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@contemporaryhomeaudio3 жыл бұрын
I hate the new look. I saw one in person the other day. All that thin cheap plastic on the face.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
@@contemporaryhomeaudio Fair enough, though aside from the plastic, do you think it's at least more interesting visually than your typical receiver?
@kevinwright83093 жыл бұрын
I do like the look of it, however at the 3:07 mark, the volume knob looks extremely cheap.
@andrewsiff3 жыл бұрын
My 1st stereo amp was a Sony TA1010 in 1972. I’ve come full circle, appearance wise.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinwright8309 Oh it's plastic fantastic, for sure. But we have to keep in mind the Yamaha's more budget status.
@kevindad97633 жыл бұрын
FINALLY!!! my Yamaha Rx-6A review...! you are an absolute reviewer. The way you picturing and imaging the sound and quality. The depth of the understanding. I loved the review and loved the new look of Yamaha receiver!
@Jumpboots_Jamstrang3 жыл бұрын
Got this for my parents, they love it. Really simple to use.
@blindsquirrelly3 жыл бұрын
I bought this receiver after watching your review. $329 at Costco. Wow. The thing is a beast and I feel like I stole it.
@otzocato13803 жыл бұрын
One thing that he did not address that I think out of the box is an amazing selling point of this particular receiver. It's the room correction. It's not just normal room correction but it's multi point. due to the fact that uses up to I think six different points to find your overall sweet spot bubble.
@sakadabara3 жыл бұрын
So, did you managed to pass through 4K 120 Hz ? Or 8K 60Hz ? There was a problem with the Panasonic chip .
@blindsquirrelly3 жыл бұрын
@@sakadabara just 4K for now as that's all my TV puts out. I like that there's capability for expansion with firmware updates as a new TV is on the horizon...
@sakadabara3 жыл бұрын
@@blindsquirrelly thank you for your answer! (I am PlayStation 4 Pro user paired with 7.1 Marantz 5013 and 2019 60Hz 4K TV 📺 )
@blindsquirrelly3 жыл бұрын
@@sakadabara same ps4 and tv here. Ps5 and 8k tube happening in 6 months or so...
@hammertimee7773 жыл бұрын
I have this receiver. I had previous generations flagships Yamaha receivers, but because they were outdated with just 1080p pictures, I was forced to upgrade to the RX-V6A. The sound totally beats the previous generations. I also never used the extensive features of flagship receivers, so this one is perfect for me,.
@hypotheticallywhatiskyle2 жыл бұрын
@Des Barry lol no, it's plastic, mine was battered after, maybe a month, I certainly haven't been poking and jabbing at it.
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one as soon it came out, I am completely in love with it, great buy.
@kennethslaughter8983 жыл бұрын
I love the looks of the Yamaha RX-V6A so much that I just bought one. Your review helped make my decision. Thanks for an honest review.
@danbretherton3 жыл бұрын
Good to see AVRs concentrating on sound again. All AVR companies have to realise that in 2020 people that buy AVR are more concerned about audio quality rather then video, people that are more concerned about video are buying sound bars.
@paulfool87282 жыл бұрын
You're right if you intend to buy a tv look for quality picture but if you intend to buy a receiver look for sound quality !
@WheresYourToque Жыл бұрын
Excellent argument. I bet my 2001 Marantz SR 5300, and Harman Kardon AVR 500 would annihilate any receiver in the sound department of today with just old compressed Dolby Digital AC-3 or DTS through optical cable !
@hvskyline13683 жыл бұрын
Ya that reciever is gorgeous to me
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
It's a breath of fresh air visually (and sonically) for sure!
@justdev89653 жыл бұрын
I don't care if it looks like a crumbled cookie. Only the sound matters.
@eliasaguilar82673 жыл бұрын
I bought the denon s960h and returned it bought the yamaha and i have never looked back. The denon had too much bass. When i heard the Yamaha it was so much more detailed!! I love it!!!
@dustoffer98703 жыл бұрын
I picked up the TSR-700 and PS5 at their respective launches and connected it to a shamefully old Samsung 4K HDR TV using Zeskit ultra high speed HDMI cables. I agree with all your comments regarding sound quality. This AVR is indeed tough to beat in its class! I upgraded the firmware straight away. It’s pretty important that users of any modern device do not skip that step! I have not experienced any handshake issues with the PS5 that others have struggled with The PS4 was a bit finicky at first but was quickly resolved with some adjustments in the device settings. All my connected devices are displaying 4K HDR without issue. I never did see the HDR tag you mentioned though. Maybe I got lucky? LOVE the new look! I can see why many Yamaha fans may not like it but I enjoy the bold departure from their status quo. As always, your content and method is spot on! Looking forward to your next upload.
@gnswallace2 жыл бұрын
Andrew, I had on order an A/V receiver that had great customer reviews. It would take about a month to arrive. When I found your reviews, I cancelled my original order and purchased the Yamaha RX-V6A because of your review of the Yamaha A/V receiver. I could not be happier. It is everything you said and more, the Phono inputs would not disappoint any vinyl audiophile, awesome clear, crisp, frequency range and separation. Playing my music workstation keyboard through the amp gives me awesome sounds using the preset Sound Field Effects. The comparison to more expensive A/V receivers I have owned is profoundly superior. Love watching movies now, as the audio is just so good. Thank you so much for doing such honest and in depth reviews. G
@Barb45613 жыл бұрын
I purchased the RX-V6A about 2 weeks ago. I think your review was spot on, especially the part about using the MusicCast app for controlling the sound. I am not a gamer, so I have no concerns so far with the HDMI issue. I mainly stream my viewing content and play vinyl on my Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl 500. My main speakers are Ohm Walsh 2’s that I purchased in 1980. This receiver/speaker combination sounds amazing! Keep up the great work that you and Kristi do. You are my “go to” source for audio video.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
You got the MusicCast 500! That's awesome. We're big fans of that table! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!
@jeremiahstubbs33093 жыл бұрын
I am an Audiovisual installer and I've sold about 10 of these receivers. The ARC problem is the most annoying thing in the world. It will work fine for a few weeks straight, then all of a sudden I get a call from a customer telling me that they can't hear sound from Smart TV apps through their surround sound system. I've never had this issue with the previous Aventage models. We're really looking forward to yamaha solving this dilemma and/or releasing newer Aventage models ASAP!
