The R-N600A is a streaming integrated amplifier by Yamaha that delivers 80 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in 2024. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. It has a built-in DAC, so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Yamaha R-N600A has an MSRP of $800.
There are 5 Yamaha amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Yamaha Stereo Receiver Series
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Yamaha R-N600A is rated at 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Yamaha provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.07% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 80 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.07%
Built-in Sources
Most integrated amplifiers expect you to bring your own source. Yamaha R-N600A does not:
How loud will 80 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the Yamaha R-N600A?
80 W into 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Yamaha R-N600A is rated at 80 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 61 to 90 watts band. The next band up is 91 to 120 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the Up to 60 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Yamaha R-N600A with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Yamaha R-N600A, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Yamaha R-N600A has total of 4 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yamaha R-N600A features built-in Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Yamaha R-N600A features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
DAC and Digital Music
The Yamaha R-N600A's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Yamaha R-N600A Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓80 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓4 analogue inputs, enough for a full rack of sources.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 384kHz and DSD, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 2 optical, 2 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM), so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: Spotify Connect and Tidal; AirPlay 2.
- ✓Bluetooth (version 4.2) for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Has tone controls.
- ✓Built-in AM/FM tuner.
- ✗The phono stage is moving-magnet only; a moving-coil cartridge would need a step-up or an external stage.
Yamaha R-N600A External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha R-N600A has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5.94inch x 17.19inch x 15.69inch (150.9mm x 436.6mm x 398.5mm ). The unit weighs
9.8 kg (21.6 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Yamaha R-N600A is approximately 1739.9cm2 / 269.7inch2.
- Width: 436.6mm (17.19")
- Height: 150.9mm (5.94")
- Depth: 398.5mm (15.69")
- Weight: 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1739.9cm2 / 269.7inch2
- Volume: ~26.3 liter / 6.9 gallon
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Yamaha R-N600A by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Yamaha |
| Full Model Name |
Yamaha R-N600A |
| Release Date |
2024 |
| Amplifier Type |
Stereo Receiver |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
80 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.07% |
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
Yes |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
|
| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
|
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
150.9mm (5.94") |
| Width |
436.6mm (17.19") |
| Depth |
398.5mm (15.69") |
| Weight |
9.8 kg (21.6 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |