I got my Onkyo TX-RZ50 2.5 years ago and it supported all of this out of the box sans VRR. That came about a year ago. It gets over Net firmware updates regularly. It cost $1300. Granted it’s only a 9.2.
Yeah, I have the v6a amplifier and no vrr support. I spoke to the support and they said that they still don’t know when the vrr update will be out. For now I solved the issue by connecting the Ps5 straight to the tv and use EARC. Not ideal but at least I get vrr support
Hi for one never touch my AVR so I don’t get fingerprints on it. I’m dusting it with this soft paintbrush and a special soft rag that gets rid of static electricity. I do everything by remote control because I don’t like to get dirt or fingerprints or scratches I’ve had it my den onover 10 years now it looks like it just came out of the box
I agree, lessons learned that all equipment should be evaluated what it can do today and not on the promise of what firmware will bring tomorrow. I have the TSR-700 (the Costco equivalent to RX-V6A) that I bought on sale for $330. The AVR does download the firmware, but Yamaha definitely has been slow with the updates and fixes. However, given the low price and that I'm not impacted personally (I don't have an 8K TV or a TV capable of 4K 120Hz) I'm in a much better place with this AVR. But you have to ask...what the heck is going wrong over at Yamaha?
Thank you for sharing your experience, Bryan! I too had the RX-V6A which I ended up sending to a good friend that wanted something without breaking the bank. He also doesn't need HDMI 2.1 features, so it's all good for him. And yes...WTF is going on in deed.
Surprisingly my new Onkyo 6050 (Costco variant of the 6100) works flawlessly with 4k120, VRR, Dolby Vision, ALLM and not a single eARC issue like my Yamaha receivers use to give me.
Same here no problems at all with eARC .with the Yamaha I had so many issues after 8 months of waiting for the promised updates I got in touch with my supplier they totally understand and did a swap for me and £50 back for my trouble with the Yamaha
I just got the Onkyo 6050 for all these reasons and yes, it works great with the hdmi 2.1 features but the sound is pretty bad. It seems super weak in comparison to my old denon. I’m gonna have to take it back I just don’t know what to replace it with…
There is a tricky to speed up the process. When you finished the update. Turn off the AVR and Remove the power cord for 10 seconds. Change the hdmi output for 8k. Boom ! All green check marks!
I'm planning on getting this receiver, I wanted a receiver that has 11channels out of the box, at least three 8K inputs and 3 outputs, composites and this receiver seems to have everything. I was leaning towards Onkyo RZ50 but it had 9 channels and two HDMI outs, zone 2 being 4K 60Hz, then went to Denon X4800H, its yet to come, it will have 9 channels and three HDMI outs, but zone 2 is still 4K 60Hz. But this seems to have everything I want. and the future upgrades are kind of fixed.
I never buy first gen products, or a product that promises one of it main features later in a firmware update. For this reason I got a Yamaha 3080 and will keep that till hdmi 2.1 receivers are more mature.
@@TechnoDad It must be hard passing through all those features through HDMI. There are so many and more every day. I don't believe any receiver will ever have them all or that they will all work flawlessly. I'm glad your around to let us know what works and what doesn't so we can all make informed decisions. Thanks!
At least you do have 4K 120! I have the Anthem and paid $3400 and I’m still waiting on 120Hz. Plus it’s not a firmware update I will have to send it back to the manufacturer to be updated! 🤦🏾
@@TechnoDad Thank You! I bought it about a month ago from Crutchfield’s scratch & dent department! Why it was in that department is beyond me. It was Brand New and not a scratch nor dent on it. All accessories were included. The box had never been opened. It was the only one they had at the time and they knocked $300 off because it was in that department!🤷🏾♂️
Just bought a RX-A4A. Not a gamer, so this feature isn't a concern. However, I updated the firmware over our LAN line with no issues, now showing Version 1.66. I don't think this included VRR support, but they are supposedly working on it. If you MUST have certain features immediately, by all means get another brand of receiver that has it out of the box. But I wouldn't assume it will never come to Yamaha. Some companies wait to get all the bugs worked out before they release Updates to a product's firmware, some dump it before it's ready and make customers Beta Testers as was the case with Google and the new Pixel 6/6 Pro phones.
How you feel about the sound quality? I heard that a4a has a function to upscale the sound quality for such mp3 file or low res sound file. In my country, a4a pricing is the same level as onkyo rz50. Therefore onkyo seems on higher tier but I'm not sure when it come to real life sound quality to ear? Wondering which one is better in term of sound
I was actually looking at getting the Yam to replace my Denon X3700H which has annoyed the crap out of me since day 1 with constant issues from the non working 2.1 chip to the stupid extra box which fixes it but doesn't actually work properly to handshake issues to intermittent screen blackouts. I liked the fact that the Yam has multiple 2.1 inputs as well, and I can live without VRR for now. Only problem is this the Yam is a massive chunk! According to the specs it's 442mm deep! That's huge. It's never gonna fit in my Alphason unit. I swear, I think I'm gonna give up, sell all my speakers and just use headphones for everything 😂😂
@@TechnoDad I'm currently trying to find a supplier who will sell me the VSX-LX305 or 505, but I'm not sure they're available in Europe in general, and the UK specifically. Maybe I can cut a hole in the back of my unit for the Yamaha 🤔😂😂
Man Channa, I have to hand it to you... That was impressive. You are uniquely meticulous in your variables awareness (crucial) AND you are tenacious in your determination. One HAS to possess, and apply, both tools where electronics (stupid little computers) are concerned. For machines that are supposedly based on LOGIC they don't always behave like it. WHY DEAR GOD WHY did it take over 1 hr for rebooted software to CLUE IN that there was new logic/ software in the routine? Narcolepsy, indifference, incompetence? Machines are more like people these days than They are computers. SKYNET ain't never goona happen 'cuz computers are too stupid. BY THE WAY: YAMAHA OWES you a finders fee for pointing out variables/ issues "heretofore unknown" AND "undocumented" to their purchasers that they should have figured already. Network vs USB issue set aside for the moment (OMG!!!). God Bless your talent and dedication to the sport, YAMAHA is VERY lucky to have you.
VRR is out on v1.73. Do you have any security settings on your router that may block the Yamaha from going out to get the update via OTA? In your opinion do u think it sounds better than Denon 4700h?
Same question here How you feel about the sound quality? I heard that a4a has a function to upscale the sound quality for such mp3 file or low res sound file. In my country, a4a pricing is the same level as onkyo rz50. Therefore onkyo seems on higher tier but I'm not sure when it come to real life sound quality to ear? Wondering which one is better in term of sound
Hmm, I have to ask. How does the Yamaha A8A sound compare to the Parasound Halo A52? They are different types of amplifiers but they both sport insane transformers. We haven’t seen that quite of power in a while. The Yamaha is 1350 watts while the Parasound is 1500 Watts. Both are above the kilowatt mark. Can you hear a difference between the Parasound and the A8A?
