Yamaha RX-A550 titanium

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Specifications and features

Bluetooth Compatibility for Wireless Music Playback

This Home Cinema amplifier features Bluetooth functionality allowing you to easily listen to music from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device. Yamaha Compressed Music Enhancer is now optimized for Bluetooth audio transmission, improving music playback for a lively and vivid sound even when listening wirelessly.

4K Ultra HD Compatibility - 4K60p, HDCP2.2

Numbered HDMI connectors from 1 to 6 on an electronic device, and a 4K 60p TV screen displaying a sunny landscape of a green field

This Home Cinema amplifier model is fully compatible with the latest HDMI standard. With the transmission of 4K videos at 60 frames per second, enjoy extremely high-definition video quality without degradation. This amplifier also complies with the new HDCP2.2 anti-copy protection process used when transmitting 4K signals.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct for Simplified Connectivity

Black Wi-Fi router, typical connections illustrated: wireless router, PC, NAS, app, music streaming, smartphone/tablet

The built-in Wi-Fi function allows you to establish a wireless connection to your router or box, greatly simplifying the connection of the system to the network and the use of various audio streaming services. If no Wi-Fi router is available, the Wireless Direct function will not only allow you to stream your music directly from your smartphone or tablet via AirPlay or MusicPlay, but also to control your amplifier using the AV Controller app.

Network Functions

Connection diagram of devices to a network router with a hand holding a smartphone to control them remotely

This amplifier offers a range of network functions that facilitate its use and allow access to additional sources. You can connect the amplifier to a computer to listen to Internet radio, Spotify®*, Pandora®*, and control your system via Web Browser Control. The AV Controller app (available on the iTunes AppStore and Android Market) allows you to control various functions of the amplifier from an iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android Smartphone/Tablet.

Virtual CINEMA FRONT: Superb High-Resolution Virtual 5.1 Sound

Two diagrams showing configurations of virtual and real speakers, one with a DSP layout, the other front-facing

For installations subject to space constraints, Yamaha’s Virtual CINEMA FRONT technology allows you to enjoy a stunning virtual Surround field using only speakers in front of the listening area. This exclusive Yamaha technology relies on the use of two Surround speakers and a center speaker placed at the front for a high-resolution 5-channel* Surround field, with incredible virtual reproduction of the rear channels.

Extra Bass: Dense and Rich Bass, Even with Small Speakers

Two audio systems with and without extra bass, consisting of a television, speakers, and a subwoofer

Yamaha’s exclusive bass frequency enhancement technology delivers incredibly rich bass while maintaining excellent spatialization and sound balance, especially when used with small speakers. When used with a subwoofer, Extra Bass enhances the volume of the entire bass frequency range of the system, not just the front speakers. You’ll enjoy exceptionally powerful and present sound.

Subwoofer Trim for Improved Spatialization

Two comparative diagrams of home theater speaker systems with and without a Yamaha subwoofer, shown from the front view

The Subwoofer Trim control boosts low frequencies without encroaching on the sound reproduction of the front speaker. The result is a clearer sound field with a smooth frequency response. Usually, when frequencies overlap in an audio-video system, all of the sound is “pushed” to the subwoofer. Subwoofer Trim avoids this issue by clearly separating the low frequencies, stabilizing the front sound field, and providing powerful and balanced bass.

What the press says

In summary, this amplifier boasts serious strengths and an attractive quality-to-price ratio. It is sure to appeal to users looking for versatile equipment suitable for both home cinema and more conventional hi-fi setups, while maintaining a reasonable budget for this type of device. This is a high-performance, intelligent amplifier that delivers impressive results.

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En somme, voici un amplificateur doté de sérieux atouts, au rapport qualité‑prix intéressant. Il ne manquera pas de séduire les utilisateurs désireux de disposer d’un équipement polyvalent, tant Home Cinéma que Hi‑Fi plus conventionnelle, tout en conservant un budget raisonnable pour ce type d’équipement. Voilà donc un amplificateur performant et intelligent.

Documentation

Documentation (brochure)
French

Technical specifications

5-channel Surround Sound
Dynamic Power: (Front L/R, 6/4/2 Ω) 110/130/160 W
Power
- 80 W per channel (6 Ω, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2 channels)
- 115 W per channel (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 channel)
- 135 W per channel (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel)

Audio

HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
5th foot with Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T. Wedge)
Aluminum front panel design for enhanced acoustics
Carefully selected components for optimal sound performance
Direct Mode for high-quality audio playback
Burr Brown 192 kHz/24-bit converters for all channels
Low Jitter Circuitry for optimized audio spatialization
DSD 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz audio playback
FLAC or WAV 192 kHz/24-bit audio playback
Apple Lossless audio playback
Compressed Music Enhancer processing for Bluetooth

Video

• 4K Ultra HD “pass-through” for even greater image quality • HDMI: HDCP2.2 (1 input/1 output), 3D and Audio Return Channel • Deep Color (30/36 bit), 24 Hz support and Auto Lip-Sync compensation

Advanced Features

Bluetooth for wireless music streaming (SBC/AAC)
Network functions
- Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
- Simplified Wi-Fi setup (iOS settings sharing, WPS, etc.)
- AirPlay for music streaming from Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone and iPad
- AV Controller app for remote control from iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android device
- Internet radio (vTuner): MP3, WMA
Music streaming services (Pandora, Spotify, JUKE)
Music files on PC/NAS: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD
DLNA 1.5 certified
Gapless playback function
Front USB digital connection for iPod and iPhone
Multi-language color OSD for better visibility
HDMI CEC for versatile control with the amplifier’s remote
YPAO audio optimization for automatic speaker calibration
HDMI Standby Through
Audio delay for lip sync adjustment (0-500 ms)
Background video (for radio/USB/Bluetooth/AUDIO/NET/AUX input)
SCENE buttons with direct power on (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio)

Surround Realism

HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs)
Compressed Music Enhancer processing with CINEMA DSP
Virtual Presence speaker function with CINEMA DSP 3D surround without front speakers
Virtual CINEMA FRONT for virtual surround sound with 5 front speakers
Enhanced bass with Extra Bass function even with small speakers
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and DSP
SILENT CINEMA for surround sound with headphones