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Yamaha RX-V3900

The Yamaha RX-V3900 is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver with an MSRP of $1899.95. It features 140 Watts / channel of power and is based on the Anchor Bay Technologies ABT 2010 video chip that can upscale analog video sources to 1080p. It features high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. This receiver is the step-up model to the Yamaha RX-V1900 retailing for $1399.95 and is the 2008 successor to the Yamaha RX-V3800 released in 2007. The top-of-the-line model for 2008 is the Yamaha RX-Z7 (MSRP $2699.95). This receiver is network compatible and can stream audio over your network, listen to Internet Radio, or via a USB-connected audio player. It features an improved GUI OSD over the RX-V1900 and has the ability to display album art. Other notable features include SRS Circle Surround II decoder and Progressive ReProcessing (PReP) technology via Anchor Bay VRS using the ABT 2010 chipset.

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Yamaha RX-V3900
MSRP $1,899.95
Release date September, 2008
Brand Yamaha
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
13 reviews
95
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mixed
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12 positive
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1 negative

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4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
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Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
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Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
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8-point automatic calibration
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USB port
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Improved GUI with album art
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DLNA support
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HDMI to HDMI upscaling
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Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
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HDMI-passthrough when the receiver is in standby mode
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HDMI On Screen Display / Overlay of volume and short messages.
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Fully function second zone of audio and video with OSD and HDMI output
+4agreedisagree

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SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
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Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
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Individual speaker crossover settings.
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DSD decoding for SACD playback.
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iPod dock support with video and audio playback.
+4agreedisagree

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Anchor Bay not as good as Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX in Onkyo and Denon
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No THX certification
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No HDMI to HDMI upscaling
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Details

Features

  • 7.1 channels, 140 W / channel
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
  • HDMI: 4 x HDMI 1.3a + 2 x HDMI outputs 1.3a with deep color support and audio
  • Inputs: 3 x component, 6 x S-Video/Composite (1 front),  5 x digital optical (1 front), 3 x digital co-axial
  • SRS Circle Surround II
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP (using the ABT 2010 chip)
  • Upscales to 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p over HDMI
  • Upscales to component video
  • optional iPod dock
  • optional Bluetooth A2DP with YBA-10 wireless adapter
  • Sirius radio, HD Radio
  • network connectivity + Web browser control
  • DLNA certification
  • hidden front inputs + controls
  • USB port
  • YPAO 8-point Auto Setup with Quick Start
  • Zone 2: video and audio (HDMI + OSD), Zone 3: audio-only, speaker outputs
  • Price: $1899.95
  • Release Date: October 2008

 

 

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Buy It

Yamaha RX-V3900BL

• Yamaha RX-V3900BL 7.1-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver (Black)

• RX-V3900BL Receiver

UPC: 027108932088

EAN: 027108932088

MPN: RX-V3900BL

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Onkyo TX-NR906

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MSRP  $2,299.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
Cons
  • No iTunes support on the network or did I miss something!
  • Firmware not publicly upgradeable
  • No HDMI upscaling
ProSCORE
13 reviews
78
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Onkyo TX-SR876

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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
ProSCORE
7 reviews
88
Vote! (3 votes)
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Denon AVR-3808CI

Denon AVR-3808CI

MSRP  $1,599.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • All video sources switched to the HDMI output
  • Includes 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet connectivity
Cons
  • Cannot upconvert 1080p component video to the HDMI output
  • Poor 1080i deinterlacing (HDMI 1080i to 1080p conversion)
  • Expensive compared to Onkyo competition
ProSCORE
12 reviews
84
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Yamaha RX-V3900 67% vs. vote Denon AVR-3808CI 33%
Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH

Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH

MSRP  $1,600.00    Released  August, 2007
Pros
  • LAN / Internet streaming
  • Send room acoustic data to your PC over RS-232
  • Upscaling using Faroudja chip to 1080p over HDMI
  • Advanced MCACC system /w full phase control
  • Looks great; nice build quality
Cons
  • Lackluster UI compared to competitors
ProSCORE
18 reviews
88
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Yamaha RX-V3900 100% vs. vote Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH 0%
Denon AVR-4308CI

