| GENERAL | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Series | Aventage | Aventage |
| Model | RX-A6A | RX-A2080 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | Asia and General | Asia |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha RX-A2070 | Yamaha RX-A2070 |
| Successor | Yamaha RX-A6A |
| AMPLIFIER | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| THX™ Certification | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | ESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1 | ESS SABRE Premier DAC ES9007S x 2 |
| DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | 384 kHz/32 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
| Dolby Atmos Music | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
| Dolby Pro Logic | ||
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| DTS:X | ||
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | Neo:6 | |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
| DTS 96/24 | ||
| DTS Express | ||
| DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
| IMAX Enhanced | ||
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Network Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 384 kHz/32 Bit | up to 384 kHz/32 Bit |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | Ultra Low Jitter PLL | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | no presence speakers required | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | ||
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | ||
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Straight Decoding Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | with Video On mode | |
| CINEMA DSP | HD3 | HD3 |
| DSP Programs | 24 | 24 |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Virtual CINEMA FRONT | |
| Virtual Speakers | including surround back | including surround back |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 15.6 Hz | Down to 15.6 Hz |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | via future firmware update | |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
| 3-D Ready | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | Component****, Composite |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080i | 1080i |
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot) | |
| Google Assistant | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Apple Siri | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 via firmware update |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4) | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) |
| 8K Inputs | 7 | |
| USB Input | USB memory, Portable Audio Player | USB memory, Portable Audio Player |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 5 | 8 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | ||
| XLR Line Inputs | 1 | |
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | Front L/R | |
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 4 |
| Composite Video Outputs | ||
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 1 | 2 |
| Component Video Outputs | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | USB | USB, Analog Audio |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| dockport |
| ZONES | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 4 | 4 |
| Powered Zones | Zone 2 / 3 | Zone 2 / 3 |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Preout | HDMI, RCA Preout |
| Zone 3 Outs | RCA Preout | RCA Preout |
| Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | HDMI |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI | HDMI |
| Zone GUI | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 2 | 2 |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface | Graphical User Interface |
| SCENE | SCENE (8 sets) | SCENE PLUS (8 sets) |
| Web Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Display | High-resolution LCD display | |
| Remote Controller | Full LED Backlight |
| RADIO | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | 40 |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 500 W | 490 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 1160 W | 1210 W |
| Standby Power | 0.4 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby |
| PHYSICAL | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 192 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8") | 435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 269 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 18-5/8") |
| Weight | 18.7 kg (41.2 lbs) | 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Yamaha RX-A6A | Yamaha RX-A2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 150 W (0.06% THD) | 140 W (0.06% THD) |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 165 W (0.9% THD) | 155 W (0.9% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 185 W (0.9% THD) | 175 W (0.9% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 220 W (10% THD) | 220 W (10% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 150 W (0.06% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 200 W (0.9% THD) | 190 W (0.9% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 250 W (10% THD) | 220 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 230 W (0.9% THD, Front) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 405 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 285 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 165 W | |
| THD | 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω) | 0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω) |
| THD (Phono) | 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V) | 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V) |
| Damping Factor | 120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced 260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off) 520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 4.5 mV/47 kΩ | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 0.5%, 100 W/8 Ω) |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off) 4.8 V balanced (attenuator on) | 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced 2.0 V/470 Ω balanced | 1.0 V/470 Ω |
| Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 2.0 V unbalanced 4.0 V balanced | 2.0 V |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 110 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | 0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | 0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/61 dB | 75 dB/60 dB |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 75 dB/60 dB | 75 dB/60 dB |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | 1.5 Vp-p |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 4․2 | 4․2 |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz | 87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% |
| AM Frequency | 530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz | 530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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