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Yup! I have the Pioneer LX505. The Yamaha has something called YPAO and that is not as good as Audyssey. And yes, Dirac Live blows Audyssey out of the water.
if it wasnt for the fact that onkyo doesnt have independent sub preouts I'd get that receiver. Guess I'm gonna go with a denon. wish it had dirac live tho
strange you are having all these issues i have a8a and wireless on all the time came home one day after work and had a little envelope icon letting me know i have a firmware update on the a8a. also on my ps5 with my a90j oled 4k 120 no problem except no vrr from yamaha yet. sorry you had all these problems.
I could have told you not to buy any av equipment that's waiting for a HDMI 2.1 firmware update. But, don't forget. PS5 goes up to 32gbps max and Series X is 40gbps max, neither system support the full 48gbps that HDMI 2.1 can handle.
Hey techno dad. Question. I had an out of the box 5.1 Sony dvd surround sound system for the last 10 years. The receiver has conked out now and was wondering if I should just replace the receiver and use the old book shelf speakers/woofer OR buy a new system/new speakers? I’m looking for a full package for under 2k any advice?
Why is it so complicated now to check or validate all these settings, totally agree everything should work when you buy it, my Yamaha AX2 finally gave up after 22 years of use, am looking at the A6A or Marantz 8015 as a replacement
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but why wouldn't you just input your devices into your TV's HDMI ports and just use the receiver via eARC? Wouldn't your TV get the signal you want then the receiver could just handle sound.
There are a lot of people saying that method creates lag between the audio and video. Typically, you would have the AVR be the hub and the display being the one video output.
@@TechnoDad Interesting, I thought eARC did away with the lag that was seen in ARC. I just snagged a V4A to pair with my Sony A80J, the plan is to use eARC and keep the TV as the hub... I really hope it works. This is my first surround sound set up.
They just released version 1.66. I have a Yamaha A6A. I could not find any information on the updates above version 1.65. I don't have an Xbox or Playstation. VRR fix?
Thanks, Techno Dad, this valuable video!...Looking for a receiver to connect an Xbox Series X and ready to pull the trigger on the Yamaha RX-A8A - What is your opinion?
CAPS FOR SEEING NOT SHOUTING. 😃 NEED SOME HELP…. TRYING TO GET ATMOS…. IM USING APPLE TV AND AUDIO. IS SET TO CHANGE FORMAT IS OFF IMMERSIVE AUDIO IS SET TO DOLBY ATMOS WHEN I REBOOT THE APPLE TV, THE FRONT PANNEL ON MY A6A CHANGES TO SEVERAL THINGS AND THEN ENDS UP WITH. DD ATMOS/PCM WHEN I ACTIVATE AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, OR PRIME MUSIC, THE FRONT SCRENE CHANGES TO PCM/Dsur AND WHEN I PLAY SOMETHING THAT I KNOW HAS ATMOS SPIDERMAN NO WAY HOME OR MUSIC THAT SHOWS ATMOS, THE FRONT PANNEL SWITCHES AROUND AND ENDS UP PCM/Dsur HOW DO I GET DD ATMOS/PCM. AS ON THE REBOOT… OR KNOW IM PLAYING ATMOS…
Hi, I have a Sony A95 TV, I connected the PS5 into the dedicated port of the A4A amplifier, enabled the HDMI 3 input at 8K but in the PS5 menu it tells me that VRR is not supported. The AVR's firmware is 2.02. How can I solve it? I am writing from Italy and I used the online translator
Hi, not sure if you figured this out yet but you have to go in the settings of the AVR and set the desired HDMI port to 8k… that will solve your issue. I also have the 2.02 FW
What a disaster this whole 4k120 HDR VRR garbage is with these receivers. It worked fine on my Denon s760h and x1700h although you'd get a black screen momentarily from time to time. I connect my series x straight to my LG OLED and earc back to the receiver. No problems that way!!!!
Yeah, I still have mine connected that way in the living room. For the studio, however, I have both consoles going into the Pioneer LX505 and have had no issues with that setup so far.
I have the a4a avr. I'm experiencing a weird sound tick followed by a 1 second audio drop out while using 4k fire stick. Happens maybe every 30 minutes or so. Doesn't seem to happen with pc gaming or other inputs. Fire stick plugged directly into avr. Certified hdmi cable. Any idea what could cause this? Firmware is 1.65
I'm in the same boat - not looking forward to it at all. What are you upgrading from? If I only had eArc, I would stick with my old AVR until the 22nd century.
@@JoloNavarro I have a hard time upgrading because I bought the SR8002 new from Amazon for $600. The unit cost $2,000 but it was being replaced and it was on a crazy sale. I bought 2 😀 It has a copper chassis and shares the same toroidal transformer as the Marantz SR8015 which now costs $3,800 and came with a 5 year warranty vs 3. It was a once in a lifetime deal and I knew that. It sounds insane in stereo with near 200Watts in power and can hold 120 watts for 5 channels which no other AVR can do today as they reserve power for other things. To put this in comparison, I was reading the review on Audioholics of the A6A which has decent power for 2ch 168watts 0.01%THD but when it goes to 5 channels or 7 channels, it drops to 71watts and 51 watts. In comparison, my 8002 does 120 watts at 5 channels (nearly double). The saying "they don't build them like they used to" is very true in AV receivers unfortunately. Tha A8A looks like a viable option once they figure things out as it might come close to my old receiver. My other option is the TX-RZ50 because of DIRAC and its normal price. Other receivers are ridiculously priced due to Atmos which I couldn't care less about. My home sounds like an IMAX theater already and DD+, Dolby TrueHD formats are more than enough. Streaming providers limit their audio between 384kbps and 768kbps which is less than a DVD's soundtrack which had a whopping 1.5mbps so all you need is support for DD+ if you stream a lot. Surprisingly, the sound is insane with my 8002. It doesn't match Dolby TrueHD which is usually over 4mbps and goes to 6 but it's close enough. You've probably been hearing a lot of DD sound which is what I also hear when using optical as it can't support DD+ (but can support up to 1.5mbps through DTS but that ship sailed in the streaming world) - there's a notable difference between DD and DD+. DD sounds awesome but DD+ is much better (night and day better) and I believe that's because of the compression and bitrate they use. DD must be
Because the AVR is supposed to be the hub of the Home Theater system. I only tested this AVR because 4K 120Hz HDR passthrough was a promised feature. Going from console to TV to AVR sometimes introduces latency and the audio and video are out of sync. Most AVRs aren't the greatest for gaming but some are. I am curious to see what will come in the coming years.
