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The Yamaha RX-V863 (very similar to the Yamaha HTR-6180) is a 7.2 channel a/v receiver supporting video upconversion up to 1080p and HD audio decoding. It has similar specifications to the Yamaha RX-V663 but has 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2, and is a rated for 105 Watts / channel as compared to 95 Watts / channel. However, the most significant difference between the RX-V863 and RX-V663 is that the RX-V863 upscales video sources to up to 1080p, whereas the RX-V663 merely transcodes the video sources to HDMI and component. The Yamaha RX-V863 has an MSRP of $999.95.
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date February, 2008
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Features
- 7.2 channel a/v receiver
- 105 watts / channel
- upscales video source to 1080p over HDMI
- decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA
- inputs:
- 3 x HDMI 1.3 inputs
- 3 x component video
- 4 x digital optical S/PDIF
- 2 x digital coaxial
- 5 x composite/S-Video
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals
- +12V trigger
- 2 x switch AC outlets
- XM/Sirius inputs
- MSRP: $999.95
- Release date: February 2008
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Yamaha RX-V863
• Yamaha RX-V863BL 735 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
• RX-V863BL Receiver
UPC: 027108930053
EAN: 027108930053
MPN: RX-V863BL
Competitors
Yamaha RX-V863 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $750.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 110W per channel
- good connectivity options
- 1080p upscaling
- Advanced MCACC Audio Setup
- THX Certified
Yamaha RX-V863
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Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH
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Yamaha RX-V863
vs.
Denon AVR-2308CI
MSRP $800.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Fantastic graphical interface (XMB)
- Upscaling to 1080p
- Decent audio performance with 700 Watts total power
Cons
- No HD audio decoding
- Doesn't send downconverted HD video to 2nd zone
- Crammed, tiny text on front display
Yamaha RX-V863
vs.
Sony STR-DA3300ES
Reviews
July 16, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 1080p video upscaling
- Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
- HD radio tuner
- 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Bi-ampable front speakers
- Includes SRS circle surround II matrixing algorithm
- 2 sub-woofer outputs (left/right)
- Line level pre-outs for all 8 channels
Cons
- Poorly laid out and confusing remote control
- Audio only for 2nd zone
- Quite a bit more expensive that RX-V663 with only the major difference being the upscaling feature
- No phono input
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June 29, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 1080p video upscaling
- Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
- HD radio tuner
- 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Bi-ampable front speakers
- Includes SRS circle surround II matrixing algorithm
- 2 sub-woofer outputs (left/right)
- Has a phono input
- Bluetooth ready
- Satellite radio ready
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September 2, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 1080p video upscaling
- Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
- HD radio tuner
- 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
Cons
- No BTB/WTW support (0-255 RGB signals clipped to 15-235). Full Range sources (such as games) are the most affected.
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August 11, 2009
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Pros
- 1080p video upscaling
- Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
- HD radio tuner
- 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Bi-ampable front speakers
- 2 sub-woofer outputs (left/right)
- Line level pre-outs for all 8 channels
- Has a phono input
Cons
- Poorly laid out and confusing remote control
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November 3, 2009
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Pros
- 1080p video upscaling
- Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
- HD radio tuner
- 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
- Includes SRS circle surround II matrixing algorithm
- Bluetooth ready
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August 28, 2008
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Cons
- No BTB/WTW support (0-255 RGB signals clipped to 15-235). Full Range sources (such as games) are the most affected.
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RX, V, 863, RXV, V863, RXV863
