This is an excellent receiver. Very much like the rv-905, but >$100 cheaper with slightly less power (60w at .04THD, 70w at .07THD), although it's way more than enough power for me. Very clean sound and the .04THD is the same as the more expensive models. For the money, I couldn't beat it. I also think it has a nicer remote than the rv-905 and more expensive models. I programmed it to control everything - Receiver, TV, DVD, and VCR.

Not knowing which Yamaha model to get, I finally ended up with this one. It's a replacement to my Sony STR-DE525 receiver I bought only five months earlier. The Sony did not do justice to my Klipsch speakers and Velodyne subwoofer when listening to Dolby Digital soundtracks on the Sony DVP-S530D DVD player. My speakers now sound much better when driven by the Yamaha – crispier highs and tighter bass. Very good unit for the price – it’s a keeper. By the way, if I’m not mistaken, this Best Buy model is the same version of the Yamaha RX-V495 receiver. Now if I only know what to do with the Sony receiver…

I bought this receiver after looking at various JVC and Pioneer models. Even though the power rating is not as high on the 5140 as on the JVC and Pioneers, it's sound is clean and loud with the volume only 1/4 the way up. Great product.

Low cost, ease of use

none relative to cost

I had my mind made up to buy a Yamaha. I chose the HTR 5140 over the HTR 5150 because I felt that DTS was not important to me. I paid $340.(2nd day air to Alaska)at One Call. Good service from OneCall. Prologic sounds great through my Energy Take 5s with 8" subwoofer. Havn't tried Dolby 5.1 or cd yet; will be adding a dvd for Christmas.

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my first A/V receiver

Excellent receiver. Much better than the Pioneer VSXD508 unit I purchased and returned.

More than enough power, doesn't generate much heat, sounds very pure

FM sensitivity a bit weak

I haven't regretted this purchase one bit. The 5140 beautifully handles all the different types of music I've thrown at it, as well as does a great job of reproducing movie soundtracks. I had reservations about its relatively low power rating, but it is capable of producing an astounding amount of volume, and it stays quite cool while doing so.

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More than enough power,price,can't beat the sound.

I had a small argument with my remote, but im used to it now.

Right now i have only a vcr, and the Pro- Logic sound is so simular to Dolby Digital.I will soon have a DVD player and i can't wait to here the Dolby-Digital feature. The power is at (60w rms)per channel and feels more like 100w per channel. The receiver handles any kind of music and with all the sound adjustments you can get the sound just the way you like it.Like most people say when listening to any thing it's hard to get the volume past 50% without having speakers that can handle alot.And when turning it up this high there is no distortion what so ever.(depending on audio source.)All in all i recomend this product due to all it's feutures for the incredibal price.

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None.Yamaha beats them all!!!

Motorized volume knob, 5.1 input

Everything Else!

Purchased this receiver for my Mom, (I wouldn't EVER buy Yamaha for myself!), she used for her mini-home theater, and boy did the sound suck! You will need very good speakers to make this receiver sound good at all, and what's up with not providing s-video inputs. The machine is sturdy grant you, but I believe that I was fooled when I bought the machine. The guy at best buy told me it was 70 watts per channel, Yamaha sez it 60! Not a problem for my mom, but Yahama and/or best buy needs to get their stuff straight. The remote is so small, only a kid could use it, ended up buying my mother the sony learning remote! I've seen AIWA receivers better than this! (AV-D57, same remote problem, but much, much better sound on ANY speakers!). If you want quality, go for DENON or ONYKO, SONY, etc. If you are looking for a starter receiver definetly look elsewhere. As for DTS, I understand why they didn't included it, DTS is just now getting commonplace. Bah!

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Denon, Onkyo, you name it, I got it.

Great sound and flexible surround modes, as well as easily programmed remote

No light on the volume dial. Absence of TV previous channel button on remote.

After lightning zapped my trusted Harmon-Kardon and less expensive Sony receivers, along with two TV's, 5 phones etc. I presumed I'd get another Harmon-Kardon. After comparing the sound/price/cost of various receivers, I saw no option but this Yamaha and purchased two of them. I do not believe I could have made a better choice, particularly at the price paid as the model was being discontinued. The remote did a fantastic job of recognizing the functions of the Sony TV and VCR.

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This is about the Yamaha HTR-5130, not the 5140. Talk about power! Whatever the 5130 lacks that the 5140 has, I'll never miss it. :)

Only one tape input, but I think there's a work-around. I use old-fashioned open reel deck and dual cassette deck.

Repeat: This is about the Yamaha HTR-5130, not the 5140.
I only have two speakers at present, but the way this unit makes 'my' music sound, I'm planning right now to get the center and rear channel speakers, plus maybe a sub-woofer (might scare the birds, though).

As with the HTR-5140, one does not have to crank volume beyond 1/4 to blast (clearly) the entire (admittedly small) house.

Other old stereo receivers I've used in the past sounded quite muddy compared to the Yamaha HTR-5130. I'm no expert, but I know what I like!

Bought this unit at Brandnamez.com for $209.00...they gave me a $10 break when the unit I ordered originally (another Yamaha receiver) was out of production/stock. I couldn't be more pleased.

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