I have a RX-V6A. A year and a half and still no VRR. Not only will I never buy something with a promised feature. But I'll never buy anything from Yamaha again. Just glad this was a budget unit and was planning on buying a higher end one once the HDMI 2.1 dust settles anyway.
Another annoying fact: their website indicates that all 3 HDMI Outputs are 4K/120Hz (HDMI 2.1) but it appears that is false advertising and only HDMI Out 1 and 2 are 4K/120Hz (HDMI 2.1) because of a "board limitation". More poor boards from Yamaha.
It's a shame - these receivers held so much promise. I'm not sure what the issue is. AV receivers have been around for 30 years now. Dolby digital, DTS are codecs that have been supported for a while. They take a signal, decode the audio and output the video. They don't handle the VRR, they don't handle the HDR, they just need to pass information to another device (the TV) through HDMI and generate sound. It's not like we invented stereo, 1080p, or 4k today and all the companies are screaming "Wait we can't handle it - we're still at 480i with Mono!"😀. In terms of video, they are essentially just a glorified HDMI switcher which since Atmos was added costs 50% more.
I think that's an oversimplification. If it's just an hdmi switch all processors would run smoothly; and other brands (anthem, etc) would also offer 4k 120.
@@doublet147 so what's different about HDMI 2.1? The spec was released in 2017 and is the longest version without an update. What sets it apart from, say, the introduction of 3d and Dolby True HD?
@@techsamurai11 I can't answer that. I just think that if it was simple, every avr & processor would have it. Why would any company choose not to have it in all their product lines if it was super simple to implement?
Thank GOD My Old-Ass Doesn't Need/Play Console Games, I Plan On Purchasing The Aventage RX-A4A Come Summer 2023 From Using My 2019 Yamaha RX-V385. All I Need Is Dolby Atmos and 7.2ch Channels of Output To Fully Enjoy My Hisense U8H and Panasonic 4K BD Player.
dear techno dad. if you had to make a purchase all over again. only had 1 next gen console. it all current firmware updates exist. would you pick this yamaha or denon x6700h
@@TechnoDad I have an RX-A4A and have the same issue with Firmware update over network greyed out. Check the DAB+ radio by selecting Tuner and then the band button - if you have the same issue as me the digital radio will only work for a minute or two and then BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP continually until you switch input or band or power off the receiver. I have been told by Yamaha and the service centre I called that this is a known fault and requires a chip replacement. Basically all internet functions are affected by this faulty chip.
A Most Unusual Request My wife and I are 86. She recently suffered a stroke and cannot operate our super complex Yamaha RXA2ABL. The unit has been a brick since we bought it. Do we use Zone 1 or 2, how to get headphones for me and sound for her. Muddy sound, hit one control and changes another setting...and on an on. I am either giving the Yamaha to one of my enemies or for land fill, and need a simple AV receiver to play our Netflix movies and watch Judge Judy. Is their a unit out there, new or used, that will power 4 speakers, a separate headphone with visible bass and treble on the front of the unit with a simple remote that can from streaming to TV to CD movies. Your advice please
Bet you're liking the Onkyo RZ50 or NR7100 or NR6100 / hell, even the NR6050 - all with fully functional VRR, QFT, ALLM, and 8K/ 60 - 4K/ 120 Hz out of the box. Glad I dumped my Yamaha A6A last year.
@@KJ_S1K It ill comes down to taste, but I don't miss trading my Yamaha for Onkyo - I find the bass and midrange have more depth and low end punch. And with multi band EQ I can tailor the taste. Yamaha does offer more "sound fields" to choose from ( proprietary to Yamaha) but with patches required for HDMI2.1 still required I lost faith in Yamaha. Plus I can look through the vents on my Onkyo and see multiple heat sinks - 7 I counted - and a fan directly over the HDMI boards. They put serious engineering into their new models. So far flawless.
I’ve got an RZ840. The connectivity for AirPlay is terrible. Other than that. It’s been ok. I can’t justify buying an RZ 50 especially knowing Onkyo has gone out of business/bankrupt. I’ll just stick with Denon/Marantz.
super fristrating for sure Techno Dad. Im on the fence about what to do now. I was going to get a Denon for my next AVR but now with Sound United getting bought not sure what to do. I want Auro3D capabilities and Yamaha and Onkyo (my current/last AVR) dont support that so....what to do?
Yeah, that's a tough one. One thing to consider if you want Auro-3D. The Yamaha will only run 9 channel Auro where the Denon X4700H will run 10 channels with an external amp. That 10th channel is the Top Surround (Voice of God Channel), which I think is necessary for Auro-3D.
@@TechnoDad If ther wired does not work than I agree with you. I ghot in the past wi-fi Updates problems but never when wired the reason I keep my AVR wired to the router at all time.
I can't be bothered with these av receivers. I plan on getting a stereo receiver as a soundbar replacement. My budget is $400 and 99% of soundbars under $400 are only stereo anyway, but with less proficient drivers, aren't two-way, and can't stereo-image properly because of the fixed nature of the left and rights channels therefore they have to employ psychoacoustics which most TV's already have built-in anyway. So that's why I'm opting for a stereo receiver. Plus, I don't have the need for the many HDMI inputs, optical and coaxial inputs, and phono outputs of an av receiver. And a lot of av receivers across all price points have various HDMI problems anyway or you have to wait on "promised" functionality as seen here, so why bother, especially seeing as I'm not setting up a 3/5/7.1 surround system.
I have the RX A2A. After a board change and updates, the AVR cannot switch between inputs via EARC reliably. I have a PC on one input and a PS5 on another. Swapping to one works, swapping back gives only a black screen. The only way to get an image it to go into setup, toggle HDMI, scroll to the display setting, scroll off 8k, to 4k, and back again for an image to appear. This is beyond aggravating. The Yamaha sounds nice, but this issue is unacceptable. I cannot recommend a Yamaha receiver.
I like to make a request as you do Video Game Reviews, Why not Movie Reviews? Yes new Yamaha products are probably not as good as the older Yamaha's like RX-A3040 from 2014. I am thinking Rotel RSP-1576MKII Multi Channel Preamplifier would be better.
I never trust "what will come" aspects of electronics. I don't think the manufacturer is trying to be misleading; it's just the marketing/sales dept. has no direct communication w/ the development dept.
I had similar struggles after updating (OTA worked fine for me) but I found that it was my 2nd Output that was prohibiting 4k120. I have my Phillips Hue Sync Box in Output2, since it had stripped out Dolby Vision previously. Yamaha support mentioned "If one of those outputs is set to mirror the main output, and that second/third TV does not also support 4K/120, it could stop the main TV from getting the full signal." Now i need to turn off the hue sync if i want 4k120. Lack of VRR support sucks but its not really a gamechanger as the gaming industry would make you believe.
