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Yamaha RX-V557 6.1-Channel Receiver – 540 Watt; Pure Direct Mode

Name: Yamaha RX-V557 6.1-Channel Receiver – 540 Watt; Pure Direct Mode
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 11508
Price: 195.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$195.00

Ninety watts into 8 ohms on each of six channels at 0.06% distortion, with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Discrete 6.1. Pure Direct bypasses the tone controls and video circuitry for two-channel listening, and there are 192kHz/24-bit DACs on every channel. Remote included. Very good cosmetic condition, all channels stress-tested.

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Yamaha RX-V557 6.1-Channel Receiver – 540 Watt; Pure Direct Mode, Quad-Field Cinema DSP, Tested with Remote

Step up to genuine component audio with the Yamaha RX-V557—a versatile 6.1-channel receiver that balances home theater excitement with serious musical performance. Featuring Yamaha’s highly acclaimed Quad-Field Cinema DSP and a dedicated Pure Direct mode for audiophile-grade 2-channel listening, this receiver delivers 90 watts of clean, high-current power. Thoroughly tested and including a Yamaha remote, it offers a significant upgrade over entry-level all-in-one systems.

Musicality Meets Home Theater:
The RX-V557 stands out in its class thanks to Yamaha’s focus on sound quality. It features Pure Direct Mode, which bypasses all tone controls and unnecessary video circuitry to provide the shortest, cleanest signal path for your music sources—perfect for CD or high-res streaming. For movies, the Quad-Field Cinema DSP creates a remarkably spacious surround field, expanding the soundstage beyond the walls of your room.

High-Current Amplification:
Don’t be fooled by its sleek profile; this receiver is built to drive. With 90 watts per channel (into 8 ohms) and high dynamic power capability, it handles demanding movie soundtracks and dynamic music passages with ease. Yamaha’s discrete amplifier configuration ensures low distortion and distinct instrument separation.

Features & Connectivity:

192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels ensure superior digital audio conversion.

Silent Cinema allows you to enjoy full surround sound effects through standard headphones.

Component Video Conversion upscales composite and S-Video signals for simpler TV connection (ideal for retro gaming setups).

Night Listening Enhancer maintains dialogue clarity and effect detail even at low volumes.

Front Panel A/V Inputs for easy connection of camcorders or game consoles.

Specifications:

Power Output: 90 Watts x 6 channels (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.06% THD)

Surround Formats: Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 100kHz (+0, -3dB)

Inputs: 2 Optical / 1 Coaxial Digital, 5.1 Multi-Channel Analog Input

Dimensions: 435 x 171 x 420 mm (17-1/8” x 6-3/4” x 16-1/2”)

Weight: 11 kg (24.3 lbs)

Finish: Black

Condition:
This receiver is in very good cosmetic condition. The display is bright, the faceplate is clean, and all controls operate smoothly.

Functionally Tested: All channels have been stress-tested and output clean audio. Digital and analog inputs verified working. FM tuner locks stations reliably.

Remote Included: Comes with a Yamaha remote for full control of all functions.

Summary:
The RX-V557 is a fantastic “middle-weight” contender—offering more finesse and power than entry-level models but maintaining a manageable footprint. Whether you are setting up a dedicated 5.1 surround system or just want a high-quality stereo receiver with digital inputs for your TV and streamer, this Yamaha delivers the legendary “Natural Sound” performance reliably and affordably.

Purchase with Confidence

Includes Radique Audio Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty

Perpetual Trade-Back Program—upgrade or swap with peace of mind

Yamaha engineering—tested, very good condition, ready to play.

$195.00

Additional information

Weight	26.3 lbs
Dimensions	20.5 × 21.1 × 10.75 in

About brand

Yamaha at Radique

We service Yamaha, too. Bring us your own Yamaha receivers, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks, speakers and subwoofers for repair, servicing or restoration, with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Yamaha began as an organ maker in Hamamatsu, Japan, in 1887. It made gramophones from the 1920s and began hi-fi with the 1954 HiFi Player. We carry Yamaha AV receivers, vintage stereo receivers, CD players, subwoofers and speakers. We've had more than 280 Yamaha listings so far, covering nearly 200 different models. Every used Yamaha here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Every AV receiver we list is tested input by input on our bench: each HDMI input and output, the analog, optical and coaxial inputs, the subwoofer outputs and the wireless features where it has them. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Yamaha models we've sold most often: the SW-3 subwoofer, the NX-E270 surrounds, and the RX-V1400, RX-V850 and RX-V800 AV receivers.

The Yamaha hi-fi story

Torakusu Yamaha built his first reed organ in Hamamatsu in 1887 and founded Nippon Gakki in 1897; the company was renamed Yamaha Corporation in 1987. Yamaha calls the 1954 HiFi Player its first audio product, and dates its first Natural Sound (NS) speakers to 1967.

1970s hi-fi. The CA-700 and CA-500 of 1972 were Yamaha's first integrated amplifiers, and the CA-1000 of 1973 could switch its output stage between Class A and Class A/B. The NS-1000 and NS-1000M speakers of 1974 used beryllium dome drivers, and the NS-10M of 1978, sold for home use, became a studio monitor.

CD and surround. The CD-1 of 1982 was Yamaha's first CD player. The DSP-1 of 1986 was a Digital Sound Field Processor, and in 1993 the RX-V870 became the first Yamaha receiver with CINEMA DSP. The RX-V992 of 1997 added built-in Dolby Digital decoding.

AVENTAGE. The AVENTAGE (RX-A) receiver line launched in 2010, above the RX-V range.

Which Yamaha is which?

CA integrated amplifiers (1972 to about 1979): the CA-500, CA-700, CA-1000 and CA-2000, followed by the A-series.

CR receivers (mid-1970s to about 1980): the CR-1000, then the CR-620 to CR-2020 generation of 1977 to 1979.

NS speakers: from the NS-690 and the beryllium NS-1000 to the NS-10M bookshelf speaker, made from 1978 to 2001.

CD players: from the CD-1 of 1982 to the CDX and GT-CD models.

RX-V AV receivers (from at least 1991): such as the RX-V800, RX-V850 and RX-V1400 we sell often. Built-in Dolby Digital arrived in 1997, YPAO room calibration in 2003 and HDMI in the mid-2000s.

RX-A AVENTAGE (from 2010): the step-up AV receivers. The RX-Z models were the flagships until 2007.

Buying used Yamaha: what to check

Formats. On an AV receiver, check what it decodes and connects to: Dolby Digital from 1997, room calibration from 2003, HDMI from the mid-2000s.

HDMI boards. On modern AV receivers, HDMI is usually the first thing to fail. We test every HDMI input and output before listing.

CR receivers. Owners suggest asking whether service bulletins were done on a CR-2020, and expect scratchy controls and burnt-out dial lamps on any unserviced unit.

NS speakers. Check that the tweeters on an NS-10M are original and both work, and inspect the beryllium domes on an NS-1000, since Yamaha stopped making beryllium diaphragms in 1997.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.