Yamaha RX-V6A
Score: 79/100
Denon AVR-X3800H
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Denon AVR-X3800H is a high-power 9.4-channel receiver featuring 105 W per channel, HDMI 2.1 8K video and a built-in tuner. Its elevated DAC noise and heavy weight are notable trade-offs for the premium feature set. Best for enthusiasts building medium-large home-theater systems who value extensive audio/video capabilities.
The Yamaha RX-V6A is a 7.2-channel network AV receiver delivering 100 W per channel, advanced 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz video support, and immersive Dolby Atmos/DTS:X sound. Its drawbacks include occasional HDMI audio glitches, a less-than-stellar DAC, and a confusing remote interface. Best suited for home-theater enthusiasts who prioritize future-proof video and multi-room streaming over audiophile-grade source listening.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7best | 6 | |
1 | 3best | |
100 W | 105 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 660 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 457 mm | 434.34 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 279 mm | 167.64 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 508 mm | 378.46 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
HDMI Inputs | 7 | 6 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | 3 |
Audio(2) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, PCM, DSD, Dolby Digital, DTS | AAC; FLAC; WAV; DSD; MP3 |
Channel Configuration | 7.2 | 9.4 |
Power(1) | ||
Power Output (per channel, 8 Ω) (W) | 100 W | 105 W |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | unknown | 4.0 |
Features(2) | ||
Video Support (e.g., 4K/8K) | 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, ARC/eARC, ALLM, VRR, QMS, QFT | 8K/60Hz; 4K/120Hz; HDR10+; Dolby Vision; HLG |
Gaming Features | true | false |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 457 mm | 434.34 mm |
Height (mm) | 279 mm | 167.64 mm |
Depth (mm) | 508 mm | 378.46 mm |
Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | 12.518 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the RX-V6A for its clean, high-headroom amplification, extensive 8K/4K video capabilities, and Yamaha-specific features such as MusicCast and YPAO. However, they consistently note the under-whelming DAC performance and occasional HDMI reliability issues, suggesting it excels as a power-focused home-theater unit but falls short for audiophile-level source listening.
Everyday owners praise the receiver's powerful sound, easy app-driven setup, and future-proof video support, especially for gaming and streaming. Recurring complaints focus on HDMI audio glitches, slow input switching, and a confusing remote/manual, indicating solid overall satisfaction tempered by usability hiccups.
Professional reviewers commend the AVR-X3800H for its robust analog amplification, flexible channel configuration, and strong 8K video handling, while consistently pointing out the DAC's elevated noise and jitter as the primary drawback. ASR recommends using pure mode to mitigate DAC issues, and overall the unit is seen as a solid step forward despite minor regressions in measurement scores.
Everyday users generally praise the ease of HEOS multi-room streaming, the inclusion of a phono input for vinyl enthusiasts, and the quick Audyssey room-calibration. Recurring complaints focus on DAC-related noise in digital playback and the unit's substantial weight making installation harder.
