Yamaha RX-V6A vs Yamaha RX-A8A

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An overview of Yamaha RX-V6A and Yamaha RX-A8A will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V6A received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A8A was rated 9.4 points. The release date of RX-V6A is 2020, and RX-A8A is 2021. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that RX-V6A is inferior in audio processing features to RX-A8A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Yamaha RX-A8A

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A8A over Yamaha RX-V6A

Amplifiers

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

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-A8A supports a 11.2-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-A8A this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V6A it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V6A 7 out of 10, and the RX-A8A - 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.

Connectivity

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

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

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-V6A got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-A8A received 10 points.

Yamaha RX-V6A is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A8A has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 9 for the RX-A8A.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V6A got 9 points, but the RX-A8A has 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

Yamaha RX-V6A got 6 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A8A got 8.

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. Yamaha RX-A8A has Auro-3D on its feature list.