Denon AVR-4308CI

MSRP  $2,499.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Includes built-in WiFi
  • Internet and network streaming of digital audio (mp3), Internet radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, 2 x HDMI 1.3a outputs
Cons
  • Cost
  • Mediocre 1080i Deinterlacing
  • Problems
ProSCORE
12 reviews
85
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Yamaha RX-V3900 100% vs. vote Denon AVR-4308CI 0%
Integra DTR-9.9

Integra DTR-9.9

MSRP  $2,600.00    Released  August, 2008

The Integra DTR-9.9 is a 7.1 surround-sound A/V receiver. It is the exact same as the DTR-8.9 except outputs 145W per channel, and adds digital playback abilities. The DTR-9.9 can play back audio and Internet radio over its Ethernet port using vTuner Portal, and can play back audio from a USB mass storage device....

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Sony STR-DA4400ES

Sony STR-DA4400ES

MSRP  $1,500.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • 6 HDMI inputs
  • Video upscaling to 1080p
  • High-resolution audio decoding
Cons
  • 2nd HD video zone is only component video (not HDMI)
  • No support for wireless rear speakers
  • Overkill on the number of HDMI inputs
ProSCORE
7 reviews
89
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Comments

1.  avatar MichaelJHuman said:

This appears to be one of the fullest featured receivers in this price range. Perhaps the biggest improvement over the predecessor (3800) is the video processing. Speculation is that the chip is the ABT 2010, the only ABT chip with PReP. This is a step up from the 3800 which used an ABT scaler chip, and some no name deinterlacer chip. Instead, the 2010 is a video processor on a chip and "should" have an excellent deinterlacer.

Some other bonuses over the 3800 are two HDMI outputs, multi-point YPAO, HD Radio and more music streaming features.
Sep 29, 2008 4:44am
2.  avatar Erik said:

You make some good points, MJHuman. I'm curious to read through owner's experience with the video processor. When you take these pros into consideration, it doesn't seem worth it to go for the (also expensive) step-down RX-V1900.

Any confirmation that this does not (or does) do HDMI to HDMI upscaling?
Sep 29, 2008 9:46am
3.  avatar MichaelJHuman said:

HDMI upscaling is confirmed by the manual, and will be soon comfirmed now that people have the receiver in their hands.
Oct 22, 2008 1:02am
4.  avatar transformerbc said:

The downside of the rxv 3900 is: Theres a loud pop sound that comes out from the speakers, in between transition of the dsp modes. It can definitely damage your speakers. The QC is terrible these days, especially made in malaysia products of Yamaha. The japanese have lost lost their focus.
May 11, 2009 1:09am
5.  avatar transformerbc said:

Firmware upgrade was done via the network connection, the problem still came back after a few minutes. According to reliable sources: different soft ware were used for models shipped to the U.S. Apparently it was only fixed some months ago. But the ones in Asia are having endless problems with this pop sounds which has actually damaged a pair of my speakers. It seems the RX Z 7 is also facing the same problem, except for the RX Z 11 which is working fine. Dealers are sceptical in stocking this product now.

Is there any remedy ? This is my third RXV 3900 which is facing the same problem. The local agents can't do anything about it. They have informed Japan, as the chip comes from there. But till now " no pitchure no sound " from Japan ??
Jun 17, 2009 1:27am
6.  avatar celica said:

HDMI upscaling is confirmed by the manual, and will be soon comfirmed now that people have the receiver in their hands.

Great news

Aug 03, 2009 3:17pm
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MichaelJHuman

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October 22, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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4 pros
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"This appears to be one of the fullest featured receivers in this price range. Perhaps the biggest improvement over the predecessor (3800) is the video processing. Speculation is that the chip is the ABT 2010, the only ABT chip with PReP. This is a step up from the 3800 which used an ABT scaler chip, and some no name deinterlacer chip. Instead, the 2010 is a video processor on a chip and "should" have an excellent deinterlacer.

