Thought you RX-V1 owners might be interested in this. Apparently, Yamaha has been listening to the grips about the remote controls (even though I am happy with mine). Chase down this link:

http://www.remotecentral.com/wn010309.htm

Yamaha has seemed to have struck a deal with the Pronto people and is coming out with the RAV-2000, a Pronto clone. Now the sweet part, this link indicates that certain RX-V1 owners may be eligible for a coupon for a free RAV-2000. I don't know the detains, but I am having my retailer check into it for me :)

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.

just to clarify the burr brown DAC, rxv 1 has 8 for each channel while rxv 3000 has only 3 for the front main center and left main.

Great sounding!

Remote control!

As for the people that did NOT like the Yamaha RXV-1 they eather need... 1. To get there hearing checked! 2. Buy a good set of speakers! 3. Adjust it right!

This is one of the BEST AV Recievers I have ever used and my home theater sounds GREAT!!!

Note - Overall Rating got a (-1) star for the remote!

The price may be High but you get what you pay for and the customer service by there dealers is great!

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Good quality of building

Remote Control, Sound, DSP-Programms

I own this amp(in Europe it is not a Receiver) for about two months now, and I have to say I'm very dissapointed with this product. First of all and most important: the sound is some kind of harsh and cold to my ears, a problem I never had with my denon which i used before. The DSP's are complete unnassecery in my opinion, since every listening room has it's own acoustic and every recording room/studio does as well. Then you mix it with a DSP field of the Yamaha and what you get is a scrambled soundfiel, that has nothing to do with reality. It would not be that worth if Yamaha would not take a lot of money for that stuff, which you will never use. Instead of that it is wise to spend some money on better sounding amps. The remote control also works not accurate, sometimes it does not work at all.(within a 30 degree angel). I will exchange this product very soon and get a Harman/Kardon
AVR 7000. A friend of mine owns that piece and I can tell you, it blows the Yamaha complete away either in DD or DTS
Dolby Surround or straight Stereo. And it is a lot cheaper by the way. This was my first and definitiv my last Yamaha I haver ever bought.
A very unsatisfied customer

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Very clear sound and the best for surround

none

I have this yamaha already almost one year but Iam still very glad with the performance.
It is the best for using surround.But you can not compare with an two channel audiophile amplifier!People buy an more channel receiver/amplifier to use an dvdplayer at the best.
And to get that kick by listening and watching movies.Don't forget this Yamaha has ten channels !Considering that it not expensive at all!What is ugly at the champaign colour?
Name me a more beautiful looking amplifier mister SAL.
You really don't know where you talking about.This yamaha has the same performance as an THX ULtra EX receiver/amplifier from Denon or etc.But YAMAHA refused to pay for the THX licence.That's the only difference!

Powerful, Versitile, Complete. Absolutely superb A/V Amplifier.

Remote is not impressive, Unit produces extraordinary amount of heat. Transparent and revealing of lower quality sources.

The RX-V1 is in my opinion a most versatile and capable a/v amplifiers ever made. Despite a few shortcomings, the RX-V1 is the most complete as far as surround modes, inputs, DSP settings/level adjustments and speaker arrangements. Yamaha's DSP programs are modeled using naturally sampled reflections from real-world measurements of concert halls, theaters, etc. from around the world (not just what some engineer decided should sound good). Most of the competitors, believe it or not, buy the license to use Yamaha's DSP chips and DSP programs. And as for THX certification... who cares! THX is nothing but a royalty paid to some big Jew. IF you want real THX sound go pay $10 for a seat at a REAL THX MOVIE THEATER. Anyway, this piece of equipment at very best, should more than satisfy the HT enthusiast looking for an ALL IN ONE Receiver. NOTE: "audiophiles" are usually eccentric, esoteric people whom are very strong opinioned against anything but they’re own likes and certainly don't buy receivers.

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inputs, sound, dts-es

it's friggin huge and heavy

this was my first major receiver purchase since my old pioneer from college. i frequented this and other boards to get a feel for what people were enjoying. basically the difficulties people were having with the onkyo disturbed me. after thoughtful consideration and funds, the last thing you want is to have the thing repaired. the denon was appealling but in the end people loved their yamahas best. their reputation is second to none for quite some time now. what i enjoy most are the various speaker inputs. 2 sets of mains, 2 front effect, 2 surrounds, one rear center. it also has a ton of opticals. the remote is nothing to brag about, but with so many top compnents, you should buy an led infrared anyways.

Versatility, sound quality, looks!

Cost and poor quality assurance

I will say that I am very pleased with this product other than what I listed as a weakness. After owning this product for about 4 months the right main speaker started to drop out. It would drop 20-30dB and is intermittent.

I bought as others have from an online dealer - Yamaha does not support these products. A pretty sad state when Yamaha doesnt support their own products - regardless of where it is bought. I strongly suggest that you ONLY buy from authorized Yamaha dealers (or support companies that support customers regardless of point of sale) - it is not nice to spent over $2K and then not receive support! I have not received it back from the dealer yet so total damage is yet to be determined.

Good luck to all of you that are yet to deal with the wrath of Yamaha!

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This message is a reponse to Terry from Austrailia or anyone else who can offer advice: Regarding the problem with the RX-V1 channel's "cutting-out"-- As it happens, I lost my left-rear surround channel recently one day, but I noticed the speaker wire terminal was actually loose. I took this as an opportunity to upgrade the crappy monster "screw-on" type connectors to more sophisticated AudioQuest banana plugs, which I had already done to all the other connections in my system. After replacing the connectors and firing the unit back up, I was surprised to discover that the speaker was still silent. I then bypassed the speaker wire all together as well as trying a different speaker. This worked-- the rear channel came alive again. Don't ask me how! I continued to upgrade the other speakers and then tested the front effects speakers. Sadly, I discovered that my FRONT left effect speaker was out! I went through the same routine I used on the rear speaker but it did not help in this case. I also doubled checked my new banana plugs as well as swapping the left & right speaker wire pairs. Still no go! So, I’m wondering if perhaps I’m the victim of this Yamaha defect. Would this apply to the effects channels, though? So far, I’ve only heard of the MAIN speaker channels cutting out. At any rate, I tried your suggestion and inserted an RCA phono connector in the pre-out jacks a few times. Drat! This did not help. Is this something someone with apprentice-level electrical skill can repair? I *could* still send this back to the place I bought it from but the shipping costs would be staggering. Any help appreciated. Please send email if possible.

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