Yamaha RX-V685 vs Yamaha RX-V6A

      Yamaha RX-V685

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      BrandYamahaYamaha
      ModelRX-V685RX-V6A
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20182020
      PredecessorYamaha RX-V683
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 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-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zoneBurr-Brown PCM5102A
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      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 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, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/32 Bit up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      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
      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
      Straight Decoding Mode
      Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs1717
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.) YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      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 4K/60p 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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 Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.) SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update AirPlay 2
      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-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      HDMI Inputs57
      HDMI Outputs21
      8K Inputs7
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio PlayerUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs4 (1 front)3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs2.22.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs1
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB, mini-jack AudioUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Number of Zones22
      Powered ZonesZone 2Zone 2
      Zone 2 OutsRCA PreoutRCA Preout
      Zone B Video Output
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output11
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User InterfaceGraphical User Interface
      SCENESCENE (8 sets)SCENE (8 sets)
      Web Control
      PreAmp Mode
      RADIO Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals99
      Large Speaker Terminals99
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Power Consumption400 W360 W
      Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 171 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 378 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 14-7/8")      		435 mm x 171 mm x 377 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 377 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-7/8")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)21" x 18" x 10"
      Weight10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)
      Weight of Package27 lbs
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-V685 Yamaha RX-V6A
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.06% THD)100 W (0.06% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)105 W (0.9% THD)105 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)125 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% THD)150 W (10% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)130 W (10% THD)160 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)150 W (0.9% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)235 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)190 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)125 W
      THD0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 V)0.02% (Phono to PRE OUT, Pure Direct, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front)
      1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)      		1.0 V/470Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance1.6 V2.0 V
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)96 dB95 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB±0.5 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 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)70 dB/50 dB70 dB/50 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)60 dB/55 dB60 dB/55 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 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)
      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 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 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/67 dBMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years

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



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