AV Receiver Reviews

Features
Processing Modes: Dolby: Digital 5.1, EX, Pro Logic IIx
DTS: DTS, ES, 96/24, Neo:6
Other: 21 DSP modes, 7-channel stereo, pure direct, bass, treble
THX Certification: No
Audio D/A Converter: 24-bit/192-kilohertz
Number of Amp Channels: 7
Power Rating (watts per channel): 140, into 8 ohms
Frequency Response: +0/–3 dB from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 6.7 x 17.1 x 17.3
Weight (pounds): 37.9
Price: $1,700

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (3), component video (3), S-video (6), composite video (6)
Audio: Coaxial digital (3), optical digital (6), 5.1-channel analog (1), stereo analog (9), phono (1), XM (1), Ethernet (1), iPod dock (1)
Outputs:
Video: HDMI (1), component video (1), S-video (3), composite video (3)
Audio: Optical digital (1), stereo ana- log (4), 7.1-channel preamp (1)
Additional: RS-232 (1), control (2), IR jack (2 in, 2 out)

Ratings: Yamaha RX-V2700 A/V Receiver

Build Quality: 90 Good
• Thirty-eight pounds of midpriced receiver
• ToP-ART circuitry gets the analog part right

Value: 86 Average
• HDMI is version 1.2a; get new model for 1.3a
• Power and other fundamentals attractive

Features: 92 Good
• Retrieves music from PC, plays Internet radio
• Parametric EQ, includes width adjustment

Performance: 94 Good
• Lots of watts offer strong dynamics
• Up-front, detailed, strong dialogue reproduction

Ergonomics: 94 Good
• Yamaha has redone the interface, looks great
• Staid but classic look

Overall Rating: 91
Rated at 140 watts times seven, this Yamaha powerhouse can run full-range speakers within reason. Its implementation of automatic setup and room EQ is among the best. And this model supports both PC audio transfer and Internet radio, two rare and useful features.

Overall Rating: 91 Good
RX-V2700 A/V Receiver, $1,700
Yamaha Electronics Corporation USA
(714) 522-9105
yamaha.com/yec