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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha RX-V6A vs Sony STR-DN1080 comparison. Both have 7.2 channel amplifiers. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V6A has an overall score of 7.4 out of 10 vs 7.3 out of 10 for STR-DN1080.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Sony STR-DN1080
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- 8K resolution video signal pass-through feature
- Dolby Vision compatible
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
Yamaha RX-V6A vs Sony STR-DN1080
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Common
Product
Yamaha RX-V6A
Sony STR-DN1080
Model
RX-V6A
STR-DN1080
Brand
Yamaha
Sony
Reviews
15
778
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8
120/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
96 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
DCAC EX
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
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, SiriusXM, Qobuz
TIDAL, Pandora
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/1
6/2
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)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/120Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
8K/60Hz
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
x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Google assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
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
Web Control, App Control
NFC
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Music Center
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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-ES, DTS 96/24
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF, DSD
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
360
240
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.4
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.1 x 15.2 x 35.5/17.1 x 6.7 x 14.8
43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13
Weight, kg/lbs
9.6/21.6
9.1/19.8
Other
Release year
2020
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V6A
- 7.3Sony STR-DN1080
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