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GENERAL | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Brand | Yamaha | Yamaha | Yamaha |
Series | Aventage | Aventage | Aventage |
Model | RX-A8A | RX-A6A | RX-A4A |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA | USA | USA |
Release Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
Predecessor | Yamaha RX-A3080 | Yamaha RX-A2070 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
AMPLIFIER | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Channels | 11.2 | 9.2 | 7.2 |
Power Output | 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 110 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-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Surround:AI™ | |||
DAC | ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x2 | ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1 | ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9007S |
DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | 384 kHz/32 Bit | 384 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 11.2 | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | |||
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | |||
Dolby Atmos Music | |||
Dolby TrueHD | |||
Dolby Digital Plus | |||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | |||
Dolby Pro Logic | |||
Dolby Digital EX | |||
DTS:X | |||
DTS Neural:X | |||
DTS Virtual:X | |||
DTS Neo | |||
DTS-HD Master Audio | |||
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | |||
DTS 96/24 | |||
DTS Express | |||
DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | 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 | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Network Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 384 kHz/32 Bit | up to 384 kHz/32 Bit | up to 384 kHz/32 Bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | |||
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | |||
USB DAC | |||
Jitter Reduction | Ultra Low Jitter PLL | Ultra Low Jitter PLL | - |
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 | HD3 | HD3 | HD3 |
DSP Programs | 24 | 24 | 24 |
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | |||
Virtual Speakers | including surround back | including surround back | including surround back |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement | YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement | YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement |
YPAO Volume | |||
PEQ for SUB | Down to 15.6 Hz | Down to 15.6 Hz | Down to 15.6 Hz |
VIDEO FEATURES | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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HDR10 | |||
HDR10+ | |||
Dynamic HDR | |||
BT.2020 color space | |||
Dolby Vision | |||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |||
HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
HDBaseT Compatible | |||
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | |||
HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.3 | 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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | Component****, Composite | |
Component Video Upscaling | |||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | |||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080i | 1080i | - |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Wi-Fi | |||
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
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 | AirPlay 2 |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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HDMI Inputs | 7 | 7 | 7 |
HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) |
8K Inputs | 7 | 7 | 7 |
USB Input | USB memory, Portable Audio Player | USB memory, Portable Audio Player | USB memory, Portable Audio Player |
USB DC Out Port | |||
Optical Inputs | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |||
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 | 1 |
RCA Line Inputs | 5 | 5 | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | |||
XLR Line Inputs | 1 | 1 | |
Phono Input | |||
Multi-Channel Input | |||
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | Front L/R | Front L/R | |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 | |
Composite Video Outputs | |||
S-Video Inputs | |||
S-Video Outputs | |||
Component Video Inputs | 1 | 1 | |
Component Video Outputs | |||
Ethernet | |||
Ethernet Switch | |||
PC In | |||
Front A/V Inputs | USB | USB | USB |
Speaker A/B | |||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | |||
dockport |
ZONES | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Number of Zones | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Powered Zones | Zone 2 / 3 | Zone 2 / 3 | Zone 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Preout | HDMI, RCA Preout | RCA Preout |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Preout | RCA Preout | - |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | HDMI | - |
Zone B Video Output | HDMI | HDMI | |
Zone GUI | |||
RS-232C Interface | |||
+12V Trigger Output | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
Party Mode |
MISCELLANEOUS | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface | Graphical User Interface | Graphical User Interface |
SCENE | SCENE (8 sets) | SCENE (8 sets) | SCENE (8 sets) |
Web Control | |||
PreAmp Mode | |||
Display | High-resolution LCD display | High-resolution LCD display | High-resolution LCD display |
RADIO | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Digital Radio | |||
Internet Radio | |||
Pandora | |||
Spotify | |||
Tidal | |||
Deezer | |||
Napster | |||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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A.R.T. Wedge | |||
Speaker Terminals | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 600 W | 500 W | 410 W |
Standby Power | 0.4 W | 0.4 W | 0.4 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |||
Auto Power Standby |
PHYSICAL | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
435 mm x 192 mm x 477 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 477 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/4" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 18-3/4") |
435 mm x 192 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8") |
435 mm x 191 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 270 mm x 442 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8") |
Weight | 21.4 kg (47.2 lbs) | 18.7 kg (41.2 lbs) | 16.2 kg (35.7 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Yamaha RX-A8A | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A4A |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 150 W (0.06% THD) | 150 W (0.06% THD) | 110 W (0.06% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 165 W (0.9% THD) | 165 W (0.9% THD) | 120 W (0.9% THD) |
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 185 W (0.9% THD) | 185 W (0.9% THD) | 135 W (0.9% THD) |
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 220 W (10% THD) | 220 W (10% THD) | 165 W (10% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 200 W (0.9% THD) | 200 W (0.9% THD) | 140 W (0.9% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 250 W (10% THD) | 250 W (10% THD) | 170 W (10% THD) |
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 230 W (0.9% THD, Front) | 230 W (0.9% THD, Front) | 170 W (0.9% THD, Front) |
THD | 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω) | 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω) | 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω) |
THD (Phono) | 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V) | 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V) | 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V) |
Damping Factor | 140 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) |
250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on) |
250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on) |
220 mV/47 kΩ |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 4.5 mV/47 kΩ | 4.5 mV/47 kΩ | 3.7 mV/47 kΩ |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) |
2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on) |
2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on) |
2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance |
1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced |
1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced |
1.0 V/470 Ω |
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance |
2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced |
2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced |
2.0 V |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 110 dB | 110 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 95 dB | 95 dB | 95 dB |
Phono RIAA Deviation | 0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | 0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | 0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) |
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/61 dB | 75 dB/61 dB | 75 dB/61 dB |
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 75 dB/60 dB | 75 dB/60 dB | 75 dB/60 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 11.2 MHz, 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) |
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
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Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | 1.5 Vp-p | - |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 4․2 | 4․2 | 4․2 |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) |
FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years |