Receiver upgrade from rx-a2020 to rx-a2080 or rx-a4a

[twertz]

I havent posted here in a while but you guys didnt steer me wrong last time. Long story short my rx-a2020 stopped working (chip needs to be heated to make the speakers come on) a couple days ago and I am looking to upgrade. I am going to buy thru accessories4less again. I am debating between the rx-a2080 or the rx-a4a. I have emptek impression series towers, center channel and bookshelf's for surround speakers. I am currently running a 5.1 setup. I am looking to add front height speakers to make a 7.1 with the new receiver. The main reason I am debating these two receiver is because the 2080 has 140wpc and a4a has110wpc. Are the features of the a4a worth the sacrifice of 30wpc? We listen to a lot of music so I am not sure how the lesser powered receiver will perform. I am used to the power of the a2020 which we very rarely have it turned higher than -15db.

Any opinions, options are welcome. I am trying to stay below $1300. I was also considering the denon x4500h but they are currently out of stock at accesories4less. 8k receiver doesn't matter to me.
Thanks

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I would get the RX-A6A.

 

[Trcu9]

Look at other AVR's, there are many others that will best that Yamaha RX-A6A. That AVR isn't even recommend by AH. A matter of FACT, Not one of Yamahas new line is recommend. You'd be better off getting a Anthems or ROTEL even a Sony AVR will out perform any new Yamaha line out on the market. Buy from a reputable retailer with a good exchange policy.

 

[3db]

Go for the RX-A2080 unless you need 8K video for gaming. Its a beast of an amp compared to the RX-A4A and has far more IO and speaker drive capability than the A4A.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Go for the RX-A2080 unless you need 8K video for gaming. Its a beast of an amp compared to the RX-A4A and has far more IO and speaker drive capability than the A4A.

Yeah seriously, if it’s only between the A4 vs 2080, I would get the 2080 also.

 

[twertz]

Thanks for the replies. I was leaning towards the 2080 just want to make sure I wasnt overlooking anything.

 

[Rictor133]

I am considering the A4A as well, the 2080 is no where to be found locally, what makes the A4a less desirable? I had landed on this over the rz50, I am powering a 7.1 set up with Axiom floor standing speakers,

btw I found a pretty good deal on the Yammie.

thx

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I am considering the A4A as well, the 2080 is no where to be found locally, what makes the A4a less desirable? I had landed on this over the rz50, I am powering a 7.1 set up with Axiom floor standing speakers,

btw I found a pretty good deal on the Yammie.

thx

Well, I think most people consider the RX-A4 to be equivalent to the RX-A1080 and the RX-A2080/3080 are probably closer to the RX-A6A. In reality, the A4A might be between the 1080 and 2080.

But other than that, I think the A4A is great.

 

[Rictor133]

Thx Acudef! Thinking the A2080 is out anyway due to the 2.1 hdmi higher frame rate for ps5 etc…

but there is always the Onkyo Rz50, Arghhhh what a rabbit hole!