Yamaha · Updated June 2026
Yamaha RX-A4A: price, specs & release date
Yamaha RX-A4A, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: usa.yamaha.com verified STALE · 2026-06-19 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Yamaha RX-A4A is listed at $1499 on usa.yamaha.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 16 AV receivers (median $1649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 53/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 17 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Detailed, clear, and balanced sound with strong dynamic performance; Accurate imaging/precise placement of effects, voices, and music.
- Skip if Lacks the force/gutsiness of pricier rivals like the Marantz SR7015 is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$1499How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots of a public page that published the figure, reaching back before we began: this product's own source page wherever the archive holds one, otherwise the named retailer or reference page the point was read from. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so the host it came from is on the record and you can verify each one yourself.
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- 2022-09-20 — $1,499.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-01-02 — $1,649.95 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-07-28 — $1,299.95 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-01-02 — $1,299.95 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-06-07 — $1,299.95 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-10-01 — $1,299.95 · snapshot ↗
- 2025-02-05 — $1,299.95 · snapshot ↗
Is the Yamaha RX-A4A a good buy?
At $1499, the Yamaha RX-A4A is #8 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649. On the spec sheet, its HDMI inputs of 7 is the highest of the 18, its HDMI inputs 8k of 7 is the highest of the 17, and its release year of 2021 is below the median of the 13.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 3 distinct physical metrics between them — power output, amplifier channels and hdmi 2.1 inputs. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Yamaha RX-A4A
Across 3 testing outlets, the Yamaha Aventage RX-A4A comes across as a well-regarded mid-tier 7.2-channel AV receiver with precise, detailed, and dynamic sound. AV Nirvana and Celsus Sound both measured 110W of 2-channel power output at 8 ohms and praised its dynamics and detail, while Richer Sounds highlighted its accurate stereo imaging but noted it falls a bit short on outright force compared to a pricier Marantz competitor. Overall verdict across sources is positive, with no outlet reporting a negative overall take.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2021-12-22–2022-09-23
Tested by AV Nirvana, Richer Sounds Blog, Celsus Sound
Consistently praised
- Detailed, clear, and balanced sound with strong dynamic performance · 2 sources
- Accurate imaging/precise placement of effects, voices, and music
- Immersive, enveloping soundstage/presence
- Handles demanding action/Atmos content well despite smaller speaker arrays
Commonly flagged
- Lacks the force/gutsiness of pricier rivals like the Marantz SR7015
Where reviewers disagree Richer Sounds is the only outlet to flag a weakness (less forceful than the Marantz SR7015), while AV Nirvana and Celsus Sound both describe the amp's dynamics and power delivery as strong or excellent — a mild difference in emphasis rather than a conflicting measurement, since only Richer Sounds made a direct competitive comparison.
The sources (3)
Power output (8-ohm, 2-channel driven, 0.06% THD): 110 watts
The A4A did an excellent job of recreating this moment without sounding hampered by the room's smaller Atmos array.
The audio's brutal dynamics associated with shattering glass and pops of gunfire were equal to the task.
Amplifier channels: 7
Stereo imaging is comfortably more accurate than its nearby competitors from Marantz and Denon
Once a film is in full swing, this same level of control from the amplifier ensures that effects, voices and music all stay precisely placed
It lacks some of the same force that the brighter, more gutsy Marantz SR7015 brings to the party
Power output (8 ohms, 0.06% THD): 110W · HDMI 2.1 inputs: 7
Clear, detailed, and balanced sound
Provides a way deeper and more colorful sound, delivering much greater detail
A sound field is created with a strong sense of presence, and you can feel the sound from all sides
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1499 MSRP, US (launch) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Released | 2021 |
| Channels | 7.2 |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | 110 |
| HDMI inputs | 7 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | 7 |
| Dolby atmos | Yes |
| Room correction | YPAO R.S.C. Multipoint Measurement (64-bit, 3D) |
| Wireless streaming | MusicCast, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
Source: usa.yamaha.com (read 2026-06-19) STALE · 2026-06-19 · corroborated by bestbuy.com (read 2026-06-19). Yamaha USA specs and Crutchfield confirm 110W/ch (8 ohm), 7.2ch, 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs ALL supporting 8K60 and 4K120 (upper-tier AVENTAGE, unlike the V6A which limits 8K to 3 inputs) — draft's hdmi_inputs_8k=7 verified correct. YPAO R.S.C. 3D. MSRP $1,499.95, 2021.
Is the Yamaha RX-A4A worth it vs cheaper AV receivers?
Yamaha RX-A4A against its closest cheaper and pricier AV receivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Channels | Watts per channel 8ohm | HDMI inputs | HDMI inputs 8k | Dolby atmos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha RX-A4A this | $1499 | 7.2 | 110 | 7 | 7 | Yes |
| Marantz Cinema 70s | $1300 | 7.2 | 50 | 6 | 3 | Yes |
| Denon AVR-X3800H | $1799 | 9.4 | 105 | 6 | 6 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Yamaha RX-A4A?
Across 3 testing outlets, the Yamaha Aventage RX-A4A comes across as a well-regarded mid-tier 7.2-channel AV receiver with precise, detailed, and dynamic sound. AV Nirvana and Celsus Sound both measured 110W of 2-channel power output at 8 ohms and praised its dynamics and detail, while Richer Sounds highlighted its accurate stereo imaging but noted it falls a bit short on outright force compared to a pricier Marantz competitor. Overall verdict across sources is positive, with no outlet reporting a negative overall take. Praised: Detailed, clear, and balanced sound with strong dynamic performance; Accurate imaging/precise placement of effects, voices, and music; Immersive, enveloping soundstage/presence; Handles demanding action/Atmos content well despite smaller speaker arrays. Flagged: Lacks the force/gutsiness of pricier rivals like the Marantz SR7015. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Yamaha RX-A4A cost?
The Yamaha RX-A4A has a US price of $1499 (MSRP, US (launch)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Yamaha RX-A4A compare on price?
At $1499, the Yamaha RX-A4A is #8 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.
Has the Yamaha RX-A4A's price dropped?
Yes — since 2022-09-20 the Yamaha RX-A4A has fallen 0.1%, from $1499.99 to $1499.
What is the lowest price the Yamaha RX-A4A has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Yamaha RX-A4A is $1299.95 on 2023-07-28.
Is now a good time to buy the Yamaha RX-A4A?
The Yamaha RX-A4A is currently $1499; the lowest we have recorded is $1299.95 (2023-07-28). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Yamaha RX-A4A released?
The Yamaha RX-A4A was released 2021.
What are the Yamaha RX-A4A's key specs?
Yamaha RX-A4A (Yamaha): channels 7.2, watts per channel 8ohm 110, hdmi inputs 7, hdmi inputs 8k 7, dolby atmos Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $1499 at usa.yamaha.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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