When paired with the DefTech BiPolar speakers in a 5.2.4 system, this receiver creates a dome of theatrical escape. The initial setup took a bit of love to get dialed in. But, once you hit that magic zone of completely enveloped in immersive detail via Atmos or Aura 3D, you are hooked. NowI have enjoyed other brands And models, but to me, the A6A ticks every mark in actual performance. The 4K 120 allows the gamers in the fam to be wowed with the latest Xbox and PS4, and the 8K chops have me covered for the future. But, for this home theater fanatic, it is all about that genuine environmental finesse that somehow puts Yamaha over the top. There is no way to describe the feeling of being in the scene as opposed to viewing it. This my friends, you must experience for yourself. Honestly, I feel one of the biggest factors for a home theater such as mine. I’m not overpowering a less powerful receiver to get that big sound. I am simply dialing in the correct receiver for my level of detail. The power is simply there in spades. Of course this is not for everyone. Budgets are budgets. But, I am so happy I invested in one that will be with me for several years.

Best receiver yet.Replaces my Denon x6500h. About the same power and close to the same setup. Love the lit remote and plays well with other components. 8 senses to switch between operations from cable, to streaming , to listening to music thru airplay. I bought to amplify my front speakers and offers balanced ports for quiet hook up. This receiver has less bugs than my Denon and works well after a few adjustments and minor setup. Works better than the reviews I seen and Ive had it set up a working flawless now for the last 6 weeks without a glitch. Not my first reciever , so it only took me an hour to run YPAO to setup the speakers . It may take a new comer longer but the manuel is on line and you can upload Web Controler on your computer and thru WiFi , set up all your Sense to turn on the same way everytime the way you set it up to work. Works great ….

This receiver was an upgrade from the a4a, for more power and better DAC (upgraded dac for the main channels, the same as the a4a for the presence or atmos channels). Setup was a breeze, easier if you have any experience with your way around a receiver. Denon setup possibly just a tad more explanatory. Great sound, spacious sound, great separation from the channels. Easy to navigate and responsive menu. Looks cool on and off, and it’s heavy. Remote could use some work for buttons but the backlight is a nice touch. Yamaha really needs to make an app to assist in setup though. Like most if not all in the Yamaha family, changing zones and hdmi output are also simple with the remote (denon deal breaker for me). Loud and proud, clean and clear this receiver will have your family covering their ears while you decide if the night modes are necessary!

The unit has great sound. This is the first Yamaha receiver I've owned where a guest remarked at the spectacular sound. Beyond that I've been disappointed. The remote is ridiculous with no direct access to the individual input sources! (You can use the Musiccast app after several clicks). Then the front panel display has been reduced to a barely informative small panel. They've taken away front panel access to hook up a temporary source. There is limited ability to re-assign sound inputs to video. There is only one component video input. And then there is the weird AI function which optimizes sound profile continuously depending on content, I turned it off since I don't want some AI's opinion of how it should sound best. I suspect BS. And finally, the Spotify interface is very nice but sometimes seems to require a full reset despite using a wired network interface. The remote is the most vexing.

I was going to buy the A8A, but didn't want to spend the extra $1k. This unit will process 11 channels, but only powers 9. I simply needed to add a two channel amplifier to power the rear Atmos speakers. I purchased an AudioSource AD1002, for a little more than $100, which had a similar output. I have mostly Klipsch speakers, including two Klipsch R120-SW subs. The resulting sound is stunning.

I replaced my old Yamaha Rx-A2080 with New Yamaha RX-A6A which is flagship model. I'm really impressed with this Av receiver, sound quality and video quality is awesome. Very powerful Receiver. My 5.1 setup is \r\nKlipsch floor-standing RF-7 III \r\nKlipsch center channel RC-64 III \r\nKlipsch surround RP-600M II \r\nSVS subwoofer PB16-ultra. \r\nI would highly recommend RX-A6A for everyone.

In typical Yamaha fashion, the user interface and remote are excellent. The thing is heavy, weighing around 50 pounds by my estimate, but that means there's some serious hardware in there. One feature I wish it had would be the ability to change the mute function into a 20 or 40db attenuation instead of a full mute.

Replaced a Denon x 3800 with this receiver and I was amazed at the improvement of sound. It brought my B%26W speakers to life. Set up was fairly simple but after having Denon for many years it's like learning a new language. Very satisfied with this purchase.

Excellent home theater receiver . Easy to set up and very impressive sound -both video and music sources sound fantastic . Plenty of power and the app works seamlessly . Solid build and top drawer performance ! Very happy with this purchase !

Was lucky enough to get this early on and its the best Receiver I have owned. Internet Radio is pretty cool too. Should last several years and plenty of power. Getting Atmos soon to take full advantage.

THE SOUND IS VERY CLEAR AND USEFUL FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. IT'S GREAT FOR LATE NITE MOVIES NOT TO DISTURB THE NEIGHBORS AND IT'S COMPACT TO FIT INTO THE TV CONSOLE

Sound and Pictures quality are amazing. Enough power for the big speakers to be plsced in mid to large size room home theater. Very satisfied with the performance.

I love my Yamaha. I like the sound of the Yamaha compared to other brands. I bought the Denon X4700 first but like the Yamaha way better.

I bought this receiver as a replacement for a Yahama receiver that was lost in a house fire.

Excellent receiver. Previously owned RX-A2050. Nice upgrade with impressive features.

Very strong amp, easy setup , so far I'm really enjoying it

Fantastic sound, marvelous inputs and outputs

Awesome addition to a up and coming system.

Product meets expectations

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Excellent communication

Sounds terrific!

