About The Yamaha R-N600A Stereo Network Receiver
The R-N600A Network Receiver gives you full listening enjoyment of an exceptionally wide variety of music content, including your favourite streaming services, high-resolution sound sources, and even vinyl records—all with Hi-Fi sound. High-quality sound reproduction and design inherited from Yamaha's long technological expertise in Hi-Fi, this receiver delivers sophisticated sound and appearance for a total listening experience.
This is sound that only Yamaha can realize as the only audio brand in the world that handles everything from the moment a sound is created to the time it reaches the human ear. Simply close your eyes and feel the artist performing right there in front of you, and experience the profound sensation of being truly 'Closer to the Artist.'
Outstanding Audio Reproduction: Yamaha boasts over 60 years of history as an audio brand. The technology of R-N600A comes directly from Yamaha's legendary Hi-Fi design concept ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology), which faithfully maintains the integrity of the audio by combining signal directness (straightest, shortest signal paths) with a low-vibration chassis of high rigidity, equipped with the special resin frame "Art Base" that absorbs and blocks unnecessary vibration. It maintains sonic purity and dynamism of sound.
High-Precision, High-Performance: The R-N600A uses the renowned SABRE ES9010K2M 384kHz, 32-bit DAC (from ESS technology) to deliver superior S/N performance. Combined with Yamaha's original network module, the unit thoroughly draws out all the sonic merits of high-resolution sound sources, effectively reproducing even the subtle ambience of concert halls and delicate expressive nuances in the sound.
Maximum Sound Purity: Pure Direct mode enables the music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and the tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation, for the purest sound quality.
MusicCast Multi-Room Audio: Entertainment content from your records, TV, CDs, and other sources connected to the R-N600A can be sent to other MusicCast devices and enjoyed throughout your home. All MusicCast products have been designed first and foremost for superior sound quality.
Streaming Services: The R-N600A is compatible with a variety of streaming services such as Tidal and Spotify, letting you fully enjoy exceptionally high-quality sound unique to today's high-resolution and lossless sound sources, with complete fidelity.
Please Note: Streaming service availability is dependent on region.
DAB / DAB+ Tuner: DAB and DAB+ are Digital Audio Broadcasting formats that offer a large selection of radio stations with high sound quality. Other benefits include automatic tuning to available stations with a list to choose from, and display of information such as station name. You can preset 40 DAB / DAB+ stations.
Compatible with High-Resolution Audio: A stable transmission method through asynchronous transmission has been adopted. Moreover, an ultra-precision dedicated crystal clock has been installed to improve signal accuracy. It also supports DSD 11.2 MHz native playback and 384 kHz playback, letting you enjoy exceptionally high-quality sound that takes full advantage of high-resolution audio sources.
Enjoy Your Records Too: The comprehensive connectors of the R-N600A include special phono input terminals, letting you easily connect a turntable and enjoy music from your vinyl record collection.
True Sound: Get closer to the artist with trademark Yamaha sound quality. The R-N600A enables you to experience sound as if you were there with the performer. The fusion of acoustic and electronics is a feat that only Yamaha could accomplish, since it excels at absolutely everything related to sound and music, from the making of musical instruments to Pro Audio equipment.
Tonal Balance: Every ear hears the world differently. Yamaha expresses sound as the artist intended. Reproducing sonic elements such as vocals, instruments, TV dialogue and sound effects at the right pitch requires both passion and precision. Yamaha accomplishes this through tonal balance, enriching harmonies and recreating musicality to help you hear sounds you couldn't hear before.
Dynamics: Music, at its core, is a connection of one sound to another. They form phrases, with rests added in for alternating expressions of power and delicacy. Yamaha pursues dynamics in sound to contrast the stillness and motion. It's not just the powerful sounds - there's beauty in the breaks.
Sound image: The most loved compositions and performances make you feel like you're there - whether it's the front row of a live concert or the best seat in a theatre. Yamaha approaches spatial expression with nuance and precision, accurately reproducing the sound image to not only convey the position of an instrument or artist, but also the movement behind it.
Our Take On The Yamaha R-N600A
Love music? Yamaha has a long tradition of building stereo gear that simply sounds great. The R-N600A has plenty of wired and wireless connection options for playing your favourite sources (including vinyl), plus a built-in FM/DAB+ tuner for listening to radio stations. The R-N600A features Yamaha's Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology (or "ToP-ART"), a design principle used in several of the company's more advanced receivers. It has symmetrical left/right circuit layout, signal directness, and a vibration-dampening chassis. A high-end ESS SABRE DAC handles your digital music sources, and Pure Direct mode bypasses the receiver's tone controls to give you sound that's as close to the original recording as possible. Top it off with plenty of power and the result is impeccable sound.
This receiver has you covered when it comes to inputs and outputs. There are four pairs of analogue stereo RCA line-level audio inputs for components like CD players and outboard DACs, plus a dedicated phono input for connecting a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge. There's a mono RCA output for adding a powered subwoofer to your two-channel system. For folks that like to dabble in re-recording their music, the R-N600A has two RCA line-level audio outputs. Hook up a cassette deck, CD recorder or even an old-school reel-to-reel machine for that vintage audio experience. There are plenty of digital connections, too. There's an Ethernet port for connecting to your home network, and additional digital sources like a TV and Blu-ray player can be connected via a pair of optical inputs. Two coaxial inputs let you use the high-quality built-in DAC with compatible audio components.
The R-N600A has handy built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for streaming music from a computer or mobile device. Apple AirPlay® 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music. And built-in MusicCast provides access to your local files as well as popular streaming services like Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Spotify, and more. Plus, voice control using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices makes it easy to control all MusicCast connected devices. We think you'll agree that this is one seriously well specified product and a bargain at the price.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Stereo Network Receiver
- 80 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.07% THD
- Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): 105W / 125W / 150W / 175W
- 32-bit/384kHz ESS SABRE ES9010K2M DAC
- Pure Direct mode allows music signals to travel the shortest possible route through the unit's circuitry for cleaner sound
- FM/DAB+ Tuner
- Remote Control included
- USB front-panel terminal and network capability allow high-performance DSD 11.2 MHz native playback and 384 kHz playback
Streaming
- Built-In Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
- Two-Way Bluetooth (Version 4.2) lets you stream music from compatible sources, and to compatible speakers or headphones
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
- MusicCast provides access to popular streaming services like Qobuz, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Spotify®, and more (subscription required for some services)
- Free MusicCast app available for Apple® and Android™ devices
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice controllers
Connections
- Digital Audio Inputs: 2 Optical & 2 Coaxial
- 4 Analogue Stereo RCA line-level audio inputs
- MM (Moving Magnet) Phono input for connecting a turntable
- 2 Analogue Stereo RCA line-level record outputs
- Front-Panel USB Type-A port for playing music on a USB stick
- Supported File Formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG-4, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC & DSD
- Ethernet Port for wired network connection
- A/B Speaker Outputs
- Mono RCA Output for connecting a powered subwoofer
- Front-Panel ¼" (6.35mm) Headphone Output
General
- Included Accessories: Included Accessories: FM/DAB+ Antenna Cable, Wireless/Bluetooth Antenna, Remote Control, Batteries, Safety Guide, Quick Start Guide
- Available Finishes: Black & Silver
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 435 x 151 x 392mm (without antenna)
- 435 x 225 x 392mm (with antenna up)
- Weight: 9.8 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.