Clean sound, runs cool, input setting memory, 5 channel stereo

No multiple center channel connections + no center channel pre-out. Size.

Best feature is the input memory setting. Allows you to change input sources (DVD->Satellite->CD) and remembers the settings you preset for the source. Runs much cooler than the technics receiver I replaced. Also very much like the 5 channel stereo feature for cd. Don't really care much about the DSP settings because I never use them.

I wish there were both multiple center channel connections and a center channel pre-out. I use it mostly for ht and I like the big sound of the center channel. I put two 8ohm speakers in sequence on the one center channel connection and it doesn't seem to make the receiver run hot.

For 200 bucks I am happy to change out my Technics - which had a good sound but ran hot. If your interested in buying my technics SA-G76 send me an email at kcook01@mail.win.org.

I have bought most of my ht equipment from ubid. This was a refurb but have had no problems as of yet.

One caution is that it is that if space is a consideration this one is deeper. I cannot close the door on my entertainment center but I think if I buy some 90 degree adapters I will be fine.

I would recommend this receiver but if you need a lot of pre-outs be careful.

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Yamaha RXV-592 with Technics Dolby Digital processor and Technics SA-G76.

Good Sound and easy to use controls from front panel. Flexible DSP modes (room size and effect level) that make a big difference

The remote is pretty cheesey - very light with tiny buttons

I liked this unit a lot for the sound and the ease if use of the front panel. very intuitive with selector buttons instead of having to scroll through a lot of options to get the input you want.

In the end, the remote killed the deal and i took it back. The salesguy had showed me the wrong remote when I bought it - an honest mistake I'm sure, but it actually belonged to the unit that cost about $700. I wanted a simple remote that I could use to control the DVD and TV, VCR, etc. The Onkyo has a pretty good one.

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Yamaha 421

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The guy before me is an idiot, there is plenty of power. I'm running mine on 5 speakers. The two front are floorstanding, each with two 12 inch woofers. The Denon easily drives the 4 12 inchers.
Chris the dumb*ss must have crappy speakers.

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Old stuff

I have never had to go beyond -10 on the volume level or else my hearing would be destroyed, and my living room is 16 X 20'(w/ 12' ceilings). My speakers have a 90db sensitivity.

Wonderful sound, bang for the buck

Remote

As a music teacher, I get a daily reminder of what musical instruments sound like. To me, Denon comes the closest to recreating that sound. Some receivers make everything sound bright, giving violins a harsh sound, and trumpets an edge. The Denon passes highs where they're called for (mostly in the percussion), but doesn't brighten the lower instruments, rendering one of the most beautiful string sounds you'll find.

As other reviewers have noted, 60 watts of "real" power is more than enough for an average room, especially when you consider you need to double the power to increase sound levels 3db. The difference between the Sony with these features and the Denon 1601 is only $40, and the Denon is definitely worth it.

Finally, when I read these reviews before buying mine, I thought, "What a bunch of whiners," regarding the remote. Having lived with it a while, I now think you weren't harsh enough. There are times when you need to turn the sound down NOW, and those little buttons that stick make it impossible and INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING. However, as one reviewer said, I guess it's really not fair to downgrade the entire product because of the remote.

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Compared to Sony, Onkyo, Yamaha, Kenwood

High current power. Smooth sound. Low distortion. Dolby Digital, DTS.

Australian model has no S-video inputs or outputs. Only 1 optical and 1 co-axial input. No MPEG decoder.

I purchased this product after reviewing and auditioning several other products over a two month period. None came close for sound in the price range. The high current 60W X 5 is more than loud enough (without distortion) for my 7 metres X 5 metres home theatre room.

Great value for the price - upgradeable to boot!.

options, inputs.

bass

the sound was above average but lacked bass in every setting. i had the speakers set to large, bass +10 and no sub. the yamaha had more power but even at lower volumes you could feel the base, and it would be tight too. overall its a feature packed receiver at a great price but for a little more you could have better sound and about the same options. the Technics receiver had a seperate decoder for DD and DTS. it was rated at 30 watts more than the yamaha and 40 more than the denon but was at 6 ohms so it sounded much weaker than both. it also broke twice before i gave up on it.

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technics forgot model, and yamaha rx-496

Very cheap

No major weakness

Hi. I've used the Denon 1601 for some five months, and I'm very happy with it. Although I've had nothing to compare with, I've not discovered any weaknesses. It hasn't got a phono in (the Denon 1801 has one) but who listens to LP these days. Many people have complained about the remote. It's not perfect, but it isn't that bad. I will try to write about it:
The big problem is that you don't know if you're holding it upside down or not, because almost all the buttons have the same size. One On/off button would have been better than two seperate I think. The volume buttons which you use most often are hard to find without looking. It's also a shame that it didn't recognize my Panasonic video and my Philips DVD, two very common brands. The good thing is that it recognized my Sony TV.
I give it a Overall rating of 4 only because I've nothing to compare with.

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This is an update to my last post, I have no had a little over a month or so to play around, and get everything set up, including my DVD player.

All I can really say is......SWEET. Dolby Digital and DTS blew me away on DVD, U-571 and Gone in 60 Seconds were awesome. I would definately recommend this receiver to anyone. I really can't think of any weak or down points regarding this receiver. It is truly a great product.

Just thought I would let everyone know that 6ave Electronics (6th Avenue Electronics) has these on sale for $222 plus about $12 shipping. They have a website for purchases. Brand new factory sealed. I didn't get one-- I just bought a Yamaha 420 as I needed something immediately for a gift but the $222 is a great price. I have a friend who has one and for this price it can't be beat.