Price Paid:  $2000.00 from the wiz

Summary:
I purchased this unit in 1999 as an upgrade from the DSP-A1000 which I purchased in 1993. Having had Yamaha products as my main amplifier for ten years + I am very familar with the line. I particualry like the DSP modes and fine the steering Dolby steering logic to be above average. In short, you get what you pay for and I have not been disappointed yet.

Similar Products Used:
DSP-A1000, Sony and, NEC (way back when)

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Price Paid:  $2700.00 from Rowe photo grafic an

Summary:
I have tried a number a recievers onkyo, sony. DENON, just about all of them. all the dsp modes SUCKED ass EXCEPT THE YAMAHA''S SO I bought a DSP-A1 i could not believe the way they sounded i love the roxy theatre mode. also the yamaha is the only one who could run my 4 vega 15'''' cabinets with geting super hot i don''t care what anyone says Yamaha is always rated the best of all recievers.go to audiophile.com they rated the best and home theatre says the best integrated amp they have ever heard don''t waste your time with any other name buy Yamaha

Strengths:
DSP-MODES THERE REAL RECORDED VENUES NOT SIMULATED CRAP LIKE THE REST

Weaknesses:
none believe me i tried to find one

Similar Products Used:
ONKYO. DENON SONY AND A ELIETE PIONEER I THOUGHT A REGULAR PIONEER SOUNDED THE SAME

Price Paid:  $925.00 from Audiogone

Summary:
This Baby Sings, Forget about all the other Yamahas out there, I dont see how the the RX-V1 can sound any better, Especially when you can pick up this baby for around $900. I had the RX-V3000 which is simular to the RX-V1, It had 5 channel stereo, DTS-ES Matric 6-1, So what! That extra rear channel didn't make it sound any better then the Yamaha A-1, Which tells me the the Amplifier's and PreAmps in the cheaper Yamahas are very much inferior, Even though the Yamaha A-1 dosen't have the rear center channel, It still will sound better then any other cheaper Sony, Denon, with 6.1 Ect, It would mean just more sound with no quality, The Amplifiers in the A-1 alone is worth the money.

Strengths:
Detail, Quality, Power,

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Yamaha RX-V30000

Price Paid:  $1150.00 from Ebay/Original Owner

Summary:
I purchased the Yamaha DSP-A1 after reading many positive views and a trip to one the local audio/video stores to have a listen. I must say I was amazed at the clarity of the sound and features. So I went on Ebay where I purchased one brand new in the original sealed box from the original owner who never set it up.

My system consists of:
Pioneer SD-P6085 60" Rear Projection Television
Yamaha DSP-A1 Integrated Amplifier
Yamaha TX-930 Tuner
Pioneer DVL-909G (World version/NTSC & PAL/Region Code Free)
JVC HR-S9500U Super VHS Recorder
Yamaha EQ-550 Equilizer (for Music Only)
Yamaha K-720 Cassette Deck
Yamaha PX-3 Turntable
Pioneer PD-F1009 301 CD Changer
(2) JBL S-312 12" 3-Way Speakers (Front Mains)
(1) JBL S-Center 3-Way Speaker (Center)
(2) JBL S-38 8" 3-Way Speakers (Rear)
(2) JBL S-36 6" 3-Way Speakers (Effects)
(2) Infinity BU-2 12" 100 Watt Subwoofers

My home theater is set up in my garage and really puts you into the action. Some of the movies that will show off the Yamaha's abilities are: Pitch Black, Lost In Space (especially the opening dog-fight scene) and Final Fantasy. The DSP-A1 has worked flawlessly since the day I set it up and I don't think you could ask for more bells and whistles than this unit gives you. The remote (although larger than I would like) was a little difficult to learn all of it's capabilities but I am now starting to feel comfortable with it. As you can tell from my system I make full use of the DSP-A1's rear panel of inputs and outputs with a few to spare. Playing with all the soundfields gets a little tiresome, my suggestion is to find a few (the jazz ones are relly great) that you like, use them and save your time for some really great DVD watching and don't forget to crank up the sound. If you are looking for the best value for your audio dollar without scimping on quality or performance this is the unit. You will not be disappointed

Strengths:
Astonishingly Clean High Power Output, DD, DTS, Clean Design and Plenty Of Inputs/Outputs

Weaknesses:
None that I Am Aware Of!

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer VSX-D3S, Technics SA-AX7/SH-AC500D

Price Paid:  $1900.00 from J&R MUSIC WORLD..

Summary:
As i had said before this unit makes me proud .....Everything seems so balanced and powerful.....Its that yamaha quality of sound(100 years of know how)b that captures me everytime while viewing the dvd's.....As long as dolby digital and dts is around this baby will rule....... NO REGRETS...!

Strengths:
The power and authority is there while watching DVD's on my rear projection tv.....This unit is used with my tuner but never used for CD enjoyment in my living room...I can say this unit envelopes me in the movie's everytime.....Spectacle is probably the best DSP mode......I outright have no regrets with this unit......It makes me proud to demonstrate when family and friends show up.....If somebody is looking for a intergrated amp especially for video's this is outright the baby to buy.....

Weaknesses:
My only wish i have with this unit is this......If Yamaha had included a port in the rear to be used with a computer for future upgrades that would have been great.....

Similar Products Used:
I'm using the polk 6500 small speaker series and sub with this unit along with 16 gauge speaker wire ......Also the sony dvd 7700 with a extra subwoofer for the rear thats the psw 250.....NO PROBLEMS...!