AV Receiver Reviews

RX-Z9 AV receiver
Audio processing modes: Dolby Digital, Surround EX, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II/IIx; DTS, DTS-ES Discrete & Matrix, Neo:6; THX Ultra2; Cinema EQ; extensive proprietary DSP algorithms simulating 21 venues with 55 total variations
Minimum RMS output power: 170Wx7 @ 8ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.015% THD; 50Wx2 @ 8ohms (Presence channels)
Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz, +0, –3dB
Signal/noise (CD, 250mV): 100dB
Video frequency response: component, 5Hz–100MHz, –3dB; composite, S-video, 5Hz–10MHz, –3dB
Video inputs: 8 S-video, 8 composite, 6 component
Video outputs: 5 S-video, 5 composite, 2 component
Digital audio inputs: 4 coaxial (RCA), including 1 configurable for laserdisc RF (can also be re-assigned and used as a Digital Coax Input); 9 optical (TosLink)
Digital audio outputs: 1 TosLink
Analog audio inputs: 1x8 multichannel, 10x2 two-channel, 1x3 preamp in
Analog audio outputs: 7x2 two-channel, 9 preamp outs, 2 subwoofer outs
Other connections: iLink (IEEE1394), RS-232, Remote 1 in/out, Remote 2 in, 12V control out, AM antenna, FM antenna, AC in, 2 switched AC outlets
Dimensions: 171/8" x 85/16" x 181/2" (WxHxD)
Weight: 66 lbs
Price: $4500

Yamaha Electronics Corp.
(714) 522-9105
www.yamaha.com