Did you have 2 tvs hooked up at the same time? Limitations on my 2nd TV also gave me problems getting green checks on the Xbox. Also, it was known this update wouldn't give VRR. The rumor/excuse is most companies are waiting on HDMI forum to do something before implementing it.
Hi! I did not have them both hooked up. My main AVR in this room is the Pioneer VSX-LX505 - howl.me/cg2QaVwyuIa - which is what was connected. I only used the Samsung S95B for this test, and once it finally worked, I switchted to the LG C2 to see if Dolby Vision was working.
@@TechnoDad LG might support DV with VRR and I have Pana which support it but IO do believe PS5 and XBOX both support DV with VRR. They support DV with fixed Frame Rates including 120 but not VRR
@@TechnoDad You most likely have the defective chip issue which affects internet based functions such as DAB+ radio - try playing digital radio for more than 10 minutes and see what happens... Yamaha will fix under warranty, mine is about to go in to be repaired (defective from new).
Hello techno dad, I just did the unannounced update to version 1.66 on my A8A. Please check this for yourself, after that 4k/120fps should work. Greetings from Frankfurt/Germany Markus ✌🏻
I updated my own RX-A8A to version 1.65 awhile ago. When I turned on my receiver I received notice it needed an update. Apparently It downloaded and installed via the network. I use a wired connection, wondering if that could be the difference between yours and mine's experience? Nonetheless I am getting tired of being Yamaha's unpaid Beta tester. A 3K piece of technology should not require this level of care and feeding to obtain the features you paid for. VRR should have been a part of the most recent patch.😓
First of all, all electronic companies release products then do dynamic software updates, it's just the way they ALL do things nowadays, so picking on Sony and Yamaha is pointless. Plus I think we should give Yamaha time, they have introduced a new SOC "system on chip" that no other av company have an I think that will be great for us consumers, not buying a new receiver every year. It's obvious that Yamaha is finding it tricky in getting this new technology working. At least they are trying something new. If it works or not I've always give companies the benefits of the doubt when the try something new.
Fun fact most devices like this still look for fat32 formatted file systems when looking for firmware files or bios bins.
Yeah, wish I knew that before hand! Now I know...
@@TechnoDad ha-ha - do you think you'll remember it in 10 years if you ever have to do it again?
What consumer device supports NTFS? 😆
I got my Onkyo TX-RZ50 2.5 years ago and it supported all of this out of the box sans VRR. That came about a year ago. It gets over Net firmware updates regularly. It cost $1300. Granted it’s only a 9.2.
Yeah, I have the v6a amplifier and no vrr support. I spoke to the support and they said that they still don’t know when the vrr update will be out. For now I solved the issue by connecting the Ps5 straight to the tv and use EARC. Not ideal but at least I get vrr support
Hi for one never touch my AVR so I don’t get fingerprints on it. I’m dusting it with this soft paintbrush and a special soft rag that gets rid of static electricity. I do everything by remote control because I don’t like to get dirt or fingerprints or scratches I’ve had it my den onover 10 years now it looks like it just came out of the box
I agree, lessons learned that all equipment should be evaluated what it can do today and not on the promise of what firmware will bring tomorrow. I have the TSR-700 (the Costco equivalent to RX-V6A) that I bought on sale for $330. The AVR does download the firmware, but Yamaha definitely has been slow with the updates and fixes. However, given the low price and that I'm not impacted personally (I don't have an 8K TV or a TV capable of 4K 120Hz) I'm in a much better place with this AVR. But you have to ask...what the heck is going wrong over at Yamaha?
Thank you for sharing your experience, Bryan! I too had the RX-V6A which I ended up sending to a good friend that wanted something without breaking the bank. He also doesn't need HDMI 2.1 features, so it's all good for him. And yes...WTF is going on in deed.
Surprisingly my new Onkyo 6050 (Costco variant of the 6100) works flawlessly with 4k120, VRR, Dolby Vision, ALLM and not a single eARC issue like my Yamaha receivers use to give me.
Yeah, I have the Pioneer LX505 and it's much better with all the gaming features.
Same here no problems at all with eARC .with the Yamaha I had so many issues after 8 months of waiting for the promised updates I got in touch with my supplier they totally understand and did a swap for me and £50 back for my trouble with the Yamaha
I just got the Onkyo 6050 for all these reasons and yes, it works great with the hdmi 2.1 features but the sound is pretty bad. It seems super weak in comparison to my old denon. I’m gonna have to take it back I just don’t know what to replace it with…
There is a tricky to speed up the process. When you finished the update. Turn off the AVR and Remove the power cord for 10 seconds. Change the hdmi output for 8k. Boom ! All green check marks!
Thanks for the tip, Marcos!!!
Also @TechnoDad did not manual change the Xbox from 60hz to 120hz Xbox will show 120 not green when in 60hz mode.
Yamaha told me to ship them my RX-A6A and they replace a board for free now everything works great!
The VRR and ALLM are now available as per firmware update 1.73 released September 1st 2022.
all works?
@@patrykgorecki581 It all works now.
I'm planning on getting this receiver, I wanted a receiver that has 11channels out of the box, at least three 8K inputs and 3 outputs, composites and this receiver seems to have everything. I was leaning towards Onkyo RZ50 but it had 9 channels and two HDMI outs, zone 2 being 4K 60Hz, then went to Denon X4800H, its yet to come, it will have 9 channels and three HDMI outs, but zone 2 is still 4K 60Hz. But this seems to have everything I want. and the future upgrades are kind of fixed.
Both A8A firmware updates worked for me OTA, without a hitch. Wired LAN connection.
Yeah, I tried both wired and wireless…no go.
Same here no problems.
OTA is also grayed out on my A4A
@@kryloc2 That's a bit odd. You may only be able to do a USB update.
@Techno Dad - Will you be comparing the RX-A8A to the Emotiva MR1 any time soon? Thanks!
Hey when you tried the first TV you, you left the FPS settings to 60FPS . go back and try it again but change that to 120.
I never buy first gen products, or a product that promises one of it main features later in a firmware update. For this reason I got a Yamaha 3080 and will keep that till hdmi 2.1 receivers are more mature.
Yeah, it's such a shame they can't get it right out of the gate.
I mentioned this months ago. I'm not buying anything until the features are working. Still waiting Yamaha. And you use to be good.
Yup! I mean, this AVR does have some good points, but not worth the $3K price of admission.
@@TechnoDad It must be hard passing through all those features through HDMI. There are so many and more every day. I don't believe any receiver will ever have them all or that they will all work flawlessly. I'm glad your around to let us know what works and what doesn't so we can all make informed decisions. Thanks!
@@cmontes7961 No problem, Chris! Thank you for watching!
i am waiting as well.....!!
