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The Yamaha RX-V1800 is the entry model in Yamaha's RX-V high-end lineup. It is an 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs (deep color and audio) and video upscaling of analog video to both Component and HDMI with 130 Watts / channel of power. This receiver is also known as the Yamaha HTR-6190 and is sold with that name in large retail stores in Canada. It uses Anchor Bay Technologies' ABT1010 video scaler chipset, and can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-definition audio sources.
MSRP $1,300.00
Release date September, 2007
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Features
- 7.1 channels, 130 W / channel
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDMI: 4 x HDMI 1.3a with deep color support and audio
- Inputs: 3 x component, 6 x S-Video/Composite, 5 x digital optical, 3 x digital co-axial
- Upscales to 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p over HDMI
- Upscales to component video
- Anchor Bay Technologies ABT1010 video scaler
- optional iPod dock
- no network connectivity
- YPAO Auto Setup with Quick Start
- Zone 2 / 3 speaker terminals (audio only)
- Price: $1300
- Release Date: September 2007
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Yamaha RX-V1800
• Yamaha RX-V1800BL 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
• RX-V1800 Receiver
UPC: 027108928463
EAN: 027108928463
MPN: RX-V1800BL
Competitors
Yamaha RX-V1800 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $1,699.00
Released July, 2007
Pros
- Reon-VX HQV video processing (1080p)
- Upscales all video sources to 1080p/HDMI
- Supports bi-amplification and bridged operation
Cons
- No tweaking of the REON processor except to disable xvYCC
- Problems with HDMI handshaking with some video sources
- Automated Audyssey setup required some manual tweaking for acceptable results
Yamaha RX-V1800
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MSRP $1,300.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Upscaling using Faroudja chip to 1080p over HDMI
- Sleek look with aluminum / urushi finish
- Advanced MCACC system /w full phase control
- More inexpensive alternative to competitors - save $300
Cons
- Lackluster UI compared to competitors
- Only 3 HDMI inputs
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Reviews
January 29, 2008
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Pros
- Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box
- Flexible multi-zone configurations
- Upscales analog video up to 1080p over HDMI
- Plenty of input/output options including 4xHDMI 1.3
- Excellent video quality
- Decent auto-configuration with YPAO
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July 27, 2009
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Pros
- Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box
- Flexible multi-zone configurations
- Upscales analog video up to 1080p over HDMI
- Plenty of input/output options including 4xHDMI 1.3
- Excellent video quality
- Decent auto-configuration with YPAO
- High-quality construction and finish with folding front panel design.
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February 12, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box
- Flexible multi-zone configurations
- Upscales analog video up to 1080p over HDMI
- Plenty of input/output options including 4xHDMI 1.3
- Excellent video quality
- Decent auto-configuration with YPAO
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June 8, 2009
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Pros
- Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box
- Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box
- Flexible multi-zone configurations
- High-quality construction and finish with folding front panel design.
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April 28, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Nice, warm sound out-of-the-box
- Upscales analog video up to 1080p over HDMI
- Plenty of input/output options including 4xHDMI 1.3
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RX, V, 1800, RXV, V1800, RXV1800