@LK-yf1ov3 жыл бұрын
New 1.26 firmware update fix this 👍
@jeremiahstubbs33093 жыл бұрын
@Alan Smithee Though I have never had any personal experience with this particular receiver or any NAD receivers at all, on paper this looks like a pretty capable unit. With a powerful 140 watts per channel and high resolution 9.2 capabilities it'll definitely get the job done. Another good thing about this receiver is the mobile app that allows you to stream music content directly to your theater room and Zone 2 area... I just happen to be more so of a yamaha guy. I would compare this receiver to Yamaha's RX-A3080. The yamaha is more powerful, $1,000 less and I can vouch for its sound quality. That NAD is pretty expensive. One problem is this receiver would be extremely hard to find at the moment. New models should be released shortly though.
@spencermusselman42923 жыл бұрын
Older Yamaha's like the RX-V685 have the same issue. I am pretty happy with everything else
@geoffs1089 Жыл бұрын
I never had the HDMI ARC sound problem you describe (intermittent sound from native 4K TV apps) until I upgraded from a 1080p TV to a 4K Samsung TV. So naturally, I figured that the problem was with the new TV. Fortunately I found the description of the problem 10:00 into your fabulous review. So a replacement TV was not needed - the problem was with my 2022 Yamaha RX-V6A. I think you understate the problem as annoying and a glitch. It has taken hours to troubleshoot and resolve this frustrating problem. Once I did, I locked the setting into a Yamaha scene button so that I never had to face it again. With that said, once you take the time to understand the sub-menus and customize the Yamaha to your liking, it sounds great. Both music and 4K material.
@annastewart939511 ай бұрын
Which setting did you change in order to fix it?
@geoffs108911 ай бұрын
These are the settings that resolved the HDMI ARC sound problems (intermittent sound from native 4K TV apps) described at 10:00 into the review. With that said, the Yamaha is a finicky beast and occasionally does not pass through AV signals from ANY source. It “gets confused” and I have to reboot it (unplug it from the wall) to get it to remember. HDMI * HDMI Control ON. The settings in “Standby Sync” and “ARC” are applied. “Note: You need to perform the HDMI Control link setup after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices.” I did this when I connected my new TV. * Standby Through AUTO. Selects whether to output video/audio, which is input through HDMI jacks, to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. AUTO: Automatically selects whether to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. ON consumes more power. * 4K Upscaling: ON. “Selects whether to use 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal. If this function is set to “On”, 1080p content is displayed at 4K resolution.” I had this OFF before I got my new 4K TV. After new TV: ON slightly improves regular Cable programming. One reviewer (Ray) said that On made the signal blurry, but this was not true for me. * Standby Sych, Audio Output in Auto. * ARC On. * HDMI Video Format: MODE 1. There is a table in the Yamaha manual. Mode 1 is better. “Only use mode 2 if your display has issues handling the full UHD signal that is possible if using mode 1.” Sound * DSP Parameter: You can fine tune 8 parameters (room size, delays), but why? * Surround Decoder AUTO. Center Spread OFF. * All-Channel Stereo: You can fine tune it, but why? It sounds interesting but artificial. I sometimes play around with it and programmed it to one of the color buttons on the Remote. * Dialogue Level: “This is great for those with hearing loss.” Some reviewers (Ray) increased it to 3 (max). I tried this but found I had to reduce it to 2. (3 had too much Center in music and sports.) DTS Dialogue Control , Dialogue Lift (lifts apparent elevation of voices) cannot be changed and am not using. * Volume: Initial and Max Volume - did not touch. * Virtual Speaker: Turned OFF Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) - I already have rear speakers. Play with Dolby Speaker Virtual? It virtualizes Dolby ATMOS (Dolby “fakemos”). I left Off for now. * DTS Mode: Informs the BD (blu-ray disk) player about the DTS formats that the unit supports. Mode 1 is used normally. “Switch to Mode 2 if the BD player fails to properly output a DTS signal even when it is playing back DTS-HD or DTS:X content.” Mode 1 worked for me. Good luck!
@Trance883 жыл бұрын
The RX-V6A is GORGEOUS! I love its design. I'd love for Yamaha to have a 2 channel receiver with that case.
@JoeysAutismAdventures3 жыл бұрын
The Airbus A320 is my all time favorite plane. This is also my hobby. I am also special needs. I love Yamaha Receivers as well. I own the Yamaha TSR-700 a rebranded model of the RX-V6A
@skip741x32 жыл бұрын
Brother, I really Love your style of reviewing! depth of content and the way you touch on the more ethereal aspects of good sound is what those with audiophile leanings want to hear..
@americolouro44942 жыл бұрын
Yamaha áudio e muito bom mesmo espetacular incrível mesmo garantia absoluta de altíssima qualidade preço justo excelente qualidade musical nada melhor do que falo
@lomelyo3 жыл бұрын
Man that's the prettiest receiver I've seen in anything close to that price point.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Right!
@durgadsp75433 жыл бұрын
I'll agree with you
@tzargalahad2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the Yamaha RX-V6A. I love it! The clarity, and deep bass is prominent in every speaker. I also bought the Yamaha speaker along with the Subwoofer and center surround speakers. They perform fantastically well. Yamaha has always been known for music and sound. I love the rounded edges and glass look design. Looks very modern, futuristic and suits any room it sits in. THANK YOU Andrew for this review! It helps a lot and your advise is spot on!
@rafalobo53083 жыл бұрын
It is really nice to find reviews of products that most people can afford and enjoy without having to sell a kidney, on top of that your honest reviews about this "modest" gear are creating "content" for other reviewers if you know where I am coming from 😉 , so be it. Congratulations and happy Christmas.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it and thank you very much for watching. My goal is to focus on products and conversations that I hope are useful to a wide range of people not just hardcore enthusiasts. Nothing against focusing on a genre, but as a person I find I don't stay to just one "thing", so I don't want this channel to become that either. Also, I think affordable gear is more exciting, for expensive gear BETTER sound amazing whereas cheap stuff leaves room for genuine amazement, which is just more fun...at least to me. Be well!
@PeaceSTAR2533 жыл бұрын
Just bought the yamaha and love it. Haven't ran into the arc issue and I have pretty much the same settup. I ended up buying some rp280fa's because I wanted to get the most from it. Your review helped me feel comfortable with my purchase.
@The_Jedi_Teacher3 жыл бұрын
So my old receiver died about a week ago which led me down a path of looking for a new receiver and I was initially drawn to the Denon actually and I had purchased it (and had it shipped to the house). The next day I was looking around further, started finding some reviews making me second guess my purchase, and found your review on the Denon and then I saw your review on the Yamaha. Needless to say, I went and found a V6A in stock nearby, bought it, and now I have a Denon 960a in the box ready to be returned and I am very happy with the Yamaha so far. Sounds great and has the function I am looking for and then some. Also, the sound is a vast improvement on my previous receiver. And about the look....I love it. Now that I have it in my house, it has really become the visual focal point of my home theater system.
