Yamaha AVENTAGE 2021 AV Receivers Bulk Up on Power and 8K Features

[OldAndSlowDev]

Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K AV Receiver Bench Test Results!

We bench tested the Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K 150watt/ch Atmos/DTS:X Receiver to gauge power output and uncover performance issues we discovered. We discuss the proper settings for best power delivery.

www.audioholics.com

 

[ryanosaur]

Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K AV Receiver Bench Test Results!

We bench tested the Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K 150watt/ch Atmos/DTS:X Receiver to gauge power output and uncover performance issues we discovered. We discuss the proper settings for best power delivery.

www.audioholics.com

I just read that... somebody posted up in another thread.
Interesting. Very interesting.

 

[Padinn]

Based on that I'm not to concerned for my A8A, but I am really intrigued if the improved secondary DAC improves those issues from the A6A Enjoying it for movies. There have been multiple times when I've literally left my chair looking around my home for a sound that was from a show I was watching. Happened in the Witcher, Dune, and watching Sully

 

[OldAndSlowDev]

I am almost sure (90% chance I am wrong ) that the difference between channel distortion comes from different DAC architecture... ESS9007 vs ESS9026Pro

 

[clone1008]

There have been multiple times when I've literally left my chair looking around my home for a sound that was from a show I was watching.

This could also be alcohol or drug induced....

 

[ryanosaur]

Based on that I'm not to concerned for my A8A, but I am really intrigued if the improved secondary DAC improves those issues from the A6A Enjoying it for movies. There have been multiple times when I've literally left my chair looking around my home for a sound that was from a show I was watching. Happened in the Witcher, Dune, and watching Sully

I'm half expecting an A8A to end up on Amir's bench soon. That will be be the more telling scenario.

 

[Padinn]

This could also be alcohol or drug induced....

Nope haha, do not use substances (very low on alcohol) due to some medical stuff. I upgraded to 7.1.4 at the same time. Episode 2 of the witcher has a chittering sound at one point that really fooled me lo.

 

[snakeeyes]

I'm half expecting an A8A to end up on Amir's bench soon. That will be be the more telling scenario.

I’m also surprised AH decided to review A6A instead of A8A.

 

[clone1008]

I’m also surprised AH decided to review A6A instead of A8A.

I'm sure is has to do with what they were sent...

 

[VASKION]

I am almost sure (90% chance I am wrong ) that the difference between channel distortion comes from different DAC architecture... ESS9007 vs ESS9026Pro

Well, hard to say for sure but Yamaha claims that the 7 bed channel of the A6A are power by ES9026PRO (this includes the C, SL, SR channels) while only the presence speakers are powered by the lower ES9007 processor.

 

[OldAndSlowDev]

Well, hard to say for sure but Yamaha claims that the 7 bed channel of the A6A are power by ES9026PRO (this includes the C, SL, SR channels) while only the presence speakers are powered by the lower ES9007 processor.

I told you, 90% chance I am wrong

 

[Padinn]

I told you, 90% chance I am wrong

I looked it up, yeah we were

 

[OldAndSlowDev]

I looked it up, yeah we were

Your memory is amazingly impressive. To remember where you got this information !!!!

 

[Replicant 7]

Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K AV Receiver Bench Test Results!

We bench tested the Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2CH 8K 150watt/ch Atmos/DTS:X Receiver to gauge power output and uncover performance issues we discovered. We discuss the proper settings for best power delivery.

www.audioholics.com

Just read the review, all the fuss for nothing.

 

[gene]

Just read the review, all the fuss for nothing.

Damn man, you beat me to the scheduled release for tomorrow.

There are some pretty significant things that need to be addressed and Yamaha is already planning changes in the next gen models as a result.

 

[Padinn]

Damn man, you beat me to the scheduled release for tomorrow.

There are some pretty significant things that need to be addressed and Yamaha is already planning changes in the next gen models as a result.

I'm mostly hoping they sort out some of the bugs (DD+) and are able to get the new HDMI 2.1 features working well. Sounds like that keeps getting delayed. Anyone know if HDMI forum released a testing spec yet?

 

[Replicant 7]

Damn man, you beat me to the scheduled release for tomorrow.

There are some pretty significant things that need to be addressed and Yamaha is already planning changes in the next gen models as a result.

Wait what?!, Boss, I was umm just following, up on what @OldAndSlowDev posted up. Did I just throw OldandSlow under the bus?

 

[ryanosaur]

Damn man, you beat me to the scheduled release for tomorrow.

I first saw it this morning on the new Class D Amp thread....

There are some pretty significant things that need to be addressed and Yamaha is already planning changes in the next gen models as a result.

This!
I get that it may not be audible, but for over 2-Large, even these issues are unacceptable. It will be very interesting to see how Yamaha responds in their refresh and when it happens. Are they going to release a revised AVR next year? Or 2023?
*shrugs
We'll see what happens, I guess.

 

[Replicant 7]

I am almost sure (90% chance I am wrong ) that the difference between channel distortion comes from different DAC architecture... ESS9007 vs ESS9026Pro

Yeah, I'm really worried that I'm gonna hear noise from my Center, SL, SR at 0.05 THD.

 

[Replicant 7]

I first saw it this morning on the new Class D Amp thread....

This!
I get that it may not be audible, but for over 2-Large, even these issues are unacceptable. It will be very interesting to see how Yamaha responds in their refresh and when it happens. Are they going to release a revised AVR next year? Or 2023?
*shrugs
We'll see what happens, I guess.

This, Just buy Yamaha.