I bought mine 2 weeks ago. Since then, I have tried to sample various types of listening in whatever the spare time I have. I watched some DVD movies (Lost in Space, Mercury Rising, etc.) I thought the channel separation on DD was very good. What impressed me most was how full the sound was at low volumes.
This unit is very heavy and is built very well (for $1600 bucks though it should be). I bought it at Tweeter, etc. All the S-Video in/outs are great. It has built in, a lot of features (a ton of DSP's, etc..) which are good for their respective applications. I am also using a Toshiba 2108 DVD for my CD player and it sounds great. I have noticed that as you turn the volume past 9 o'clock that you get backgorund noise, which I later realized is the actual noise (hiss like sound) on the CD itself, because it doesn't happen on other CD's. The DVD audio is flawless, however.

I have it hooked up with Snell E-5 towers, Mirage 100 watt sub, Klipsh KM-2 surrounds. Previously, I had a Denon 2700 that I had for a week or so, and I took it back to demo this unit. Clearly (audibly) there is a difference, but I believe that it is not comparing apples to apples.

In my oppinion, the $1600 they get for this unit is pricey. I am debating on keeping it, or returning it. Is $800-$1000 more that I had to pay for this unit worth the DTS, 7.1 (of which I use 5.1 only), 5 way posts all around, S-Video switching, 6 ch in/out, and some DSP's?? I do not know and am wrestling with it. If any one knows of a deal for $800-$1000 where I can get :
(It doesn't have to be a receiver, ie. could be int. amp, or etc..)
1. Good Sound (Video and Audio) to mate my speakers (Snell's are 4 ohm).
2. 6 Channel In (for upgrade purposes)
3. S-Video switching (minimum 2 in, 1 out)
4. Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, and some DSP's (Not Required)
5. 2 Digital Audio inputs minimum (Coax preferred)
6. Good power (the Denon 2700 was a little weak to drive my speakers it seemed)
7. 5 way posts all around

Let me know if anyone has suggestions, or am I making a wish list that I already have and should just keep the 2095 at the $1600 tag?? Overall I would give it a 5. It certainly is a performer. With $$ in mind (I may be dreaming) however, I would give it a 4 (grudgingly, since unless anyone can recommend something different, I will keep it).

I don't even care if this product is good or bad, I just want to read more of Teddy's rants, they are so funny!!! please Teddy tell us how bad this unit is. I'm sorry if you think I'm wrecking the ratings of this product that I haven't even auditioned, but Teddy's so funny I had to comment here. The YORK boombox comment was the funniest thing I've read in weeks.

Teddy,
You need mental help. You are obsessive compulsive and contradictory to yourself. One minute you rate the 2095 a 1 then you rate it 3.5. Your comments are irrelevant. Your logic is irrelevant. Your reviews are irrelevant. Your purpose in life is irrelevant. Your Denon 5600 is irrelevant.
Bottom line, YOU ARE IRRELEVANT !!!!

GDS:
What the hell is your problem? It seems to me that you read the reviews in an effort to criticize people, not A/V equipment. For one, I sent in another message correcting myself. I mentioned the fact that I made reference to the wrong model by error. It was a MISTAKE! Now, I know that that is something difficult for someone like you to understand. After all, you are without fault.
I can see you now. You sit at your computer looking for any possible error I make so you can hurry up and get another review in as fast as you can. I gotta hand it to you though. You're sharp witted. Man, sharp as a tack. The part where you write that I am irrelevant really hurt. And as far as my reviews go, man. It is your opinion that they're irrelevant too? Boy, that stings. You gave me the shivers on that one. You really shook me up.

GDS, if you take a look back at the reviews I sent in and ripped the various products that I do, you'll notice that that is exactly what I did. I ripped products that I did not like. Now, it is you right to not agree, but, you're in the wrong place to be criticizing me or my style of criticism. In fact, you're constant insults are all without references to any products. They are all directed at me. Are you that offended? Can you not defend anything without crying that I am "insignificant" or whatever else you keep blabbing? Must you keep crying like a 7 year old that I have "hurt your feelings because I said something bad about a stereo piece that you like"?

Grow up! I do not know how old you really are but, I think your parents should probably put this web site on the off limits list so you and your other little siblings cannot gain access. Stick to the BugsBunny.com web site or go watch Fox Kids cartoons with a glass of milk and some oatmeal raisin cookies.

By the way, the Yamaha still sucks!