@avinit863 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I think youre one of the best reviewers out there. clear and relevant. and the name of my favourite star trek actor to boot. will get this avr. Thanks!
@gman32293 жыл бұрын
I like the classic look of the old receivers, but this is absolutely gorgeous.
@John-ok8ts3 жыл бұрын
I bought the Sony strdn1080 about a week before this came out. I had been waiting for it but finally gave up as it kept getting delayed. Honestly I'm glad. I've heard other people complain about the HDMI switching issue. That would drive me up the wall. The Sony is great. It didn't work well with some Klipsch speakers I bought however when I replaced them with KEFs it was amazing.
@Paul-dv8zf3 жыл бұрын
Can you explain how it doesn't work with Klipsch speakers. I have the Sony STR DH590 and I'm disappointed on the sound with my Klipsch bookshelf 5 1/2, and Klipsch 12'' subs speakers. It doesn't sound as good as my Pioneer VSX-830. The Sony STR DH590 sounds full, but as if it's missing the full spectrum of high frequencies and sort definition even after setting the treble to the max setting of 10. I want to return the Sony STR DH590.
@StreamdeMenthe3 жыл бұрын
I bought this receiver at the same time as the two new consoles were coming out. I like Yamaha and I loved the new look. Finally! I unfortunately had to bring it back to the store after 10 days. Wayyyyyyyy too many handshake problems with Apple tv 4k, the PS5 and the Xbox series X. I would lose audio for up to 2 minutes when switching inputs. The resolution would be wrong when I switched on the XBSX. The PS5 signal would just not be detected. Etc etc. I tried a variety of hdmi cables (all rated 48g). It was just unusable. Exchanged it for a Marantz sr5015. While it hasn't been 100% perfect, 95% of the problems are gone. So just be wary if you're buying this for the new consoles, maybe look for something else. And I wasn't even going for 120 fps or 8k. Just regular 4k at 60hz.
@ponce5383 жыл бұрын
The sound quality on the V6A is amazing. I run Amazon Music HD & Ultra HD through a Fire Cube directly into the receiver. Input is PCM 2 channel converting into Neo 6 Music @ 24 bit /192 khz. Or, I could set the audio from the Fire Cube @ Dolby Digital Plus and run 24 bit/ 48 khz. There is a Yamaha firmware update available from 1.23 to 1.31 version since March. Not sure what it covers, however when I now use the SCI-FI mode on DPS, it reads input as DD+/DDEX. I don't have any problems with the eArc or ARC. Most times I forget to set it to ON with my Vizio TV. No difference in sound quality. Overall, I really enjoy the RX- V6A. Footnote: Any problems you come across and can't seem to fix, hit SETUP > FUNCTION>INITIALIZATION, and start over.
@SteveSmith-cm1hx Жыл бұрын
Just ordered one of these yesterday thanks to this review Andrew. So thank you buddy. You asked what we thought of the new look on the front of the AVR and I love it. Makes it look high end or premium as they say. Mine arrives direct from Yamaha in about a week or so and I am looking forward to it.
@Highqman19743 жыл бұрын
If you have one of these (RX-V6A) or the RX-V4A and it works, your lucky. Im an Aventage dealer and weve been through 4 of the 6As and 2 of the 4As all with issues and returns. Stay away. Wait a few versions. Also, Aventage give you 3 years warranty vs. 1 year with main line receivers. Thats a huge difference
@josexTv3 жыл бұрын
What receiver in this price point is the best (overall features) in your opinion?
@Highqman19743 жыл бұрын
@@josexTv Stay with Yamaha. It is a better product in many ways. Scrape together a few more bucks and grab an RX-A780. You wont regret it. And like I said, 3 years warranty as long as you by from a Dealer register it (not an ad) lol.
@coscrupi3 жыл бұрын
@@Highqman1974 But then you're shit out of luck for future 4k/120 or 8K/60 if you buy the norm. Especially if you're doing a new PS5 too. Might as well wait for kinks to get roughed out or when the competition catches up with the times. 2.1 issue is the chip from Panasonic thats messing up. The Xbox X wont work...period. I've read... It's still early. 3 months and change now. Hopefully they get Firmware update Panasonic 2.1 fix done soon. Rumor is by this spring.
@RafaelPernia2 жыл бұрын
@@coscrupi is this issue solved with firmware? May 2022 and I'm looking at this model now with better value...
@coscrupi2 жыл бұрын
@@RafaelPernia Yes....firmware fixes started to roll out for first models. Later models already had fixed 2.1 chip.
@robertwebster86153 жыл бұрын
I have the Yamaha Aventage RX-A880 and love it!!! :)
@lomelyo3 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm going to make a point of buying this from your referral link as soon as it's available. You made me want to forgoe my waiting for the HDMI 2.1 problems to be fixed. Because I'd probably still get this.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found the review helpful and of course, we always appreciate it when people use our links. So thank you!
@Europeandaytrader3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. Good to hear that I am not the only one with handshake problems in the hdmi 🙃
@CamaroWarrior3 жыл бұрын
I picked up this receiver from Costco as the "Yamaha TSR-700" for $400, a Klipsch R-12SW for $180, and the Klipsch Reference Dolby Atmos Surround System (2x R-625FA, 2x R-41M, R-52C) for $800 at Costco.
@movie_av_impulse3 жыл бұрын
@camarowarrior I was looking at that Costco klipsch set up how does it sound?
@dilsharaj3 жыл бұрын
How does it sound?
@CamaroWarrior3 жыл бұрын
@@dilsharaj sounds good the sub packs quite a punch ... its loud and clear and great bass for movies and music
@CamaroWarrior3 жыл бұрын
@@movie_av_impulse worth the money, clear and loud and with the sub it packs quite some bass for music and movies... with the sub in the right spot u will feel the bass
@xr500t3 жыл бұрын
That ARC is a deal breaker...... I would not put up with interruptions like that as a simple "glitch", that's a major defect. If you enjoy a lightbulb going dark and just dealing with it by shutting it down and turning it on again.....have at it. Or, what about your car in the highway? It's a defect. I don't care how cheap it is, it's just cheap. This a good review for pointing out that flaw.
