Yamaha RX-A8A vs Yamaha RX-A6A

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RX-A8A vs RX-A6A comparison chart

Yamaha RX-A8A vs Yamaha RX-A6A review

Yamaha RX-A8A
vs
Yamaha RX-A6A

Let's make the Yamaha RX-A8A versus Yamaha RX-A6A comparison. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A8A received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A6A was rated 9.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the RX-A8A is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A8A over Yamaha RX-A6A

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 9-channel competitor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A6A over Yamaha RX-A8A

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

RX-A8A
10
RX-A6A
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A8A supports 11.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A6A 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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 150/8/8 W/Ohm.

RX-A8A RX-A6A
Channels11.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm150/8150/8
Output impedance, Ohm88
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.06

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

RX-A8A
9
RX-A6A
9

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-A8A RX-A6A
Digital to analog converter (DAC)384 KHz/32-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 9 out of 10.

RX-A8A
9
RX-A6A
9

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

RX-A8A RX-A6A
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
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-A8A RX-A6A
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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, both receivers got 10 points on our 10-point scale.

RX-A8A
10
RX-A6A
10

Competitors in our review have 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

RX-A8A RX-A6A
HDMI input/output7/37/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input33
Coaxial digital input22
Composite input22
Component input/output11
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, phones, setup mic
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 rivals in our comparison were rated 9 out of 10.

RX-A8A
9
RX-A6A
9

RX-A8A RX-A6A
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyncx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

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

RX-A8A
10
RX-A6A
10

RX-A8A RX-A6A
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
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 ControlWeb Control, App Control

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-A8A RX-A6A
Multi-room zones33
Zone audio outputpreoutpreout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastMusicCast
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)22

Multichannel surround

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

RX-A8A
8
RX-A6A
8

Each of these devices has Auro-3D on its feature list.

RX-A8A RX-A6A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS-HDDTS-ES, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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