I just set this up about a week ago when I bought my new HT system and I am very impressed with the overall design, features and power of this unit. It is great for music as well as home theater. It is really not that hard to use, just read all of the manual to get all the benefits it has. Very nice but I paid full retail($799.00) because I bought it along with my entire system from my hi-fi store. It should be worth it in the long run. Five stars for performance though it is a little expensive.

I just upgraded from a Yamaha RX-V490 DPL receiver to the Yamaha RX-V795.The 795 is a great value with excellent performance. The lack of sufficient S-Video's is a minus, but not a big deal to me. It's easy to etup/use/navigate, and the on screen display is nice. The digital signal autodetection is cool -- it automatically flips between Dolby Digital, dts, PCM, and analog inputs nstantaneously. The 795 remembers which audio program (DD, dts, DPL, DSP mode) was used last for each input device so there's no need to switch DSPs yourself. It also stays with your last video source if you choose an audio only input (great for listening to the tuner while you're skipping commercials on your VCR :-))

Audio performance is excellent. Ordinary two-channel stereo is superb with my favorite music. The Star Trek: First Contact DVD is frighteningly good in Dolby Digital 5.1. I've already ordered three more DVDs to exercise my system some more. ;-)

I picked this up last week from The Wiz for $650. Yes, The Wiz normally
sells it for $799.99, but I talked the manager down to $679, and then to
$650. This is not quite as low as $599 at Uncle's, but The Wiz is an
authorized dealer and I have the full warranty. :-)

I chose the 795 over the Sony 50es because IMHO, Yamaha makes a far superior
product. The 795 might have fewer bells and whistles, but the sound is what
counts in the end. Plus, I've heard too many complaints about the Sony: pauses while detecting digital sources, the amplifier section running very hot, and the lousy remote control.

Highly recommended!

My system consists of:

Paradigm Monitor 9 mains
Paradigm CC-350 center
Yamaha NS-A636 rears
Yamaha RX-V795 DTS/DD/DPL
Panasonic DVD-A110U
Sony CDP-X255 200 CD Changer
JVC HR-S3500U SVHS HiFi VCR
JVC HR-J633U VHS HiFi VCR
Zenith 25" Stereo TV

I just had a quick thing to bring up... I noticed a lot of people liked the receiver, of which I am one. But complained about reading the dial on the remote in the dark. I figured out the simplest way was to hold down the DSP button on the remote and the red light up at the top illuminates the dial so you can see what you are dialing in.
I hope this helps

brad

I have heard that Uncle's has tried to sell returned merchandise as new. It is a gamble. You might get the best deal of your life and be very happy or you might get stuck with crap. Your call. I am not going to say Uncle's is bad but i have just heard stuff.

What's the difference between DTS and AC-3? I am thinking about buying 2092, but it's a little pricey for me. I am just a poor college kid. My friend suggested this model. Considering the difference in prices, which one would you guys recommend? Thanx a lot.

This is a great Yamaha receiver with DTS. It is very clean, powerful and has many sound fields. I do have several issues. The lack of S-Video ports for DVD and the cheap speaker connectors for the center and surround speakers.
The RX-V995 has just arrived to my local dealer today. He will have it set up by Saturday. I will then look at my options. I like Yamaha and will probably buy the one that gives me a better overall value. Look for my review of the RX-V995 in the future.

This is my first receiver. It easy to use and sound is great.
Some problems are:
.Very disappoint why not come with a Macro-Command Remote Control (but 793 have)
.Cheap Speaker plug for Center / Surround Speakers
.S-video connection

Don't buy it until you get money to buy a 995.

Just got the 795 @ PC RICHARDS for $599. A bit of haggeling worked wonders. Great piece of hardware. I have it hooked up to a Toshiba 2108 DVD, Design Accoustic Front, Tannoy center and Infinity rear. Sounds fantastic for the price.
However, I do have a bit of a problem with the sound quality comming out of the Primestar DSS Unit. It does not sound as crisp as it did with a lower end SONY. the sound modes make it even worse. It's a bit heavy on the bass. I need to play around a bit more to see if I can improve the sound.

