Exceptional all round performance, the best receiver out there for now. Build quality is superior. Safety functions work well. Sophistication, functionality, without sacrificing ease of use. Warranty is stellar.

Tends to run hot - the power supply is a massive beast.

A montrously good piece of kit. I'm using the Z9 as a multichannel processor front end with my audio research SP6e preamp running through the external processor loop. I have one pair of front channel speakers being driven by the Z9, with another being driven through my Audio Research Classic 120 tube monoblocs, which are attached to the external preamp. The functionality of the Z9 processor is staggering. More importantly the attention to detail and quality is very impressive. The menu system and programmability of the Z9 has to be experienced. It is so intuitive and easy to use. Calibrating/equalizing your speakers using the automatic YPAO system is a breeze and really fun too. As a home theatre processor/receiver, I found the Yamaha Z9 to be head and shoulders above the other flagship competitors, and that includes Lexicon, which indicates the power and capability of this product. Video functionality is superb - state of the art. But most importantly, the audio capability of this processor is to a very high standard - in my opinion higher than any other receiver out there, including the new Denon 5805. One other note. For those of you who may be unaware, or have not experienced the power of good DSP technology, what the Yamaha can do for music software is impressive. For instance a native 44.1 sample rate signal can be converted and output as a 96/24 signal using one of the DSP modes. The results are amazing. This receiver is the state of the art, and best value for money.

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Extensive testing of flagships from Denon, Pioneer, Lexicon, Rotel, Parasound Halo. The Z9 was clear winner in terms of performance, funtionality and value.

Power Power Power! On sreen it so nice. The sound this can produce it just a real treat.

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This is the best product that I have ever bought! I had demo in my home Pioneer 59txi, Marantz 9300, Denon 5803, B&K 507, and Arcam 300. The Yamaha was more clear, clean, better highs, and most inportant the most powerful by far then the others. You can crank the volume up as loud as you want and it will never clip or break down. I went from high end separates to this Yamaha and I have not missed a beat and maybe for movies got even better. GIve it a demo and I will be reaching for your check book. SO the receiver replaced my California audio lab processor and Proceed amps. What else can I say but thanks Yamaha!

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California Audio Labs ssp-255, Proceed avp, Meridian proceed amps.

solid construction easy setup and use great remotes oustanding audio and video performance

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worth every dollar! this reciever is one outstanding piece of equipment. anyone who wants rock solid audio and video performance should by this reciever. i thought my yamaha rxv3000 sounded good, but there is no comparison. have energy veritas speakers on main, surround, and center channels. have energy on all remaining channels. the clarity and detail are incredible.video performance is outstanding, sure there are limitations to what the video processor will do, but the fact that you can input analog, s-video, or component and have it converted up or down and use only one connection to your tv makes it even better. in my opinion picture quality is outstanding on most sources. overall setup is made as quick as one, two, three, with ypao. setup first with auto setup and then fine tuned using sound level meter. overall i cant say enough good things about this reciever. i would recommend it to anyone who is serious about home theater and music. have owned this reciever for several months and i am amazed and blown away at all this reviever has to offer. my review doesnt do it justice, i could write for hours about all the things this reciever is capable of. the rz-z9 will keep me happy for years to come. oh and by the way my wife likes it too.

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