At least you do have 4K 120! I have the Anthem and paid $3400 and I’m still waiting on 120Hz. Plus it’s not a firmware update I will have to send it back to the manufacturer to be updated! 🤦🏾
Oh man!! Which model Anthem do you have?
@@TechnoDad I have the AVM70.
@@JLRJ Damn! That's a nice one!
@@TechnoDad Thank You! I bought it about a month ago from Crutchfield’s scratch & dent department! Why it was in that department is beyond me. It was Brand New and not a scratch nor dent on it. All accessories were included. The box had never been opened. It was the only one they had at the time and they knocked $300 off because it was in that department!🤷🏾♂️
HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROB HERE, ON 1.66. MINE IS A6A…. AND I USED UR UP ARROW TO GET TO SYSTEM UPDATE, THANKS 🙏
But VRR is still not available.. Big shame on Yamaha.
Just bought a RX-A4A. Not a gamer, so this feature isn't a concern. However, I updated the firmware over our LAN line with no issues, now showing Version 1.66. I don't think this included VRR support, but they are supposedly working on it. If you MUST have certain features immediately, by all means get another brand of receiver that has it out of the box. But I wouldn't assume it will never come to Yamaha. Some companies wait to get all the bugs worked out before they release Updates to a product's firmware, some dump it before it's ready and make customers Beta Testers as was the case with Google and the new Pixel 6/6 Pro phones.
How you feel about the sound quality?
I heard that a4a has a function to upscale the sound quality for such mp3 file or low res sound file.
In my country, a4a pricing is the same level as onkyo rz50. Therefore onkyo seems on higher tier but I'm not sure when it come to real life sound quality to ear? Wondering which one is better in term of sound
Wow, if TD has this much trouble then I will be totally lost. Was considering a A6A, now I'll keep my old RX-A660
I was actually looking at getting the Yam to replace my Denon X3700H which has annoyed the crap out of me since day 1 with constant issues from the non working 2.1 chip to the stupid extra box which fixes it but doesn't actually work properly to handshake issues to intermittent screen blackouts. I liked the fact that the Yam has multiple 2.1 inputs as well, and I can live without VRR for now.
Only problem is this the Yam is a massive chunk! According to the specs it's 442mm deep! That's huge. It's never gonna fit in my Alphason unit.
I swear, I think I'm gonna give up, sell all my speakers and just use headphones for everything 😂😂
Lol!! Ahhhh, technology…I understand all your points here. The Yamaha is HUGE! I’m surprised it fit in my TV stand…
@@TechnoDad I'm currently trying to find a supplier who will sell me the VSX-LX305 or 505, but I'm not sure they're available in Europe in general, and the UK specifically. Maybe I can cut a hole in the back of my unit for the Yamaha 🤔😂😂
Man Channa, I have to hand it to you... That was impressive.
You are uniquely meticulous in your variables awareness (crucial) AND you are tenacious in your determination. One HAS to possess, and apply, both tools where electronics (stupid little computers) are concerned.
For machines that are supposedly based on LOGIC they don't always behave like it.
WHY DEAR GOD WHY did it take over 1 hr for rebooted software to CLUE IN that there was new logic/ software in the routine? Narcolepsy, indifference, incompetence? Machines are more like people these days than They are computers. SKYNET ain't never goona happen 'cuz computers are too stupid.
BY THE WAY: YAMAHA OWES you a finders fee for pointing out variables/ issues "heretofore unknown" AND "undocumented" to their purchasers that they should have figured already. Network vs USB issue set aside for the moment (OMG!!!).
God Bless your talent and dedication to the sport, YAMAHA is VERY lucky to have you.
Thank you for your kind words GB!
@@TechnoDad You're a better man than I, thanks for your recognition.
I look forward to future good work.
Be well.
VRR is out on v1.73. Do you have any security settings on your router that may block the Yamaha from going out to get the update via OTA? In your opinion do u think it sounds better than Denon 4700h?
Is possible to Review onkyo tx rz50? I really want tô see How powerful AnD clean he is
When it was time to buy I couldn’t find an Onkyo, so I bought the Pioneer equivalent.
@@TechnoDad You plan some day to getthis onkyo for review? where's is the review of pioneer equivalent?
Same question here
How you feel about the sound quality?
I heard that a4a has a function to upscale the sound quality for such mp3 file or low res sound file.
In my country, a4a pricing is the same level as onkyo rz50. Therefore onkyo seems on higher tier but I'm not sure when it come to real life sound quality to ear? Wondering which one is better in term of sound
Hmm, I have to ask. How does the Yamaha A8A sound compare to the Parasound Halo A52? They are different types of amplifiers but they both sport insane transformers. We haven’t seen that quite of power in a while. The Yamaha is 1350 watts while the Parasound is 1500 Watts. Both are above the kilowatt mark. Can you hear a difference between the Parasound and the A8A?
Si claro 1350y consume según manual 800vatios yo lo tengo y siempre engordan las cifras un huevo eso sí el aparato es muy bueno pero lo tengo con una etapa Nad25 máster como previo
Glad I went with the Onkyo RZ50, paid $1100 have working VRR out of the box and Dirac which blows Audessey away.
Yup! I have the Pioneer LX505. The Yamaha has something called YPAO and that is not as good as Audyssey. And yes, Dirac Live blows Audyssey out of the water.
if it wasnt for the fact that onkyo doesnt have independent sub preouts I'd get that receiver. Guess I'm gonna go with a denon. wish it had dirac live tho
@@georgefremd1802 I have a mini dsp hd 2x4 for my 2 subs, its great. This replaced a denon 4300 and is way better.
@@JayMammoth lol I'm new to the hobby. I have no idea what a dsp is
@@georgefremd1802 its a little box that plugs into a sub in on the receiver, so you can have 4 independent outs for subs.
I purchased Sony A8H OLED TV two years back and now it has dead pixels on top left and right corner. Is there a fix available?
strange you are having all these issues i have a8a and wireless on all the time came home one day after work and had a little envelope icon letting me know i have a firmware update on the a8a. also on my ps5 with my a90j oled 4k 120 no problem except no vrr from yamaha yet. sorry you had all these problems.
It is a bit strange…not sure what’s up with this unit.
@@TechnoDad just fyi just received a OTA new firmware update not sure what it is yet will report when done with update.😉
I could have told you not to buy any av equipment that's waiting for a HDMI 2.1 firmware update.
But, don't forget. PS5 goes up to 32gbps max and Series X is 40gbps max, neither system support the full 48gbps that HDMI 2.1 can handle.
The first 3 HDMI ports on any new Onkyo, from the TX NR6050 all the way up to the RZ50 handle 40 gps. Fact.
it works now , al least on rx-v6a
Great to hear!
