Yamaha RX-A6A vs Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ50
      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 Onkyo TX-RZ50 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 Onkyo TX-RZ50

      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.

      Onkyo TX-RZ50 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 120 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 and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K 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
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Yamaha RX-A6A and Onkyo TX-RZ50 and gave them scores of 94 and 93 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

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Amplifier
      95
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      91
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      95
      Zones
      91
      Radio
      97
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      93

      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 Onkyo TX-RZ50.

      PROS

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

      •   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
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   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
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

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

      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 Onkyo TX-RZ50.

      Yamaha RX-A6A vs Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Higher Power Output 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 384 kHz/32 Bit vs up to 192 kHz
      Dialogue Lift vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080i vs 480i/576i
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4) vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      XLR Line Inputs 1 vs
      XLR Pre-outs Front L/R vs
      More Zones 4 vs 3
      +12V Trigger Output 2 vs 1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 1 / 0
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 150 W (0.06% THD) vs 120 W (0.08% THD)
      Lower THD 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω) vs 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 106 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 95 dB vs 80 dB

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Yamaha RX-A6A.

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A3040
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2070
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2020
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Marantz Cinema 40
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX805
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      11.4 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2030
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2040
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2060
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ50 over Yamaha RX-A6A.

      Yamaha RX-A6A vs Onkyo TX-RZ50
      THX™ Certification vs Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 vs 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs via Onkyo Music Control app
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 6
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI
      RS-232C Interface vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 850 W

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Onkyo TX-RZ50.

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ70
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Onkyo TX-NR7100
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      9.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A2040
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ820
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      7.2 channel

      130 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Marantz Cinema 50
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      9.4 channel

      110 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ840
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Marantz Cinema 40
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      9.4 channel

      125 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 Onkyo TX-RZ50
        High Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X
        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 Dirac Live™ and AccuEQ Room Corrections
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI []2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        QFT
        8K Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Many HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
        Many 8K Inputs77
        USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 (Rear)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out)
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs11
        Ethernet
        Zones43
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A6A and Onkyo TX-RZ50 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 and Onkyo TX-RZ50 have 11.2 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 11 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.
      • 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 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-RZ50 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A6A and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-RZ50 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.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50
        Inputs:         2   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.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Yamaha RX-A6A: USB
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50: HDMI

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