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Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109075 09/15/05 11:36 AM
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newf: the room that I am considering is about 30 x 20, but I only use part of it for my HT.

John: you are correct! I meant the Secrets review not the Audioholics.

As many of you may recall, we had a very interesting discussion on a different thread on this board about power supplies, a month or so ago. I was surprised to see that the overall power capability was only about 40 watts with all channels driven. 7 channels times 40 watts is 280 watts (actually I think that the number was closer to 38 watts per channel). 280 isn't much more than the total 2 channel capability number. My point is that there must not be much margin in the power supply. These findings, IMO, are quite consistent with the price point, power capabilities that we found/ discussed in the other thread.

I suspect that a "true" 40 watts per channel may be quite enough for me. I don't listen to music all that loud. And, I have been considering using a receiver as a pre/pro and getting a two or three channel "high" power amplifier for the fronts and possibly the center.

One of the reasons that this power rating caught my eye is that the new Outlaw receiver is "only" rated at 65 watts per channel. BUT, that rating is with ALL 7 channels driven.

In any case, the Yahama sure does look nice and your reports are very encouraging.

Keep up the reporting.


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Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109076 09/15/05 04:00 PM
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30 x 20 is a big room (I'm assuming 8' ceilings), and even with the NAD I'd consider gettig an external amp for the fronts if you are using 4 ohm speakers and like it loud.

I knew what test u were referring too. They make a few silly mistakes in it like saying the front display does not dim when it inded has 3 settings. They also do not mention where the Ohm setting was set to during the test. But they claim that test was with 5 channels running. I don't think the test holds any weight with me anyways. I have had one amp witha true 110watts and now the Yamaha, and there is hardly a difference. the yamaha gets a little warmer, but it also has 4 LESS fans.




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Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109077 09/21/05 05:54 AM
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Another week and I will have had my 4600 for a month. Dam near a record for me.

Now what to try next?

Just kidding. So far the 4600 continues to impress!

Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109078 09/21/05 11:18 PM
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Have you tried the HDMI ports yet?


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Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109079 09/22/05 12:21 AM
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Ouch! Aren't they a little narrow, sharp, and pointy?

Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109080 09/22/05 02:38 AM
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Oh yeah, sorry about that. Yes I got around to playing with the HDMI and it works flawlessly. Right now however I'm not using it for video with DVD, just the audio.

But I did try the video side and picture quality was fine, switching was fine etc.............in a nutshell I had no problems.

Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109081 09/22/05 03:08 AM
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Thanks!

That is great input. I think that I would really like that receiver.

Now, if I only could decide on a HDTV!?!?!?!?!?!?


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Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109082 09/23/05 11:50 PM
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still enjoying mine a lot as well. finally got it to where wanted it sound wise, and I am very happy this time around.

Still hate the remote though....darn ugly confusing thing. Just waiting for the Harmony 890 to come out and it's gone.






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Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109083 09/24/05 04:00 AM
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I hear that! I try not to even use the dam thing. I just got rid of my MX-850 and my life is now hell.......but I have no idea what I want to try next. I tried the Logitech 880 and it lasted a week before the wife said get rid of it.

I have a funny feeling I'm going to regret ditching the MX-850.

Re: Yamaha RX-V 4600
#109084 09/26/05 02:10 AM
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what was wrong with the 880?

The MX line or URC is very good. I still have an older SL8000 sitting around the house as my everyday remote. The thing can't be killed which is why I use it. The woman has dropped onto the hardwood so many times, and it doesn't complain at all. They make a darn good remote.

I haven't actually held the 880 yet. trying to avoid that temptation for a while




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