Author Topic: Yamaha Receivers (Read 400884 times)

ESi · « **Reply #2910 on:** Jun 26, 2008 at 09:20 AM »

Quote from: ricochet315 on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:45 AM

I have a Yamy RX-V1800 ... Note though that I all bought all of these abroad.

Sir,

How much did the RXV-1800 cost? Im considering this amp also together with its DENON counterparts. Thanks.

ricochet315 · « **Reply #2911 on:** Jun 27, 2008 at 12:51 AM »

Around USD1,300

don · « **Reply #2912 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 09:59 PM »

Guys saan ang service center ng Yamaha? Something is wrong with my rxv-1200 nag off palagi... anybody experiencing the same thing? TIA

barrister · « **Reply #2913 on:** Jul 09, 2008 at 10:59 PM »

Audio World Tech is the authorized service center: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=31712.0

First, check your speaker wires for short-circuits.

If no shorts are apparent, try Yamaha's FAQ:

1. Disconnect all of the speaker wires from the back of the receiver.

2. Turn the receiver on, and turn the volume control up to about half way. If the receiver stays on, please go to Step 3. If the receiver shuts off right away, the unit will require service. Please consult with your dealer for further assistance.

3. Carefully inspect all of the speaker wiring and the connections at the back of each speaker. Remove and reconnect the wiring at the back of each speaker if necessary.

4. Re-connect the main speakers only, and test the system. If operation appears normal, turn the power off and re-connect the surround speakers. If it shuts down prematurely, you should have your main speaker system checked.

5. Test the system after the surround speakers have been re-connected. If operation appears normal, turn off the power and re-connect the center speaker. If it shuts down prematurely, you should have your surround speakers checked.

6. Test the system after the center channel speaker has been re-connected. If operation is normal, you have located and fixed the over-current condition. If the receiver shuts off prematurely, you should have the center channel speaker checked.

Other problems which might cause premature shut off can include using speakers with impedance of less than 4 ohms, speaker selector boxes with multiple pairs of speakers connected to one terminal, an internal problem with the receiver, or a problem with a source component.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/faq/faqdetail.html?CNTID=206106&CTID=5009150

don · « **Reply #2914 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 12:37 AM »

thanks for the quick response barrister

will go to audioworld.

i have removed all the speakers, but still it shuts off after a few seconds... i just watched a movie last night and everything was ok til now... sigh... the old amp wants to retire hehehe SARS attack to.

fnvillafuerte · « **Reply #2915 on:** Jul 10, 2008 at 08:58 PM »

Quote from: don on Jul 10, 2008 at 12:37 AM

.........i have removed all the speakers, but still it shuts off after a few seconds... ...............

This also happened to my previous Yamaha 550 some years back. During my inspection, I discovered the cause of shutting down of the unit. It was due to "rat urine" that dripped near the center of the main board. The residue caused minute shorts in the mainboard causing erratic activation of the unit's protection circuit. Since the unit at that time has no warranty anymore, I opened it and cleaned the residual urine by pouring lighter fluid on the board. Then I dried it and sprayed the board with electical contact cleaner. I finalyzed the drying by using hair dyer set to high. Since then the 550 never shutdown anymore until the time I upgraded to 1400.

'Hope this helps...

milken · « **Reply #2916 on:** Jul 11, 2008 at 09:45 AM »

I'm looking for Yamaha RX-V663 http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=567571&CTID=5000300 to match my Wharfedale speakers. It's a good entry level receiver with pre-outs already and can decode the latest HD audio formats.

Would anyone know which local store is carrying Yamaha receivers? Thanks in advance!

barrister · « **Reply #2917 on:** Jul 11, 2008 at 11:43 AM »

I recommend SPECTRA AUDIO VIDEO CENTER, 17 Parksquare 1 Ayala Center Makati 8185493: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=27124.0

Spectra is a great place to audition. Service is very good.

Also try Audio World Tech: http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=31712.0 - Sales and authorized service center.

Or Ambassador Appliances, Parksquare 1 Ayala Center Makati, or Greenhills V-Mall 3rd floor. Good prices, but no auditions.

milken · « **Reply #2918 on:** Jul 11, 2008 at 04:06 PM »

Thanks sir barrister!

