What is better - Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 vs Yamaha RX-V6A?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the Elite VSX-LX304 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 225/6, while the RX-V6A has a power of 100/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the Elite VSX-LX304 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-V6A it is 0.06%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 and Yamaha RX-V6A can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, but the Yamaha RX-V6A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz.
The HDR10 function is present in each of the rivals. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the Elite VSX-LX304 and the RX-V6A. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the Elite VSX-LX304 has 7/2, and the RX-V6A has 7/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V6A. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The Elite VSX-LX304 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the RX-V6A, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Unlike the Elite VSX-LX304 where 3 Multi zones is provided, the RX-V6A works with 2 Multi zones. For voice control in the Elite VSX-LX304 is used Amazon Alexa, but in the RX-V6A is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri. There is an ECO mode in RX-V6A. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 and the Yamaha RX-V6A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.