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Yamaha RX-A6A

Yamaha

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Specifications · per-field provenance

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Where we have it, each spec shows where the data came from.
Channel configuration9.2Manufacturer
Main channels9Manufacturer
Processing channels11Manufacturer
Subwoofer pre-outs2Manufacturer
Zone 2 capableYesManufacturer
Zone 3 capableYesManufacturer
Watts per channel (8 Ω)150Manufacturer
THD (%)0.06Manufacturer
Channels driven (power rating)two channels drivenManufacturer
Impedance rangeFront: 4 Ω or more; Other: 6 Ω or more (default 8 Ω)Manufacturer
Speaker impedance, min (Ω)4Manufacturer
Speaker impedance, max (Ω)8Manufacturer
Dolby AtmosYesManufacturer
DTS:XYesManufacturer
Auro-3DYesManufacturer
Room correction systemYPAO RSCManufacturer
HDMI inputs7Manufacturer
HDMI outputs3Manufacturer
HDMI max bandwidth (Gbps)40Retailer
HDMI eARC ports1
HDMI 2.1 native at launchNoManufacturer
Max passthrough resolution4K 60Manufacturer
HDR supportHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLGManufacturer
VRR passthroughYesManufacturer
ALLM passthroughYesManufacturer
Phono inputYesManufacturer
Wi-FiYesManufacturer
BluetoothYesManufacturer
AirPlay 2YesManufacturer
MusicCastYesManufacturer
Streaming servicesSpotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Deezer, Pandora, Amazon Music HD, QobuzManufacturer
Form factorfull sizeManufacturer
Width (in)17.1Manufacturer
Height (in)7.5Manufacturer
Depth (in)17.4Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)41.2Manufacturer

Common questions

ANSWERED FROM THE DATA

Can the Yamaha RX-A6A drive 4-ohm speakers?

Yes, by its own published rating: the Yamaha RX-A6A states a 4Ω-minimum speaker-impedance rating, which covers 4Ω loads. A specific speaker can still dip below its nominal figure, so check the pairing — our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.

Does the Yamaha RX-A6A support Dolby Atmos?

Yes — the Yamaha RX-A6A decodes Dolby Atmos, per its manufacturer-stated spec (source-tracked in the table above). Real Atmos playback also needs enough amplified channels for a height layer — a 5.1.2 layout takes seven — so match the channel count to your speaker plan.

How much power does the Yamaha RX-A6A deliver?

Its stated rating is 150W per channel into 8Ω. Wattage figures are only comparable when the measurement conditions match — channels driven, impedance, and distortion threshold all move the number — so compare like-for-like; our catalog stores those conditions with the value instead of just the sticker.

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