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expirediconian | Staff posted Aug 05, 2023 01:05 AM
expirediconian | Staff posted Aug 05, 2023 01:05 AM

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A 9.2-Channel AV Receiver

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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A 9.2-Channel AV Receiver (RX-A6ABL) on sale for $1399. Shipping is free.

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  • 9.2ch / 150 W
  • High Slew Rate Amplifier
  • HDMI 7 inputs / 3 outputs
  • DTS:X
  • Streaming Service
  • CINEMA DSP HD3
  • 11ch Pre Out
  • Multi-room Audio
  • Yamaha 3 Year Limited Warranty

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Adorama has Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A 9.2-Channel AV Receiver (RX-A6ABL) on sale for $1399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • 9.2ch / 150 W
  • High Slew Rate Amplifier
  • HDMI 7 inputs / 3 outputs
  • DTS:X
  • Streaming Service
  • CINEMA DSP HD3
  • 11ch Pre Out
  • Multi-room Audio
  • Yamaha 3 Year Limited Warranty

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Model: Yamaha Rx-A6A Aventage 9.2-channel Av Receiver with Music Cast - Black

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Enkur
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why would people not be using these... its used for folks with home theatres.
LocoDethDeala
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I'm guessing you just prefer having a soundbar and everything sounds 'amazing'?

Over the last several years (especially during Covid) we slowly upgraded our home system. Nothing like piecing together a system and having a receiver that can handle it all.

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Aug 05, 2023 06:09 PM
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KidzKAug 05, 2023 06:09 PM
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Quote from bsandwich :
I jumped out on it, currently running and might return an Onkyo RZ 50. Big issue with RZ 50, assigning amps is a pain unless you're just doing rears. Hopefully the sound is better- I know the build quality will be awesome with Yamaha.
Are you not happy with sound quality of RZ50, Andrew Robinson rates this very highly.
Aug 05, 2023 06:11 PM
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KidzKAug 05, 2023 06:11 PM
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Quote from SlickSmiles :
Same here, still using a 4-5 year old Yamaha RX-A770 (95w per channel , Atmos, etc) that I got new for $360, and there is absolutely no reason to pay the ludicrous inflated prices of the newest AVRs.
I tested AVR, from $350 to $2000 and trust me there is a big difference on dialog clarity, soundstage, music tone and sound signature. Of course if all your equipment is budget friendly then you won't feel the difference. In the end you don't know what you don't know. It's like someone staying video game on RTX 4060 looks same as RTX 4080, they may look the same but the player on RTX 4080 has a much better experience.
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Aug 05, 2023 06:21 PM
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Aug 05, 2023 06:21 PM
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Quote from kabukicho :
to anyone: Where is this RX-A6A's country of manufacture?

Malaysia
However..it is built in a Yamaha factory..unlike say the non Japan made Denon/Marantz products that are made by a third party
Aug 05, 2023 07:13 PM
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bsandwichAug 05, 2023 07:13 PM
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Quote from KidzK :
Are you not happy with sound quality of RZ50, Andrew Robinson rates this very highly.
It's fine, just sounds thin. It's a good value point. I found pushing Harmon Dirac curves to be satisfying in getting a decent sound, but I didn't feel good, just okay. I saw the same Andrew Robinson video too and I'm really souring on him as a whole. I feel like his level of criticism is not uniform or objective for all brands and is inconsistent for A/B comparisons with what I've heard. See Jamo s809, a crappy tower that looks fabulous.

I'd recommend any objective tester over him, Ripe Wave Audio, Erin's Audio Corner, Amir at ASR, Audioholics or even Cheap Audio Man (who's not objective- but I believe him).

My alternate reason for getting this Yamaha is resale values - which you can see from EBay.
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Aug 05, 2023 08:25 PM
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amaraliAug 05, 2023 08:25 PM
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Quote from hwoalang :
Upgraded from. Rx-v4a to this. Same price. Sound much better.

RX-V4A had bur brown DAC, pretty good but ESS DAC in this receiver sound a lot better.

I paired them with B&W 702s tower bi-amp, rear kef q150, center klipsch rp-440c, atomos klipsch 140sa with 2 subwoofer. It drives all the speakers no problem and gets loud where your neighbors will hate you lol

Definitely recommend.

Only downside for me is tidal MQA full unfold. I think it's license issue where they only go upto flac 44.1 kHz even though DAC can handle it.
One of the things I like about this receiver is the xlr inputs so I can connect a high quality dac of my preference for listening to high res music via Tidal etc.
Aug 05, 2023 09:08 PM
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FancySink1232Aug 05, 2023 09:08 PM
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Would it be worth upgrading a rx-v6a (tsr-700) to this receiver if it's just for the power upgrade?