What is it exactly about Yamaha that sucks? Let's figure it out together Teddy Ruxpin.
Things that "Suck" about Yamaha

1) They continually receive rave reviews from audio magazines and audio critics.
2) They use all discrete amps that operate in class A at low power levels and Class AB during higher output.
3) Their amps utilize Darlington pair transistors with 2 output devices per channel and smaller output devices cascaded to yield higher beta values to minimize current in the base of the trasistors.
4) They've usually managed--as they have in the RX-V2095--to adroitly balance amplifier characteristics such as open-loop gain-bandwidth product and closed-loop characteristics so as to achieve flat response, negligible distortion, and low output impedance over the audible range without destroying the distortion-reducing benefits of feedback by rolling off the loop gain prematurely.
5) They use ample power supplies with large filter caps and oversized high current transformers.
6) They design all of their own ASICs including hardware and firmware and thus ensuring quality control.
7) They have been doing DSP engineering for over 20 years with a perfect track record.
8) For $1599 retail, the Yamaha RXV 2095 has 100 watts X 5 and 25 watts X2 at full bandwidth, unlike Denon receivers rated at 1 KHz to give the illusion of more power.
9) For $1599 retail, they over DPL, DD and DTS with 6 channel inputs. The Denon 5600 has no DTS and no 6 channel inputs and retails for $2800
10) Need I go any further?

Teddy,You are a disturbed individual. There is nothing more pitiful than people with blind product loyalty. I have yet to hear ANY Denon reciever that doesn't sound bright and nasaly. I even compared a Kenwood 1090 to the Denon AVR 3200 through NHT SuperOnes. On music, the Denon was shamed. Of course, I'd never buy a Kenwood, but the differences were staggering. As far as the Yamahas go, everyone knows (with the exception of the two or three reviewers getting free product and blowjobs from Denon reps) that Yamahas sound better. Sorry you blew it on the 5600. DSPA-1 envy is an ugly, ugly thing. BTW, bet the 2095 smokes the Denon too.

This is directed at Teddy.It is a shame that ignorant people like you are allowed to vote for products on this site.
You have no evidence to back up your claims orther than "something sucks"
The Yamaha RX-V2095 has the identical amps as the RX-V2092 which last year was voted receiver of the year. The RX-V2095 adds DTS, more dsp's including adjustable parameters and 6 channel inputs. This receiver represents the best value in it's price class and is second only to the Yamaha DSP A1.
Your statements are irrelevant as is the basis of your opinion.
This receiver rocks and in a few months all of the magazines that review it will be in agreement !!!

BTW, for all of you who want to know the differences between the Yamaha RX-V2095 and the DSP A1, feel free to email me with your questions.

I reviewed the Yamaha 2095 at Sound Advice last weekend. I had it side by side with the 2092. They sound identical! The difference of course is that the new 2095 is capable of decoding DTS. Remember, the 2092 was voted the receiver of the year by almost every magazine. Short of the A1, there is no better buy on the market.
To all who review it badly, go listen to Bose and drink Budweiser. Better yet, pull off your ears since they are useless. Did you ever think that the reason why you think it is a poor product is becuase your speakers suck?

To GDS and SD about the Yamaha. I am one who has the equipment to pass judgement on what I think is CLEARLY inferior to what I have. For you, SD you low life moron, my equipment is certainly better than yours. Probably both of you. In fact, I doubt very much that your limited incomes - because you both have obviusly not even made it through high school - can even afford a $750 receiver, let alone a $2500 like mine the Denon AVR 5600. As far as speakers go, you jerks, I have the B&W Matrix 803 front, Matrix HTM center, and the THX Certified B&W SCM8 in the rear. They are all powered by the B&W ASW 3000 sub. Along with the Sony S7000 and Pioneer's top - $1800 in all - Elite DVD/LD/CD player. Along with my satelite dish and top of the line minidisc player/recorder, Nakamichi Dragon cassette deck and Mitsubishi S-VHS VCR, this system rocks.
Can you 2 morons claim that? Or, are you just 2 dreamers who only wish you had, or could even afford 1 of the components I have? I think not, you losers!

Oh yeah, the Yamaha still sucks!

Hey Teddy,
Since you are wondering about my equipment, I will tell you what I have.
I have the Yamaha DSP A1. RBH TS 1010A subwoofer and Pinnacle Aerogel speakers, center channel and rears.
The Denon 5600 is no match for the DSP A1. It sounds harsh and was reviewed badly by several magazines. Perhaps you like hearing harsh sound and that is why you didn't like the Yamaha.
It is a shame that people out there can be influenced by simpletons such as yourself. My advice to others is to go out and listen to the product and judge it for yourself. I am quite certain that the RXV 2095 will please the vast majority as Yamaha has always done in the past with their fine receiver.

BTW, all of these muliple reviews from the same ip addresses should be deleted and I will inform Francis.