straybeat updated Yamaha RX-V663

straybeat — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:23:57 -0400

October 6, 2009 at 11:23 am

disagreed: "5.1 analog input"
disagreed: "Annoying model # convention (RX-V663 = HTR-6160)"
agreed: "no USB input, so NO firmware update."
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."
agreed: "yes/ v663 have input (phono)!!!"
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: "Two switched AC outlets"
agreed: "+12V trigger"
agreed: "7.2 analog pre-outs"
agreed: "Can be found for less than $400.00"
agreed: "5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals"
agreed: "Bi-ampable front stereo channels"
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"
agreed: "Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4"

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straybeat — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:37:15 -0400

October 22, 2007 at 10:37 pm

"We have owned this set for 8 months now. We started out looking in this price range at Fry's, Bestbuy, etc. and found the picture quality to be better than most of what we looked at. The set has Toshiba guts with an LG glass. The picture is fantastic with our HD-DVD! We are currently waiting for an ISF calibration to see how much better it can get."

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