Yamaha RX-A6A vs Sony STR-AZ7000ES

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An overview of Yamaha RX-A6A and Sony STR-AZ7000ES will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A6A received 9.3 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-AZ7000ES was rated 8.7 points. The release date of RX-A6A is 2021, and STR-AZ7000ES is 2023. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that STR-AZ7000ES is inferior in audio processing features to RX-A6A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A6A over Sony STR-AZ7000ES

Main advantages Sony STR-AZ7000ES over Yamaha RX-A6A

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A6A supports 9.2-channels sound, but Sony STR-AZ7000ES supports a 13.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 150/8/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-A6A 9 out of 10, and the STR-AZ7000ES - 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-A6A scored 9, and Sony STR-AZ7000ES scored 8 out of 10.

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 Sony STR-AZ7000ES.

MHL combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces and lets you connect any mobile devices to a receiver. The STR-AZ7000ES has MHL support for streaming content from external devices.

Streaming services

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

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-A6A got 10 points, but Sony STR-AZ7000ES received 8 points.

Yamaha RX-A6A is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-AZ7000ES has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the RX-A6A has a Phono interface.

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 rivals in our comparison were rated 9 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

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.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Yamaha RX-A6A has Auro-3D on its feature list.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The STR-AZ7000ES licensed by IMAX.