Is the Yamaha rx-v663 a good audio receiver?

On the surface, the Yamaha RX-V663 should be a terrific deal, offering support for HDMI 1.3a and the newest audio formats. At a mere $550, I wish I could give it better marks.

Which is better Yamaha RX v663 or Denon tx-sr606?

For an additional $30, the Onkyo TX-SR606 outshined the RX-V663 on many levels in terms of both performance and features. Moreover, a week before I completed my evaluation, Denon announced a sub-$600 AVR with four HDMI inputs, a full suite of Audyssey technologies, and support for all the advanced surround codecs.

What kind of video does the Yamaha v663 play?

The V663 converts all analog video (component, S-video, and composite) to digital and outputs the signal via HDMI. It also deinterlaces 480i to 480p, but it doesn’t do any upscaling—the resolution that comes in is the resolution that goes out.

What kind of DACS does a Yamaha a / V receiver use?

Quality Burr-Brown 192kHz/24 bit DACs and ADCs are in use and your rear channels can be assigned to zone two or to bi-amp your mains. In fact, the two receivers are more alike than dissimilar.

Is the Yamaha rx-v663 a / V receiver worth the money?

Sure there are some extra connections on the RX-V863 (2 more optical, one more HDMI) which takes up a little of it. The RX-V663 lacks an HD radio tuner and SRS circle surround II (another matrixing algorithm) and probably a bigger power supply and transformer but that’s not really $450 is it?

Why did my Yamaha rx-v471 receiver die?

Yamaha RX-V471 died on me and sorry to tell you, it wasn’t a power surge. And even if it would have been one, my whole system is plugged in a APC Back UPS 1300W and it is still going on strong. So my AV was working in the best conditions.

Quality Burr-Brown 192kHz/24 bit DACs and ADCs are in use and your rear channels can be assigned to zone two or to bi-amp your mains. In fact, the two receivers are more alike than dissimilar.

What to do if your Yamaha receiver dies?

I found the RX-V471 / HTR-4064 Service Manual and started to do some diagnostic. It starts when I push INFO, Tone Control and Power button at the same time. Keep holding the buttons, NO PROTECT appear for half a second then PS2 PRT 1L. DSP Margin appears.