I have just recently purchased the 793 for $700CAN, I am very happy with the 793 it's DSP features are very clean and crisp(I love the jazz club). I am using the Yamaha CDC 655 to play my cd's as well as the Panasonic DVD-L10, to play my dvd's,and I record my music on a protable mini disc(MZ-R3) Even it's tuner is very strong with the help of coaxial cable input I am able to pick station that I couldn't before. I am using a optical cable between my CD player and reciver would recommend this Yamaha to anyone who is looking for a mid priced receiver. My only regert is that I didn't know that the 795 (it has DTS)was coming out before Christmas. None the less I am so happy to have jumped into the world of Dobly Digital. Nothing beats watching, I mean nothing beats expereincing TOMORROW NEVER DIES-limited adition through the 793!
Oh before I forget if there is anyone out there who knows of a place on the net that reveiws video equipment (dvd players. video camera's etc...) please e-mail thank you.

Got this unit a few a weeks ago as part of my ongoing progress to build a budget HT system. Though I don't have much experience to compare it with other receivers, I am quite satisfied with my purchase (although for music CD's I prefer to turn the DSP off) and the learning remote made my life a lot easier!!
But recently I've noticed that once in a while, the unit would turn off soon after I turn it on. (the TroubleShooting section suggests me check the plug, which is completely plugged in) Did this happen to anyone else?

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is ther any way i can use a dts decodor for this 793 yamah reciver if yes how?

I got the RX-V793 for $380 at good guys, and I'm very happy with it. Lots of inputs and outputs, including S-Video. There's also 2 coaxial inputs and 1 optical input. There's also plenty of power, 80W per channel x 5. It took me about half an hour to figure out the learning remote, and now i'm happy with it. I especially like how it glows in the dark! The only complaint with the remote is that it's too BIIIG!The sound is clean and clear, especially with my NHT superzero's. Plenty of DSP modes, even though I dont use them. Adds to the long list of features though. The 793 is hooked up to my Sony 7ES cdplayer (coaxial link) and my Sony 920 minidisc deck (optical cable). Dolby Digital sounds very good through my Toshiba 2108 DVD player.
I originally wanted a Sony reciever (mostly because it just looks better!) but only Sony ES recievers match up to Yamaha sound and build quality. Considering this was $380, and the Sony 30ES is $799, it wasnt a tough decision.

I have to say that from reading some other reviews here, I'm wondering why they even thought of mid-fi brands. What are these people thinking? If your going to go rate features, go buy a Pioneer, Sony, JVC, or Kenwood. Leave the real reviews for the overall PERFORMANCE. Anyone can go see or read on the manufacturers website, what features they offer on the models. Let the reviews reflect the sound quality. This is the #1 priority of buying a component that reproduces sound. Features should only have an insignificant influence on the purchase of the unit. If it doesn't, then get a mass produced unit and get all the features plus pay less.
That aside, this unit had the most musical reproduction out of the many in it's price range that I auditioned. Those were also of the same time frame as this is last years model. This model seemed to have better definition in the treble and midrange than most and also showed higher dynamic capability in all frequencies. The bass was tight and punchy. This lead to some of the best bass I heard. Not all mid-fi brands delivered this quality of bass. The noise, was, well, not there at all! That also includes all surround modes. The surround modes in prologic and DD were dynamic and full of life. Not the same can be said of other brands. The options for bass management and setup were the best in the field of all other receivers. This is truely first class. The lack of 5.1 inputs didn't sway my opinion. The Denon 2700 was the only that had these inputs and the sound just couldn't match the Yamaha in any area. This was especially true with music of great definition and dynamics. The Denon just couldn't keep up with this better receiver. In fact, I thought the Onkyo 747 was the second best, followed by HK. The HK was overpriced and did not even include a phono pre-amp. Scratch that brand for that. The Onkyo had very limited and puzzling bass management plus neither it or the HK could match the Yamaha sound quality. To my dismay, I just had to send in my 793 for repair. It is only 8 months old, so that will lead to the deduction of one star.

I replace my pioneer vsx-d503s with this receiver and the difference is a mile away. 80w/channel?...i don't think so, it's sound like a 150w/channel receiver, the sound is clean on stereo mode and also on surround mode.

I recently retired my old Yama A-45 amp and was looking to get surround. This amp seemed to have the most bang for the buck, and also provide Dolby Digital (but no DTS...I think that's why I got it for a steal).
If you are basing your decision on solely bells and whistles, look elsewhere. But if you are interested in quality, clarity, and uncomplicated features, check it out. Check the audio specs and your ears, you'll take a closer look.

I understand that Yamaha manufactures the DSP chips used in other receivers.

It has a neat video monitor so that you can see on your TV what adjustments you are making to your receiver, a couple of surround sound settings that are fun to listen to, but not real good for accurate presentation of sound. But the amp has ample settings to help make the most of whatever the speaker setup you have (sub or not..full range speakers or not for the rear).

Great features that are actually useful, not just neat bells and whistles you'll never use.

The remote has enough functions to replace many remotes you may use, but of course, specialized funtions won't be reproduced (menu functions if you have a DBS for your TV, for instance).

I have this teamed up with some Klipsch KSF 10.5's, and I wouldn't trade this setup for much anything else (okay, maybe a DSP A-1).

This has to be the best reciever I have seen. I got it from The Wiz for only 360 as a floor model. Its DSP modes are perfect and actually sound like they should. This thing can also crank some heavy sound outta it. I plan on hooking it up to Infinity SM 225 fronts and Infinity SM 165 for my rear channel. Over all this is well worth it's money and since it's discontinued I'd grab the RX-V795 while you can.

This is one of those rare products that is not onlygreat sounding but also a great value. I would expect
that the newer 795 is the same.

We were watching "Contact" the other day, the scene
where they drop the sphere. I swear I thought the house
was gonna fall down.

I've had CR-10XX receivers in the past, you know "natural
sound" silver with wood. And I've always really disliked
the way those receivers handle the treble. Needless to say,
the newer line does not sound like the old stuff. The current
stuff is very clean sounding, and dynamic from top to bottom.

Sound mode programming on the front panel is fairly good.
I have no trouble setting surround levels etc. The best feature
of all is the auto-Dolby-digital sensing on the coax input.
So if you haven't munged the effects setting, your receiver will
automatically figure out that this is a 5.1 sound signal when the
movie starts. Very nice.

One gripe: the mute button is not labelled. Watch out if you
press that, because you will have no clue what just happened.
It's the center round button on the remote. Not a major gripe,
but that's my biggest one. Also note that if you go into a
DSP mode you can end up getting out of 5.1 mode, so you might
have to fool around there.

Overall, great sound, great value, and good user interface.
So of course, 5 stars. Who would have thunk it from Yamaha.