Yamaha RX-V6A vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL

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RX-V6A vs RX-A3070BL comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V6A vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL review

Yamaha RX-V6A
vs
Yamaha RX-A3070BL

To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Yamaha RX-V6A and Yamaha RX-A3070BL review. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V6A received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A3070BL was rated 8.7 points. The release date of RX-V6A is 2020, and RX-A3070BL is 2017. This review shows us that the RX-A3070BL is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the RX-V6A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Yamaha RX-A3070BL

  • Include HDMI eARC function.
  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A3070BL over Yamaha RX-V6A

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 165/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but RX-A3070BL has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

RX-V6A
7
RX-A3070BL
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V6A supports 7.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A3070BL supports a 9.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-A3070BL this value is 165/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V6A it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8165/8
Output impedance, Ohm88
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V6A 7 out of 10, and the RX-A3070BL - 8.

RX-V6A
7
RX-A3070BL
8

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/AESS SABRE PRO 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTCompressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V6A scored 9, and Yamaha RX-A3070BL scored 8 out of 10.

RX-V6A
9
RX-A3070BL
8

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Yamaha RX-A3070BL.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha RX-V6A got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-A3070BL received 9 points.

RX-V6A
7
RX-A3070BL
9

Yamaha RX-V6A is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A3070BL has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Yamaha RX-V6A.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Yamaha RX-V6A in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Yamaha RX-A3070BL has the HDCP 2.2 version.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
HDMI input/output7/18/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input13
Coaxial digital input13
Composite input04
Component input/output0/02/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the RX-V6A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the RX-A3070BL.

RX-V6A
7
RX-A3070BL
10

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The RX-V6A works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the RX-A3070BL has the 4K/60Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available only on Yamaha RX-V6A.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V6A got 9 points, but the RX-A3070BL has 10.

RX-V6A
9
RX-A3070BL
10

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SiriAmazon Alexa
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresWeb Control, App Controlhas not

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputpreoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastMusicCast, AV Controller
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)02

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V6A got 6 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A3070BL got 8.

RX-V6A
6
RX-A3070BL
8

RX-V6A RX-A3070BL
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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