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mwithey57 updated Yamaha RX-V765

mwithey57 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:39:01 -0400

July 28, 2009 at 3:39 pm

disagreed: "Yamaha sends mixed signals - site reports both 7.2 and 7.1 channel configuration on the same page"
disagreed: "no HD radio"
disagreed: "utilizing iPod, Bluetooth, and other functionality requires add-ons sold separately"
agreed: "analog video upscaling to full 1080p high definition"
agreed: "quality 24bit Burr-Brown DACs for each channel"
agreed: "high-quality discrete amplification "
agreed: "7.1 channel x 95W"
agreed: "iPod compatible"
agreed: "Bluetooth compatible"
agreed: "satellite radio ready"
agreed: "attractive aesthetics"

mwithey57 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:53:46 -0400

1. updated Harmon/Kardon AVR 354 - July 27, 2009 at 2:53 pm

2. updated Harmon/Kardon AVR 254 - July 27, 2009 at 2:53 pm

3. updated Yamaha RX-V665 - July 27, 2009 at 2:52 pm

4. updated Pioneer VSX-1019AH - July 27, 2009 at 2:51 pm

agreed: "No network connectivity - no ethernet, WiFi, Internet radio "
agreed: "The Manual is very poor, and to date there is no user group or discussion of all the features. Pioneer should do a webinar and teach us how to fully use the system, Why is there so little info on a great system?"
agreed: "No S-Video inputs "
agreed: "Shares the same amp internal circuitry as the lower end 819 and 919 - the 1018 includes the same circuitry as the higher end VSX-01TXH Elite series receivers "
agreed: "Not many significant improvements over previous generation 1018AH "
agreed: "Glowing remote control"
agreed: "Analog-to-analog video upconversion "
agreed: "4 HDMI inputs - 1 more than previous generation "
agreed: "Decodes high definition audio formats - Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA "
agreed: "Includes a radio tuner "
agreed: "Enhanced iPod connectivity - USB connection, album art, plays DRM music "
agreed: "Enhanced iPod connectivity - USB connection, album art, plays DRM music "
agreed: "HD on-screen display (OSD) "
agreed: "Improved price-point over previous generation - now MSRP of $500 "
agreed: "Full color graphic user interface "
agreed: "Analog video upconversion to 1080p over HDMI "

5. updated Yamaha RX-V1800 - July 27, 2009 at 2:48 pm

agreed: "High-quality construction and finish with folding front panel design."
agreed: "Decent auto-configuration with YPAO"
agreed: "Excellent video quality"
agreed: "Plenty of input/output options including 4xHDMI 1.3"
agreed: "Upscales analog video up to 1080p over HDMI"
agreed: "Flexible multi-zone configurations"
agreed: "Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box"

6. updated Sony STR-DN1000 - July 27, 2009 at 2:42 pm

mwithey57 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:54:00 -0400

June 19, 2009 at 12:54 pm

new pro/con: Lots of ports
disagreed: "smaller size"
disagreed: "not 1080p"
agreed: "great image"
agreed: "built in QAM and ATSC digital tuners - can display over-the-air HD and unscrambled channels via cable service (without a cable box)"
disagreed: "affordable price"
agreed: "VGA PC input"
agreed: "attractive stand and bezel"

mwithey57 — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:41:30 -0400

May 25, 2009 at 1:41 am

disagreed: "nothing more innovative than any other player of this price point available today"
agreed: "trusted manufacturer"
agreed: "affordable price"

mwithey57 — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:04:48 -0400

May 6, 2009 at 4:04 pm

mwithey57 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:43:13 -0400

April 30, 2009 at 12:43 pm

"The unit is not worth the money, I returned it, If you buy it make sure you buy it from a store that will let you return it..."

mwithey57 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:55:46 -0400

1. updated Denon DVD-3800BDCI - April 29, 2009 at 5:55 pm

disagreed: "Expensive"
disagreed: "Twice as tall as other Blu-ray players"
agreed: "Expensive"
disagreed: "Expensive"
disagreed: "Fantastic build quality and design"
disagreed: "Fast transport speeds and load times"
disagreed: "1080p/24 direct mode"
disagreed: "Advanced audio support - outputs and decodes Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA, and PCM 7.1"

2. updated Sony BDP-S300 - April 29, 2009 at 5:53 pm

3. updated Sony BDP-S2000ES - April 29, 2009 at 5:51 pm

disagreed: "Uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio out via HDMI "
disagreed: "Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI"
disagreed: "Aluminum insulators help isolate the player from external vibrations"
disagreed: "Solid beam chassis that minimizes vibration and improves playback"