I'm upgrading to some KEF r3's and r6c in a 5.1 system and wondering if it might be good to have the extra power to drive those.
It seems like besides power output and more channel support, there's not many other reasons to upgrade.
Aug 05, 2023 09:15 PM
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supaflyzAug 05, 2023 09:15 PM
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How is this compared to the Denon x3800h. I bought one but haven't open it yet from the last deal.
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Aug 05, 2023 10:37 PM
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Aug 05, 2023 10:37 PM
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Quote from FancySink1232 :
Would it be worth upgrading a rx-v6a (tsr-700) to this receiver if it's just for the power upgrade?

I'm upgrading to some KEF r3's and r6c in a 5.1 system and wondering if it might be good to have the extra power to drive those.
It seems like besides power output and more channel support, there's not many other reasons to upgrade.
Here is a comparison:
If it's power your after, you could just add an external amp which would be much less expensive especially if you go used.
Since you only need 5 channels you can also look for a slightly older used receiver that will be a higher tier one.

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...ha-rx-v6a/
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Aug 05, 2023 11:36 PM
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Aug 05, 2023 11:36 PM
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Quote from supaflyz :
How is this compared to the Denon x3800h. I bought one but haven't open it yet from the last deal.
On the practical side,(excluding brand preference)a couple main differences would be power & room correction.

If you use an external amp, power may not be a big benefit.

As far as room correction, IMO Audyssey's XT32 performs much better especially if you use their Editor App.

Denon also gives you the option to get Dirac Live RC.
Come next year Denon will give you the option to the other half of Dirac…DLBC RC.

Often Dirac is considered a level up from these other RC's.
So you often find people choosing Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra/Denon/Marantz because of Dirac.

Here is a comparison that will help with what other features they each offer:

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...3800h/usa/
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Aug 05, 2023 11:57 PM
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supaflyzAug 05, 2023 11:57 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
On the practical side,(excluding brand preference)a couple main differences would be power & room correction.

If you use an external amp, power may not be a big benefit.

As far as room correction, IMO Audyssey's XT32 performs much better especially if you use their Editor App.

Denon also gives you the option to get Dirac Live RC.
Come next year Denon will give you the option to the other half of Dirac…DLBC RC.

Often Dirac is considered a level up from these other RC's.
So you often find people choosing Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra/Denon/Marantz because of Dirac.

Here is a comparison that will help with what other features they each offer:

https://www.zkelectronics.com/com...3800h/usa/
Thank you. Do you think I can get access to the other part of Dirac (DLBC RC.) if I get this year model v
Aug 06, 2023 12:19 AM
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MostBasedAug 06, 2023 12:19 AM
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Quote from BabeChatError :
The only significant improvement is if you want to game through your receiver and need the 4K@120. Other than that there's little reason.
Exactly. Too easy to just plug console directly to TV and use HDMI ARC from TV to output sound to the older AVR. 😊
Last edited by SlickSmiles August 5, 2023 at 05:28 PM.
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Aug 06, 2023 12:28 AM
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Quote from supaflyz :
Thank you. Do you think I can get access to the other part of Dirac (DLBC RC.) if I get this year model v
Yes Denon/Marantz is releasing it in phases so 3800 and up will get the option next year.

It will be the least expensive option to have DL & DLBC!
I bit the bullet when it hit $999 new! 😜
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Aug 06, 2023 01:27 AM
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maheeinfyAug 06, 2023 01:27 AM
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Quote from FancySink1232 :
Would it be worth upgrading a rx-v6a (tsr-700) to this receiver if it's just for the power upgrade?

I'm upgrading to some KEF r3's and r6c in a 5.1 system and wondering if it might be good to have the extra power to drive those.
It seems like besides power output and more channel support, there's not many other reasons to upgrade.
I have tsr-700. I find its preouts on the weak side and using an external amp didn't really improve my audio. So I switched back to using just the receiver and it sounds just fine
One of these i will jump upto aventage line and most likely run it as is. Less equipment/ cable clutter too

Room correction likely makes a bigger difference than using external amps.
Aug 06, 2023 01:44 AM
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supaflyzAug 06, 2023 01:44 AM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Yes Denon/Marantz is releasing it in phases so 3800 and up will get the option next year.

It will be the least expensive option to have DL & DLBC!
I bit the bullet when it hit $999 new! 😜
Yes same here lol got it about two weeks ago.

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Aug 06, 2023 03:38 AM
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g007bondAug 06, 2023 03:38 AM
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Quote from chucky7 :
Based on my first hand experience measuring FR with REW and reviewing REW results, YPAO, at least the earlier versions when compared to D&M's Audyssey MultEQ XT32, performs poorly below 80Hz. I would say that external bass management (miniDSP 2x4HD) is still required in dialing in your sub(s).
This is a bunch of bull. Crap bass below 80 Hz
I've tried 4 receivers out in my 5 2 4 set up.
Even my wife said Yamaha had the best sound
Out of all of them.
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