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The Yamaha RX-V1900 is a mid-to-high end 7.1 channel a/v receiver. It features 130 Watts / channel of power, 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, video upscaling to 1080p of analog video sources, and high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The RX-V1900 was relased in September 2008 and supercedes the 2007's Yamaha RX-V1800; the V1900 adds HD radio, Bluetooth (A2DP, with optional YBA-10 wireless adapter), Sirius radio, and 8-point YPAO automatic system calibration. This receiver was simultaneously released along with the step-up Yamaha RX-V3900, and higher-end Yamaha RX-Z7; the RX-V3900 adds SRS Circle Surround II, a 2nd HDMI output, Rhapsody, HDMI deinterlacing and scaling, PReP (Progressive ReProcessing) with the ABT 2010 chipset, OSD improvements, and Zone 2 video. The RX-Z7 extends this further by adding a 5th HDMI inputs, more surround programs, a 4th zone, and component video on the Zone 2.
MSRP $1,399.95
Release date September, 2008
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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
- optional Bluetooth A2DP with YBA-10 wireless adapter
- Sirius radio, HD Radio
- no network connectivity
- YPAO 8-point Auto Setup with Quick Start
- Zone 2 / 3 speaker terminals (audio only)
- Price: $1399.95
- Release Date: September 2008
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Yamaha RX-V1900
• Yamaha RX-V1900BL 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
• RX-V1900 Receiver
UPC: 027108930794
EAN: 027108930794
MPN: RX-V1900BL
Competitors
Yamaha RX-V1900 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $949.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- THX Ultra 2 Plus Certified
- powerful yet refined speaker amplification
Cons
- higher distortion than previous models
- lower quality DAC than previously anticipated
Yamaha RX-V1900
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MSRP $1,199.00
Released July, 2008
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MSRP $1,599.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup
- Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
- High Current Power
Cons
- No USB ports
- Only 4 HDMI Inputs
Yamaha RX-V1900
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR876
MSRP $1,299.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- available in silver and black
- 7.1 channels x 120W
- built in AM/FM tuner
Cons
- HDMI switching only - no transcoding between digital and analog
- expensive to the majority of consumers
- remote is difficult to use - buttons are small and difficult to distinguish
Yamaha RX-V1900
vs.
Cambridge Audio Azur 640R
MSRP $1,000.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- 1080p upscaling
- HD audio decoding
- Has pre-outs for all channels for external amps
- Xross media bar interface
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
Yamaha RX-V1900
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Sony STR-DA3400ES
Reviews
March 25, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- HD Radio
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
- Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
- Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
- More power than cheaper receivers
- Hidden front control panel
- Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
- Pure Direct Enable Video
- HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz
- It does everything I expected to pay for this unit. Excellent features for the price.
Cons
- focus on what's important to your needs and don't compare apples to oranges.
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September 18, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- HD Radio
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
- Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
- Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
- More power than cheaper receivers
- Hidden front control panel
Cons
- No HDMI scaling
- Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663
- Better video processing in the step-up RX-V3900
- No Internet/network connectivity
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September 24, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
- Pure Direct Enable Video
- HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz
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September 30, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- HD Radio
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
Cons
- Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663
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October 9, 2008
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- HD Radio
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
- Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
- Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
- More power than cheaper receivers
- Hidden front control panel
- Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
- Pure Direct Enable Video
- HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz
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September 22, 2008
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- HD Radio
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