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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 100 reviews

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86%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the sound quality, power, and user-friendly interface of the AVENTAGE RX-A6A receiver. They describe the sound as amazing, clear, and deep, with plenty of power to drive their speakers. The receiver is also praised for its ease of use, with one customer calling it "mind-blowing." While some customers have concerns about the HDMI 2.1 connectivity, overall, the AVENTAGE RX-A6A receiver is well-received by customers.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Power
    Cons mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this when it first came out. Was aware that it would not have all the features for gaming that i bought it for. The firmware has been updated and has the feature i was waiting for. Solid well built unit easy to use. plenty of power for my magnapan speakers. Noticed it more expensive than when i bought it. Glad i puchased when i did.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely amazing sound Quality. All updates installed and no problems. This Yamaha reciever is Mind Blowing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Buy and try it

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great receiver, I’ve had for over 2yrs, I have a 7.2 setup, I’m planning to add on a zone for backyard patio 2 speaker maybe 4 speakers. I have a cable box, DVD player, PS5, PS4, Wii, fire stick 4k all displayed on 96in tv

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good power and bass

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had Yamaha receivers and integrated amplifiers since the early 1980s. They have always been reliable and a good value. For many years I felt I absolutely needed to get McIntosh equipment. But Yamaha is great without paying four times the price and moving McIntosh amps is the formula for a bad back. My current setup features Martin Logan 40i speakers up front, SVS SB1000 sub, and Definitive Audio bipolars for the rear. I also use Kimber Kable to biwire the front speakers and upgraded the power cable with Audioquest NRG-Y3. I bought the A6A to upgrade from the A4A I purchased during the pandemic. Having listened to both, the A6A does tighten up the bass a bit, and there are a few more settings. The bass improvement is evident in Pure Direct mode for music. YPAO setup is same as A4A. Airplay feature is a little quicker than the A4A and is crisp. I won’t get too wordy but will offer this assessment. Buy this if you need more channels than the A4A or need more voltage for the preamp out. My main use is for music. Both receivers are great but the prices are significantly different. Look for the sale for Best Buy Plus customers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A6A is all you need and more.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded a 20 year old Yamaha RXV-3800 with this bad boy. Wow! All the best audio and video features one could ask for. The sound is incredible and it was a snap to set up. The convenience of the HDMI-ARC makes one touch to turn everybody on and one touch to turn everybody off. I am very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend this receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great AV receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to say this was one of the easiest AV receiver to set up . I love the clean look . It's well built , good quality all around . I upgraded from a 5300 ES sony AV receiver. This Yamaha has more power and cleaner sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality receiver with a ton of features!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving this receiver so far. I upgraded from the A4a for the additional channels, power and sound processing capabilities. Didn't want to spend the extra money at first, but Im glad I upgraded. This receiver was sold out everywhere I was looking but final found one with Bestbuy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW YAMAHA!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After the release of the next-generation gaming systems, I decided to upgrade my tv and receiver to ensure I could check all the boxes for things HDR10, Dolby Vision, etc. Coming from a Yamaha Aventage receiver, I knew of the quality but OMG, I did not know Yamaha was going to release this type of monster. The first thing I notice was the immediate difference in the sound quality. I mean basic setup and it’s absolutely mind blowing. Even my wife noticed a major difference. It’s plenty I could get into regarding what all this receiver does but believe me when I say it is worth every penny. It is a bit pricey but well worth it. On a side note, I had an issue with the receiver defaulting to Xbox series X every time I turned it on. I tried everything imaginable to figure out this issue with no luck. I even called bestbuy for help and they didn’t have a clue. Well I end up unplugging the receiver killing all power and waiting about 10 seconds and that fixed the issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yamaha my favourite

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I been looking at this Yamaha receiver for a while. Finally got it. This is my 7 Yamaha receiver so yes im a fan of Yamaha. The sound is always good.the price is worth it. Lots of feathers. Lots to fo. The power is perfect. At first its a bit complicated to use when you first start bit as technology gets better we must move forward and lean the new things. But overall its easy . Lots of fun .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but goofy user interface and other odd

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The unit has great sound. This is the first Yamaha receiver I've owned where a guest remarked at the spectacular sound. Beyond that I've been disappointed. The remote is ridiculous with no direct access to the individual input sources! (You can use the Musiccast app after several clicks). Then the front panel display has been reduced to a barely informative small panel. They've taken away front panel access to hook up a temporary source. There is limited ability to re-assign sound inputs to video. There is only one component video input. And then there is the weird AI function which optimizes sound profile continuously depending on content, I turned it off since I don't want some AI's opinion of how it should sound best. I suspect BS. And finally, the Spotify interface is very nice but sometimes seems to require a full reset despite using a wired network interface. The remote is the most vexing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful and clean sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such a beast of a reciever!!! This thing has such great power management! Upgraded to this from an older RX-A that just quit. I’m grateful for the employees that helped me make my purchase in store

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best receiver out there right now (2021)

