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Yamaha today announced the Aventage RX-A 60 Series of AV receivers, comprising six models that will hit stores between May and July.

Prices range from $650 to $2,200 and all models support the latest video technologies, including 4K/Ultra HD video with frame rates up to 60 Hz, HDMI with high dynamic range (HDR) passthrough, BT.2020 wide color gamut, 10/12-bit color, 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, and HDCP 2.2 copy protection.

On the audio side, the new models support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound and high-resolution audio files (ALAC at 96 kHz/24 bit; WAV, AIFF, and FLAC up to 192 kHz/24 bit; and DSD up to 5.6 MHz). Other standard features include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and three Yamaha exclusives: compatibility with the company’s app-enabled MusicCast wireless multiroom system, YPAO sound optimization plus subwoofer equalization, and the Compressed Music Enhancer, which is now optimized for Bluetooth.

Five of the six models—starting with the RX-A760— are equipped with a phono input and a parametric EQ for tweaking bass performance.

All but one of the new models are slated to ship in June or July. Here’s the lineup with highlights:

• RX-A660 ($650, June) – 7.2 channels with 7 x 80 watts of power; supports 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setups

• RX-A760 ($750, May) – 7.2 channels with 7 x 90 watts of power; supports 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setups and can be configured as 5.1 channels plus Zone 2 with auto switching

• RRX-A860 ($1,000, June) – 7.2 channels with 7 x 100 watts of power; supports 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setups, can be configured as 5.1 channels plus Zone 2 with auto switching and has eight HDMI inputs (three with HDCP 2.2)

• RX-A1060 ($1,300, June) – 7.2 channels with 7 x 110 watts of power; supports 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setups, can be configured as 5.1 channels plus Zone 2 with auto switching and has eight HDMI inputs (seven with HDCP 2.2), a 7.1-channel equalizer, and HDMI zone switching

• RX-A2060 ($1,700, July) – 9.2 channels with 9 x 140 watts of power and 11.2-channel pre-out; supports 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setups, can be configured as 5.1 channels plus powered Zones 2 and 3 with auto switching and has eight HDMI inputs (seven with HDCP 2.2), a 9.2-channel equalizer, and HDMI zone switching •

• RX-A3060 ($2,200, July) – 11.2 channels with 9 x 150 watts of power and 11.2-channel pre-out; supports 5.1.4, 7.1.2, or 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setups, can be configured as 5.1 channels plus powered Zones 2 and 3 with auto switching and has eight HDMI inputs (seven with HDCP 2.2), an 11.2-channel equalizer, and HDMI zone switching

For more information on these new AVENTAGE network AV receivers, please visit usa.yamaha.com.