Yamaha RX-Z7

The Yamaha RX-Z7 is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver released in October 2008 joining the Z series of receivers. It was released with an MSRP of $2699.95 along with the RX-V3900 ($1900) and RX-V1900 ($1400), and fits in below the previously released top-of-the-line Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5500) and the, now discontinued, Yamaha RX-Z9. It features 140 Watts / channel of power and it is powered by a Anchor Bay 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, and has a built-in Ethernet port for streaming audio over your network and from the Internet. Many of its features and specifications are shared with the step-down RX-V3900; the RX-Z7, however, has more power, four zones, five HDMI inputs, 38 surround programs (vs. 22), and component video on zone 2. All of it's analog connectors are gold-plated; a feature only found in the Z series. The ABT 2010 chipset includes VRS technology that will do Progressive ReProcessing (PReP) to help optimize video for large displays.

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Yamaha RX-Z7
MSRP $2,699.95
Release date October, 2008
Brand Yamaha
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Pros:
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8-point automatic calibration
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Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
+4agreedisagree

Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
+4agreedisagree

5 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
+4agreedisagree

Fully functioning second zone of audio and video with OSD and component output
+4agreedisagree

DLNA support
+4agreedisagree

SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
+3agreedisagree

Gold-plated analog I/O + speaker terminals
+3agreedisagree

4 zones; 2 with audio only
+2agreedisagree

Component video over 2nd zone
+1agreedisagree

The new firmware update available includes the Album Art Feature which is found on V3900.
+1agreedisagree

Internet Radio is very impressive. Hundred of channels to choose from. You can even search for your stations on http://yradio.vtuner.com/setupapp/yamaha/asp/AuthLogin/SignIn.asp
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Cons:
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The GUI which appears on TV can be improved. The back speaker terminals dont take 10AWG wire hence bannana pugs/ connectors are required.
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Not many additional features for the price
0agreedisagree

No album art; a feature found on the RX-V3900
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Details

Features

  • 7.1 channels, 140 W / channel
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
  • HDMI: 5 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
  • Gold plated RCA inputs and speaker terminals
  • SRS Circle Surround II
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP
  • 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs + anlog pre outs
  • Upscales to 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p over HDMI
  • Upscales to component video
  • Anchor Bay Technologies ABT 2010 video scaler
  • optional iPod dock
  • optional Bluetooth A2DP with YBA-10 wireless adapter
  • Sirius radio, HD Radio
  • network connectivity + Web browser control
  • 38 built-in surround programs
  • DLNA certification
  • hidden front inputs + controls
  • USB port
  • YPAO 8-point Auto Setup with Quick Start
  • Zone 2: video and audio (HDMI + OSD + Component), Zone 3/4: audio-only, speaker outputs
  • Price: $2699.95
  • Release Date: October 2008

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Buy It

Yamaha RX-Z7BL

• Yamaha RX-Z7BL 7.1-Channel High-End Network Home Theater Receiver (Black)

• RX-Z7BL Receiver

UPC: 027108932156

EAN: 027108932156

MPN: RX-Z7BL

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Comments

1.  avatar cdpage said:

www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/rx-z7-7.1



Excellent review... turns out that this receiver in some way even outshines the Flagship RX-Z11

Feb 09, 2009 12:52pm
2.  avatar induscreed said:

I got my Z7 in May 2009 and one thing I have to appreciate outright is the ease of setup and function. The build quality is very impressive. I have all the signals going into the receiver and I am letting the receiver do the processing; the sound and video outputs are exactly what you would expect from such a receiver - brilliant. The best feature is the ability to play pure 2ch stereo hi-fi from your audio source. Networking is very easy and the ability to control the receiver via a web browser is just bliss. iPod dock is very handy. On the whole this receiver has surpassed all of my expectations.
Jun 18, 2009 11:29pm
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June 21, 2009
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Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 5 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Fully functioning second zone of audio and video with OSD and component output
  • DLNA support
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
  • Gold-plated analog I/O + speaker terminals
  • 4 zones; 2 with audio only
  • Component video over 2nd zone
  • The new firmware update available includes the Album Art Feature which is found on V3900.
  • Internet Radio is very impressive. Hundred of channels to choose from. You can even search for your stations on http://yradio.vtuner.com/setupapp/yamaha/asp/AuthLogin/SignIn.asp

Cons

  • The GUI which appears on TV can be improved. The back speaker terminals dont take 10AWG wire hence bannana pugs/ connectors are required.

Comments

"I got my Z7 in May 2009 and one thing I have to appreciate outright is the ease of setup and function. The build quality is very impressive. I have all the signals going into the receiver and I am letting the receiver do the processing; the sound and video outputs are exactly what you would expect from such a receiver - brilliant. The best feature is the ability to play pure 2ch stereo hi-fi from your audio source. Networking is very easy and the ability to control the receiver via a web browser is just bliss. iPod dock is very handy. On the whole this receiver has surpassed all of my expectations."
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Erik

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October 1, 2008
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2 cons
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Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 5 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Fully functioning second zone of audio and video with OSD and component output
  • DLNA support
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
  • Gold-plated analog I/O + speaker terminals
  • 4 zones; 2 with audio only
  • Component video over 2nd zone

Cons

  • Not many additional features for the price
  • No album art; a feature found on the RX-V3900

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davecon1

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October 18, 2008
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8 pros
1 con

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 5 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Fully functioning second zone of audio and video with OSD and component output
  • DLNA support
  • SRS Circle Surround II audio decoding
  • Gold-plated analog I/O + speaker terminals

Cons

  • Not many additional features for the price

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cdpage

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January 8, 2009
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7 pros
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Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
  • 5 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Fully functioning second zone of audio and video with OSD and component output
  • DLNA support
  • 4 zones; 2 with audio only

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/rx-z7-7.1



Excellent review... turns out that this receiver in some way even outshines the Flagship RX-Z11

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Competitors

cdpage prefers Yamaha RX-Z7 over Onkyo TX-NR906
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RX, Z, 7, RXZ, Z7, RXZ7