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Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2-Channel AV Receiver $1400 + free s/h

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

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09/26/25	Adorama	$1,400 Frontpage	18
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EliteZalba

Today 12:31 AM

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EliteZalbaToday 12:31 AM

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I'm struggling to see why anyone would get this when the Onkyo RZ30 at it's recent $700 deal has superior room correction.

poised

Today 01:19 AM

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poisedToday 01:19 AM

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It's not just about the room corrections. It's about the quality in parts. I highly recommend you compare the two using AI. I had this exact Yamaha model for a few years until I upgraded to the flagship Maranz AV10. The Yamaha kicks ass. Here is brief output from grok comparing the two. The yamaha is a no brainer: Yamaha RX-A6A vs Onkyo TX-RZ30: Raw Specs Comparison (Focus on Chipset & Power Handling)Both are 9.2-channel AV receivers with 9 channels of built-in amplification (Class A/B) and support for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X. Yamaha offers 11.2-channel processing; Onkyo is listed as 9.2-channel processing with flexible pre-outs. Yamaha is the higher-tier Aventage model ($2,000+ MSRP range historically); Onkyo is more budget-oriented ($700–1,000 range).Power Handling (Amplifier Section – FTC Rated, 2 Channels Driven)

Yamaha RX-A6A: 150 W per channel (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.06% THD).
Additional: 185 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 ch driven); dynamic peaks higher (~220 W max effective at 10% THD). Stronger power supply for sustained multi-channel output.
usa.yamaha.com
Onkyo TX-RZ30: 100 W per channel (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD).
Additional: 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 ch driven). Wider bandwidth claim (5 Hz–100 kHz +1/-3 dB).
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Winner on power: Yamaha RX-A6A (50% higher rated output, tighter THD spec, stronger real-world 2ch/multi-ch capability).Chipset / DAC / Processing

Yamaha RX-A6A:
- Main processor: Qualcomm QCS407 (64-bit high-precision DSP).
- DACs: ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra (32-bit/384 kHz, main channels) + ES9007S.
  Premium audiophile-grade ESS Hyperstream DACs with THD compensation.
  usa.yamaha.com
Onkyo TX-RZ30:
- DACs: Burr-Brown (TI) PCM1690 (24-bit 8-channel for mains) + two PCM5101A (secondary channels).
  No premium ESS or dedicated high-end DSP named; uses standard TI chips. Dirac Live room correction is the software highlight (full-bandwidth license).
  audiosciencereview.com

Winner on chipset: Yamaha RX-A6A (superior ESS SABRE DACs + dedicated Qualcomm 64-bit DSP vs standard Burr-Brown TI chips).Other Key Raw Specs (for Context)

HDMI: Yamaha 7 in / 3 out (full HDMI 2.1 40 Gbps, 8K/60, 4K/120, eARC). Onkyo 6 in / 2 out (HDMI 2.1, 8K/4K120 capable).
soundandvision.com
Power Consumption: Yamaha higher-rated PSU (bench peaks ~1,160 W). Onkyo ~760 W max.
Other: Both support 8K/4K120 pass-through, HDR10+/Dolby Vision, etc. Yamaha adds Auro-3D + XLR outputs; Onkyo adds THX certification + dual independent sub pre-outs.

Overall Raw Specs Winner: Yamaha RX-A6A dominates on the requested criteria (chipset quality + power handling). It has significantly higher output power, tighter distortion ratings, and premium ESS SABRE DACs with a dedicated high-precision DSP. Onkyo is competent for the price (and Dirac Live is excellent room correction), but loses on straight hardware power and DAC chipset specs. If you're after raw muscle and audiophile-grade conversion, Yamaha wins clearly.

rayhigh

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rayhighToday 01:40 AM

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This is an awesome receiver. I managed to pick up an open box last November, ended up costing me 1K with PayPal's cashback deal. $1400 is an excellent price for new.

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