setite updated 8 products

setite — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:21:10 -0500

1. updated Yamaha RX-V663 - February 4, 2009 at 9:21 pm

new pro/con: 5.1 analog input
disagreed: "5.1 analog input"
disagreed: "5.1 analog input"
disagreed: "5.1 analog input"
disagreed: "5.1 analog input"
new pro/con: 5.1 analog input
agreed: "yes/ v663 have input (phono)!!!"
agreed: "+12V trigger"
agreed: "Two switched AC outlets"
agreed: "Can be found for less than $400.00"
agreed: "Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (ADRC). New feature this year (all models), the Dynamic Range gradually adjusts based on the volume. Great for commercials and quiet/headphone listening."
agreed: "Annoying model # convention (RX-V663 = HTR-6160)"
agreed: "Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4"
agreed: "Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update."
disagreed: "Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update."
agreed: "Bi-ampable front stereo channels"
agreed: "5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals"
agreed: "7.2 analog pre-outs"
agreed: "Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component"
agreed: "High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM"
agreed: "Excellent price - look for it for less than $500"