Yamaha RX-V681BL VS Yamaha RX-V685BL
Yamaha RX-V681BL
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • Manual - rx-v681bl.pdf
  • USB - 1
Yamaha RX-V685BL
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • Manual - rx-v685bl.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Yamaha RX-V681BL

VS

Pros

    • Supports all modern formats (like AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, etc.)
    • Modern decoders are capable of decoding different video formats
    • Supports modern wireless connection types, like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Cons

    • Does not support the Apple lossless format
    • No “pure direct mode”

Yamaha RX-V685BL

VS

Pros

    • Great sound, great options within the setup to get the exact sound you want on any input or function.
    • Settings can be saved, so not have to be changed each time the unit powers up or when changing scenes/inputs.
    • It supports all global streaming services.
    • Setup is pretty simple.

Cons

    • If you are a free Spotify member, the only way you can listen to Spotify is via "Bluetooth" input connection.
    • The price is more elevated.

Specifications

Specification Yamaha RX-V681BL Yamaha RX-V685BL
Audio Formats
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Signal Processing
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Connector Type
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 2
Hdmi Inputs 6 5
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 2
Optical Digital Inputs 1 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 7
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Radio
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Additional Features
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 8 Ohm 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 105 W, 150 W, 90 W 90 W
Total Output Power 525 W 650 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 % 0.08 %
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects CINEMA DSP 3D. SILENT CINEMA DSP. Virtual CINEMA DSP. Virtual CINEMA FRONT. Virtual Presence Speaker. Virtual Surround Back Speaker Virtual CINEMA
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 32bit / 192kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 14.9 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches 14.9 x 17.1 x 6.7 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual rx-v681bl.pdf rx-v685bl.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.1 W
Operational Power Consumption 260 W
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
General
Brand Yamaha Yamaha

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