Yamaha HTR-5170 425W AV Receiver – Phono, Dolby Digital & DTS

A 5.1-channel Yamaha Natural Sound AV receiver delivering an honest 85 watts RMS to each of its five channels, equally at home anchoring a home theatre or driving a serious stereo pair.

The HTR-5170 shares its platform, chassis, and documentation with Yamaha’s well-regarded RX-V795a — Yamaha published a single owner’s manual covering both — and it carries the same substantial 28.7-pound build. This comes from an era when Yamaha rated its receivers the honest way: 85 watts per channel into 8 ohms, all channels, measured across the full 20Hz–20kHz bandwidth at 0.04% distortion, rather than the flattering single-frequency figures common today. The amplifier section is rated for main speaker loads down to 4 ohms, so it will hold its composure into larger and vintage speakers that give lesser receivers of this class trouble. Yamaha’s Cinema DSP processing works alongside full Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding, giving film soundtracks scale and precision.

Connectivity goes well beyond the norm for its class. Vinyl listeners will appreciate the built-in MM phono input, a feature that has all but vanished from modern AV receivers. Three optical and one coaxial digital input handle disc players and digital sources, while a complete set of 5.1-channel pre-outs allows outboard amplification to be added channel by channel — capability that positioned this platform as a legitimate budget AV preamp in its day. A 6-channel external decoder input, tape monitor loop, binding-post speaker terminals with Main A/B switching, and a full VCR record loop in both composite and S-video round out a rear panel that connects a complete system, analog and digital alike.

This unit has been thoroughly inspected and tested to confirm full functionality. A new compatible remote control is included, tested and confirmed to operate all primary functions.

Cosmetically graded Good, this unit shows honest signs of regular use, with wear consistent with a receiver of its vintage that has spent its life in service rather than storage. It presents respectably on a shelf or in a rack.

Features and specifications:

– Power output: 85 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.04% THD (all five channels)
– Main speaker loads supported down to 4 ohms via rear-panel impedance selector
– Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding with Yamaha Cinema DSP
– MM phono input
– Digital inputs: 3 optical (CD, DVD/LD, TV/DBS) and 1 coaxial (DVD/LD)
– Full 5.1-channel pre-outs including subwoofer output
– 6-channel external decoder input
– Tape monitor loop for recording or external EQ/processor use
– Binding-post speaker terminals for all five channels with Main A/B switching
– Composite and S-video connections with full VCR record loop and monitor outputs in both formats
– On-screen display with selectable composite or S-video output
– Remote in/out terminals for custom installation
– Two switched AC convenience outlets
– AM/FM tuner with 40-station preset memory

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 17.1 x 5.9 x 15.4 inches (435 x 151 x 391 mm)
Weight: 28.7 lbs (13 kg)

With honest Yamaha power, full surround decoding, a phono stage ready for your turntable, and pre-outs for future expansion, the HTR-5170 is a versatile, capable performer at an accessible price.

Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence.