Clear sound ,looks ,DSP and power!

NONE

I had used many receivers but this is realy the best I ever have heard for the price I paid.Before I had an Sony ES.But the DSP programms from the Yamaha are very good and useful compared to the Sony.When I playing DVD''s now I hear much more than I did before!If you looking for an good sounding amp.or receiver and you don''t care about THX or Dolby Pr.2 than buy this Yamaha.He is getting cheaper now because the DSP-AZ1 is coming .

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SONY ES

Many

See above

Hmmm....I''m no stranger to the audio channel drop-out drop problems with this receiver, but the usual fix with inserting a phono connector is not working for my left main speaker any more (it has died a total of three times in the past). Anyone know if a more permanent fix without actually going inside the unit? I''m curious to know if using those old-style "U" shape plugs inserted into both the left and right pre-out jacks would solve this problem for good. Then again, this could be a very bad idea if the circuit design is nothing like the previous model receivers. Also, I''m pretty handy with a soldering iron. Anyone willing to explain what must actually be done internally to correct the problem? I don''t mind doing this myself since I am out of warranty. Thanks. Jeff

build quality, ease of use, effortless reproduction, rear panel facilities, remote control, ability to integrate easily into whole house control system.

expensive (but not really for what you get; non selectable sub x-over frequency; too many DSP modes

Simply put, the Yamaha offers a great value proposition! Extremely smooth sonic reproduction in 2 or multi channel sound; easy to use and to set up with a comprehensive instruction manual. Especially like the ability to add DSP after the directional and localization cues are already in place even with the rear center channel. Good separation between rears L/R and center thanks to the use of a high separation YSS908 as evidenced by the schematic shown in the product brochure. The choice to outsource the Burr Browns was smart as these 10 D/A's are very smooth and linear with excellent specs--see the BB web site for additional information. The power supply regulation of the D/A's is superb as well as the attention paid to signal path routing inside the D/A-DSP board and the rest of the interior of the machine. Plenty of power on board to drive all but the largest rooms. Especially like the 4 volt drive capability out of the sub outs which allow for ample voltage to drive up to 4 outboard powered subs (what a difference 2 make let alone 4 in my listening room!). Yeah, 54 DSP modes are too many; I find 4-8 that I like and stick to them and let the rest idle. Absolutely zero glitches with this Yamaha as with the other Yamahas I have owned...the Q/C appears to be superb on this and other units. Have not had much experience with the component inputs but understand the switching is passive for maximal video reproduction of hi-res sources. All in all, a terrific job...especially so at the new MSRP of $2799 that I found when into effect 8/1! Oh well, I got a good 6 months of use out of it even tho I paid the old MSRP. % stars on this piece!

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Denon AVR4800/5700; Yamaha DSPA-1/2095/995/595a

Everything

Remote doesnt support everything

Awesome power and sound---best sub 3,000$ receiver after listening to HK, DENON, Pioneer etc.

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HK 85

great machine

none

great,nothing to complain about

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eveything

Yamaha’s top of the range, going for twice as much as their RX-V2095. With 8.2 channels (2 front effects for DSP only, 2 sub for stereo low effects (hence the .2), one center rear channel for DD 6.1 or DTS-ES, and the usual other five), DTS, Dolby Digital. I found this amp/receiver to be better than all the products listed in "Similar Products Used:" although the Denon 5800 came very close, but not worth an extra $600.

This is an excellent amp/receiver (depending on whether you come from the UK or the US). It has an outstanding quality. Its channel clarity and separation is exceptional and second to none. It is versatile, has an input for an external processor and an output for a pre-amp (which I think is a waste of time as I wouldn’t spend $3’200 on a device to later add a processor or a pre-amp, but some would disagree with me). Lots of inputs (of which 7 are optical). 52 DSP programs, which I think it’s too much as I only use about 6, but it caters for a wide range of consumers so you’ll probably find one or two that will suit you. There is a function that bypasses any unnecessary signal processing, which delivers sound ‘as-is’, this works pretty well but you’ll have to listen very hard to notice an increase in quality (as quality is so good anyway). Silent cinema, which simulates surround on headphones, it works, but only to a decent quality with a very good pair of headphones.

Now for the bad points. Its remote could have had a better design. It’s very functional (I can control every thing in my HT with it) but it does take getting use to. It could have been more powerful. As it is, I have to turn up the volume to 2/3 full to enjoy the movie, on the RX-V2092 it was only up to 1/3. Last but not least the user manual, it seems to me to be directed at the more experienced HT user (unlike the guide to the RX-V2092). It gave me the idea that with its current setup it was optimal for any home environment (yes I realize this is a contradictory statement but it was my impression after reading the user guide). The truth is I had to read and understand all of it before I could optimize the receiver for my HT, but once that is done it’s all tremendously satisfying when you sit down to watch your first movie.

