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Yamaha RX-V6A

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Yamaha RX-V6A

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Specifications · per-field provenance

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Channel configuration7.2Manufacturer
Main channels7Manufacturer
Processing channels7Manufacturer
Subwoofer pre-outs2Manufacturer
Zone 2 capableYesManufacturer
Watts per channel (8 Ω)100Manufacturer
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
Room correction systemYPAOManufacturer
HDMI inputs7Manufacturer
HDMI outputs1Manufacturer
HDMI max bandwidth (Gbps)24Manufacturer
HDMI eARC ports1Manufacturer
Max passthrough resolution8K 60Manufacturer
HDR supportHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLGManufacturer
VRR passthroughYesManufacturer
ALLM passthroughYesManufacturer
Phono inputYesManufacturer
Wi-FiYesManufacturer
BluetoothYesManufacturer
AirPlay 2YesManufacturer
MusicCastYesManufacturer
12 V trigger outputs1Manufacturer
Width (in)17.1Manufacturer
Height (in)6.8Manufacturer
Depth (in)14.9Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)21.6Manufacturer

Common questions

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Can the Yamaha RX-V6A drive 4-ohm speakers?

Yes, by its own published rating: the Yamaha RX-V6A 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-V6A support Dolby Atmos?

Yes — the Yamaha RX-V6A 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-V6A deliver?

Its stated rating is 100W 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.

Computed from this product’s normalized, source-tracked fields — an unstated spec reads as “can’t check”, never as a yes or a no.
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