@buzzcrushtrendkill3 жыл бұрын
Finally a look that gets out of the 80's and 90's. But still black plastic. Brushed aluminum isn't that expensive, especially when scaled to production. That would really make this look incredible.
@lordaku41863 жыл бұрын
Go to Yamaha and let them know. The customer chat box was quick and easy to interact with. I mentioned the desire for the brushed aluminum look in this new line.
@buzzcrushtrendkill3 жыл бұрын
@@lordaku4186 Thanks for passing that on. Good tip!
@quikspecv4d3 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely glad to see something that looks a little different. Of course sound is the priority but AV receivers have looked basically the same for years.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
100% agree and the Yamaha manages to be both traditional and new at the same time. I like the more squared off edges of the upcoming Aventage line, but (at least on paper) the first Aventage receivers don't look THAT different from this, so...
@AdamRedmond88 Жыл бұрын
Just got one at a pawn shop warehouse sale, along with a Samsung Galaxy watch and a cymbal hard case for $20 (total)! The Yamaha had a note on it stating "powers off after 45 minutes." After cracking it open, I found one slightly loose power connector on the main board. Updating the firmware now. Wish me luck!
@garfield7777711 ай бұрын
I just found one for $40 at a local thrift store, with the remote, Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. (Was just being put out by an employee!) When I got it home the screen kept turning off after a few seconds, Was probably in some sort of weird mode, factory resetted it, everything works great now! This thing is over $800 MSRP now. Insane.
@Evolver103 жыл бұрын
Good review. This receiver was at the top of my list, but honestly after monitoring all issues it has had I think it’s probably to be avoided. Considering the features it has and the low price it just screams cheap internals and cut corners. Anyone considering this should do their research and look at the avs owner thread on this product.
@lucbeauvais18473 жыл бұрын
I hear you, I'm not happy paying money for 1,000 dollars item that has glitches and promises to add stuff to it later, I dont get it how companies are selling stuff that is not ready yet. They all do it? Earc is a massive screw up right now. I read somewhere that people should wait for next year tvs and receivers to give a chance to companies to catch up with the technology and do it right, out of the box.
@paulfool87282 жыл бұрын
Another issue with this receiver is the volume when you set the volume negative 15 or 20 db the sound is still very strong but if you set the volume to 20 or 15 db the sound rattles . At zero db it should not make any sound but even at negative 10 db the sound is still very strong . Why ?
@dondon47203 жыл бұрын
Glad I pre ordered this a few months ago, sitting in storage til I can get my house set-up
@ctaylors1093 жыл бұрын
Same here! I start building in 3 weeks!
@stingdragon173 жыл бұрын
I've had my eye on this receiver for about a month now. Hearing your review has got me even more excited about picking it up.
@Crandish993 жыл бұрын
Don’t do it
@stingdragon173 жыл бұрын
@@Crandish99 why do you say that? Do you have experience with this receiver?
@Crandish993 жыл бұрын
@@stingdragon17 yessir. See my recent comment above :/
@stingdragon173 жыл бұрын
@@Crandish99 I appreciate the info. But these are mass produced. So there is a good chance that you just got unlucky and got a defective one off the line.
@Crandish993 жыл бұрын
@@stingdragon17 Oh of course, no argument there. But I'd sleep easier at night not getting another one after the original tried to burn my house down.
@KristiWright3 жыл бұрын
For the record, this unit is NOT the costco version which may or not be different. Links are in the description if you want to check out the one in our review.
@KristiWright3 жыл бұрын
@MURUGESAN P I didn’t have one this time. Just didn’t feel like I had anything to really add this time around. Kind of you to ask though. 😊
@miles2673 жыл бұрын
It’s identical to the Costco TSR-700. No difference.
@KnumNegm3 жыл бұрын
It seems to me like they're exactly the same unit
@NirGabay2 жыл бұрын
How is the rx-v6a compare to the Denon avr-x2700x?
@thechosenone35043 жыл бұрын
Andrew, your reviews seem to be the main influence behind my recent purchases. That being the 55" LG Nano90 and the Yamaha RX-V6. I love the reviews man. You always put out a plethora of information for someone who's somewhat technical like myself, to examine and make a conscious and educated decision. After all its not everyday we get to spend thousands of dollars on quality equipment. Thanks again for your honesty and your service to the KZfaq community. God bless you.
@spencermusselman42923 жыл бұрын
I have the same tv with the RX-V685 Yamaha and I am pretty happy with it.
@andrewsiff3 жыл бұрын
I just replaced an RX v679, my 4th hdmi failure receiver, with the v4a variant. Theoretically a step down, the v4 has fewer inputs, less power. Sound quality is improved over the older models. My sources are an Aventage bd1060, AppleTV, ZuneHD dock, TV a Sony xbr930 Speakers Pioneer c22 a pair of large Advents, and a Yamaha sub. No rear speakers. Overall, my 6th AV receiver. A technics, pre hdmi, 2 Harman Kardon, now 3rd Yamaha. The son of a hifi nut, been buying and listening to hifi since 1972. I enjoy your videos, thanks for the work.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Well I hope the V4A serves you well and thank you so much for watching!
@NeilBulk3 жыл бұрын
I love my RX-V6A. My experience with it largely mirrors yours. I haven't noticed the HDR display bug you mentioned, but I don't game and also have the onscreen display turned off. I have the eARC issue as well. Seeing "Decoder Off" is maddening. I don't need to use the TVs apps as I have an Apple TV, but I paid for the thing and I'd like it to at least function properly. In terms of sound though, I'm extremely happy with this and I find the MusicCast app to be terrific. Too many times apps like this feel like afterthoughts, but the MusicCast app is well designed and easy to use. It integrates perfectly with Qobuz.
@911jason3 жыл бұрын
Can you expand on your experience with the eARC issues? I also have an AppleTV that will be providing 95% of the content, are there daily issues or just occasional annoyances?
@NeilBulk3 жыл бұрын
@@911jason Using the Apple TV via the RX-V6A to my TV has been fine. Since it's being passed through the receiver to the TV, I don't have to worry about eARC bugs.
@mathaihouse5043 жыл бұрын
Did the issues went away after January firmware update?
@RP-ms7lu9 ай бұрын
I like your neutral review. You don't favour expensive , even budget amplifiers can be nice. Yamaha do sound musical, very musical and sweet.