I called these shops but unfortunately, V663 is not yet locally available. It's a strong contender of Onkyo 605/606 in other countries. Sayang...

don · « **Reply #2919 on:** Jul 12, 2008 at 05:43 PM »

fn, thanks for the info bro. will take note... what's good about amplifiers breaking down after years of service is it gives you a scapegoat to upgrade hehehe lolz... hindi tayo mahihirapan sa WAF .

busabos · « **Reply #2920 on:** Jul 13, 2008 at 12:39 AM »

I just bought a new dvd yesterday. It didn't work when I tried it with my yamaha avr using optical. I tried a different optical port in my avr and it still doesnt work. Now Im not sure if the problem is with my avr or dvd. I just noticed that there's a light on the other end of the cable while connected in the dvd player, however it foesn't have on when connected in the avr. Is that normal? would you really not see the cable lit when plugged in the avr?

busabos · « **Reply #2921 on:** Jul 13, 2008 at 10:28 AM »

can I still use optical connection if my dvd is connected to the tv through hdmi? Mine doesn't work and the sound comes out of the tv speakers. It works through coax connection thou

kulimo · « **Reply #2922 on:** Jul 18, 2008 at 09:22 PM »

Quote from: busabos on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:28 AM

can I still use optical connection if my dvd is connected to the tv through hdmi? Mine doesn't work and the sound comes out of the tv speakers. It works through coax connection thou

Palagay ko there is a setting somewhere na pwede mo ma-disable ang audio ng HDMI out (to your TV). Make sure you have selected the right audio input corresponding to where your toslink is connected (from your AVR).

jetstar · « **Reply #2923 on:** Jul 22, 2008 at 01:37 AM »

What's the difference between the HTR series and RX-V series of Yamaha receivers? I'm planning to get an HTR-6180 which is only $699.00 while the RX-V863 cost $899.00. I was checking the specs and both are the same.

blued888 · « **Reply #2924 on:** Jul 22, 2008 at 01:41 AM »

Quote from: jetstar on Jul 22, 2008 at 01:37 AM

What's the difference between the HTR series and RX-V series of Yamaha receivers? I'm planning to get an HTR-6180 which is only $699.00 while the RX-V863 cost $899.00. I was checking the specs and both are the same.

As far as I know meron equivalent na RX-V model and HTR model. I'm not sure if 1:1 ang ratio nila. It's possible that some of the models don't have equivalents sa other line.

EDIT: Try googling RX-V863 HTR-6180, you'll see people saying that they are essentially the same product.

vtec3 · « **Reply #2925 on:** Jul 22, 2008 at 03:53 PM »

I have two Yamaha amp, 1 HTR series and 1 RXV series, yung HTR series when playing audio (bad) with the RXV series (medyo ok na). Don't know lang if it is because my RXV series is newer than my old HTR receiver. Also probably they make HTR to cater for HT use din. HTR - Home Theater Receiver

ASuL · « **Reply #2926 on:** Jul 25, 2008 at 05:22 PM »

rxv 661 sells for 29.5k...yung 659 po hdmi 1.3a version na rin?

how much did a bnew 659 go for? magkano kaya 2nd hand nito...sir vtec3?

Reymer · « **Reply #2927 on:** Jul 26, 2008 at 01:09 PM »

Quote from: ASuL on Jul 25, 2008 at 05:22 PM

rxv 661 sells for 29.5k...yung 659 po hdmi 1.3a version na rin?

how much did a bnew 659 go for? magkano kaya 2nd hand nito...sir vtec3?