Hey techno dad. Question. I had an out of the box 5.1 Sony dvd surround sound system for the last 10 years. The receiver has conked out now and was wondering if I should just replace the receiver and use the old book shelf speakers/woofer OR buy a new system/new speakers? I’m looking for a full package for under 2k any advice?
You answered the question I had. Does all 7 inputs do 120hz??? Thank you.
Just updated my A2A and it fixed my 4k 120..But I just bought mine a week ago.
I got 1.66 7 days ago. Over the air. Everything great.
Why is it so complicated now to check or validate all these settings, totally agree everything should work when you buy it, my Yamaha AX2 finally gave up after 22 years of use, am looking at the A6A or Marantz 8015 as a replacement
I would go with the Marantz
Manual, page 395: Use a USB flash drive with FAT16 or FAT32 format
Nice! Should have been on the download page too
Fat 16. Windows 95 anyone?
Question I have the V4A and with my Series X loads a game in 8K mode it loses signal. The PS5 does not. Any advice?
great video. The whole wait for firmware is so annoying that why my favorite tvs are lg over sony
Agreed!
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but why wouldn't you just input your devices into your TV's HDMI ports and just use the receiver via eARC? Wouldn't your TV get the signal you want then the receiver could just handle sound.
There are a lot of people saying that method creates lag between the audio and video. Typically, you would have the AVR be the hub and the display being the one video output.
@@TechnoDad Interesting, I thought eARC did away with the lag that was seen in ARC. I just snagged a V4A to pair with my Sony A80J, the plan is to use eARC and keep the TV as the hub... I really hope it works. This is my first surround sound set up.
They just released version 1.66. I have a Yamaha A6A. I could not find any information on the updates above version 1.65. I don't have an Xbox or Playstation. VRR fix?
Thanks, Techno Dad, this valuable video!...Looking for a receiver to connect an Xbox Series X and ready to pull the trigger on the Yamaha RX-A8A - What is your opinion?
Hi! It's okay for gaming. The HDMI 2.1 ports are capped at 24 Gbps as opposed to 40 Gbps like most other AVRs.
Looks like your Xbox was still set at 4k 60, you never updated the setting
CAPS FOR SEEING NOT SHOUTING. 😃
NEED SOME HELP….
TRYING TO GET ATMOS…. IM USING APPLE TV AND
AUDIO. IS SET TO CHANGE FORMAT IS OFF
IMMERSIVE AUDIO IS SET TO DOLBY ATMOS
WHEN I REBOOT THE APPLE TV, THE FRONT PANNEL ON MY A6A CHANGES TO SEVERAL THINGS AND THEN
ENDS UP WITH. DD ATMOS/PCM
WHEN I ACTIVATE AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, OR PRIME MUSIC, THE FRONT SCRENE CHANGES TO PCM/Dsur
AND WHEN I PLAY SOMETHING THAT I KNOW HAS ATMOS SPIDERMAN NO WAY HOME OR MUSIC THAT SHOWS
ATMOS, THE FRONT PANNEL SWITCHES AROUND AND ENDS UP PCM/Dsur
HOW DO I GET DD ATMOS/PCM. AS ON THE REBOOT… OR KNOW IM PLAYING ATMOS…
Hello Channa off topic can i use 12guage cca speaker wire from my yammy a8a to Klipsch speakers under 15 ft or buy pure copper. thank you.
does it work now thinking about buying a8a
Hi, I have a Sony A95 TV, I connected the PS5 into the dedicated port of the A4A amplifier, enabled the HDMI 3 input at 8K but in the PS5 menu it tells me that VRR is not supported. The AVR's firmware is 2.02.
How can I solve it?
I am writing from Italy and I used the online translator
Hi, not sure if you figured this out yet but you have to go in the settings of the AVR and set the desired HDMI port to 8k… that will solve your issue. I also have the 2.02 FW
It took Yamaha a little over a year for dts-x firmware with mine A-760.
Wow, lame!
Thanks for the video
You’re welcome!
I have the 3.4 Integra and works flawlessly plus it has Dirac live.
Nice!
Pretty sad. My “midter” pioneer receiver vsx-935 has hdmi 2.1 vrr 120hz and it didn’t cost $3000.
Agreed!!!
Or… use the ip address/setup and go to the network update and let it download the firmware itself. No need to download onto a usb stick etc etc.
Piooner and onkyo have this problem?
Thanks, glad u game
You're welcome!
Did you try to unplug the electric cable and wait for 30 seconds, and try it again.
I hope it is work..
Yeah. That didn’t work. Not sure what the problem is.
Next time wipe the front of your RECEIVER, my OCD drove me crazy with the finger prints and smears.
I have to clean that thing every time I move it. That's getting old...
@@TechnoDad hahahaha then don't shoot in 4k, looks too good hahahaha
What a disaster this whole 4k120 HDR VRR garbage is with these receivers. It worked fine on my Denon s760h and x1700h although you'd get a black screen momentarily from time to time. I connect my series x straight to my LG OLED and earc back to the receiver. No problems that way!!!!
Yeah, I still have mine connected that way in the living room. For the studio, however, I have both consoles going into the Pioneer LX505 and have had no issues with that setup so far.
@@TechnoDad 👍
I have the a4a avr. I'm experiencing a weird sound tick followed by a 1 second audio drop out while using 4k fire stick. Happens maybe every 30 minutes or so. Doesn't seem to happen with pc gaming or other inputs. Fire stick plugged directly into avr. Certified hdmi cable. Any idea what could cause this? Firmware is 1.65
1.66 is out on their website FYI
Damn that was finicky, hopefully they will sort out the issue soon. Was planning to buy one to replace our old AVR.
I'm in the same boat - not looking forward to it at all. What are you upgrading from? If I only had eArc, I would stick with my old AVR until the 22nd century.
@@techsamurai11 will upgrade from the Yamaha RX-V1500, Yup that 2005 model. It will be a significant upgrade.
@@JoloNavarro I'm upgrading from the Marantz SR8002 from 2009.
@@techsamurai11 It will be a significant upgrade to you too.
@@JoloNavarro I have a hard time upgrading because I bought the SR8002 new from Amazon for $600. The unit cost $2,000 but it was being replaced and it was on a crazy sale. I bought 2 😀 It has a copper chassis and shares the same toroidal transformer as the Marantz SR8015 which now costs $3,800 and came with a 5 year warranty vs 3.
It was a once in a lifetime deal and I knew that. It sounds insane in stereo with near 200Watts in power and can hold 120 watts for 5 channels which no other AVR can do today as they reserve power for other things.
To put this in comparison, I was reading the review on Audioholics of the A6A which has decent power for 2ch 168watts 0.01%THD but when it goes to 5 channels or 7 channels, it drops to 71watts and 51 watts. In comparison, my 8002 does 120 watts at 5 channels (nearly double).
