Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2-channel A/V Receiver Review Specs

Specs
Power Output: 100 Wpc (8 ohms, 2 channels driven, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <0.06% THD)
Auto Setup/Room EQ: Yamaha YPAO Multipoint
Video Processing: 4K/60, 4:4:4, 18Gbps, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3. (4K/120, 8K/60, ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS, HDR10+ via future updates)
HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through via HDMI
Dimensions (WxHxD, inches): 17.2 x 6.8 x 15
Weight (Pounds): 21.6
Audio/Video Inputs: HDMI (7)
Audio Inputs: Coaxial digital, optical digital (1); analog RCA stereo (3); phono (MM)
Additional: RJ-45 Ethernet; Powered USB (front), AM/FM antenna
Video Outputs: HDMI (w/eARC)
Audio Outputs: analog RCA stereo pre-out; subwoofer (2); 1/4-inch headphone (front);Zone 2: stereo analog audio (RCA; speaker)
Control: 12V DC trigger out
Wireless: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay2, Yamaha MusicCast
Computer Audio: streaming via wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi; Hi-Res capable up to 32-bit/384kHz (WAV/FLAC/ALAC) including DSD up to 11.2 MHz
Speakers: 7 internally powered, plus 2 assignable
Price: $600

Company Info
Yamaha
714-522-9105
usa.yamaha.com
COMPANY INFO
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714-522-9105
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COMMENTS
frodo582's picture

I kinda like the new design, but i'll never forgive Yamaha that smallish crappy ugly dot matrix display with no active channels indcators!.I'm waiting for release (and i'll probably buy it) of the Aventage RXA6A or RXA8A and it looks that they'll have the same display. Grrrrrrr. WTF? Come on, In 2021 the big Yamaha receivers should have a big colour LCD display or at least the last year excellent displays and not this embarrasing new ones...

frodo582's picture

I kinda like the new design, but i'll never forgive Yamaha that smallish crappy ugly dot matrix display with no active channels indcators!It looks like a display from some cheap chinese mp 3 from 2006......I'm waiting for release (and i'll probably buy it) of the Aventage RXA6A or RXA8A and it looks that they'll have the same display. Grrrrrrr. WTF? Come on, Yamaha! In 2021 the big receivers should have a big ass colour LCD display or at least the last years Aventage line excellent displays and not this embarrasing new ones...And on-screen menus are from last year cheapest mosdels.., in RXV6A and especially in RXA2A should be the Aventage-like graphic on-screen menu. I sold my excellent RXA3080 for the new RX-A8A. I hope that I'll will not get that crappy display in the new RX-A8A!

God_TM's picture

@frodo582 - If you push the input knob in and rotate it, you'll get a screen that shows active channels and their current levels.

A nicer display would have been cool and all, but really it's unnecessary (and I typically stare at my TV and not the receiver :P )

xgrifter's picture

have they said anything about the so called firmware update that suppose to fix the issue with NVIDIA and the xbox series X & S

AXington's picture

It's not something that can be fixed via firmware. The chip set was falsely represented to the AV manufacturers. There might be a firmware update that kind of fixes it, but it will be compressed video and probably pretty janky. That said an HDMI splitter for the output or going through eARC works. This is not just with Yamaha though, this is with the Marantz and Denons as well. I'm not sure if any other AV manufacturer is using these chips, but these are the only ones with 8K receivers I'm aware of anyways.

AXington's picture

I have an RX-V6A and I feel like this should have been a bit more critical about the MusicCast app, and the fact that when you use MusicCast, it outputs a static image to your television that could cause burn-in on plasma or OLED screens. The burn-in issue is something that Plex, Tidal, Amazon, and many more have with their Roku or Android TV apps, etc. that needs to be called out more and more. Customers are complaining but until professional reviewers do, nothing is going to happen.

Also, WTF is up with it being a 7.1 receiver, they advertise adding MusicCast speakers as surrounds to make things 5.1, but it doesn’t support multi-channel music playback? I have several 5.1 Flac files, as well as dts and mka files. And I assume the same would go for Atmos music if I had any (though, not sure what format they would be in). They don’t play. If I play them from the Plex Plugin via Kodi on my nVidia Shield, they play fine, but only because Kodi is decoding them to PCM in the first place. I’d love to be able to do it via DLNA.

I’m probably going to post this a few more places, but that’s because I hope that more reviewers will update their reviews to mention this so that Yamaha will actually do something about it. As is, there’s no real way to have any meaningful contact with them about this sort of stuff, other than emailing their support who says they’ll forward it on, but feels like a brush-off.

Cos's picture

Typically, Yamaha is a solid performing AVR. When you look at the detailed measurements of this united tested on audioscience.com it consistently is at the bottom and I would avoid this unit like the plague.

Philt56's picture

You say you used your 7.1,2 psb system? How with only 7 amps? No mention of preouts and an extra stereo amp

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joedavidson's picture

One advantage is that the RX-V6A has more space for connectors now that Amarillo drywall finishing noticed the composite and component-video connections are gone.

tetera2's picture

Similar to an automobile, an A/V receiver is constructed on a platform that can be expanded and modified when new features are introduced. However, there comes a moment when the only practical path ahead is to start from over with a new design . This is where Yamaha's latest mid-range RX-V receiver line comes in.

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ramasita's picture

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The Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2-channel A/V Receiver is a game-changer in home audio and video entertainment! This powerhouse device offers a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and user-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for both audiophiles and casual users alike.run 1

First and foremost, the sound quality is phenomenal. With 7.2 channels of immersive audio, you get crystal clear sound with deep, resonant bass and precise, detailed highs. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or gaming, the RX-V6A delivers an audio experience that truly brings your media to life.

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