Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

Yamaha
Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

RX-V6A

Get more from your entertainment. With crystal clear images and immersive sound, the brand-new RX-V6A makes every moment feel real.

Key Features:
- The successor to the popular RX-V685
- 7.2 Channel High Slew Rate Surround Amplifier
- Brand new look and interface
- 100W Power Per Channel (8 Ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.06% THD)
- 3x Analogue, 1x Optical, 1x Digital Coax Audio Inputs
- 7x HDMI Inputs (* 3x 8K@60Hz Signal Strength)
- * HDR 10+, 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz
- Dolby Atmos / Zone 2 Compatible
- Atmos Height Virtualisation
- FM & DAB+ Radio
- MusicCast & Airplay 2
- Pure Direct mode
- YPAO Setup Mic with R.S.C + Multi-Point
- Wireless Surround Support
- Dual Subwoofer Outputs
- Web Setup / Control 4 Driver

* These functions are available via a future Update.

User Guide (PDF, 10.5MB)

EISA HOME THEATRE RECEIVER 2021-2022 "Yamaha's seven-channel networked AV receiver comes to your kit rack boasting a gorgeous all-new design philosophy and seven-input/one-output HDMI stage that's ready for advanced gaming consoles and the 8K video sources of the future. And while implementing an array of smart features, including allowing its MusicCast multiroom speakers to be used as wireless surrounds, Yamaha hasn't turned attention away from performance. Propelled by revised high slew-rate amplification and proprietary Cinema DSP, the RX-V6A crafts spacious, detailed and immersive soundfields with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sources, while applying upmixing polish to stereo and multichannel material. This is a brilliant, forward-thinking addition to the brand's AVR fleet."

"The Yamaha RX-V6A is a fine not-so-entry-level networked and nicely smart AV receiver, and with its welcome face-lift you'll know this is a firmly 21st-century unit. A must-consider if you're seeking surround and music power at this price."
Read the full What Hi-Fi? Review

Impressive and Powerful Design Concept One of the first things you'll notice about the brand-new RX-V6A receiver is the new design. Yamaha's bold streamlined chassis emanates the key aspects of Home Entertainment Control. The iconic design with refined aggression focuses on performance and seamless accessibility. A harmony that exudes elegance, function and supremacy in construction.

HDR10+, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz* HDR10+* Provides deeper contrast and more realistic images that stay true to the creators' intent.

4K/120Hz*
Enables a higher refresh rate, giving you a smoother and more realistic viewing experience.

Gaming-dedicated Functions (ALLM,VRR,QMS,QFT)*
Ensure seamless motion and transitions to enhance your performance.

HDMI Multiple Input with Latest Technology*
Multiple HDMI input will equally support the latest HDMI technology to allow next-gen gaming consoles can be connected at the same time.

* These functions will be available via a future update.

Dolby Atmos(R) with Height Virtualizer For those without in-ceiling or upward-firing speakers in their system, Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization Technology simulates the Atmos experience with forward facing-drivers. Configure up to five speakers to replicate the effect of two in-ceiling speakers, or utilize all seven channels to simulate the powerful effect of four overhead speakers

Feel every dimension in Dolby Atmos. Enjoy a 5.1 surround speaker system and two additional overhead speakers or two Dolby Atmos elevation speakers, delivering dramatic overhead effects for truly enveloping audio - including Dolby Surround upmixer for legacy content.

DTS:X(R) DTS:X immersive audio formatting places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating life-like, multi-dimensional audio. The included spatial remapping engine of DTS Neural:X(TM) offers improved immersion and heightened realism in all your favorite movies.

Gaming-dedicated Function Enhanced gaming and media features ensure an added level of smooth and seamless motion and transitions for gaming, movies and video. These include:

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)* to enable the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity.

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)* reduces lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and detailed gameplay.

Quick Media Switching (QMS)* for movies and video eliminates the delay that can result in blank frames before content is displayed. Quick Frame Transport (QFT)* reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming and real-time interactive virtual reality.

* These functions will be available via a future update.

Advantage of High Slew Rate Amplifier Generates highly precise signal transmission, and ensures faithful and accurate reproduction of the source making it especially suitable for high-resolution audio signals. Yamaha's newly designed circuit achieves both high slew rate and stable signal transmission.

Slew Rate: The rate of how quickly an amplifier can respond to a rapid change of input level.

CINEMA DSP 3D for Movie, Music and Game This unique Yamaha proprietary sound field creation technology, was created by combining measured sound field data with digital signal processing. By digitizing this vast trove of information and incorporating it into dedicated LSI devices, it effectively reproduces the spaces of concert halls and music clubs in your home. Immerse yourself in the astounding realism of your movies, and enter a world of profound theatre sound.

YPAO YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) analyses the room acoustics and your system, then precisely adjusts various audio parameters to provide the best sound for your room.

Simply by placing the supplied microphone at your listening position and switching YPAO on, the system is automatically calibrated for optimum performance in your specific room and speaker configuration.

Free and Easy Placement - Wireless Surround Speakers Combine this AV receiver with MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless streaming speakers (sold separately) and enjoy the amazing convenience of creating a home theatre with wireless rear surround speakers. What's more, you get stunningly realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup. Easily turn your current living room into a special entertainment environment where you can fully enjoy movies and music.

MusicCast - Multi-room Audio Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to operate the AVR and change settings quickly and easily. The same Controller app functions as a remote control for all your MusicCast-compatible devices as well as full multi-room audio controls.

Imagine sharing all the music you love throughout the home - no matter the format. From your favorite vinyl to AirPlay(R), Bluetooth(R) to music streaming services* and even sound from your TV, MusicCast has it covered.

Additionally, all MusicCast products are designed with sound quality at the front of mind. High-res formats including Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz, WAV, FLAC and AIFF up to 192 kHz are supported.

Learn more about MusicCast App

Voice Control (Alexa, Google Assistant) Touch or voice control - the choice is yours. Intuitively control a single MusicCast product or an entire whole-of-home system with ease using Alexa or Google Assistant and hear your home come alive.

*A third-party device is required to initiate voice commands.

AV Setup Guide App for Initial Setup No worries, no confusion. Use this special app to receive expert set up assistance for your AV receiver and source devices. It even guides you through various other settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and power amplifier assignments.

Learn more about the AV Setup Guide App

AirPlay 2 "Hey Siri. Play music in the kitchen and living room."

AirPlay 2 adds the ability to stream Apple Music and other streaming services to multiple MusicCast devices throughout your home. Easily control it from your iPhone or iPad, link it with a HomePod, or simply utilize voice control and ask Siri to assist.

Streaming Service Explore a world of music with music streaming services* built-in. Synchronizing your playlists and tracks from your smart phone or computer to the AV receiver, music streaming services make it impossibly easy to either listen to your favorites or discover new music.

HDMI eARC Unlock the full potential of your 4K content. Enhanced Audio Return Channel (also known as eARC) is the next generation of ARC - available in the industry-leading AV receivers from Yamaha.

eARC delivers full-resolution, multi-channel audio formats such as Dolby(R) TrueHD and DTS-HD(R) through your existing HDMI connection, giving you the most realistic surround sound experience for immersing yourself in your favorite movies and moments.

SCENE Buttons with the Ability to Preset Songs and Stations There are four SCENE buttons. You can preset them for different inputs, as well as a sound field program, Music Enhancer, HDMI output and more. The inputs can be set to specific sources, such as an FM or Internet radio station, a station on a streaming service, a USB device or a song on a PC or NAS (network). Once you have set the buttons, simply press one on the main unit or the remote control to power on the receiver and hear your desired music. The buttons can be re-set at any time.

Compressed Music Enhancer When music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3, the frequency response suffers. Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer employs sophisticated digital signal processing using exclusive algorithms to restore what was lost, so the music always sounds the way it should.