Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
New Yamaha receivers (1500-2500)
I noticed yesterday that Yamaha has new models, the RX-V1500 and
the RX-V2500. Obviously these replace the previous RX-V1400 and the RX-V2400. http://yamaha-hifi.de/products.php?l...vset=&newsset= http://yamaha-hifi.de/products.php?l...vset=&newsset= Manuals: http://www.yamaha-service.de/service...500/v1500E.pdf http://www.yamaha-service.de/service...00/V2500UK.pdf I found them in a online shop: http://www.technikdirekt.de/ Search for 698437 for the Yamaha RX-V 1500 (Black) 879 euros Search for 698430 for the Yamaha RX-V 1500 (titan) 879 euros Search for 698444 for the Yamaha RX-V 2500 (titan) 1079 euros I think direct URLs to the pages don't work because they put a session-id (which expires) in them. BTW, being listed on that shop doesn't mean they are available immediately. About its features and specs I haven't checked them carefully, but they seem to not difer much from the RX-V650 and RX-V750. In particular, the two main differences between the RX-V750 and the top-of-the-line RX-Z9 / DSP-Z9, the i.LINK connector and the 9 channel amplifier * are still lacking. * The RX-V650, RX-V750, RX-V1500 and RX-V2500 have 9 speakers connectors, but "only" 7 channels. Using the "presence" speakers turn off the "back surround" ones. I was expecting/hoping for i.LINK since the equivalent (at least in price) Pioneer receiver already has it: Pioneer VSX-2014i 1099 Euro (list price ? 842,00 in some shops ) http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_...onomy_id=62-98 http://www.hifi-regler.de/shop/pione...lber-print.php https://shop-4you.de/shop/detail2.as...er+VSX-2014i-S -- http://www.mat.uc.pt/~rps/ ..pt is Portugal| `Whom the gods love die young'-Menander (342-292 BC) Europe | Villeneuve 50-82, Toivonen 56-86, Senna 60-94 |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I too have been looking at rhe Yamaha specs on the Yamaha web site.
The manuals are all there in Acrobat format. I see VERY little difference in these models all the way down to the RX-V650 which can be purchased online on average for US$350. The next level up seems to be US$600. I am at a loss to understand why I should spend more. Yes i.Link would be nice but could someone help me out and tell me what spending additional $$$ will do? I'd rather spend it on speakers. That's tangential -- what about the receivers? All the manufacturers seem to have very similar products in the US$600 to US$2000 range. Thanks and best wishes for your assistance. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Power Cat wrote:
I too have been looking at rhe Yamaha specs on the Yamaha web site. The manuals are all there in Acrobat format. I see VERY little difference in these models all the way down to the RX-V650 which can The RX-V750 is a RX-V650 with a phono input and a better remote control. You probably don't need the phono input, but the remote control is important. These remotes are able to control several devices, but the ones that don't have the LCD dont show which one is currently being controlled. Also, IIRC, the remote on the RX-V750 can learn from other remotes (lower/older models have only pre-programmed codes). The RX-V1500 probably doesn't add many features. A bit more power, a little less distorsion, maybe (??) some more inputs or surround programmes). The RX-V2500 has one very convenient feature, a separate rec-out (so you can record something and listen to another), but for the price... be purchased online on average for US$350. The next level up seems to be US$600. I am at a loss to understand why I should spend more. Yes i.Link would be nice but could someone help me out and tell me what spending additional $$$ will do? The expression "diminishing returns" springs to mind. -- http://www.mat.uc.pt/~rps/ ..pt is Portugal| `Whom the gods love die young'-Menander (342-292 BC) Europe | Villeneuve 50-82, Toivonen 56-86, Senna 60-94 |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
The RX-V750 is a RX-V650 with a phono input and a better remote control.
You probably don't need the phono input, but the remote control is important. The RX-V1500 probably doesn't add many features. A bit more power, a little less distorsion, maybe (??) some more inputs or surround programmes) I am curious about readers' experience with Yamaha receivers. Especially in terms of being able to handle 5.1 or more and also handle audio in other rooms. |
Reply |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
F.S. tons of studio/keyboard/rack gear | Pro Audio | |||
Yamaha home theater and AV receivers | Audio Opinions | |||
FA: Yamaha EX-1 Electone Organ Synth GX-1 / CS-80 Cousin / ART IEQ SmartCurve 1/3 Octave Equalizers | Pro Audio | |||
Yamaha Vocaloid LOLA v1.0 WORKING, Yamaha Vocaloid LEON v1.0, - new ! | Pro Audio | |||
Forgotten giant stereo receivers of the 1970s | General |