Yamaha RX-Z9 A/V Receiver Review
Summary
- Product Name: RX-Z9 A/V Receiver Review
- Manufacturer: Yamaha
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: July 03, 2004 20:00
- MSRP: $ 4499
- Specifications
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Power: 170W x 7 + 50W x 2 (8-ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, FTC)
THD (Rated Power): 0.015%
DSP: DD /DTS/DTS 96/24; DTS Neo, PLII/PLIIx; 51 surround sound programs (71 variations) with SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening Mode; THX Ultra 2 processing
Video Processing: Digital Component video up conversion; Progressive Scan Output, Noise Shaped Video, DCDi, TrueLife Enhancer
DACs: 192kHz/24-bit D/A converter for all channels
Audio Inputs: 7.1 RCA multi-channel, L/R Pure Direct RCA, 11 pairs analogue RCA, 8 optical S/PDIF (including 1 front), 5 coax S/PDIF (including 1 AC-3 & 1 Zone 2)
Digital Audio Outputs: 3 optical S/PDIFVideo Inputs: 6 component video inputs, 7 composite RCA, 5 s-video
Video Outputs: 2 component RCA, 3 composite RCA (including Zone 2 & monitor), 3 s-video (including Zone 2 & monitor)
Misc Inputs/Outputs : 2 i.LiNK digital audio interface, 2 12V triggers, remote connections, RS-232C
Misc Features: YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer); On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Frequency Response: 10-100,000 Hz +0/-3 dB
SNR: 100dB
Dimensions: 17-1/8" x 8-5/16" x 18-7/16"
Weight: 66.1lbs (30kg)
Pros
- Excellent Sound for All Operational Modes.
- Component Video Upconversion and Digital Processing.
- Benchmark Audio Performance.
- Slick Auto Set-Up & Room Correction.
- i.Link for DVD-A / SACD.
Cons
- Potentially Inaccurate Auto Set-Up.
- No Sub Out In 2CH Direct Mode.
- Runs extremely hot to touch.
- No DVI or HDMI.
- Low Current +12V Triggers.
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