Yamaha WXA-50 vs Rotel Diamond Series RA-6000 Detailed Comparison

Yamaha WXA-50 vs Rotel Diamond Series RA-6000

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Yamaha WXA-50

Integrated Amplifier | 55 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rotel Diamond RA-6000

Integrated Amplifier | 200 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Yamaha WXA-50 vs Rotel Diamond RA-6000 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Yamaha WXA-50 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the Diamond Series RA-6000 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Yamaha WXA-50 and Rotel Diamond RA-6000 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Yamaha WXA-50 Key Specs

55 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Wifi 2.4 GHz

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 4.28 lbs / 1.95 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):2.0625inch x 8.4375inch x 10.5inch

Rotel Diamond RA-6000 Key Specs

200 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 41.47 lbs / 18.85 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):5-11/16inch x 17-1/16inch x 17-15/16inch

What size room are the Yamaha WXA-50 and Rotel Diamond RA-6000 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Yamaha WXA-50	Rotel Diamond RA-6000
Near-field	Average	Are you nuts?
Small Room	Good	Bad
Mid-size Room	Average	Poor
Large Room	Poor	Good
Very Large Room	Bad	Good

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Yamaha WXA-50 and Rotel Diamond RA-6000 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Yamaha WXA-50 over Rotel Diamond Series RA-6000

MSRP Price(*)	599USD vs 4,500USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Signal to Noise Ratio	110 dB vs 103 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Wi-Fi	Yes vs No	High quality streaming over WiFi
Coaxial Digital Inputs	No vs 3	More options for connecting Digital sources
Base Surface Area	571.0cm²/ 88.5inch² vs 1979.0cm²/ 306.7inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	52mm vs 145mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Vertical use	Yes vs No	Takes less space when placed vertically

Reasons to choose Rotel Diamond Series RA-6000 over Yamaha WXA-50

Watts into 8-ohms	200 watts vs 55 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	350 watts vs 105 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.0075% vs 0.06%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Total Analog Inputs	4 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Optical Digital Inputs	3 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	3 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Headphone Output	3.5mm vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Roon	Tested vs No	Roon Compatibility
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Yamaha WXA-50 and Rotel Diamond RA-6000 differs from each other.

Yamaha WXA-50 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
1 Optical Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(connecting a thumb drive or portable music player)
Ethernet Port

Rotel Diamond RA-6000 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
3 Optical Digital Input
3 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A front(Connects to iOS devices)
- USB-B (allows connection to your Windows PC or Mac computer)
Ethernet Port
XLR Input Port

Yamaha WXA-50 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA,Mono-RCA(Sub) Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Rotel Diamond RA-6000 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Yamaha WXA-50?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of WXA-50:

Wireless streaming amplifier

59-inch AC power cord

WiFi/Bluetooth antenna

Remote control (ZU09200)

CR2025 3V battery (installed in remote)

2 Stands

6 Non-skid pads

Basic Owners Manual

Warranty Card

Online Product Registration Card

-inchYamaha Worldwide Representative Offices-inch note

-inchMusicCast-inch brochure

-inchSpotify Premium-inch sheet

What's in the Box of Rotel Diamond RA-6000?

Here are the items that come with the Diamond Series RA-6000:

Stereo integrated amplifier

58-inch AC power cord

Remote control (RR-AX200)

2 AA batteries

59-inch USB-B to USB-A cable

57-inch Ethernet cable

USB thumbdrive (with Windows PC driver)

Quick Installation Guide

Warranty/Registration Card

Important Safety Instructions

Addendum For Roon Test