Yamaha's two new, fully-redesigned RX-V4A and RX-V6A A/V receivers are forward-looking devices, packed with technology and features to ensure they meet the needs of movie, music and gaming lovers well into the future.
Both support 8K video, HDMI 2.1 gaming features and HDR10+, have high slew rate amplifiers ready for high-res audio signals and of course support Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Music streaming fans will love Yamaha's MusicCast capabilities here too, including Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect, along multi-room audio and voice control via Alexa, Google and Siri-enabled devices.
Yamaha has rightly recognised we're multi-media animals these days, getting our media fix from myriad sources, with gaming being a big part for a growing segment of the population.
The upcoming release of next-gen gaming consoles PS5 and XBox Series X later this year will require serious tech to make the most of their features and that's where these new Yamaha receivers excel:
HDR and HDR10+
HDR (high dynamic range) video provides incredible contrast, smooth tone and rich, bright colors—giving you full, high-definition enjoyment with an exceptionally realistic and natural picture quality.
HDR10+ greatly improves dynamic range (the ratio of light to dark) of video content on a scene-by-scene (or even frame-by-frame) basis. Also, using frame-by-frame metadata, it improves the scene characteristics between bright and dark so that important detail can remain. This enables displays to reproduce images more realistically, adhering to the creator's intent.
* HDR10+ is available via a future firmware update
Enhanced Media and Gaming (ALLM, VRR, QMS, QFT)*
Enhanced media and gaming features ensure an added level of smooth and seamless motion and transitions for gaming, movies and video. They include:
- Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates 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), which reduces latency for smoother, no-lag gaming and real-time interactive virtual reality.
* These features are available via a future firmware update
4K/60Hz, 8K/60Hz* and 4K/120Hz*
Supports end-to-end 8K/4K resolutions and higher refresh rate solutions with a single upgraded cable for seamless integration within the HDMI eco-system. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels; and combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action. 4K/120Hz enables ultra-fast motion UHD images to be crisp and razor sharp; allowing sports, action movies, high-performance gaming and VR to benefit significantly.
* 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz are available via a future firmware update
RX-V6A
The RX-V6A is a 7.2-channel, 100 Watt AV receiver with the latest in video and audio, including Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, DTS:X, wireless streaming and more.
- 7.2-channel 100 Watt surround sound with Zone 2
- 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI (with future firmware update) with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (7 in/1 out)
- Supports enhanced media and gaming - ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS (with future firmware update)
- Dolby Atmos with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization (with future firmware update) and DTS:X
- Wi-Fi®, AirPlay 2®, Spotify Connect and Voice Control
- MusicCast multi-room audio app control
- Pandora®, Spotify, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and more
- YPAO automatic room calibration with R.S.C. and Multi-Point
- Phono input
- MusicCast Surround-capable: add optional MusicCast speakers to provide wireless surrounds for a 5.1-channel setup
Release Date: Late September 2020
Price: $1,299
View product page and pre-order here >
RX-V4A
The RX-V4A is a 5.2-channel 80 Watt AV receiver that creates a powerful and advanced home cinema experience with the latest in video processing and Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, app control, wireless streaming and more.
- 5.2-channel 80 Watt surround sound with Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
- 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI (with future firmware update) with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (4-in/1-out)
- Supports enhanced media and gaming - ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS (with future firmware update)
- Wi-Fi®, AirPlay 2®, Spotify Connect and Voice Control
- MusicCast multi-room audio app control
- Pandora®, Spotify, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and more
- YPAO automatic room calibration
- MusicCast Surround-capable: add optional MusicCast speakers to provide wireless surrounds for a 5.1-channel setup