Yamaha has launched a new AV receiver, and with its gaming-skewed feature set, it could just be the ideal partner to a PS5 or Xbox Series X.
First off, the RX-A2A – which is one of Yamaha's higher-end, Aventage models – supports 4K at 120Hz, making games look smoother than ever. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) are also supported – the former dynamically adjusts the frame rate depending on the on-screen action, optimising the visual movement, while the latter ensures that your TV's lag-reducing Game Mode is automatically selected when required.
With 7.2 audio channels, and a maximum power output of 150W, it should fill even the largest of lounges with sound. You shouldn't have to worry if yours is an odd shape, either, as it calibrates the audio to your room by analysing the room acoustics and measuring the speaker characteristics. And with no fewer than seven HDMI inputs, you can hook up all your set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and games consoles at once.
Some of these features will come via a future firmware update, however, so don't expect them all at launch.
The Yamaha RX-A2A will go on sale in January 2021, and cost £849.