Overall very good, I gave it five stars because I don’t think they (Yamaha) could have done a better job (except for possibly the remote; as for the power, they do allow the use of a pre-amp). Cost/benefit is another matter, this receiver is better than the RX-V2095, but the only real advantage over the RX-V2095 is the extra rear-center channel, which allows DD6.1 or DTS-ES, and I don’t think this justifies for double the price! So I gave it a 3 star rating on value. If money is no objective, then by all means, get the RX-V1 but if on the other hand you have a budget to adhere too, you’d be better off with the RX-V2095.

Quality build, great sound, make any room sound great.

I can't find any!

Great piece of equipment. It has plenty of inputs and enough outputs. I would like to have seen 1 or 2 more coaxial digitals but the back panel is full. Upgradable? Well as far as I know B&K and Denon mention it but I don't know of them actually producing an upgrade module.
Well anyway, back to the Yamaha, it can do some amazing things with the sound fields. If your room just doesn't sound the way it should, don't worry, once you master the settings on this Bear you can basically make your room as sweet as your ears want it to be. And it stores your personal settings so you don't have to worry about doing it each time. I found that experimenting with music and movies that I could get the sound I wanted to hear. Even the pre-set DSP fields can be customized.
I was never a strong believer in DSP until the RXV-1.
The DTS disc "Tina Turner Live from Amsterdam" made me a believer. All I can say is WOW!!
By the way this unit sounds very good with straight 2 channel stereo with most CD's and the other settings as well, normal Dolby Digital, DTS, ES, etc. I found that even some normal CD's are wonderful in pro-logic with this unit.
And if you want a special musical treat, try some of the DTS audio CD's with this unit and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
If this unit is a little too pricey give the Yamaha RXV-3000 a try, it's almost as good for about $600 less. It does not have the Brown-Burr DACS like the RXV-1 and a few less inputs and power, but it does have 5 channel stereo mode that the RXV-1 lacks.
All in all if you can afford it DO IT, you won't regret it!!

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build quality

amp-section, dsp-modes, dpl-decoder...ect.

well, finally its arrived, the new toy of yamaha, and what can i say about it: its the same crap they producing for years now. cold and analytic sounding amps, still the most bad sounding pro locic decoder of the whole market, and of course even more dsp-modes. what the hell needs a normal thinking human 54 dsp-modes for which will make the bad sound even worth??? instead of developing one really good matrix-surround programm ala logic7 (lexicon/harman) or circle (smart/theta/kenwood) they go on putting reverbs and hall and whatsoever in those amps and what for??? it might by impressiv for rookies to hear *roxy theater* or *stadium* or *alte oper frankfurt*...(which is very funny because i live near of frankfurt and the sound in this building is complete different to this dsp-mode), but for the serious home theater enthusiast it just put a smile on your face. glad to be a dealer myself to have the advantage to listen to all the (more or less) exiting ht-products i can say only this: if you looking for a ht-receiver then buy anything but a yamaha. otherwise i would suggest to spend your bucks for charitable uses, its probably better investet then.

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there is nothing similar that bad

Burr Brown DAC's, DSP's that actually can be adjusted. Dynamic High Current Power.

None that I can see!

Well guys looks like our friend Sal from "Salcity" has made his way to this receiver. Its interesting that he talks bad about this product compared to the B&K AVR 307 and the Denon 5800. If you look on this website Sal said that the B&K and the Denon were (pieces of crap). Yet on this comparison he favors them. #1.Sal says he has used this product for over a year. Deductive reasoning would have one believe that Sal was an old dog that could not be taught any new tricks either. #2. Sal this is a new millenium and Yamaha has more DSP's than both of the other receivers combined! If your intelligent enough to know how to adjust them since all rooms have different acoustic signatures you can get the exact sound your looking for. Onkyo and Pioneer...Please! These are $1,000. Avreceivers and Yamaha has plenty of Avreceivers to compete with the likes of the integra and Pioneer. In the end I think were all waiting to see what Sal does like, since he doesn't like this receiver, the B&K or the Denon. (At least thats what he says on this website!) Sal, your credibility is waning. We may all have different opinions of these three receivers, but I think most of us can respect the fact that they are the best the industry has to offer at this point. In the end its just boils down to what features and sonic dynamics your looking for. I personally love this receiver, but I'm not going over to the B&K or the Denon to bash either of them. They are both very impressive! I just preferred this one! P.S. Guys make sure you read Sal's review of the B&K and the Denon 5800. Enjoy!

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awesome sound, both for music and home theater. visually
very clean looking, heavy duty, quality build.

none so far

Very happy with this receiver.
awesome sound.
awesome build.
awesome deal, now 2k includes $500. remote.
looked and listened to all major brands selling for
between $1500.$2500. none came close to the over all features and sound of the Yamaha.
at 61 pounds, make sure your rack can hold it.

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