Yamaha RX-A870 vs Yamaha RX-S601
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Basic Info | ||
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Main features | ||
| Number of channels | 7 channels | 5 channels |
| RMS power | 100 watts | 60 watts |
| THD | 0.06 % | 0.09 % |
| Min. impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
Connectivity | ||
| Internet | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Airplay | ||
| Remote app | ||
| USB - Iphone | ||
| MHL compatible | ||
Functionalities & Surround | ||
| Tuner | ||
| Standby Pass through | ||
| Multi-room audio | ||
| Dolby DD+ | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| DTS:X | ||
Inputs | ||
| HDMI inputs | 8 inputs | 6 inputs |
| Phono inputs | ||
| AV inputs | 10 inputs | 9 inputs |
| Audio inputs | 6 inputs | 4 inputs |
| Optical inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Coaxial inputs | 2 | 2 |
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Comparison of Yamaha RX-A870 vs Yamaha RX-S601
The Yamaha RX-A870 has more channels: 7 (Yamaha RX-S601 has 5 channels) and the Yamaha RX-A870 has a higher power per channel of 100 watts (Yamaha RX-S601 has 60 watts). The Yamaha RX-A870 has a THD of 0.06 %, whereas the Yamaha RX-S601 has a THD of 0.09 %, THD being the total harmonic distortion, a measure of the difference between the incoming sound entering the receiver and the output, a lower THD being better. Morevoer, the Yamaha RX-A870 and the Yamaha RX-S601 both have a minimum impedance of 4 ohms.The Yamaha RX-A870 can be connected to the internet, it can connect through bluetooth, the Yamaha RX-A870 is unfortunately not MHL-compatible, and it does not have an integrated tuner. Concerning the connectivity and the surround system, the Yamaha RX-A870 has a lot of HDMI inputs: 8 HDMI inputs, and it has the dolby ATMOS sound system, which is the latest audio format, giving a three-dimensional effect to the produced sounds and it can be connected to Iphones, Ipads and other Apple products via Airplay.
The Yamaha RX-S601 can be connected to the internet, it can connect through bluetooth, the Yamaha RX-S601 is unfortunately not MHL-compatible, yet it does not have an integrated tuner. Concerning the connectivity and the surround system, the Yamaha RX-S601 has 6 HDMI inputs and it does not have the dolby ATMOS.