Yamaha RX-A6A vs Onkyo TX-RZ50

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      BrandYamahaOnkyo
      SeriesAventage
      ModelRX-A6ATX-RZ50
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSANorth America
      Release Year20212021
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A2070 Onkyo TX-RZ840
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Channels9.29.2
      Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier Original 2-stage
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Front L/R Channels
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
      Surround:AI™
      DACESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.211.2
      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
      THX Listening Modes
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES 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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 384 kHz/32 Bit up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      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 ReductionUltra Low Jitter PLL PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
      Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      CINEMA DSP HD3
      DSP Programs24
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
      Virtual Speakers including surround back T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      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
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.12.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi via Onkyo Music Control app
      MHL Input
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs77
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 (Rear)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs31
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs56
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs1
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out)
      XLR Pre-outsFront L/R
      Composite Video Inputs22
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs11
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSBHDMI
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Number of Zones43
      Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA PreoutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out)
      Zone 3 OutsRCA PreoutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Zone B Video OutputHDMI
      Zone GUI
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output21 (MAIN, 100 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
      GUI Languages7
      SCENESCENE (8 sets)
      Web Control
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      DisplayHigh-resolution LCD display
      RADIO Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals1111
      Large Speaker Terminals1111
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption500 W850 W
      No Sound Power75 W
      Standby Power0.4 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      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 201.5 mm x 398 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 15-11/16"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)570 mm x 335 mm x 490 mm
      22-7/16" x 13-3/16" x 19-5/16"
      Weight18.7 kg (41.2 lbs)14 kg (30.9 lbs)
      Weight of Package17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A6A Onkyo TX-RZ50
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.06% THD)120 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)185 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)220 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)250 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
      THD0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor120 (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
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)4.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      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)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced
      2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
      1 V/470 Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V unbalanced
      4.0 V balanced
      Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB80 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation0±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)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/61 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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 Input1.5 Vp-p
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty3 Years3 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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