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Someone stated the Yamaha, rated at 110 is more like 70, actually, it was measured at below 35 per channel, all channels driven.

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Check out Audioholics review of the 2400. I don't believe the 1400 is actually 110 per channel, but I also question any "test" that states it's as low as 35 either.

I agree with you completely on the chance one is taking with buying from a non authorized dealer. Most reputable places will stand behind what they sell you for 1 year on a return basis. Some, like myself, are willing to take the chance on getting a $800 receiver at a more than 25% savings and hope for the best. But, I know it is a risk.

(Just defending my Yammi, JimmyTango, no personal attack intended)

Just go with the receiver that you like. I liked the denons, They have less features, I don't use DSP modes, and generally cost a little less and the quality is good. I have great sound throughout the room. Happy picking.

jfoxtrot writes: "My only complaint about my 1400 is I wish there was a way I could have it "remember" how I want the subwoofer setting for music vs HT. "

That's a complaint I second, though I don't own a Yamaha 1400. However, when I make my next receiver purchase, I definitely want one that remembers different sub-out settings for HT vs. music. My current Yamaha does not have this memory-setting and it's irksome. Not a deal-breaker, but it means only I (and not the spouse or guests) can properly set the sub up going between music and movies. Among many features, this is a really nice one, and an essential one, IMHO.

Do the HK 325 and 525 have this sub-setting memory?

Birdman

My previous receiver was a Yamaha 2090. I loved it. Of course, this was their flagship at one point(1995 model). Their flagships seem to have very accurate power ratings. The 2090 was something like 100x3(or 110) and 35x2 for the rears. Also, it had the front surrounds at 35, also, but I never used them as it did nto work with the 5 channel hookups, only pro logic.

i personally was shocked to see the Yamaha ratings so bad. I also feel it is wrong to mislead consumers, and there for moved away from Yamaha for this upgrade.

The H/K's do indeed. You can use Global, where they are all the same, or independant, where you can set it per use, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Stereo, etc.

Their bass management is very good. For DVD-A and SACD, you can also set the cross over per channel, which is VERY flexible and handy option for it's price point. Yes, ti must convert the analog signal to digital for this, and many have complained that woudl lead to a loss in quality. I have noticed no loss in quality at all.

I am not sure on the 325, though. If memory serves, the 325 has what the 525 does BUT the bass management for DVD-A and SACD.

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Yamaha, rated at 110 is more like 70, actually, it was measured at below 35 per channel, all channels driven.

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Where can one view these measurments and who did the measuring?

I get great, clean, robust sound from the 2400 and it never feels like it is straining for power even at high volume. If my 2400 is running only 35 w/ch pushing 7 low sensitivity speakers rated at 4 and 6 ohms all I can say is WOW!!!!! Yamaha has pulled off a friggin' miracle with a 35 w/ch receiver.

I find it impossible to believe that I'm getting the kind of performance that I do from a 35 w/ch receiver.

Please let me know where to find these infamous measurments. I have to see it for myself.

Jeff,

Sorry for the dumb qusetion but could you explain, "front speakers set to large with sub out in 2 channel stereo". I know nothing about subwoofers.

Thanks, Rob

Actually, I am not sure the link. It has been posted here numerous time, and on all of the major AV sites. It was from a large magazine, Home Theater Magazine or Sound and Vision. Maybe a different one, too. You might find it by searching the site here, there was a large thread on it.

this would be the link you're thinking of:

Power Rating

Sid,
No thats not what I'm looking for. I've been reading posts (here and at other forums) where folks are squawkin' about the new Yamaha RX-V2400 only putting out 35 w/ch. Funny thing is, none have mentioned where the review originated from.