Yamaha RX-V683BL vs Yamaha RX-V485 review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha RX-V683BL vs Yamaha RX-V485 because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Yamaha RX-V683BL has 7.2 versus 5.1 for Yamaha RX-V485. Regarding power, then RX-V683BL has such a W/Ohm ratio - 90/8, 150/4 when RX-V485 has a power of 80/8, 145/6. The THD is 0.06% for the RX-V683BL but 0.09% for the RX-V485.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for RX-V683BL and Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit for the RX-V485. Both the RX-V683BL and the RX-V485 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Both models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha RX-V683BL has support for AirPlay, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The RX-V683BL can work with the audio stream from Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, JUKE, Qobuz, and the RX-V485 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM.

Video features

Both AV receivers support HDR10 technology (High dynamic range). Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Yamaha RX-V683BL has 6/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 4/1 HDMI connectors of the Yamaha RX-V485. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the RX-V485. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The RX-V683BL supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.2, versus HDCP 2.3 in the RX-V485. The RX-V683BL has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both RX-V683BL and RX-V485 can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Only the RX-V683BL has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the RX-V683BL.