High-End Yamaha 630 Watt 7.2 AVR 6 x 4K HDMI, 2 Zn RX-V673

High-End Yamaha 630 Watt 7.2 AVR 6 x 4K HDMI, 2 Zone.
Past Winner of What HiFi Product of the Year award!
It’s horror movie night. The unfolding scenes on your HDTV are palpable, like you’re actually in the house with that ghost. Your ears are finely tuned for the least sound of movement. But your TV speakers are pitifully tuned to provide the least sound of anything. Never fear. Yamaha’s RX-V673 will have the very air around you crackling with sonic excitement. This high-def-friendly receiver comes loaded with the power and processing you need to transform your living room into a full-fledged home theater. You get seven channels of amplification plus the latest surround sound decoding — including Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio — for an engulfing wraparound experience to deliver thrills and chills by the ton.
The right place to get connected
The ‘V673 has HDMI inputs for connecting six high-definition video components. Plus the front-panel USB input is perfect for your iPod® or iPhone®. The ‘V673’s digital-to-analog converter takes over and Yamaha’s Compressed Music Enhancer makes your selections sound superb. You’ll even see your song titles on the front-panel display.
AirPlay® for ultra-convenient playback of iTunes®
Apple’s AirPlay technology lets you stream music from your iTunes library directly to the receiver, either from a networked computer or right from your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch®. Not only do you get a fast and convenient way to listen to your favorites, but anyone in your home can stream from their player to share their latest find.
Power and Processing:
7-channel amplifier
90 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD, with 2 channels driven
Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio
Cinema DSP modes
Adaptive Dynamic Range Control keeps a lid on explosive sound effects for more discreet late-night listening
Silent Cinema for simulated surround sound using standard stereo headphones
Digital Music Options:
direct digital connection for iPod® or iPhone® through front-panel USB input bypasses the iPod’s digital-to-analog converter for better sound
access Internet radio stations and digital streaming services (broadband connection required)
Compressed Music Enhancer for better sounding MP3s and other digital music files
built-in Apple AirPlay® for ultra-convenient iTunes® music playback
Ethernet port for music and JPEG streaming from a wired PC network
Wi-Fi®-ready with optional Yamaha adapter
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified to ensure optimal compatibility with other network-enabled equipment
Multi-room Audio:
dual-room/dual-source output
powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room (using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.1 home theater in main room)
only analog sources can be played in the 2nd room
Audio Performance Features:
192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters for all channels
back surround channels re-assignable to bi-amp compatible front speakers
direct mode switches off unnecessary circuitry to provide cleaner sound
Connections:
1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (6 in, 1 out) with 4K upscaling and 4K Pass-through
front panel HDMI connection for HD camcorders and cameras
HDMI version 1.4a with support for 3D video, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, auto lip-sync, and HDMI-CEC
analog and HDMI video upscaling to 1080p
Audio Return Channel function receives digital audio signals from a compatible HDTV’s tuner via HDMI
component video switching (2 in, 1 out)
digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 2 coaxial
5 audio/video inputs with composite video (including 1 front-panel)
line-level outputs for two powered subwoofers
1 pair of main speaker outputs
General Features:
free Yamaha remote app lets you use your iPod touch®, iPhone® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi® remote
four SCENE presets for easier source switching
easy to use on-screen display (via HDMI only)
HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
40 AM/FM presets
Dimensions: 17-1/8″W x 6-3/4″H x 14-5/8″D, weight: 22.5 lbs.
Includes Yamaha remote and soft copy of manual in PDF. Retailed new for $650 USD ~ $1029 CND with HST. Asking just $345 for this well equipped Yamaha 7.2 AVR.