@Garth20119 ай бұрын
Same with our expensive Yamaha RX-A1040 purchased in 2015. The ARC handshake at times is lost but more importantly, there are too often events that no sound comes with the video or the volume control of the TV will not engage the Yamaha. Also, the onscreen displays (volume, mute etc) do not display on the TV. Solution is to disconnect the TV HDMI as well as the source HDMI, plug in again and all works as expected. This happens mostly when turning the unit off. If its left on, performance is solid. One noted concern though, this model was purchased in 2015 and has only HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.0 which limits our 4k signals. 4k these days requires HDCP 2.2 and by not being fully aware of engineering, you would think that a firmware update would have been developed to keep these well made and rather expensive AV receivers current with the HDMI connections. This would equate to a support issue since the firmware updates for this model have stopped years ago. Regarding the new front panel look and design, I wouldn't say its an improvement. There is an issue with the volume knob and the display being off center to the right. That makes the display hidden when viewing the front of the unit from the left of center. The other fact is, the front doesn't look "balanced" with the display off center and those displays need to be larger so they can be read 10 feet away more easily.
@christopherporter9163 жыл бұрын
Although I don't think it was mentioned I did notice (during the very brief shot of the back panel) that the V6A has a Phono-Out for those of us who still have a many LPs from years gone by. My current Yamaha doesn't have that so I had to purchase a small third-party external preamp. When I upgrade my receiver that will be an important function for me, and would point me in the direction of the V6A. Thanks Andrew, and Best of the Holidays to everyone involved with making these reviews, and to all those who subscribe.
@BryanRuby3 жыл бұрын
Similar background. I think my preamp does a better job than the built-in preamp in the RX-V6A/TSR-700. However, I still opted to use the built-in preamp as it keeps it simple with one less component, one less set of RCA cables, and one less power plug.
@chemicallust773 жыл бұрын
Yamaha along with many other manufactures in the home electronics category have started a really shady trend of selling non functioning features "pending firmware update"...these updates rarely actually happen despite people paying full price for the device....TVs, home theater receivers etc....and they make no apologies about screwing their customers....then they later release a newer model of that device with aforementioned feature working...they should offer a trade in option if they don't release a firmware update in a reasonable amount of time, and the newer model has that feature....if you're paying full price for something...all advertised features and functions should work out of the box...no BS excuses or "pending firmware updates".
@paul89263 жыл бұрын
I have to admit, that is a very pretty receiver, much more attractive than the Marantz 👍
@fullstack54613 жыл бұрын
Agree about the arc audio drop out and having to reset the hdmi input. Bug really needs to be fixed. One thing that has helped is to turn the TV on then turn the Yamaha on and wait for 5 seconds before changing hdmi input. This gives the Yamaha a chance to recognise the original audio input. If you change the hdmi input straight away Yamaha gets confused.
@daraghmorrissey3 жыл бұрын
thanks for calling out the Arc issues. I'm circling the airport on buying an AVR til the HDMI landscape becomes clearer. I typically own my AVRs for 5 years. Strange how no one is even committing to a timeline for a fix to the HDMI 2.1 issues - its all a bit too vague to me - Denon/Marantz/Yamaha just say a fix is coming. And connecting my Xbox directly to a TV when I have an AVR is not a fix, it's a workaround.
@RICHFOW2 жыл бұрын
I purchased this receiver a few weeks ago. Since then i have spent at least an hour every day trying to correct problems. I finally concluded that there is something wrong with this receiver. Now i spend an hour every day trying to get in touch with Yamaha support. That seems to be an impossibility. Their email sign on does not work and phone contact is tedious.
@edgardsanchez49982 жыл бұрын
What problems do you have ? I ve been using this reciever for 2 weeks and everything works fine, even 4k 120hz from PS5.
@gerrychu87472 жыл бұрын
Try a firmware update 1.48. I had similar issues connecting which all went away with the update.
@americolouro44942 жыл бұрын
Rvx6A é excelente
@PavelHolec2 жыл бұрын
Almost every day I need to turn it off and unplug from electricity - then it works for the rest of the day usually :)
@Blackinterceptor9993 жыл бұрын
The look is fine, I'm more concerned about the HDMI functions as I used my computer for gaming and music, and 4k movies
@JaredSutter3 жыл бұрын
I got the Costco version (TSR 700) a week ago for $330, along with Sony Core bookshelves and center speaker, and an existing sub, to get started in home theater (3.1) for under $500 all in.
@911jason3 жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues with HDMI switching? I have had my eye on the same Costco model, but if there's a lot of issues, it will be a no go. Do you have the HDR bug that he mentions? The dropped audio?
@JaredSutter3 жыл бұрын
@@911jason I haven't experienced any hdmi switching issues with my setup. My tv is 4 years old (LG OLED, no eArc), and I use a 2017 Nvidia Shield, no new consoles, so I don't have a bunch of cutting edge equipment. But everything I have works with no issues. HDR 10 through the Shield has also been flawless for me, although I know others have had issues with color banding with HDR content. I have not had the HDR label pop on screen as Andrew shows here
@erictorres48893 жыл бұрын
I like the new look . I’m glad I just bought this receiver it not only looks good but sounds great .
@techocrazy3 жыл бұрын
Yamaha > Denon trust me on this.
@davidbourne8281 Жыл бұрын
What if you’re Denon X3700h just died after 2 years plus like mine just did 😂
@patiorio1538 Жыл бұрын
I had Denon avr x1200 w .was an awesome receiver .Than I bought Denon avr x 2500 H was not happy at all sound like shit I returned that bought Yahama RX V 685 sounds amazing .I have to disagree with the title Yahama v6a, 800.00 not a budget receiver. It's condider high end mid range receiver that replace Yahama RXV 685.
@bonglord4309 ай бұрын
@@davidbourne8281 greater > less
@heywoodjablome56307 ай бұрын
@@patiorio1538 in Australia, its $899 right now, with a $500 price drop. Bought one.
@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen3 ай бұрын
@heywoodjablome5630 have used the preouts for an amp yet? I hear its signal is under powered.
@bradavon Жыл бұрын
Can we stop using the Budget name for Reviewers that cost over £600. It isn't Not a budget device. No such thing as a budget AV receiver any more.
@S.L.12113 жыл бұрын
This is an attractive unit - it looks clean, modern, and minimalist. Those side air vents are a nice design touch. I welcome this new look as I find traditional receivers from Sony, Yamaha, Denon, etc quite ugly to be frank.
@tehashun3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Andrew! Might be worth mentioning it's $330 for the Costco version of this receiver on their site and in warehouse (TSR-700). AVSForum thinks they're basically identical and $330 for this receiver is a ridiculous value. On my RX-V6A I also ran into Dolby Vision issues with my Shield. It wouldn't pass the Dolby Vision signal until I switched to another input and then back. Just a weird quirk. There's not enough Dolby Vision content out there yet for me to use it enough where it's a big deal.