Some other bonuses over the 3800 are two HDMI outputs, multi-point YPAO, HD Radio and more music streaming features."
"HDMI upscaling is confirmed by the manual, and will be soon comfirmed now that people have the receiver in their hands."
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muaddib

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December 17, 2008
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100
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8 pros
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • HDMI to HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
  • HDMI On Screen Display / Overlay of volume and short messages.
  • Individual speaker crossover settings.
  • DSD decoding for SACD playback.
  • iPod dock support with video and audio playback.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Paul Chaer

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May 6, 2009
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100
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mixed
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17 pros
0 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • USB port
  • Improved GUI with album art
  • DLNA support
  • HDMI to HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
  • HDMI-passthrough when the receiver is in standby mode
  • HDMI On Screen Display / Overlay of volume and short messages.
  • Fully function second zone of audio and video with OSD and HDMI output
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
  • Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • Individual speaker crossover settings.
  • DSD decoding for SACD playback.
  • iPod dock support with video and audio playback.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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pchaer

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April 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
17 pros
0 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • USB port
  • Improved GUI with album art
  • DLNA support
  • HDMI to HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
  • HDMI-passthrough when the receiver is in standby mode
  • HDMI On Screen Display / Overlay of volume and short messages.
  • Fully function second zone of audio and video with OSD and HDMI output
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
  • Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • Individual speaker crossover settings.
  • DSD decoding for SACD playback.
  • iPod dock support with video and audio playback.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

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cdpage

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January 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
0 cons
want itwant it
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • USB port
  • Improved GUI with album art
  • DLNA support
  • HDMI to HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
  • HDMI-passthrough when the receiver is in standby mode
  • HDMI On Screen Display / Overlay of volume and short messages.
  • Fully function second zone of audio and video with OSD and HDMI output
  • iPod dock support with video and audio playback.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

cdpage prefers Yamaha RX-V3900 over Denon AVR-3808CI, Onkyo TX-SR876
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Pekko Vehvil?inen

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June 16, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • USB port
  • DLNA support
  • HDMI to HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
  • HDMI-passthrough when the receiver is in standby mode
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
  • Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
  • DSD decoding for SACD playback.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Erik

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September 29, 2008
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ProSCORE
82
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
2 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • USB port
  • Improved GUI with album art
  • DLNA support
  • HDMI-passthrough when the receiver is in standby mode
  • Fully function second zone of audio and video with OSD and HDMI output
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding

Cons

  • No THX certification
  • No HDMI to HDMI upscaling

Comments

"You make some good points, MJHuman. I'm curious to read through owner's experience with the video processor. When you take these pros into consideration, it doesn't seem worth it to go for the (also expensive) step-down RX-V1900.

Any confirmation that this does not (or does) do HDMI to HDMI upscaling?"
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transformerbc

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September 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
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mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Comments

"The downside of the rxv 3900 is: Theres a loud pop sound that comes out from the speakers, in between transition of the dsp modes. It can definitely damage your speakers. The QC is terrible these days, especially made in malaysia products of Yamaha. The japanese have lost lost their focus."
"Firmware upgrade was done via the network connection, the problem still came back after a few minutes. According to reliable sources: different soft ware were used for models shipped to the U.S. Apparently it was only fixed some months ago. But the ones in Asia are having endless problems with this pop sounds which has actually damaged a pair of my speakers. It seems the RX Z 7 is also facing the same problem, except for the RX Z 11 which is working fine. Dealers are sceptical in stocking this product now.

Is there any remedy ? This is my third RXV 3900 which is facing the same problem. The local agents can't do anything about it. They have informed Japan, as the chip comes from there. But till now " no pitchure no sound " from Japan ??"
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pwjone1

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December 14, 2008
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ProSCORE
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4 pros
2 cons
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • DLNA support
  • Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels

Cons

  • Anchor Bay not as good as Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX in Onkyo and Denon
  • No THX certification

Competitors

pwjone1 prefers Onkyo TX-NR906 over Yamaha RX-V3900
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quentinwolf

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August 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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positive
9 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • USB port
  • HDMI to HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware upgradeable via network connection.
  • HDMI On Screen Display / Overlay of volume and short messages.
  • Individual speaker crossover settings.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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