/AM
      Presets40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals5
      Large Speaker Terminals5
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Power Consumption260 W
      Maximum Power Consumption520 W
      Standby Power0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 377 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 377 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-7/8")
      Weight8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (0.06% 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)145 W (10% THD)
      THD0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 40 W, 6 Ω)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470Ω (Subwoofer)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 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 HDMI2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5/87.50 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 RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz
      Warranty2 Years

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

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