Comments On JVC RX-884

Posted by Philip Iturralde [IP: 206.67.222.37] on February 25, 1999 at 19:04:56
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In Reply to: Comments On JVC RX-884 posted by Barry H. Adams on February 24, 1999 at 07:51:48:

FYI: You're within +$100 of obtaining the "Best Buy" in Dolby Digital AV Receiver from an High Quality Manufacture.

The Yamaha Model R-V905 is identical to the Model RX-V595 (check Yamaha's Website: http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi.exe/gAVR00010) Only Difference besides Model Number is the R-V905 has Gold Lettering on the Front Panel and the RX-V595 uses the Traditional White Lettering.

After much research with cost vs performance in mind, I choose the R-V905 with these known 3 limitations/differences (important too me only):

1) No SVGA input/outputs
* * * (My previous Technics SA-TX30 had 2 each - but I never used them - so no big deal)
2) Level Setting Memory - 1 set for either the DPL, DD-5.1 or 5 DSP Modes (1 memory each for LFE & Subwoofer settings)
3) No DTS - but does have 6CH inputs for future surround format
* * * No DTS DVD's (maybe 12 titles after Feb '99)
* * * DTS Music CD's High costs (70+ DTS titles @ an AVG price of $25+ . . . no thank you!)

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A) What made me upgrade?

1) Price for Yamaha Quality, w/built-in DD-5.1 & 6CH inputs (upgradability)

Other reasons I rationalize on was:
** Conservative power ratings by Yamaha: 70w x 5 @ 8 ohms, 20 to 20kHz, 0.04% THD
>>>>> (I've achieved SPL 'fast' peaks* of 105+ dB easily so 70 clean watts plenty!)
>>>>> (*essentially, REF Level)
** Discrete Power Transistors (AMPS) for each of the 5 channels
** Signal-to-Noise Ratio......96 dB (DVD) - JVC RX-884 and Technics SA-AX6 Surround Hiss attributed to S/N poor performance!
** Tuner Specifications (Stereo Review rates it above average)

b) Why didn't I get the identical Yamaha RX-V595 version?
** Mailordering RX-V595 is not Authorized by Yamaha and they won't honor the 2 year warranty. (Any RX-V line for that matter!!)
** If I did order an RX-V595 thru an UnAuthorized dealer, . . . . . . .the Yamaha Customer Service said it could be "B", Refurbished, etc. - who knows? Unit from Asia/Taiwan thru blackmarket sources. . . . . . . that's why they don't warranty those units
** Couldn't get the low price (unit cost + CA tax) locally! (Lowest $415 + CA tax = $449.24)
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(Note: One Call Is an Authorized Yamaha Dealer - I've talked to Yamaha's Service Center!)
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I highly recommend the Yamaha R-V905 Receiver, well, . . . I did for me, . . . .and . . . . .I'm glad I did!! If your budget is limited to say, . . . .$406, . . . . . . . . which was my total cost!! :)

If you're interested in my First Impression/Review (as well as other consumers) on the Yamaha R-V905/RX-V595 vs Technic's SA-TX30/SH-AC300 combo, go to:

http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/Receiver/Yamaha_R-V905.shtml

and / or

http://www.excelsis.com/vote/av/receivers/Yamaha9/

Phil

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