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Marantz Cinema 50 vs Yamaha RX-V6A
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Yamaha RX-V6A is cheaper at $599. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Marantz Cinema 50 | Yamaha RX-V6A | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2500 (MSRP, US (original 2022 launch price; current Marantz list price is $2,800)) | $599 (MSRP, US (launch)) |
| Brand | Marantz | Yamaha |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| channels | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| watts per channel 8ohm | 110 | 100 |
| hdmi inputs | 6 | 7 |
| hdmi inputs 8k | 6 | 3 |
| dolby atmos | true | true |
| room correction | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) | YPAO Multipoint Measurement |
| wireless streaming | HEOS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | MusicCast, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
| release year | 2022 | 2020 |
Sources — Marantz Cinema 50: marantz.com (verified 2026-06-19). Yamaha RX-V6A: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-06-19).