Yamaha RX-V6A vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 review

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Yamaha RX-V6A vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 review

Yamaha RX-V6A
vs
Onkyo TX-NR5100

Yamaha RX-V6A vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 – that is a question.

Amplifier

AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V6A has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, while the TX-NR5100 has a power of 80/8, 165/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V6A it is 0.06%, but for the TX-NR5100 it is 0.08%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Yamaha RX-V6A and Onkyo TX-NR5100 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-V6A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, but the Onkyo TX-NR5100 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud.

Video features

The quality of 4K/120Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the RX-V6A and the TX-NR5100. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V6A has 7/1, and the TX-NR5100 has 4/2.Yamaha RX-V6A connectionsOnkyo TX-NR5100 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the RX-V6A and the TX-NR5100. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. RX-V6A and TX-NR5100 support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. For voice control in the RX-V6A is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, but in the TX-NR5100 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V6A and the Onkyo TX-NR5100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Yamaha RX-V6A
Onkyo TX-NR5100

Model

RX-V6A
TX-NR5100

Brand

Yamaha
Onkyo

Reviews

0
0

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8
80/8, 165/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.06
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

YPAO
AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz
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, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/1
4/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.3

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
0

Component input/output

0/0
0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic
phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10
HDR10+

4K signal pass-through

4K/120Hz
4K/120Hz

8K signal pass-through

8K/60Hz
8K/60Hz

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

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

Web Control, App Control
Web Control, App Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
has not

Zone audio output

preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

MusicCast
FlareConnect

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0

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, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

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, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF, DSD
AIFF, DSD

Power

Operational power consumption, W

360
490

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

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
43.5 x 16 x 32.8/17 x 6 x 12

Weight, kg/lbs

9.6/21.6
8.4/18.5

Other

Release year

2020
2021
Yamaha RX-V6A
Onkyo TX-NR5100
Yamaha RX-V6A
Onkyo TX-NR5100

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.4
  • 7.3
  • 7.4Yamaha RX-V6A
  • 7.3Onkyo TX-NR5100