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Yamaha Aventage RX-A2070 A/V Receiver Review
Daniel Kumin  |  Feb 07, 2018

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $1,600

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive dynamics and clarity in both stereo and multichannel
Quick-response onscreen interface
Four-zone multiroom capability plus wireless MusicCast
Excellent, responsive streaming-audio client
Minus
Remote control is crowded and not illuminated

THE VERDICT
Fully competitive with other flagship AVRs in basic performance, the Yamaha RX-A2070’s proprietary DSP music listening modes are an added attraction that could win over even the most serious listeners.

Once, receivers used to receive (radio waves), and amplify, period. They still do, but those are almost beside-the-point functions. Receivers nowadays are more concerned with decoding, casting, wireless-connecting, virtualizing, surround-formatting, multi-room-extending, auto-analyzing, and more. In fact, I don’t know why we still call these things “receivers,” but, whatever.

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The S&V Interview
Joe Perry Continues to Let the Music Do the Talking
Mike Mettler  |  Feb 07, 2018
Legendary Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has been a hands-on Monster gear user for decades, ever since he first plugged one of their patch cables into his live rig. At CES, Perry and I sat down together exclusively to discuss why he personally must use anything he puts his name on, why reproducing true bass content is critical, and how he insisted everyone who worked on his new solo album Sweetzerland Manifesto utilize the same Elements headphones to establish a sonic baseline.
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Audio Video News
Verizon: 5G Tests Were In Play During Super Bowl LII
SV Staff  |  Feb 07, 2018
The pigskin wasn’t the only thing in play as fans watched the Philadelphia Eagles take down the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl LII matchup. Verizon conducted a series of live tests to demonstrate the massive bandwidth capabilities of next-generation 5G wireless technology.
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Audio Video News
ESPN Streaming Service/New App Due this Spring
SV Staff  |  Feb 07, 2018
ESPN yesterday announced plans to launch a streaming service and a redesigned app this spring.
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Audio Video News
Nuvyyo Releases DVR App for Samsung Smart TVs
SV Staff  |  Feb 06, 2018
Nuvyyo, the Canada-based maker of Tablo brand over-the-air (OTA) digital video recorders (DVRs) for cord cutters, today introduced an app that brings off-air recording features to Samsung smart TVs built around the Tizen operating system.
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New Products
Split Personality: Samsung Frame TV
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 06, 2018
They call it “the most beautiful TV you’ve never seen,” which is a perfect way to describe The Frame, a high-style 4K display from Samsung that morphs into wall art when it’s not in use. While the idea of concealing a TV behind artwork is nothing new—there are companies that specialize in motorized TV concealment systems—Samsung’s fully integrated execution is the most elegant approach we’ve seen.
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Audio Video News
New Control4 Home Automation Controller Costs $350
SV Staff  |  Feb 06, 2018
Control4, a leader in smart home technology, today introduced a $350 home automation controller the company hopes will expand the market for smart home systems.
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Signals
The Fastest Car Stereo Ever [UPDATED]
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Feb 06, 2018
Today is the big day. Or rather, today is the heavy day. The day that the Falcon Heavy is (finally) scheduled for blast-off. Yes, it might be scrubbed. Or it might just blow up. If it launches, it will be an important day in the history of car stereo.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
HiFiMan Unveils ‘Everyday’ Planar Headphones
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2018
HiFiMan, the China-based personal audio specialty company, has introduced an over-ear planar-magnetic headphone designed for everyday use.
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Audio Video News
Best Buy to Drop CDs
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2018
If you’ve spent any time in a Best Buy store in recent years you’ve no doubt noticed the incredible shrinking music section, which has gone from multiple disc-filled aisles to a small section devoted to new releases and a limited selection of top selling classic albums.
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