Dec 06, 2019
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Yamaha RX-V683BL review
The Yamaha MusicCast RX-V683 home theater amplifier is a 7.2 model, compatible with Ultra HD 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision videos. Its Bluetooth receiver allows wireless listening from a smartphone or a computer. This device is delivered with a calibration system, in order to adjust the sound reproduction of the speakers to the characteristics of the listening room. In this Yamaha RX-V683BL vs Yamaha RX-V485 review, the RX-V683BL has the advantage of being able to handle surround sound codecs. And there is implemented the Yamaha MusicCast multiroom technology allows simultaneous listening of the same title on several MusicCast amplifiers or devices.
Yamaha RX-V485 review
The Yamaha RX-V485 is a 5.1 model. The considered models have a difference in power of 90 W per channel versus 80 W but they have the same impedance – 8 Ohm. The RX-V485 compatible with Ultra HD 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision videos. Its Bluetooth receiver allows wireless listening from a smartphone or a computer. The RX-V485 amplifier has the possibility of using the Yamaha MusicCast 20 and MusicCast 50 wireless speakers for the surround channels. Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD multichannel formats are supported. Also, this receiver is compatible with DTS, DTS 24/96 and DTS HD Master Audio formats.
Yamaha RX-V683BL pros and cons
Pros
- There is possible to connect a vinyl player directly (MM type)
- The device has a good analog-digital converter
Cons
- The RX-V683BL has not to support for Amazon Music service
- No voice control features are realized
Yamaha RX-V485 pros and cons
Pros
- There is implemented the HDMI eARC
- It has extensive voice control capabilities via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Cons
- Dolby Atmos sound is not supported
- Most DTS decoders are not supported
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Product
Yamaha RX-V485
Yamaha RX-V683BL
Model
RX-V485
RX-V683BL
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
348
1148
Amplifier
Channels
5.1
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8, 145/6
90/8, 150/4
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM
Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, JUKE, Qobuz
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
6/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
1
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
2
2
Composite input
3
1
Component input/output
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
MusicCast, AV Controller
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6
DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
260
400
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 16.1 x 32.7/17 x 6.3 x 12.6
43.5 x 17.1 x 37.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.6
Weight, kg/lbs
7.8/17.2
10/22
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V485
- 7.1Yamaha RX-V683BL
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