AV query, for the anoraks !
 

Morning all !

What do you make of this ?

Yamaha RX-N600D - Digital Direct


How far behind all the latest digital audio encoding systems is this, looking to hook up to a Sony Blu-Ray.

Looks a bargain to me, fancy the networking capability !

TIA

DunxC

Has none of the new HD audio formats so behind the times in terms of BluRay. Have a look at THIS for an awesome up to date AV amp at a bargain price (RRP £1000) or THIS as a compromise for saving a few bob. There's probably a couple of cheaper options with the new formats, but the Yam and Onkyo are stunning for the cash. I've just go tthe Yam, but not wired it up yet whilst I'm decorating.

Cheers Dave,

was going for the RX-V3800.... for the networking option, but my room isn't that large (sadly), and it seems a touch of overkill. Only using the classic KEF "eggs" with a decent centre speaker and two subs, so a black Onkyo would do nicely.

Thanks for the input !

DunxC

Try this ready for blu ray and it sounds awesome

whathifi.com - Reviews - Onkyo TX-SR606

5 Stars i have the 605 and there virtually the same machine and sounds awesome :D

Thanks fellas !

DunxC

P.S. RX-V3800 down to £750 today ! But Richer are so close ! LOL

I believe the main benefit over the 1800 is the media networking, so if you don't need that then save yourself 200+. It does have slightly better amplifiers, but the rest of your system would need to be very good to fully appreciate the difference.

I have 506 too, its awesome, demo it first, my first unit had a bad transformer hum :)

the replacement is stunning,

all my stuff connects no probs

all connect without any input switching, a big bonus :thumb: & you can run an Ipod from the front, or from the rear via a dedicated dock


Richer sounds, are knocking out silver 505's for £110 (no hdmi)

the 506 is £249


mart

I would like networking (gimmick ?) but it's also down to the TV and my Sony Blu-Ray player needing HDMI, etc.

Will see how much is left after I collect my car with it's shinny new wheel bearing in the morning....

Thanks guys,

DunxC

The 1800 has 4 HDMI 'in' with 1 'out', as well as loads of component, s-video, ana/digi audio etc.

1800
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Imag...800bl_rear.jpg

3800
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Imag...800bl_rear.jpg

Apart from an ethernet port bottom left, looks similar to me :wonder:

I have the Onkyo 606 in the sitting room connected to Kef 2005.2's & its immense. Does exactly what it says on the tin & then some :thumb:
At £400 you cant go wrong.