Which is better for a turntable?

The Yamaha R-N600A. It has a built-in phono preamp and a Pure Direct mode that bypasses digital processing. The Onkyo TX-8470 listing shows no phono input, so you would need an external preamp.

Is the Yamaha worth $350 more?

Only if you use analog sources or want the ESS DAC and Pure Direct path. For TV and streaming, the Onkyo TX-8470 does the same job for $449.00 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026.

The Onkyo TX-8470. The Yamaha R-N600A has optical and coaxial digital inputs but no HDMI, so a TV connects by optical.

Which is better for streaming?

Both cover Wi-Fi, AirPlay and Bluetooth. The Yamaha adds MusicCast and two-way Bluetooth 4.2. The Onkyo adds Ethernet for a wired connection.

Which has more power?

The Yamaha is rated 80 W per channel into 8 ohms across 20-20,000 Hz at 0.07% THD. The Onkyo listing does not state a power figure, so compare its manual before buying for large speakers.

Has the Onkyo price dropped?

Yes. It hit $449.00 on November 2, 2026, down from $499.99 on November 1. That matches the current Amazon price.

Yamaha R-N600A Network Receiver Amplifier vs Onkyo TX-8470 Stereo Receiver

Buy the Onkyo TX-8470 if you want the most features per dollar: it costs $449 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, against $799.95 at Best Buy for the Yamaha R-N600A, and it adds HDMI. Buy the Yamaha if you care most about clean analog sound, a phono stage and measured build quality. The Yamaha is the better hi-fi amplifier; the Onkyo is the better value.

Today the Onkyo TX-8470 Stereo Receiver costs $350.95 less at its best price.

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