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was planning to upgrade my $300 Samsung sound bar to a 5.1 speaker system. To say I was overwhelmed with all the choices, is an understatement. I did my research and looked at all the options. One of the features that drew me to this receiver is it's ability to run HDMI 2.1 on all it's connectors. Currently it is the only one I found to have this feature. Since this purchase will be one I will need to live with for many years, I wanted to make sure it is the right one. Visiting this product's webpage, it checks all the marks for features most people need (unless you plan to have 11.1 system with every imaginable bell and whistle). To be honest, however, there are only so many features the average person will need for their enjoyment. This receiver has more than enough power to support the wide range of speakers out there. It also has many of the key codecs out there, such as ATMOS, to immerse you in your movie experience. It will likely be another year (2022) until other companies catch up to include HDMI 2.1 on all their inputs. But to include that feature and all the other features this receiver has, those other companies will likely charge a premium of 1.5x or 2x the price of these receivers. My advice is to do your research and figure out 1) how many speakers you plan to install, 2) how much power they need to run, 3) which sound setup you plan to use (5.1 vs 7.1 vs ATMOS), and 4) your price range you're willing to invest. Just remember, a superior sound system does not have to be the most expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High priced, but awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver was an upgrade from the a4a, for more power and better DAC (upgraded dac for the main channels, the same as the a4a for the presence or atmos channels). Setup was a breeze, easier if you have any experience with your way around a receiver. Denon setup possibly just a tad more explanatory. Great sound, spacious sound, great separation from the channels. Easy to navigate and responsive menu. Looks cool on and off, and it’s heavy. Remote could use some work for buttons but the backlight is a nice touch. Yamaha really needs to make an app to assist in setup though. Like most if not all in the Yamaha family, changing zones and hdmi output are also simple with the remote (denon deal breaker for me). Loud and proud, clean and clear this receiver will have your family covering their ears while you decide if the night modes are necessary!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Allm modes, Hdmi 2.1

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good receiver, still needs work

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very capable receiver. It certainly delivers very detailed and powerful sound. However, it does not yet support 120hz vrr and Allm modes .Yamaha says a firmware will provide support for those features in the near future. If you don’t need them, this receiver is perfectly capable of driving a very decent home theater and will pair well with high end speakers. However due to the lack of new firmware it has some unrealized potential.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A purchase you will not regret!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my Yamaha receiver I had been using since 2010. Absolutely nothing wrong with it but after a decade of technology advances, I really wanted a receiver that could handle 4K signals at the sound performance levels I had been enjoying. Seemed the obvious choice to stick with Yamaha and once again I went with the flagship series. The immediate notice of improvement in sound quality was astounding! Yamaha has seriously stepped things up in an era where I feel “entry level” home theatre systems has not been as large a priority. I’ve had it over a year now and I am beyond happy with the purchase. As far as Yamaha quality, my old receiver is still working perfectly and all of my original purchase NS series Yamaha speakers are still being used for my home theatre. Over a decade later they still pump out crisp and clear sound with no distortion and somehow sound even better with this new receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does it all. Sound is fantastic. Configured as 7.1 now. Even have a Laser Disk-AC3 demodulator and VCR connected. Would love to have a hard copy manual.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not too shabby

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great, a little complicated to set up. You can't adjust all the speaker/surround settings for the tv connection in real time without an additional monitor or at least I have not been able to figure out how to. I am assuming you need to hook up an additional monitor. I havent tried but the settings displays on the tv so you need to change the tv input to allow the settings from the unit to appear. Maybe it is a tv issue. It is not as powerful as I had thought it would be. Still hit 109 db in the house. Plenty loud enough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yahmaha Aventage RX A6A

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding sound qulity and performance. Extra high quality and fidelity. Great video out pyt up to 8K with 4K, 3D and all sound offerings - just like at the IMAX. 7 HDMI, 2 USB, Apple Air, Componet in. 9.2 suround Dolby Tx, Atmois, THX Outstatnding sound and video for my home theater with connection to all my components and wifi streaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beam me up scottie by bonedaddie

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am-in the process of upgrading my sound system and had to choose a beast to fill my needs.The Yamaha Rx-A6 filled that need by providing me with the power and ability to connect the required equipment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Reciever of 2021

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was an upgrade to a Yamaha v685. I was researching a couple including this one, Marantz, Denon and Pioneer. I really liked my v685 so I wanted to stay with Yamaha. When you look thru the top of both recievers you can tell this has a ton of upgraded components compared to the moon Aventage line. My set up : 2x Kef Q750 2x Kef Q350 1x Kef Q650 2x Kef Q12 Audioquest Rocket 33 cables There are no cons so let me highlight some of the positives that aren't obvious from the specs. +The auto calibration is way better than before. Music playback especially sounds fantastic and you don't hear any rattle from the speakers or subwoofers. It calibrates it perfect for your room. +Surround AI makes everything sound great. I don't use the Dolby or DTS options (your can't with Surround AI on) +The power upgrade (80w on the v685 to 150w on the A6A per channel) is very noticeable. When you have it at least -20db or higher your can tell a big difference. It is hard to explain but the technology mixed with added power allows certain parts of songs to really stay strong. +Changing hdmi inputs is way faster. You don't realize how much you'll appreciate this. +Many options that involve the codacs or other features to improve the sound, that are also noticable. I'm trying to keep this short but here's the bottom line.... If you have good speakers, you'll notice the difference. If you have small speakers that were part of say a Klipsch bundle ($999, I have several of these sets) then this isn't for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend