AV Processor/Receiver Yamaha RX-A6A Black

Yamaha RX-A6A – 9.2-channel AVENTAGE AV receiver with 11.2-channel processing and SURROUND:AI technology

The RX-A6A is a 9.2-channel AV receiver from the AVENTAGE series, designed for home cinema with surround sound and high-resolution video. The sound field is managed by the Qualcomm QCS407 processor with 64-bit processing, which runs the SURROUND:AI function, analysing the scene in real time and distinguishing dialogue, background music, ambient noise and sound effects. The receiver supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AURO-3D, while CINEMA DSP HD3 enables playback of up to 11.1 channels even with a 7.1 setup thanks to a virtual surround back speaker (front presence speakers required).

The power section delivers 150 W per channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 ohms, 0.06% THD, 2 channels driven) and is built on a High Slew Rate amplifier topology, which more than doubles the slew rate while maintaining stable signal transmission. Mechanical stability is ensured by Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) with an H-frame and the A.R.T. Wedge foot, which suppresses both internal and external vibrations. D/A conversion is handled by a combination of ESS SABRE ES9026PRO and ES9007S (384 kHz/32-bit Hyperstream) with low noise levels and a wide dynamic range.

Room calibration is handled by YPAO-R.S.C. with 3D and multi-point measurement, angle measurement and 64-bit calculation for precise EQ, which also optimises the parameters for SURROUND:AI, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The result is stable localisation of instruments and effects, intelligible dialogue even at high levels and suppressed influence of room reflections. Playback handles FLAC up to 384 kHz/24-bit, WAV and AIFF up to 384 kHz/32-bit and DSD up to 11.2 MHz; Pure Direct mode, Compressed Music Enhancer and a phono input are also available.

The video section offers 7 HDMI inputs / 3 outputs (HDCP 2.3) with support for 8K/60 Hz, 4K/120 Hz, 40 Gbps, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, eARC, ALLM and VRR, meeting the needs of current gaming consoles. The system is rounded out by 11.2-channel pre-outs, an XLR input and bi-amping, multi-zone operation for Zone 2/3/4 and MusicCast network features – Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect as well as wireless surround speakers MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50. The weight of 20.3 kg reflects the robust chassis construction.

Key features

• Power: 9.2 channels, 150 W/channel, 11.2-channel processing
• Processor: Qualcomm QCS407 with SURROUND:AI and CINEMA DSP HD3
• DACs: ESS SABRE ES9026PRO and ES9007S, 384 kHz/32-bit
• Formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AURO-3D
• Connectivity: HDMI 7/3 with 8K/60 Hz, 4K/120 Hz, VRR and ALLM