Yamaha RX-A6A vs Yamaha RX-A2070

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A2070
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2070
      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-A6A to Yamaha RX-A2070 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 amplifiers with Yamaha RX-A6A's being more powerful.


      Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A2070

      Yamaha RX-A6A was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A2070 was introduced in 2017. 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.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      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

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A6A and Yamaha RX-A2070 and gave them scores of 94 and 92 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-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A2070

      Amplifier
      95
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      91
      Audio Features
      87
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      90
      Zones
      95
      Zones
      96
      Radio
      88
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      92

      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-A6A and Yamaha RX-A2070.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A2070

      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   XLR Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   XLR Pre-outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   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
      •   eARC
      •   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
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A2070

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Pandora
      •   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-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A2070

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A6A over Yamaha RX-A2070.

      Yamaha RX-A6A vs Yamaha RX-A2070
      Higher Power Output 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Surround:AI™ vs
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 9.2
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 384 kHz/32 Bit vs up to 192 kHz
      HDR10+ vs
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4) vs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs
      XLR Line Inputs 1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 7.2-ch
      XLR Pre-outs Front L/R vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 490 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 150 W (0.06% THD) vs 140 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 165 W (0.9% THD) vs 155 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) 185 W (0.9% THD) vs 175 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 200 W (0.9% THD) vs 190 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 250 W (10% THD) vs 220 W (10% THD)
      Higher Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) 230 W (0.9% THD, Front) vs 220 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      Better Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) 75 dB/61 dB vs 75 dB/60 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 2․1 + EDR

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      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Yamaha RX-A2060
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A2070

      Yamaha RX-A2070
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A2070 over Yamaha RX-A6A.

      Yamaha RX-A6A vs Yamaha RX-A2070
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 8 (1 front)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 8 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 4
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio
      RS-232C Interface vs
      More Scenes SCENE (8 sets) vs SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      SiriusXM vs
      Lower THD 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Damping Factor 120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

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      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A3040
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V383
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-A3060
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2020
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Onkyo TX-SR393
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A1070
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      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-A6A Yamaha RX-A2070
        High Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.29.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
        DTS:X up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC via firmware update
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
        Many HDMI Inputs78 (1 front)
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio PlayerUSB memory, portable audio player
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.27.2-ch
        Composite Video Inputs24
        Component Video Inputs12
        Ethernet
        Zones44
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM with RDS
        Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ DAB/DAB+
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A2070
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Pandora

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A6A and Yamaha RX-A2070 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A6A has 11.2 and Yamaha RX-A2070 has 7.2-ch 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, Yamaha RX-A6A has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • XLR Inputs and Outputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Yamaha RX-A6A. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection. Besides unbalanced RCA pre-outs Yamaha RX-A6A also has XLR outputs. In case your external power amplifier has XLR inputs you can use the balanced connection for higher audio quality.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A6A and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A2070 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A6A and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A2070 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Yamaha RX-A2070
        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-A6A
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A2070
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 0.
      • 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 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A2070
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Yamaha RX-A6A: USB
      • Yamaha RX-A2070: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio

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