Yamaha RX-V4A vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

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What is better - Yamaha RX-V4A vs Yamaha R-N1000A?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V4A has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/6, while the R-N1000A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V4A it is 0.06%, but for the R-N1000A it is 0.07%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Yamaha RX-V4A and Yamaha R-N1000A can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. 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 Yamaha RX-V4A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, but the Yamaha R-N1000A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the RX-V4A. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V4A. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-V4A.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V4A has 4/1, and the R-N1000A has 1/0. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V4A. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Yamaha RX-V4A has HDMI CEC. RX-V4A and R-N1000A support the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha R-N1000A. For voice control in the RX-V4A is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, but in the R-N1000A is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V4A and the Yamaha R-N1000A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.