@jeromeduanascott72303 жыл бұрын
First time watch...good stuff my man. Big Yamaha fan here. Look is "on point" for me. I just might leave it out of the cabinet for all to see!
@geoffs108911 ай бұрын
These are the settings that resolved the HDMI ARC sound problems (intermittent sound from native 4K TV apps) described at 10:00 into the review. With that said, the Yamaha is a finicky beast and occasionally does not pass through AV signals from ANY source. It “gets confused” and I have to reboot it (unplug it from the wall) to get it to remember. HDMI * HDMI Control ON. The settings in “Standby Sync” and “ARC” are applied. “Note: You need to perform the HDMI Control link setup after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices.” I did this when I connected my new TV. * Standby Through AUTO. Selects whether to output video/audio, which is input through HDMI jacks, to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. AUTO: Automatically selects whether to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. ON consumes more power. * 4K Upscaling: ON. “Selects whether to use 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal. If this function is set to “On”, 1080p content is displayed at 4K resolution.” I had this OFF before I got my new 4K TV. After new TV: ON slightly improves regular Cable programming. One reviewer (Ray) said that On made the signal blurry, but this was not true for me. * Standby Sych, Audio Output in Auto. * ARC On. * HDMI Video Format: MODE 1. There is a table in the Yamaha manual. Mode 1 is better. “Only use mode 2 if your display has issues handling the full UHD signal that is possible if using mode 1.” Sound * DSP Parameter: You can fine tune 8 parameters (room size, delays), but why? * Surround Decoder AUTO. Center Spread OFF. * All-Channel Stereo: You can fine tune it, but why? It sounds interesting but artificial. I sometimes play around with it and programmed it to one of the color buttons on the Remote. * Dialogue Level: “This is great for those with hearing loss.” Some reviewers (Ray) increased it to 3 (max). I tried this but found I had to reduce it to 2. (3 had too much Center in music and sports.) DTS Dialogue Control , Dialogue Lift (lifts apparent elevation of voices) cannot be changed and am not using. * Volume: Initial and Max Volume - did not touch. * Virtual Speaker: Turned OFF Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) - I already have rear speakers. Play with Dolby Speaker Virtual? It virtualizes Dolby ATMOS (Dolby “fakemos”). I left Off for now. * DTS Mode: Informs the BD (blu-ray disk) player about the DTS formats that the unit supports. Mode 1 is used normally. “Switch to Mode 2 if the BD player fails to properly output a DTS signal even when it is playing back DTS-HD or DTS:X content.” Mode 1 worked for me. Good luck!
@andr572710 ай бұрын
Helpful information as I’m planning to buy one. Thank you.
@deegeeooh17 күн бұрын
did the firmware update these issues, also the mentioned sound via ARC problems?
@geoffs108915 күн бұрын
First off: Thank you for bringing the firmware update to my attention - I had not noticed the small blue envelope on the front of the receiver. Even after updating, the Yamaha continues to be a finicky beast. Every few months it won’t pass through any AV signals. I have to shut everything down and electronically stop/start the various devices to get the overall system to work. But the Yamaha usually does its job coordinating signals from various sources and sounds great when it does.
@ESM773 жыл бұрын
Crazy timing for you to upload this video. I was searching your channel for best budget receivers yesterday and i was torn, this is a clear win for me thanks so much.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Glad we got this review to you in time!
@damianhaber48903 жыл бұрын
I bought an AVR-X1600H in January 2020 (open box @ Best Buy for $420, not $600) and I'm loving it! The HEOS app has opened a world of online streaming services that is on par with CD quality using Spotify. The audio is pure and has some reserves (175 w/ch max), it's a 7.2 with zone 2 output. The only negative is the USB processing. Playing music files (mp3, FLAC, or wav) is "hit or miss" playing flawlessly.
@Schaden813 жыл бұрын
One big thing I've discovered recently that holds me back from buying a new Yamaha, is if you use the receiver as the video switching device, not using ARC -there isn't a direct to source button on the remote. It forces you to select "next" and "previous" inputs and therefore setting up something like a Logitech Harmony controller ends up being a finicky nightmare.
@dmanwired15683 жыл бұрын
Easy fix. Just set any input to a scene and select that scene on the remote. All the settings you put on that scene stay saved.
@radiorexandy3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to Yamaha receiver that is not just another rectangular black box. Bravo, Yamaha!
@danallan48603 жыл бұрын
Hmm... Initially it looks like a 2010 Harmon Kardon Receiver wearing high heels. I prefer the button and knob Yamaha look myself. A proud owner of several.
@dgc9403 жыл бұрын
First let me start off saying I happened across your channel few days ago and have watched several of your videos and reviews. Your presentation and editing skills are great when putting these together! IMO what viewers need is someone to do like a a computer build video! Build a HT system step by step including why you chose what you did. Second install it all. And third show step by step setting all the settings and what they do. Another is what most of your viewers want! A Champaign sound on a wine budget so to speak. Most viewers have a budget. Maybe a 2000.00 build a 3000.00 build and so on. These are just thoughts of a consumer that loves great sound both in movies and music. I guarantee this will up your sub count. ink about it! what does want? A 10000.00 sound on a 3000.00 dollar budget! And to get the most bang for their buck and then how to set it up. A little about me. I started my first system of HT back in the 80's after hearing my first one. I am now on my third system and my replaced units go into my mechanic shop and I work to 7.1 music.
@qpSubZeroqp3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree on building a system like building a PC step by step
@ChoySekMunSimon3 жыл бұрын
I use an older entry level Yamaha AV receiver for my kid's living room setup and it's been able to take the slew of abuse my then toddler and now elementary School kids have and are still throwing at it. You can hear the filter-down tech and sound quality from their flagship components on their base level devices. The new range looks really refreshing and I am actually looking forward to their new design language for their AV components and replacing the one my kids are using once they find a way to break it!
@toxin78837 ай бұрын
Watching these older reviews without Kristi’s opinion just feels like something is missing.
@jeffleonard3433 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Really looking forward to this one. Still rocking a Yamaha RX-V671 but before I make the jump to a 4K display wanting them to fix the HDMI 2.1 issue.
