Yamaha RX-V863

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.

Yamaha RX-V863
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date February, 2008
Brand Yamaha
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
81
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2 positive
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1 negative

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Pros:
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1080p video upscaling
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Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
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Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
+3agreedisagree

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HD radio tuner
+3agreedisagree

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3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
+3agreedisagree

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Bi-ampable front speakers
+2agreedisagree

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Includes SRS circle surround II matrixing algorithm
+2agreedisagree

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2 sub-woofer outputs (left/right)
+2agreedisagree

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Line level pre-outs for all 8 channels
+1agreedisagree

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Has a phono input
+1agreedisagree

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Satellite radio ready
+1agreedisagree

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Bluetooth ready
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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No BTB/WTW support (0-255 RGB signals clipped to 15-235). Full Range sources (such as games) are the most affected.
+2agreedisagree

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Quite a bit more expensive that RX-V663 with only the major difference being the upscaling feature
+1agreedisagree

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Poorly laid out and confusing remote control
+1agreedisagree

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Audio only for 2nd zone
+1agreedisagree

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No phono input
0agreedisagree


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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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Pros
  • 110W per channel
  • 1080p upscaling
  • good connectivity options
  • Advanced MCACC Audio Setup
  • 12 volt Trigger
Cons
  • fairly expensive
ProSCORE
2 reviews
90
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Sony STR-DA3300ES

Sony STR-DA3300ES

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
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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Erik

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July 16, 2008
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ProSCORE
69
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
4 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p video upscaling
  • Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
  • HD radio tuner
  • 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
  • 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

  • Quite a bit more expensive that RX-V663 with only the major difference being the upscaling feature
  • Poorly laid out and confusing remote control
  • Audio only for 2nd zone
  • No phono input

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HotBBQ

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September 2, 2008
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ProSCORE
83
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p video upscaling
  • Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
  • HD radio tuner
  • 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24

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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exanim8r

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August 28, 2008
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

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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Carlos Carvallo

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Today, 3:02 PM
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • 1080p video upscaling
  • Burr-Brown DACs and ADCs
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
  • HD radio tuner
  • 3 x HDMI inputs supporting deep color and 1080p/24
  • Bi-ampable front speakers
  • Includes SRS circle surround II matrixing algorithm
  • 2 sub-woofer outputs (left/right)
  • Has a phono input
  • Satellite radio ready
  • Bluetooth ready

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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