The saying "they don't build them like they used to" is very true in AV receivers unfortunately. Tha A8A looks like a viable option once they figure things out as it might come close to my old receiver. My other option is the TX-RZ50 because of DIRAC and its normal price. Other receivers are ridiculously priced due to Atmos which I couldn't care less about. My home sounds like an IMAX theater already and DD+, Dolby TrueHD formats are more than enough.
Streaming providers limit their audio between 384kbps and 768kbps which is less than a DVD's soundtrack which had a whopping 1.5mbps so all you need is support for DD+ if you stream a lot. Surprisingly, the sound is insane with my 8002. It doesn't match Dolby TrueHD which is usually over 4mbps and goes to 6 but it's close enough.
You've probably been hearing a lot of DD sound which is what I also hear when using optical as it can't support DD+ (but can support up to 1.5mbps through DTS but that ship sailed in the streaming world) - there's a notable difference between DD and DD+. DD sounds awesome but DD+ is much better (night and day better) and I believe that's because of the compression and bitrate they use. DD must be
Why would you use the AVR to pass a video signal? Its just not as superior as connecting straight
Because the AVR is supposed to be the hub of the Home Theater system. I only tested this AVR because 4K 120Hz HDR passthrough was a promised feature. Going from console to TV to AVR sometimes introduces latency and the audio and video are out of sync. Most AVRs aren't the greatest for gaming but some are. I am curious to see what will come in the coming years.
If I connect straight I cannot change speaker configurations in Windows, but connecting through my AV I can make those selections.
@@Safetytrousers thanks for the replies. I see now why you chose to do that route
I have a RX-V6A. A year and a half and still no VRR.
Not only will I never buy something with a promised feature. But I'll never buy anything from Yamaha again.
Just glad this was a budget unit and was planning on buying a higher end one once the HDMI 2.1 dust settles anyway.
Another annoying fact: their website indicates that all 3 HDMI Outputs are 4K/120Hz (HDMI 2.1) but it appears that is false advertising and only HDMI Out 1 and 2 are 4K/120Hz (HDMI 2.1) because of a "board limitation". More poor boards from Yamaha.
Oh man! I wish they would actually look into these things before they advertise. Over promised and under-delivered.
Why the front of the AVR so dirty ? Does it get finger prints and dirt easily?
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It's a shame - these receivers held so much promise.
I'm not sure what the issue is. AV receivers have been around for 30 years now. Dolby digital, DTS are codecs that have been supported for a while. They take a signal, decode the audio and output the video. They don't handle the VRR, they don't handle the HDR, they just need to pass information to another device (the TV) through HDMI and generate sound. It's not like we invented stereo, 1080p, or 4k today and all the companies are screaming "Wait we can't handle it - we're still at 480i with Mono!"😀.
In terms of video, they are essentially just a glorified HDMI switcher which since Atmos was added costs 50% more.
I think it's more of the companies did not know how HDMI 2.1 updates were being rolled out.
I think that's an oversimplification. If it's just an hdmi switch all processors would run smoothly; and other brands (anthem, etc) would also offer 4k 120.
@@doublet147 so what's different about HDMI 2.1? The spec was released in 2017 and is the longest version without an update. What sets it apart from, say, the introduction of 3d and Dolby True HD?
@@techsamurai11 I can't answer that. I just think that if it was simple, every avr & processor would have it. Why would any company choose not to have it in all their product lines if it was super simple to implement?
Thank GOD My Old-Ass Doesn't Need/Play Console Games, I Plan On Purchasing The Aventage RX-A4A Come Summer 2023 From Using My 2019 Yamaha RX-V385. All I Need Is Dolby Atmos and 7.2ch Channels of Output To Fully Enjoy My Hisense U8H and Panasonic 4K BD Player.
Please check out update vers. 1.73. Thanks for your great reviews!
Download firmware update 1.73 which fixes the VRR and latency issues
Nice! I’ll have to check it out!
dear techno dad. if you had to make a purchase all over again. only had 1 next gen console. it all current firmware updates exist. would you pick this yamaha or denon x6700h
Hi! I would go with the Denon X6700H.
Exactly the information I needed. But be honest, the FAT32 problem you should have known. NTFS is not open source.
No. The real problem is that OTA updates are not working on this AVR for some reason.
@@TechnoDad I have an RX-A4A and have the same issue with Firmware update over network greyed out. Check the DAB+ radio by selecting Tuner and then the band button - if you have the same issue as me the digital radio will only work for a minute or two and then BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP continually until you switch input or band or power off the receiver. I have been told by Yamaha and the service centre I called that this is a known fault and requires a chip replacement. Basically all internet functions are affected by this faulty chip.
Nobody ever says what country these AVR’s are made in my question is the RX88A Naj I think that’s the name of it. What country is that made in
Not sure. The pricey Denon ones are made in Japan.
Did you ever get the Auro 3D update?
I saw options for Auro-3D in this update, so it’s there now
A Most Unusual Request
My wife and I are 86. She recently suffered a stroke and cannot operate our super complex Yamaha RXA2ABL. The unit has been a brick since we bought it. Do we use Zone 1 or 2, how to get headphones for me and sound for her. Muddy sound, hit one control and changes another setting...and on an on.
I am either giving the Yamaha to one of my enemies or for land fill, and need a simple AV receiver to play our Netflix movies and watch Judge Judy. Is their a unit out there, new or used, that will power 4 speakers, a separate headphone with visible bass and treble on the front of the unit with a simple remote that can from streaming to TV to CD movies. Your advice please
Bet you're liking the Onkyo RZ50 or NR7100 or NR6100 / hell, even the NR6050 - all with fully functional VRR, QFT, ALLM, and 8K/ 60 - 4K/ 120 Hz out of the box.
Glad I dumped my Yamaha A6A last year.
Yeah, I have the Pioneer version, the LX505. It's pretty awesome!
Do you like it better than the Yamaha A6A?
@@KJ_S1K It ill comes down to taste, but I don't miss trading my Yamaha for Onkyo - I find the bass and midrange have more depth and low end punch. And with multi band EQ I can tailor the taste.
Yamaha does offer more "sound fields" to choose from ( proprietary to Yamaha) but with patches required for HDMI2.1 still required I lost faith in Yamaha.
Plus I can look through the vents on my Onkyo and see multiple heat sinks - 7 I counted - and a fan directly over the HDMI boards. They put serious engineering into their new models. So far flawless.
I’ve got an RZ840. The connectivity for AirPlay is terrible. Other than that. It’s been ok. I can’t justify buying an RZ 50 especially knowing Onkyo has gone out of business/bankrupt. I’ll just stick with Denon/Marantz.
super fristrating for sure Techno Dad. Im on the fence about what to do now. I was going to get a Denon for my next AVR but now with Sound United getting bought not sure what to do. I want Auro3D capabilities and Yamaha and Onkyo (my current/last AVR) dont support that so....what to do?