@yupimbackk3 жыл бұрын
Same here... Good avr
@Julrich252 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew for this Great video, I am happy owner of TSR-700 unit ( V6A twin brother) when I bought it I looked for two key factors, PS5 2.1 HDMI 4K/120, 8K/60 compatibility and second Hi-Res/Audio where I read Yamaha was using a Texas Instruments DACs includes the 384 kHz / 32-bit BB PCM5102A, a state-of-the-art DAC designed for Hi Res/DSD more expensive AV systems. Finally, I can shared my own experience with a former RX-V571 that was retired after 12 years in service without a flaw on any department and I was amazed this system came with a DAC Burr Brown 24-bit/192kHz on early 2010´s that uses the same bit same rate that you can find on a recent Marantz NR1711. In conclusion, I consider Yamaha´s background on music industry back up the high fidelity sound on Yamahas AV compared to competitors. By the way, I have paired my Yamaha TSR-700 with 7.1 KEF speakers system and music really comes back to life.
@linandy13 жыл бұрын
I hate glitches in hdmi switching. I like the new look on this unit.
@spaige6603 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of the new look. Great review!
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks @S Paige!
@p30301343 жыл бұрын
Super once more! Thanks Andrew :)
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Doggo_Norse11 ай бұрын
I have this one, but it's the Costco version, (the TSR-700), I use it for my outdoor speakers and so far it's held up great and plenty powerful for my 6, Polk Audio Atrium 6s
@davidrivera21653 жыл бұрын
I purchased the RX-V6A almost two months ago. I can attest to the accuracy of your review comments. It excels in music reproduction, and in multichannel Dolby Atmos. It's shortcoming is the 'bug' on switching sources. In my case in switching from the Roku input to the 4k Bluray player, it drops the video signal, but not the audio. I have to turn off the TV, the source and the receiver and restart, then full sink is achieved. A minor niggle in my opinion in comparison to the poor musicality of other receivers in its class. I love the new looks, and its prowess for streaming multiple music apps. Lastly, the HDMI 2.1 future update will work with upcoming compressed 4k@120 and 8k signals that will be surely used by streaming apps (read KZfaq, Netflix). I'm not a gamer, as such the current HDMI 2.1 issue (does not pass full uncompressed 4k@120) does not apply to non gamers. Thanks AR, excellent work as usual.
@nickschaffer56723 жыл бұрын
Actually its the opposite, the Panasonic branded hdmi 2.1 chip in these 2020 receivers can decoded uncompressed 4k/120 (which PS5 and RTX30 series uses) but is having problems with compressed 4k/120 (which Xbox Series X|S uses via a compression called DSC). Denon and Marantz use the exact same chip and already have the PS5/RTX30 series working at 4k/120 and seem optimistic about getting Xbox working in the future. Unclear how any of these issues impact 8k...the focus has been 4k/120 because of gaming.
@davidrivera21653 жыл бұрын
@@nickschaffer5672 Thanks for the correction Nick. As I stated, I'm not a gamer.
@OfficialRuben1873 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Can we expect a review from the RX-A series aswel? I'm kinda curious about those aswel. especially the RX-A2A and RX-A4A
@stephencruse65253 жыл бұрын
how is this compared to a yamaha rx-a 1080?
@GeMarav3 жыл бұрын
Owner of that receiver, over a month by now. I love the musiccast app, its so easy to use. I like the looks of that receiver but since Im a gamer, I would like to use all of my next gen consoles capabilities such as VRR or 4k/120, but I cant for now. Maybe soon?
@IndyakaRex3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you were able to get one for review. I ended up purchasing the Costci-exclusive TSR-700 variant of this and I love mine w/the Jamo set-up. I do have to say, I cancelled my Tidal subscription specifically because Musiccast doesn't really support any of the advanced audio features Tidal offers, as do a lot of the other means through which I could use the app. I really wanted to test the Atmos and 360 audio features but they weren't supported on Musiccast, which is bizarre considering it works on Atmos-ready A/V receivers like this.
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, TIDAL's Atmos implementation has gone from being rock-solid to buggy on a lot of devices. It's now hit or miss whether or not it will work though any number of devices we have in house. I don't really like the sound of Atmos music, so it doesn't bother me if it doesn't work, but I understand if others are troubled by it. As for MQA support and whatnot, I also understand if companies don't want to pay for that license as it's more than just money they have to fork over to get that certification. This is why a lot of products actually can or do unpack the MQA info, but just can't display the badge or have the logo appear on screen. Something I learned from a manufacturer a little while back.
@richardguthrie34223 жыл бұрын
Are the current generation of Yamaha receivers a lot better than the 90's vintage ? I have RX-V2400 that has served me well for over 15 years. It's main drawback is no HDMI but connecting via component inputs has been fine until now,
@Timewaits4no13 жыл бұрын
Call me crazy, but I don't get why audio company's use smaller screens then my Galaxy phone from a decade ago
@adamkatz20033 жыл бұрын
You dose not need big screen and it cost money
@anurageagan3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I bought the Yamaha TSR 700 from Costco - it’s the exact product as the V6A. And it’s amazing - just like you said in your video - but it has some glitches. I’m using it with my Optoma Cinemax P2 projector. My primary video sources are Roku ultra 4k for streaming and PS4 for blu rays. When I connect my output of the receiver to an ARC port of the projector, HDMI input switching is hell. The screen keeps flashing and sometimes it takes upto 5 minutes for a stable signal. But once I switched the output from my receiver to a non ARC port on my projector, the switching is better/quicker but still glitchy. I have turned off arc (HDMI CONTROL option) on the receiver. And it does seem to work better. Also, replaced my regular HDMI cables with 4k certified cables. That helped too. But the switching between HDMI inputs is still glitchy when compared very smooth switching between inputs in my old 1080p RX-567 - which is 14 years old and still works like a champ - only it can’t process 4k content and Dolby atmos (Disney +)
@felixr63073 жыл бұрын
I opened my V6A yesterday. There was an update. I have 4K 60 FPS playing games and movies via my Xbox series X. Fingers crossed for a functioning 4K 120 FPS update.
@SIFTDGames3 жыл бұрын
Worked for me at first too at 4K/60, but then I updated the firmware to 1.26 and now I get a black screen on both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. I'm returning this piece of junk.
@felixr63073 жыл бұрын
@@SIFTDGames How do you know which version update you have? I believe I have the latest update. I have an HDMI 2.1 38mbps cable, Samsung 90t, and it works fine. I’ve been playing Warzone for several hrs the past two weeks, 3 movies, and a few other games.
