Yamaha RX-A6A vs Yamaha RX-A670

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      SeriesAventageAventage
      ModelRX-A6ARX-A670
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAAustralia
      Release Year20212017
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A2070 Yamaha RX-A660
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A680
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      Channels9.27.2
      Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Bi-amp Capability
      AUDIO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      Surround:AI™
      DACESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1Burr-Brown
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2
      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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, 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 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple 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 ReductionUltra Low Jitter PLL
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
      Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      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
      Direct Mode
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      CINEMA DSP HD3 3D
      DSP Programs2417
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      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
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 HzDown to 31 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      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 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 Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      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)
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay
      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

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      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      HDMI Inputs74
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)1
      8K Inputs7
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio PlayerUSB memory, portable audio player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs31
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs54 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs1
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
      XLR Pre-outsFront L/R
      Composite Video Inputs23
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      Number of Zones41
      Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Preout
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Preout
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Zone B Video OutputHDMI
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface color OSD
      SCENESCENE (8 sets)SCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      DisplayHigh-resolution LCD display

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      RADIO Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals117
      Large Speaker Terminals117
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 240 V, 50 Hz
      Power Consumption500 W260 W
      Standby Power0.4 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      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 161 mm x 330 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 330 mm)
      Weight18.7 kg (41.2 lbs)8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A6A Yamaha RX-A670
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.06% 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, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (0.9% THD)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)135 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)190 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)170 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)140 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W
      THD0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 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, 100 W/6 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)4.5 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)
      2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      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
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V unbalanced
      4.0 V balanced
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 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)+0/-3 dB (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 dB75 dB/50 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 MHz5.6 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 (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․22․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.50 MHz - 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 RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      DAB Freq174 MHz - 240 MHz (Band III)
      DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
      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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