Yamaha RX-A2060 vs Yamaha RX-A2050

      Yamaha RX-A2060

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2060
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2050
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-A2060 to Yamaha RX-A2050 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Yamaha RX-A2060 Yamaha RX-A2050

      Yamaha RX-A2060 was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A2050 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A2060 and Yamaha RX-A2050 and gave them scores of 92 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Yamaha RX-A2060

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      Amplifier
      95
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      87
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      97
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      84
      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      89

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-A2060 and Yamaha RX-A2050.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A2060

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   9.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A2060

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A2060

      Yamaha RX-A2050

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2060

      Yamaha RX-A2060
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2060 over Yamaha RX-A2050.

      Yamaha RX-A2060 vs Yamaha RX-A2050
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement) vs YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
      PEQ for SUB Down to 15.6 Hz vs Down to 31 Hz
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Napster vs
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB

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      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2050

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2050 over Yamaha RX-A2060.

      Yamaha RX-A2060 vs Yamaha RX-A2050
      Higher Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) vs 60 mV

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      5.1 channel

      80 W

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Yamaha RX-A2060 Yamaha RX-A2050
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing9.29.1
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
        DTS:X up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 via firmware update
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show) on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB InputUSB memory, portable audio playeriPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
        Many RCA Line Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs33
        Ethernet
        Zones44
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A2060 Yamaha RX-A2050
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A2060 and Yamaha RX-A2050 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A2060 and Yamaha RX-A2050 have 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 9 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 8 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Yamaha RX-A2060
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Yamaha RX-A2060
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A2060
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A2050
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Yamaha RX-A2060: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video
      • Yamaha RX-A2050: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Composite Video

      Yamaha RX-A2060

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      Yamaha RX-A2050

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