@SIFTDGames3 жыл бұрын
@@felixr6307 When you go to update the firmware on the unit it will tell you which version is installed. I also noticed that if you set the receiver back to factory defaults it does not go back to the prior firmware. I reset the receiver and 1.26 is still installed. You have not been playing at 4K/120. You're playing at 4K/60.
@felixr63073 жыл бұрын
@@SIFTDGames Ok. I updated to the 1.26 now. It’s working fine at 4K 60fps (Samsung input spec reads it as “3840x2160 60p”). Sorry you had to put up with a black screen. I hope they can pull off 120 fps. I might return and repurchase until the firmware drops. I heard the other receivers only ‘kinda’ work for PS5.
@SIFTDGames3 жыл бұрын
@@felixr6307 DON'T TOUCH ANY SETTINGS ON THE RECEIVER. LEAVE IT ALONE. When I started manually adjusting things that's when I got the black screens. New issue is that the receiver won't pass audio through ARC. Thing is a piece of junk. I'm returning it and will wait until known issues are fixed.
@gameguy13373 жыл бұрын
Video starts: "The good news is it seems a lot of you don't care about 4k 120hz" Me looking for 4k 120hz reciever: :(
@Audiovont3 жыл бұрын
Did you find something that work with 4k 120hz?
@gameguy13373 жыл бұрын
@@Audiovont I have not sadly. Decided to wait for this problem to be solved before I invest and probably get a cheap soundbar as a stop gap until then because as nice as my 55CX is I'm still using built in speakers lol.
@Audiovont3 жыл бұрын
@@gameguy1337 good choice. I'll wait too!
@Metla6662 жыл бұрын
Anyone matched these up with a pair of Klipsch RP-8000F speakers?, and if so, Are you happy with the results?
@frantisekfurstenceller94533 жыл бұрын
New Yamaha look? Love it.....I’m waiting for the A2A
@omedel Жыл бұрын
I bought this receiver 3 weeks ago, first i did try the budget onkyo 5.2 but one of surround clip connectors broke, so I returned it , in 3 weeks I almost try all the functions , yes it did cost more but happy so far .I am using a 3.2.2 profile all Rb42 Miccas and 2 Onkyo speaker as presence and 2 yamaha subs ,more than enought for a 30m2 room, also happy to be able to listen DSD SACD directly from the hdmi output of my sony player 800mk2, great upgrade from my 10 years old 5.1 marantz 1403 that now I use as stereo receiver only, Cheers!!!
@ActuallyGoose2 жыл бұрын
Currently $1,200 AUD. Gotta love Australian pricing
@AlmightyBigD0013 жыл бұрын
I am trying to decide between a Denon AVR-1600H or this Yamaha RX-V6A.... Could anyone provide any feedback or experience with either, or which one may be the better one to get? Or even if you know of a better receiver for around the same price point? ($600 or so)
@damianhaber48903 жыл бұрын
Derrick, I bought an AVR-X1600H in January 2020 (open box @ Best Buy for $420, not $600) and I'm loving it! The HEOS app has opened a world of online streaming services that is on par with CD quality using Spotify. The audio is pure and has some reserves (175 w/ch max), it's a 7.2 with zone 2 output. The only negative is the USB processing. Playing music files (mp3, FLAC, or wav) is "hit or miss" playing flawlessly.
@Safetytrousers2 жыл бұрын
I breifly had a Denon something and the surround staging was night and day better than my RX V6a, but the sound of the Yamaha was so much better. So I stuck with the V6a, but I am still waiting 17 months after buying it for the board upgrade to give me the features I bought it for.
@setorliguddah3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, I had to comment here to find out why you listen to music in 'pure audio' mode..is there any benefit,is it a personal preference thing? I keep trying it and find the music(mostly r&b,hip hop,soul ) flat.i tend to add a little bit of treble and a tad bass(I mean isn't that why there are there?) I would like you opinion and why you listen to music this way. Source- tidal hifi Av receiver- onkyo tx-rz810 Q acoustics 3050 floorstanding Listening mode - stereo
@pioneeryum69v-yvy53 жыл бұрын
After 12 years with the legendary Yamaha RXV-2700, tomorow Yamaha Aventage RX-A2080 will be a solid succesor for me. With a very good discount (15%). I bought it today after a very hard strugle. The new ,,cyclops" AVENTAGE line is not relevant for me, I'm not a gamer and 8k ... ,, A long time ago, in a far, far galaxy.....". Yamaha sound is huge and awsome, natural and rich. Aventage RX-A6A will be terrific, I think, but music and movies on regular bluray is all I need. And A DEAL IS A DEAL. The local dealer specified that is not an ,,Open Box Product" or refurbished. With a 14 days return policy. I'm confident. Yamaha is THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE. Forever.
@fourty4magjr3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this!
@andrewrobinsonreviews3 жыл бұрын
Hope it was worth the wait!
@fourty4magjr3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews it was well worth it! Love the looks of this receiver. Seems ive made the right choice and i cant wait to open my new Yamaha rx-v6a on Christmas LOL! the GF wont let me have it 😔
@peterscott26623 жыл бұрын
Sidestep the HDMI issues with ARC/EARC. Plug any high bit rate soruces into the TV, then use EARC for sound.
@davidsands3513 жыл бұрын
You are a terrific AV reviewer Andrew. Entertaining and informative. My first AV receiver was a Yamaha and I loved the sound. I think they make really good amps. Keep up the great work.
@freeusersquared3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, I love your reviews, your style and detail - keep it up! Eventually I narrowed it down to Yamaha V6a or Sony 1080. Bought the Yamaha for that slight better quality in sound... (€660) The HDMI switching happened so often over these 2 months that it became a nuisance! In my case I have to physically unplug the HDMI cable from the TV itself and switching the Yamaha OFF and ON again and reinsert the HDMI in the TV. Setting the TV to internal speakers isn't enough. Why is this issue common on most receivers?! Having said all this, I would have preferred the Sony since it's a very close runner up in sound quality and no HDMI switching problem!! Perhaps my comment will help future audiophiles to have a less irritating life. Ben (Malta)
@sudhig3 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to buy this receiver. So if I have only one source of hdmi that is from TV and the source stays always the same will I still get the same issue?
@ryanl87303 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same problem with mine has Yamaha come out and talked about this yet
@mrvikyable2 жыл бұрын
The latest firmware update has: 4k mode1: 4k120, 4k60 hdr, 4k mode2: 4k60, 8k mode: 8k60/4k120 hdr. The issue is that i don't have the means to test 8k
@amitminz13 жыл бұрын
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