Yamaha RX-V6A

Yamaha RX-V6A

7.2-Channel Surround Receiver

Do you need to give your home theater or living room audio a boost? Then the Yamaha RX-V6A is an excellent surround receiver ready for the most modern formats, both in picture and sound. With the addition of 8K at up to 60Hz and 4K up to 120Hz, HDMI 2.1, as well as a host of modern features like QFT, ALLM, and VRR, you’re set for the next generation of video and gaming.

Highlights of Yamaha RX-V6A

• 8K Ultra HD - HDMI 2.1
• Integrated MusicCast for streaming
• Option for wireless rear speakers
• Simple and sleek design
• HDR10+

When it’s not serving films or games, it might just be playing music. And here as well, the Yamaha RX-V6A is ready to entertain. With integrated MusicCast, you always have access to leading online music services, locally stored music, and thousands of radio stations. If you have music on your iPhone or iPad, you can stream it via AirPlay 2. If you have a phone or tablet from another brand, you can instead use Bluetooth.

Why choose RX-V6A over RX-V4A?

• 7.2 channels (only 5.2 on RX-V4A)
• 20 extra watts (8 Ohm, measured at 2 channels)
• Virtual Surround Back
• Dialogue Lift
• Dolby Atmos
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
• DTS:X
• YPAO R.S.C. Multi-point calibration
• 3 extra HDMI inputs
• 1 additional analog audio input
• Phono input
• 2.2 channel pre-out
• 4 extra SCENE buttons
• Zone 2
• 12V trigger output
• 1 kg heavier

8K Ultra HD and Gamer Features

The Yamaha RX-V6A is ready with QMS*, ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) which operates with minimal signal delay. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) ensures smooth gameplay, and in combination with QFT (Quick Frame Transport), latency is further reduced. The only downside? – You can no longer blame latency when you’re defeated in online games. The receiver is compatible with selected 8K sources. *8K/60 and 4K/120 passthrough from certain sources, including Xbox One X, is not possible.

*Due to discrepancies in the QMS standardization between HDMI 2.1 and HDMI 2.1a, the QMS function is not compatible with newer devices under the HDMI 2.1a specification. Read more here.

Plenty of inputs for both sound and picture

There’s hardly anything that can’t be connected to the Yamaha RX-V6A. With a total of 7 HDMI inputs, there are plenty of connections even for the most dedicated AV enthusiast. Digital S/PDIF inputs in the form of TosLink and coaxial can be used, for example, with a CD player. There are even 4 analog inputs, which should be more than enough today. There’s also a phono input, so you can enjoy vinyl records in great quality.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

Object-based audio formats are supported by the receiver, which handles both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. With the addition of overhead speakers, the immersive sound expands dramatically. If you can’t mount speakers on the ceiling, you can use the ‘Height Virtualizer’ to let the RX-V6A create artificial Dolby Atmos height channels by ‘moving’ the sound in the virtual space using up to five existing speakers. *Height Virtualizer will be introduced with a firmware update. Expected Q1 2020

RX-V6A supports HDR in multiple formats

While the transition to 4K and 8K has certainly been welcome, one of the most crucial technologies in modern displays is undoubtedly HDR. With a significantly expanded color range and dynamic range, the picture appears much more authentic. There are several HDR formats available, and with the Yamaha RX-V6A, you’re ready for most of them, including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

YPAO R.S.C./Multi-Point

With Yamaha’s excellent auto-calibration function, it’s suddenly much easier to get optimal sound in your home theater, man cave, or living room. Yamaha YPAO R.S.C. Multi-Point analyzes room acoustics and speaker placement, and then creates a DSP profile that matches your room. It’s not magic, but it’s close, and you’ll benefit from it, whether you’re running surround or stereo.

Wireless Rear Speakers

Rear speakers are needed to create true, immersive surround sound. But sometimes, it can be difficult, or even impossible, to run cables from the surround receiver to the side or rear walls. You can solve this with Yamaha’s smart wireless speaker system. The excellent MusicCast 50 and MusicCast 20 can be purchased separately and connected wirelessly to the Yamaha RX-V6A. However, they still require power, so they’re not completely wireless, but they’re much easier.

eARC

With eARC, or Enhanced Audio Return Channel, you can use a single HDMI cable from your receiver to the TV. eARC handles signals both ways, so you can send picture (and sound) from the receiver to the TV but also get sound from the TV back to the receiver. Handy if you’re watching a movie on a TV channel or streaming from, for example, a Netflix app on the TV.

SCENE Buttons with Presets

The Yamaha RX-V6A has eight SCENE buttons, which are presets that can be customized to your needs. You can set up a button to start a specific radio station, select an HDMI input, activate a DSP setting, or play a song from a USB device or network hard drive. SCENE buttons are available both on the receiver and the remote control, so you always have easy access to them.

MusicCast – A Treasure Trove of Music

This receiver supports Yamaha’s MusicCast platform. With it, you have an app on your phone or tablet that brings together all the various online and offline streaming options you have access to. You can stream from TIDAL, Spotify, and DEEZER, as well as a local network hard drive or USB device. It supports files up to 96kHz Apple Lossless and FLAC, WAV, and AIFF up to 384kHz. *Online services require a paid subscription

Apple AirPlay 2

Hey Siri – play music in the living room. With AirPlay 2, you no longer have to lift a finger to listen to music. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can simply ask Siri to play music. If you have multiple devices with AirPlay 2, they can all be part of a multi-room system.