Yamaha DSP A3090 A/V Preamplifier Reviews


Yamaha DSP A3090
MSRP:
$
- Dolby AC-3.
- Tri-Field Processing.
- YSS-214 Chip.
- YSS-213 Chip.
- 6 AC-3 Programs.
- 11 Cinema DSP Programs.
- 12 HIFI DSP Programs.
- Digital and Analog Inputs/Outputs.
- On Screen Display.
- Parameter Controls.
- Memory Control.
- Remote Control.

   
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Rating
Reviewed by:
hq
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
January 12, 2003

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.27 of 5, 11.00 votes

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Price Paid:  $2300.00 from New

Summary:
Back in '97 it was one of the best amps in its price class, no question about it, as long as home theater is concerned. The sound is quite dry and far from musical but reasonably analytic, digital effects are there and in traditional Yamaha fashion, some of them are surprisingly usable.

Strengths:
AC3 RF input (for LaserDisc) Limited but usable built-in EQ:s for different channels Very configurable with on-screen menus Bang for the buck in used market

Weaknesses:
No DTS decoder Abysmal power amplifiers - 2.5ohm load and they shut off Non-backlit remote

Similar Products Used:
Sony TAE-1000ESd, H/K 8550, various Meridian / Teac / Yamaha A/V receivers, amps and preamps.


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