In my opinion, the best in its class when it comes to DSP and DD 5.1 and home theatre integration, (lot's of S-VHS I/O's) however, don't expect much in terms power. It's 80 watts x 5 sounds and feels more like 50! Use a good sub and you will be pleased. The remote is complicated but very rich in features. Overall, a good choice for home theatre, but I wouldn't recommend it for serious music listeners. You want good music, get some good Pioneer seperates! WOW

This is a hot receiver. I like the DSP modes and the amp kicks. Get it through mail order for $740 including shipping, and its a deal.

Very nice reciever.Has about as many features as you can want.S-vidoe jacks for all vidoe sources including one on the front.Sounds as good as any reciever I've heard on music,and has wonderful processing modes.It has almost enough power for anything,and the pre-outs for all channels make it easy to get more.I use an Adcom GFA-5500 200 watt for the two front spaekers.The remote is fantastic.It can control everthing once you figure it out.All in all as good as recievers get in my opinion.

I am VERY VERY dissapointed with the Yamahas. They're ALL WAY OVERRATED! Yes, they weigh a lot and look nice. But, they do not do ANYTHING you cannot find with Denon or Sony!
Do not go with Yamaha, or you will be sorry!

I was wondering if anyone knows when yamaha is planning to replace the rx-v992 with a newer model?

I would like to get some opinions on two receivers that I am considering buying.The two models are Sony STR-DE 1015 and Yamaha RX-V992. Any opinions will be appreciated

Just traded in my Yamaha RX-V793 for the RX-V992 this weekend. Reason being that the RX-V793 lacked S-Video inputs for my DVD and DSS systems. Well, I have to say, I'm extremely pleased with my decision. I loved the 793 before and felt awful for having to trade it in but both models are just about identical. In fact, I think the only difference between the two is that the 793 is a stripped down version of the 992. With the 992, you get 5 S-Video inputs instead of 2. You get terminal binding posts all across. You get a record out selector that allows you to listen to one source while you record another or you can use the record out for a multi-room system (you can record while you watch). That record out selector is much more useful than I ever tought it would be. Saves you the need to buy one VCR for each tv, one dvd for each tv, one dss receiver for each tv. You can watch a movie on one set and watch something on dss with the other. And last but not least, it has the best DSP's I've heard to date. All are very immersive and cleanly outputted. For $1120 CDN ($800 US), I think I got myself a steal. Now, if you don't need S-Video (now or in the future) or the record out selector, then buy yourself an RX-V793 for $200 CDN ($140 US) less.

I tried the Denon, I tried the Sony, I tried the Marantz and this puppy won hands down!!Very satisfied customer here

I just replaced my Pioneer receiver with a Yamaha RXV-992. The Yamaha sounded so much better! I will never buy anything from Pioneer again.

One thing to remember when comparing Yamaha and Denon. Denon is made in Japan and Yamaha is made in Taiwan. Case closed. Buy the Denon it is better made. Denon receives five stars.