Stay tuned for our formal review of this hot pick. When Denon came out with the new AVRCI, we could only speculate they asked the following questions: What do you want out of a receiver? Do you want power? Video upconversion? Networking and streaming? If we have one bad thing to say about Denon in general and the AVRCI specifically it's that they keep exceeding our expectations. Now, the AVRCI has addressed most of our minor gripes with it's predecessor, added features without changing the retail price.
Imagine you can run a full 9. It will be interesting to see how it performs compared to Yamaha's HQV Vida processing when we conduct our formal reviews of both units. With Denon's dual independent subwoofer outputs, it will be a bass lovers dream to be able to simultaneously apply a single correction curve to all subwoofers to ensure the best integration.
If this isn't a home run of a product, we don't know what is. For more information, visit Denon Electronics. Well there you have it. Denon has jumped upon the "dock" bandwagon so if you want networking or wireless iPod support, you'll have to buy an accessory.
There is a USB port for direct iPod control which is a nice feature. What is missing, however, is a slew of inputs. The AVR has only one component video input, one each of coaxial and optical digital audio most receivers have at least three total with some having two of each , and three composite video inputs. There is an s-video input but that is for use with their iPod dock for getting video.
If you are seriously looking at the AVR, make sure it has enough inputs for your needs. If everything you have is HDMI, you should be fine. If not, buy with care. They've shoehorned everything they could into their receivers and the HT-RC is no different.
It has HDMI overlay of its onscreen menu, pre-outs for Zone 2 as well as the option to power the speakers with the internal amps , and discrete amps. Where the Onkyo had to cut corners was in its choice of room correction. There are only two component video inputs the Sony and Marantz have three , a whopping five composite who cares? Since Pioneer didn't have another receiver to include, we decided to keep it.
This led to the inclusion of the Marantz and the Yamaha which you'll see in a second. Pioneer was one of the first to include iPod integration and the VSX is no different. There are pre-outs for Zone 2 which can be powered by the internal amps and a single subwoofer.
There are two component and five composite video inputs, one coaxial and two optical digital audio inputs, and a graphical user interface but no HDMI overlay.
Where the VSX really shines is in the integration department. Yes, the VSX is the only one at this price point that can stream radio from the Internet.
While it doesn't allow you to stream from connected computers or drives as least from what we can tell , Internet radio is better than nothing. It is rated at 90 watts per channel at 20Hz to 20kHz with fully discrete amplification. The Yamaha has six 1. Analogue video is upconverted to p over HDMI with a proprietary chipset.
There are two component, five composite, and no S-video inputs on board. There is no networking or iPod support outside of a dock which users have to buy separately, increasing the price of the receiver. The RX-V is the only receiver in the group to have both 7.
At Overall, the RX-V has a lot of what you'd like to see in a receiver but it is quite a bit more expensive. For the price, you are getting some extra features HDMI overlay, 7. This "slimline" model is designed to appeal to the space conscious or simply space challenged consumer.
The NR sports discrete amps putting out 50 watts into 8 ohms into seven channels measured 20Hz to 20kHz. If you do have older products that use these connections, in most cases there's a workaround or you'll need to make sure you choose a receiver that has the right connections; for example, the Yamaha RX-V still offers multichannel analog inputs. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.
New AV receiver features to look for in AV receivers don't change as much as other home theater products, but there are still a few new features every year that you need to be aware of. Matthew Moskovciak. No one is going to argue with the visual appeal of those blue lights, the brushed aluminum faceplates, the funky serif fonts, or the knobs, buttons, and sliders that are weighted perfectly for the human touch. In , the United Nations estimated worldwide electronic waste discarded each year to be roughly 50 million metric tons over billion pounds — and that was before the iPhone got us tossing out mini computers, chargers, earbuds, cables, and packaging every couple years.
To get anything this robust from a modern offering will cost you dearly. Vintage Marantz integrated receivers have an avid cult following, which has resulted in a slew of currently produced replacement parts, from LED lamps to capacitors to tuning wheel cables, faceplates and lovely hardwood cabinets.
More importantly, there are a number of people who specialize in servicing vintage Marantz receivers. All of this cult activity makes acquiring and maintaining a vintage Marantz downright do-able. Need Bluetooth? There are two ways to go: get a beat up model and have it serviced or buy one fully restored and ready for another half-century of trouble-free service. Obviously, the latter approach is a more ready one, but for those willing to take on a DIY or hired-out project, fixing up a beater can be quite rewarding.
Here are some things to consider when shopping for a vintage Marantz receiver. Make sure it looks good and clean. Any heavy visual damage like a dent or water stains indicates misuse, while scratches are just normal wear and can be tolerated.
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