Great tuner

The A6A produces outstanding precision and definition across the spectrum of DSP processing (ATMOS to hall simulation). I used to be a stereo purist back in the day when older AV receivers introduced a fair amount of DSP noise in the signal path, but today the quality is much improved. Today's multichannel flagship AV receivers deliver a far more satisfying, interesting and emotive experience than even the costliest 2 channel Monobloc stereo systems IMHO. Here's a recipe for the best sound in Home Theater in a 12x20 room that won't break the bank. Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A powering eight surround channel speakers. Emotiva BasX A3 to power FL, FR Mains and Center channel speakers. (Optional) Emotiva BasX A4 to power four Dayton BST-1 Bass Shakers mounted to your choice of furniture. Dual ... Read moreThe A6A produces outstanding precision and definition across the spectrum of DSP processing (ATMOS to hall simulation). I used to be a stereo purist back in the day when older AV receivers introduced a fair amount of DSP noise in the signal path, but today the quality is much improved. Today's multichannel flagship AV receivers deliver a far more satisfying, interesting and emotive experience than even the costliest 2 channel Monobloc stereo systems IMHO. Here's a recipe for the best sound in Home Theater in a 12x20 room that won't break the bank. Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A powering eight surround channel speakers. Emotiva BasX A3 to power FL, FR Mains and Center channel speakers. (Optional) Emotiva BasX A4 to power four Dayton BST-1 Bass Shakers mounted to your choice of furniture. Dual Subwoofers (12" minimum) in opposing corners of the room. I use all SVS Prime speakers and subwoofers. Just be sure all of your speakers have identical tweeters for uniform high frequency and preferably matching midrange drivers. Use 12AWG speaker wire (oxygen free copper) with 90 degree banana plugs and decent quality RCA jacks. Keep your power cables a few inches away from audio and video cables where possible. The YAMAHA's ES9026PRO will produce a clear, precise, stunning sound stage, you'll notice it immediately, and the ES9007S will complete the receivers incredible DSP driving the 8 surround channels in the A6A. The A8A replaces the ES9007S with another ES9026PRO, but I've got to tell you the ES9007S is no slouch. I heard sounds in the A6A that my 2016 YAMAHA RX-A3050 flagship could not reproduce with the same definition. My 7.2.4 Atmos reference disk really came alive on the A6A system. I attribute the higher definition to the newer ES chips and the additional wattage provided by the Emotive A3. The other noticeable difference between the A6A and the A3050 was its seamless integration with my other components, my NAS, Tidal, YouTube and FLAC file streaming. The A3050 had issues with the newest HDMI 2.1 and it was generally more temperamental because of its dated technology. The A6A loafed with everything I connected to it: LG OLED, PANASONIC DP-UB8020EB. And it handles all the different file formats with ease. The Music Cast App gives you access to every detailed setting in the receiver; I use it with my iPad.Read Less

The best ever for clear dialogue, especially \nfor hearing impaired.Delivery was 8 days late.

Great receiver- but if your into technology you’ll be fused bt r the system setup like the old school units. Took some time but I figured out how this unit works. You need a in-house geek squad technology to understand how to setup this power house system. I did finally figure it out with the online 450 page manual. Once I figured it out the sound is great. The zone setup is another thing. Once I figured that out it was down hill from there - I can set up the zones for movies and the games fr our crowd of a family. If you want a challenge then this unit is for you. If not then let the geek squad come out for the $200 charge to setup up and they’ll do the job for you !! Enjoy if you pick up this unit up. Oh there is an online GUI interface also to run the system, so have fun!!

The A6A produces outstanding precision and definition across the spectrum of DSP processing (ATMOS to hall simulation). I used to be a stereo purist back in the day when older AV receivers introduced a fair amount of DSP noise in the signal path, but today the quality is much improved. Today's multichannel flagship AV receivers deliver a far more satisfying, interesting and emotive experience than even the costliest 2 channel Monobloc stereo systems IMHO.\n\nHere's a recipe for the best sound in Home Theater in a 12x20 room that won't break the bank. \n\nYamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A powering eight surround channel speakers.\nEmotiva BasX A3 to power FL, FR Mains and Center channel speakers.\n(Optional) Emotiva BasX A4 to power four Dayton BST-1 Bass Shakers mounted to your choice of furniture.\nDual Subwoofers (12" minimum) in opposing corners of the room.\n\nI use all SVS Prime speakers and subwoofers. Just be sure all of your speakers have identical tweeters for uniform high frequency and preferably matching midrange drivers. Use 12AWG speaker wire (oxygen free copper) with 90 degree banana plugs and decent quality RCA jacks. Keep your power cables a few inches away from audio and video cables where possible.\n\nThe YAMAHA's ES9026PRO will produce a clear, precise, stunning sound stage, you'll notice it immediately, and the ES9007S will complete the receivers incredible DSP driving the 8 surround channels in the A6A. The A8A replaces the ES9007S with another ES9026PRO, but I've got to tell you the ES9007S is no slouch. I heard sounds in the A6A that my 2016 YAMAHA RX-A3050 flagship could not reproduce with the same definition. My 7.2.4 Atmos reference disk really came alive on the A6A system. I attribute the higher definition to the newer ES chips and the additional wattage provided by the Emotive A3.\n\nThe other noticeable difference between the A6A and the A3050 was its seamless integration with my other components, my NAS, Tidal, YouTube and FLAC file streaming. The A3050 had issues with the newest HDMI 2.1 and it was generally more temperamental because of its dated technology. The A6A loafed with everything I connected to it: LG OLED, PANASONIC DP-UB8020EB. And it handles all the different file formats with ease. The Music Cast App gives you access to every detailed setting in the receiver; I use it with my iPad.