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Yamaha R-N602 review
The functionality of receivers is expanding rapidly and radically. The review of Yamaha R-N602 will help us to understand the intricacies of this explosive progress. 5.7 points out of 10 are an adequate assessment of this receiver for functions and capabilities. The Yamaha released this model in 2015. The R-N602 is equipped with an amplifier that can handle 2.0 channels.
Yamaha R-N602 Pros
- ✔The receiver has a function of wireless connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- ✔Bluetooth is now one of the key wireless communication protocols. In AV receivers, it is used for audio signal transmission or remote control. And it is in the model under review that Bluetooth support is implemented.
- ✔The presence of a USB port allows the receiver to play content from external media.
- ✔DLNA is a feature that gives the receiver the ability to transmit and receive various media content over the home network, as well as display it in real time.
- ✔Like any modern receiver, R-N602 has a Phono (MM) input for connecting a phonograph or turntable.
- ✔Can stream audio using the AirPlay protocol.
- ✔Stream music from one of the most popular services Spotify directly on the Yamaha R-N602.
- ✔The main functions of this model can be controlled using voice control.
- ✔This receiver consumes less power thanks to ECO mode.
- ✔The reviewed receiver has a Pure Direct mode, when used it feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
- ✔When using the R-N602, it is possible to switch between the main and additional set of speakers - speaker A/B switching.
Yamaha R-N602 Cons
- ✖Dolby Atmos technology has not been included.
- ✖Can not manage the DTS:X surround format.
- ✖Does not support for HDR.
- ✖4K pass-through support is not implemented.
- ✖HDMI ARC function not implemented.
- ✖HDMI eARC function not implemented.
- ✖The manufacturer does not claim support for HDMI CEC.
- ✖It is not possible to use the HDMI pass-through in standby mode, which could allow the TV to receive the original signal from the source even when the receiver is turned off.
- ✖Yamaha R-N602 is unable to use Amazon Music.
- ✖Bi-amping is not available.
- ✖The Yamaha R-N602 can not use the auto speaker calibration.
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Yamaha R-N602 back and front view
Yamaha R-N602 specs and features
Amplifier
| Channels | 2.0 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 80/8, 105/4 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 4 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.04 |
Audio features
| Digital to analog converter (DAC) | Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit |
| Bi-amping | ✖ |
| Pure direct (straight) | ✔ |
| Auto speaker calibration | ✖ |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✔ |
| Other audio features | has not |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | ✔ |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| DLNA | ✔ |
| MHL | ✖ |
Streaming services
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay |
| Amazon Music | ✖ |
| Spotify | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster |
Extensive connection
| HDMI input/output | 0/0 |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✖ |
| HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ |
| HDMI CEC | ✖ |
| Digital content protection (HDCP) | ✖ |
| Subwoofer output (LFE) | 1 |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 |
| Optical digital input | 2 |
| Coaxial digital input | 2 |
| Composite input | 0 |
| Component input/output | 0/0 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✔ |
| Front panel connectors | USB, phones |
| Multi channel preamp output | ✖ |
Video features
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✖ |
| 4K signal pass-through | ✖ |
| 8K signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI signal pass-through | ✖ |
| 3D signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✖ |
| Video conversion | ✖ |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| Dolby Vision | ✖ |
| Other video features | has not |
Additional features
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| App control | iPhone, iPod, Android |
| Display | colour OSD |
| Tuner | AM, FM |
| Sleep timer | ✔ |
| Auto power off | ✔ |
| ECO mode | ✔ |
| Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✖ |
| Setup assistant | ✖ |
| Firmware update | network, USB |
| Other additional features | has not |
Multi-room
| Multi-room zones | has not |
| Zone audio output | has not |
| Zone HDMI output | has not |
| Multi-room control | has not |
| RS-232 | 0 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 0 |
Multichannel surround
| Dolby Atmos | ✖ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✖ |
| Dolby Surround | ✖ |
| Dolby (other) | has not |
| DTS:X | ✖ |
| DTS HD Master | ✖ |
| DTS Virtual:X | ✖ |
| DTS Neural:X | ✖ |
| DTS (other) | has not |
| Auro-3D | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ |
| Multichannel stereo | ✖ |
Audio file formats
| MP3 | ✔ |
| WMA | ✔ |
| AAC | ✔ |
| WAV | ✔ |
| FLAC | ✔ |
| ALAC | ✔ |
| Other audio file formats | AIFF |
Power
| Operational power consumption, W | 190 |
| Standby consumption, W | 0.1 |
| Removable power cord | ✖ |
Dimensions
| Size W x H x D, cm/inches | 43.5 x 15.1 x 39.2/17.1 x 5.9 x 15.3 |
| Weight, kg/lbs | 9.8/21.6 |
Other
| Release year | 2015 |