659 is not yet hdmi. Bnew 659 was around 27t, 2nd hand maybe 17-20t

vtec3 · « **Reply #2928 on:** Jul 27, 2008 at 05:36 PM »

Quote from: ASuL on Jul 25, 2008 at 05:22 PM

rxv 661 sells for 29.5k...yung 659 po hdmi 1.3a version na rin?

how much did a bnew 659 go for? magkano kaya 2nd hand nito...sir vtec3?

yup 659 no HDMI but has video upconvesrion via component (read it somewhere but did not actually check). don't know how much a second hand 659 cost, mine is just inside the box after i upgraded to a 705

planning to sell it but really have no idea how much i will be willing to let it go. parang bago pa talaga kasi. mga bought June last year and used only kapag weekends (mga twice a month lang)

ASuL · « **Reply #2929 on:** Jul 28, 2008 at 10:24 AM »

sir vtec3 medyo OT pero how much is the 705 (onkyo) and why did you upgrade to this model?

what are your speakers? for HT or audio po ba ang priority?

another OT...HCP ka rin sir vtec3

vtec3 · « **Reply #2930 on:** Jul 28, 2008 at 12:17 PM »

I still find the Yamaha 659 a very good HT Receiver

sent you a PM

blued888 · « **Reply #2931 on:** Jul 28, 2008 at 10:06 PM »

May temporary ETA and pricing na ba ang 663 sa mga dealers dito?

EDIT: Just called up Audioworld and was told that the 63 series will be coming this August, no word on pricing though. They still have the RX-V661 for 29.5k cash price.

ASuL · « **Reply #2932 on:** Jul 29, 2008 at 12:37 PM »

this should bring down the 661 to more affordable levels...

what is the main difference between the 661 and 663? anyone...thanks!

blued888 · « **Reply #2933 on:** Jul 29, 2008 at 12:45 PM »

Quote from: ASuL on Jul 29, 2008 at 12:37 PM

this should bring down the 661 to more affordable levels...

what is the main difference between the 661 and 663? anyone...thanks!

663 is lossless audio capable.

vtec3 · « **Reply #2934 on:** Jul 29, 2008 at 03:49 PM »

Quote from: ASuL on Jul 29, 2008 at 12:37 PM

this should bring down the 661 to more affordable levels...

what is the main difference between the 661 and 663? anyone...thanks!

hopefully

problem is they might price the 663 higher pa than 661 then the price of the 661 will probably remain the same

blued888 · « **Reply #2935 on:** Jul 29, 2008 at 06:44 PM »

They might put a premium on the 663 because of its lossless capabilities.

ASuL · « **Reply #2936 on:** Jul 30, 2008 at 11:38 AM »

what does a lossless capability do ba? sorry po...i just assuming it gives better sound reproduction

vtec3 · « **Reply #2937 on:** Jul 30, 2008 at 12:01 PM »

from what i understand it produce the same sound as how it was recorded in the studios. yung iba kasi is lossy lang it is some how compressed because of the limitation in the size capacity of the media (DVDs)

milken · « **Reply #2938 on:** Jul 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM »

Quote from: ASuL on Jul 29, 2008 at 12:37 PM

this should bring down the 661 to more affordable levels...

what is the main difference between the 661 and 663? anyone...thanks!

Yamaha 663 decodes the latest lossless audio formats such as TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS-MA, etc. while 661 does not They are the audio formats used in Bluray movies. Lossless offers better sound and cinematic experience as compared to compressed AC3 (aka Dolby Digital) and DTS sounds. A good analogy is CD and mp3. CD sound is lossless [as well as FLAC, if you are aware of it) while mp3 is lossy (there are loss in audio quality). A receiver that decodes lossless format is nice to have for future proofing. Although at present, only a few bluray player can transmit lossless sounds via bitstream for the receiver to decode; so it's not an imperative feature to have especially if you don't plan to go HD anytime soon.

Yamaha 663 was a strong contender of Onkyo 605 (now 606) in other countries because they are entry level receivers capable to decoding lossless format. The main strong point of Yamaha 663 over Onkyo 605/606 is the pre-outs. At present, only Denon's mid-end 2808 receiver can decode lossless format. The soon to arrive entry-to-mid level Denon 1909 can decode lossless format so the competition is going to be tough this year.

I guess the reason why the distributor here is not importing and selling 663 is because they still have to dispose their 661. They are going to have a harder time disposing them come September when Denon 09 series and Onkyo 06 series receivers invade the Philippine market.

ASuL · « **Reply #2939 on:** Jul 30, 2008 at 06:36 PM »

thanks mikken...

will both the denon 1909 and yamaha 663 have pre-outs? onkyo 606 yata alang pre-out eh