{
  "id": 3719761,
  "title": "Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers have all the wired and wireless hi-res connections you could want for a smart small stereo system — and one doubles as an amp too",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/yamahas-new-compact-hi-fi-streamers-have-all-the-wired-and-wireless",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:58:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/yamahas-new-compact-hi-fi-streamers-have-all-the-wired-and-wireless-hi-res-connections-you-could-want-for-a-smart-small-stereo-system-and-one-doubles-as-an-amp-too"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yamaha has introduced two new compact streaming hi-fi devices, slated for release in November 2026. The WXC-70A is a budget-friendly option priced at £859 ($1,170, AU$1,700) and boasts connectivity with services like Spotify, AirPlay, Roon, Tidal, HDMI, RCA, optical, USB-A, Ethernet, and Bluetooth. The device features a built-in calibration microphone for room optimization, integration with smart home gadgets, and control via the MusicCast app.\n\nThe WXA-70A, costing £1,199 ($1,630, AU$2,400), offers enhanced capabilities, including amplification. With a 2.6kg frame compared to the WXC-70A's 1.9kg, the WXA-70A provides 70W two-channel at 8 ohms or 105W two-channel at 4 ohms, making it suitable for bookshelf speakers or floorstanders. Both models share the same input and output options, but the WXA-70A's additional amplification power sets it apart. Yamaha's compact streaming hi-fi lineup now includes portable streaming speakers, which integrate all connections directly.",
  "summary": "Yamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yamaha releases two new compact streaming hi-fi devices in November 2026",
    "WXC-70A has wired and wireless hi-res connections, built-in calibration microphone",
    "WXA-70A doubles as an amp with 70W/105W output for bookshelf or floorstanders"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}