Power, sound, advanced features, YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer), THX Select processing.

None that I've found yet.

I recently upgraded to this receiver from an older Sony DE545. Wow. What a difference. This receiver is packed with features and sound great. I'm running Sat, HDTV and DVD inputs through the receiver and everything looks and sounds the best it ever has. I researched different receivers for a while before deciding on this unit, but I'm confident I made the right choice. There's plenty of room for future growth, while taking care of all my immediate needs. I’m sure I’ll be enjoying this unit for years to come.

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Only my Sony DE545, but it's not really in the same class.

Power, feature set, sound, company reputation

Not cheap, but quite reasonable when compared to its features.

I purchased a Yamaha RX-V2400 receiver today. It is replacing an Onkyo TX-DS777 A/V THX receiver. I purchased it after doing research here at audioreview and listening to the RX-V1400 at Tweeters. I compared the 1400 with the Denon 3803. I found the sound on both to be good, but the Yamaha had more depth and detail than the Denon. Although the features are quite similar, I chose the 2400 over the 1400. I liked the Zone 2 source selectability and the potential use of the RS-232 port for diagnostics and upgrades. Is this, along with the extra 10 watts per channel worth the extra cost? Only time will tell. I'll be connecting it up soon. After I've had a chance to play with it I'll provide a revised update. DoninVirginia

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Power, clarity, functionality.

There are no weaknesses at this price level.

Incredible unit. I was happy that Yamaha added THX select to their units. The power is unending. I love the 7 channel stereo decoding. Video switching is excellent. I was a loyal sony buyer until they sat on their balls with their latest line of es recievers. I returned the 3000ES and was absolutely satisfied with the v2400.

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Sony strda3000es = crap Sony ES, Denon, Onkyo, HK, etc...

Power/channel, clarity, video up-conversion to component output. Extremely good at decoding digital audio from DVD's to maximize surround effects. Microphone auto-calibration of surround sound really works. 2-year parts and labor warranty.

Complicated remote, strange Zone 2 and 3 auto-on that I haven't been able to disable yet. Could say price, but you're really paying for what you get with this unit...if you can afford it, consider it.

This is without question the highest quality HT receiver I've had. The included mic for surround calibration worked like a charm, and I've decided to quit manually fiddling with speaker levels because it sounds WAY better then I ever managed and it does it itself. The two main reasons I got this system were the price and up-scalability. The price, while fairly high, was lower, sometimes by a couple of thousand dollars, then similar other recievers. It is loaded with inputs of all kinds, outs, and I just can't imagine ever having enough stuff to actually utilize all of it. It has video up-conversion, which makes video switching a breeze...just hit one button for the receiver and leave the TV alone. I run a variety of analog and digital signals into it, so the picture quality varies somewhat, but it's all good. I was a little worried about how well it would up-convert analog cable, but it looks better then the original raw signal. It's got plenty of power to boot, so that's not even an issue. I've yet to turn it up above the negative decibel range, at least according to Yamaha's mysterious volume controls. Trust me, it's still loud. I ran the "presence" speakers, a name that just seems silly to me, to the Zone 2 amp and have them in the bedroom. The only problem I've had is that sometimes when I turn on the main power, Zone's 2 & 3 turn on at the same time automatically, which can be annoying when you don't actually want sound in the bedroom, but that's probably just a little tweak I haven't quite figured out yet. I'm running a straight 6.1 system, and it sounds great with DVD's. Awesome, even. I prefer music in plain old stereo sound (that is what it's recorded for) and the sound reproduction from CD's using one of the many optical inputs is crystal clear and bright...a little too high, even. I wouldn't mind a little more thump sometimes, but anything other then hip-hop sounds wonderful. I'm sure with a little tweaking of the equalizer I'll eventually even that out, though. Even my fiance's ever present Enya CD's admittedly sound great. I wouldn't recommend this for a casual listener or someone looking for a basic HT setup. It's too expensive and relatively complicated. But if you're tired of your $200 Panasonic HT and want to upgrade, you will definitely hear a vast improvement. Yamaha's pre-programmed sound fields are sometimes the perfect fit for certain shows, blowing standard Pro Logic or DTS Neo modes out of the water.

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Onkyo TX-SR600 which is blown out of the water by the Yamaha, and I really liked the Onkyo...lol

-DPIIx -9.1 setup

Non-assingable pre-outs.

I had been researching which amp to buy for at least 9 months.... when this amp came on the market it had everything every other amp had (except net tunes), for about $300 less. It has plenty of power, excellent sound, and tons of useful features. I have a 9.2 setup with amp using a y splitter for the subs, and an external amp for the "presence speakers". For the first time in about 10 years I am really enjoying listening to CD's again!

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Sound clarity, Variety of Inputs/Outputs, DSP fields, Video up-conversion (Compsite & S-video to Component), Automated room equalizatiion (Very Slick!)

Not for the novice. User manual and initial set-ups are intensive. May scare off the person just getting into home-theater components for the first time.

When it finally came time to upgrade from my Yamaha RXV-890 Pro-Logic receiver, staying with Yamaha products was a no-brainer. This Receiver kicks butt! Not only do the DSP sound fields blow away anything by Denon or Onkyo, the additional features such as video up-conversion, and the Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (what?) are astounding. The sound is powerful and crystal clear, even at high volumes. If you are searching for the perfect receiver, at a moderate price level, look no further.

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