The less expensive of the Yamaha receivers with both DTS/DD. You can tellwhere Yamaha has cut corner on. The cumbersome rotary dial on the remote and
the inexpensive clips for the center channel speaker and rear speakers. The other item that is missing (that thee rx-v995 has it)is the number of useful s-video input. There are two s-video inputs, but one is dedicated for the VCR(which must have s-video input/out as well as composite inputs plugged in) and the other s-video input is on the front panel-labled as V-aux). So if you have a satellite dish, a laserdisc and DVD - two of them will have to go the composite route or connected directly to the television or projector.


The 85 watts per channel is good enough for a small to mid size room.

PROS:6 channel upgradeable (for any future processor)
low price DTS/DD ($599-$799) need to shop around
external amplication capable
clean sound (somewhat bright-I won't want to use this Yamaha with the lower end horn speakers or any speakers that has an aggressive treble)
Fun to play with DSP modes

CONS:awkward remote
cheap spring clips for center and rear speakers
no built in RF-mod for Laserdisc with AC3 out ($80-$100 option)
and lastly (to some) not enough s-video inputs

I actually like this receiver and plugged all my required S-video connections
directly to the television set(I won't get the receiver onscreen menu this way-but I didn't want cables coming out from the front of the receiver).

System:
Mitsubishi rear projection
Pioneer 414 DVD
Echostar DSS 4720
Sony 775 VCR
Speakers tried (Infinity OVT-3, Tannoy M2, Klipsch Syn 3.1, and Energy C-6)
Speakers connected Infinity OVT-3,Infinity CC3,Infinity Quadpoles and Sunfire True Sub
Wires-Various(Audioquest-Straightwire)

I have reviewed a number of receivers over the past couple months and even taken the Yamaha 795, the Rotel receiver, and a Nakamichi receiver home for extended demos. I have not purchased yet, but the Yamaha 795 or 995 are leading candidates. I believe that the Yamahas have excellent sound or "natural sound" with most music types and the majority of speakers. The extra definition provided by Yamaha is great and realistic with classical music and all vocals. It is very good with jazz although I believe the Nakamichi extended the bass further very slightly and that might be preferable for jazz instrumentals. The NAD sound had very good bass but seemed muddy and without definition. I did a 2-hour A-B-C test between the Yamaha, Nakamichi, and NAD - blind without knowing which was which. The Rotel and the Denon receivers were very similar in sound: very sweet and rich and somewhat rounded off. While this may not be quite accurate, the Rotel sounded the best with brassy horns. The 1 Rotel, 2 Denons, and the NAD all sounded better with "bright" speakers than the Yamaha. The Yamahas appear to be most realistic but "bright" speakers may make them sound harsh. While the Yamahas and perhaps the Nakamichi work best with most of my music (classical & jazz) and my speakers (warm & rich, but needing extra clarity), this may not be true for the music and equipment of others. The Sherwood Newcastle receivers also sounded very close to the Nakamichi and are a very good value,however I hate their ergonomics. I also disliked the speaker connections and the too-few S-VHS inputs on the Yamaha 795, but this is balanced by the DTS and 5.1 inputs that Yamaha has and Denon doesn't have. The Yamaha 995 seems to solve these minor problems and throws in a larger power supply also. It is unfortunate that so many "fans" of a certain piece of audio equipment rate their favorites as 5 stars. This implies that they are perfect and there are none better. I would rate the Yamaha 995, Yamaha 795, Nakamichi AV10, and Rotel 965 all as 4 stars. I would rate the Denon 2700 & 3200 & Pioneer Elite receivers as 3-1/2 stars and the NAD and Sherwood Newcastles as 3 stars.