Yeah, that's a tough one. One thing to consider if you want Auro-3D. The Yamaha will only run 9 channel Auro where the Denon X4700H will run 10 channels with an external amp. That 10th channel is the Top Surround (Voice of God Channel), which I think is necessary for Auro-3D.
The a6a and a8a both have Auro 3d.
Bad on you. ALL USB Updates are on FAT32 formatted drive. NTFS is ONLY for Windows file system.
Actually, it’s bad on Yamaha as wired and wireless OTA updates were not working on this specific AVR.
@@TechnoDad If ther wired does not work than I agree with you. I ghot in the past wi-fi Updates problems but never when wired the reason I keep my AVR wired to the router at all time.
I can't be bothered with these av receivers. I plan on getting a stereo receiver as a soundbar replacement. My budget is $400 and 99% of soundbars under $400 are only stereo anyway, but with less proficient drivers, aren't two-way, and can't stereo-image properly because of the fixed nature of the left and rights channels therefore they have to employ psychoacoustics which most TV's already have built-in anyway. So that's why I'm opting for a stereo receiver. Plus, I don't have the need for the many HDMI inputs, optical and coaxial inputs, and phono outputs of an av receiver. And a lot of av receivers across all price points have various HDMI problems anyway or you have to wait on "promised" functionality as seen here, so why bother, especially seeing as I'm not setting up a 3/5/7.1 surround system.
Swamped mine for Denon best thing I have done in long
You swapped an A8A for a Denon? Which Denon?
@@TechnoDad the AVC’s 6700 works straight out of the box with Xbox one x vrr etc Ticked all the boxes on the Xbox One X
Sorry should de avcx
I have the RX A2A. After a board change and updates, the AVR cannot switch between inputs via EARC reliably. I have a PC on one input and a PS5 on another. Swapping to one works, swapping back gives only a black screen. The only way to get an image it to go into setup, toggle HDMI, scroll to the display setting, scroll off 8k, to 4k, and back again for an image to appear. This is beyond aggravating. The Yamaha sounds nice, but this issue is unacceptable. I cannot recommend a Yamaha receiver.
I like to make a request as you do Video Game Reviews, Why not Movie Reviews?
Yes new Yamaha products are probably not as good as the older Yamaha's like RX-A3040 from 2014. I am thinking Rotel RSP-1576MKII Multi Channel Preamplifier would be better.
Hi! I only really play a couple of games, COD multiplayer and Forza. I have such limited time, so a long adventure game is tough for me.
Still waiting for VRR for the V4A
Yikes!
Also l forgot to say l have a Denon AVC X6700 H. Basil Daish .
I never trust "what will come" aspects of electronics. I don't think the manufacturer is trying to be misleading; it's just the marketing/sales dept. has no direct communication w/ the development dept.
the newest is v1.96, released on 2023/4/27
I had similar struggles after updating (OTA worked fine for me) but I found that it was my 2nd Output that was prohibiting 4k120. I have my Phillips Hue Sync Box in Output2, since it had stripped out Dolby Vision previously. Yamaha support mentioned "If one of those outputs is set to mirror the main output, and that second/third TV does not also support 4K/120, it could stop the main TV from getting the full signal." Now i need to turn off the hue sync if i want 4k120. Lack of VRR support sucks but its not really a gamechanger as the gaming industry would make you believe.
I thought you was going to show us how to fix it 😐
I think the new update fixes this issue.
Did you have 2 tvs hooked up at the same time? Limitations on my 2nd TV also gave me problems getting green checks on the Xbox.
Also, it was known this update wouldn't give VRR. The rumor/excuse is most companies are waiting on HDMI forum to do something before implementing it.
Hi! I did not have them both hooked up. My main AVR in this room is the Pioneer VSX-LX505 - howl.me/cg2QaVwyuIa - which is what was connected. I only used the Samsung S95B for this test, and once it finally worked, I switchted to the LG C2 to see if Dolby Vision was working.
I do not believe VRR is supported while in DV Game mod anywhere! So not exactly Yamaha fault.
PS5 doesn’t have DV gaming and VRR is also not supported. I’ll have to check again with LG C2, but I’m pretty sure my LG C1 has DV Gaming with VRR.
@@TechnoDad LG might support DV with VRR and I have Pana which support it but IO do believe PS5 and XBOX both support DV with VRR. They support DV with fixed Frame Rates including 120 but not VRR
It's always Fat32 for firmware updates. Never NTFS.
Hey Man! Ain’t technology great!
Lol! The best!!
Here we go again with the same lesson 😅😭🤣
LOL!
Just use the IP address/setup. Way easier
I'll try that next time!
PRO TIP HARD WIRE UR RECEIVER TO THE INTRNET JUS SAYEN
Tried it multiple times, didn’t work…
@@TechnoDad You most likely have the defective chip issue which affects internet based functions such as DAB+ radio - try playing digital radio for more than 10 minutes and see what happens... Yamaha will fix under warranty, mine is about to go in to be repaired (defective from new).
Hello techno dad,
I just did the unannounced update to version 1.66 on my A8A.
Please check this for yourself, after that 4k/120fps should work.
Greetings from Frankfurt/Germany
Markus ✌🏻
trade the damm thing in i love the brand but no more Denon has less issues
I have the Denon as well as a Marantz and a Pioneer.
I updated my own RX-A8A to version 1.65 awhile ago. When I turned on my receiver I received notice it needed an update. Apparently It downloaded and installed via the network. I use a wired connection, wondering if that could be the difference between yours and mine's experience? Nonetheless I am getting tired of being Yamaha's unpaid Beta tester. A 3K piece of technology should not require this level of care and feeding to obtain the features you paid for. VRR should have been a part of the most recent patch.😓
Yeah, I feel you there. Pretty annoying for the price of admission.
Sticking with my trusty Pioneer VSX-LX503 until of this technical BS is hammered out. Denon, Marantz, Yamaha etc... Get your crap together!!
Agreed! I’m actually doing well with the Pioneer LX505 but it does have its quirks.
l can updated online
Yeah, it's very strange why I can't. I tried wireless and wired, no go...
I think this is as likely an Xbox problem as anything.
First of all, all electronic companies release products then do dynamic software updates, it's just the way they ALL do things nowadays, so picking on Sony and Yamaha is pointless.
Plus I think we should give Yamaha time, they have introduced a new SOC "system on chip" that no other av company have an I think that will be great for us consumers, not buying a new receiver every year. It's obvious that Yamaha is finding it tricky in getting this new technology working.
At least they are trying something new. If it works or not I've always give companies the benefits of the doubt when the try something new.
$3K NO VRR 😱
Yeah, it's pretty lame...
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