Yamaha RX-V1900 A/V Receiver Preview

The new Yamaha RX-V1900 receiver has arrived! This exciting new 130W x 7.1 channel receiver features an HD Radio Tuner, four HDMI v1.3a inputs with HDMI up-conversion and scaling to 1080p and extensive multi-zone custom installation compatibilities.

It supports the latest HD Audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (192kHz). The RX-V1900 also supports Bluetooth, Sirius and XM including XM HD Surround.

Features Quick Look

• 7-channel 910W powerful surround sound (130W x 7)
• Decoders for HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (192kHz); Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• Analog video upscaling to full HD 1080p with TBC
• 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out)
• Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
• Intelligent Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp or Front Presence connection
• HD Radio/XM/Sirius support
• RS-232C interface
• Programmable Dual +12V trigger outputs

Auto-setup is done via advanced YPAO Automatic System Calibration with 8-point measurement. The receiver offers Intelligent Assignable amplifiers are for bi-amp or Front Presence connections and features Low Jitter PLL circuitry for optical and coaxial inputs. iPod users can connect their devices via the new YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Dock or YDS-11SL Universal iPod Dock and browse the contents of their iPods on the receiver's front panel display.

The RX-V1900 has a MSRP of $1399.95.