Yamaha RX-V6ABL

Enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound with your favorite speaker system and the Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. It has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built-in for wireless connection to your compatible smart devices. Various streaming music services are built-in for convenient streaming. The receiver outputs up to 100W per channel at 8 Ohms and features YPAO sound customization to tailor the sound to your environment. In addition to its wireless compatibility, the RX-V6A has seven HDMI inputs and one output, which support 4K UHD resolution and HDR10 pass-through, and the output supports ARC and eARC. It also has a USB port on the front for firmware updates and playback of files stored on flash drives. You can control the receiver with your Amazon Alexa-, Google Assistant-, or Apple Siri-enabled products, via the MusicCast app, or with the included remote control. Enjoy a 5.1-channel surround system and two additional overhead speakers or two Dolby Atmos elevation speakers for dramatic overhead effects and more immersive audio. For users without in-ceiling or upward-firing speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization technology can simulate the Atmos experience. Configure up to five speakers to replicate the effect of two in-ceiling speakers, or use all seven channels to simulate the effects of four overhead speakers. The DTS:X audio format is designed to place sound where it would naturally occur in space to create lifelike, multidimensional audio. DTS Neural:X offers enhanced immersion and realism in all your favorite movies. CINEMA DSP 3D is designed to combine measured sound field data with digital signal processing to simulate the acoustic effects of concert halls and music clubs from around the world. This feature uses digital signal processing and algorithms to restore data lost in the compression process, so your audio will sound closer to the original recording. The HDMI ports on this receiver support the pass-through of HDR10 signals, so you can enjoy the vibrant, lifelike color this HDR format has to offer. HDR10+ support is scheduled to be enabled via a future firmware update. The RX-V6A supports end-to-end 4K/60 Hz pass-through, and support for 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz is scheduled to be enabled via a future firmware update. Use this app to receive expert setup assistance for the receiver and your source devices. It also guides you through various other settings, such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections, and power amplifier assignments. Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast app to operate the receiver and change its settings. The app offers the same functions as that of a remote control for all your MusicCast-compatible devices as well as full multi-room audio controls. The receiver works with your Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri devices (via AirPlay 2) for simple smart home integration. Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer is designed to analyze the room acoustics and your system, then adjust various audio parameters to provide the best sound for your room. R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) analyzes room acoustics and measures various speaker characteristics, then calibrates audio parameters to achieve optimal sound at any of up to eight listening positions. Place the included microphone at your listening position, turn YPAO on, and the system calibrates itself. Program up to eight different preset scenarios using the four SCENE buttons. You can preset them for different inputs, a sound field program, Music Enhancer, HDMI output, and more. The inputs can be set to specific sources, such as an FM or internet radio station, a station on a streaming service, a USB device, or a song on your computer or NAS. Once you've set the buttons, just press one on the main unit or remote control to power on the receiver and hear what you're looking for. The buttons can be reset at any time. Synchronizing your playlists and tracks from your smartphone or computer to the receiver, music streaming services help make it easy to listen to your favorites or discover new music. Enjoy Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, and more. With optional compatible speakers, you can play your music throughout the house, including high-resolution formats like Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz, WAV, FLAC, and AIFF up to 192 kHz. AirPlay 2 adds the ability to stream Apple Music and other compatible streaming services to multiple MusicCast devices throughout your home. Control it from your iPhone or iPad, link it with a HomePod, or use voice control and ask Siri for what you want. eARC (Enhanced Audio Return channel) delivers full-resolution, multichannel audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD through your existing HDMI connection from your compatible display to provide a realistic surround sound experience. With Zone 2-compatible speaker terminals, the RX-V6A can send an A/V source from the main room to a second room for playback. This can be used to have one source play in both rooms or for playback of two different sources. The dedicated phono input terminal lets you connect your turntable for playback of your vinyl collection. Add your MusicCast 50 or two MusicCast 20 wireless speakers to enjoy MusicCast Surround, creating a 5.1-channel home theater with wireless surround sound that provides realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup. ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set to provide smooth, lag-free, uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter, and frame tearing for more fluid and detailed gameplay. QMS (Quick Media Switching) eliminates the delay that can cause blank frames in movies and video before content is displayed. QFT (Quick Frame Transport) reduces latency for smoother, virtually no-lag gaming and real time interactive virtual reality. These features are scheduled to be enabled via a future firmware update.

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