To all,
It seems that everyone is hung up on the loss of digital information using Digital Analog Converters DACs set at 20 BIT sampling which this receiver has while the DVD audio source is read and sampled at 24 BIT/96 Khz. The loss of 4 BITs of information in the digital BIT stream is completely undetectable. A person cannot hear any loss no matter how well they listen, the error corections are to numerous. I have conducted a test in a sound laboratory using a new DVD Audio player that I had borrowed from a friend that works for a well known company, cannot name the company. The equipment used was a DVD Audio Player prototype with 32 bit processing as a source media, Sony STRDA50ES with 24/32 BIT as comparsion to the RX-V2095. No DSP effects were used for the test. The conclusion was that running a high definition DVD audio source made absolutely no difference in sound quality using an A to B comparison between receivers as I suspected. I did find that there was more sound detail vs a regular CD. This is why DVD Audio will be a big hit. As for the future it is a big unknown for new and great formats to come. One thing is certain, this receiver can adapt with the 6 channel inputs and will perform very well 20 yrs. from now if properly used. Not a bad investment. I hope this clarifies some issues.

Thanks,

R.L. Faucette

This is an amazing receiver. I strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a really good receiver. The remote is not ergonomic but the sound....man what sweet sound.

To Krimson in Manhattan. I have the lower priced 795 and the B&W 602's as my front, cc6 for the center, asw1000 for the sub and a pair of Definitive bipolars for the rear. I plan on upgrading this week for a 2095 myself. If you would like to listen to my setup in Manhattan, I would be more than happy to demonstrate it. As for that guy Teddy... I've owned Denon recievers in the past and sell your 5600 and I think they are a crock of shit with no sound field. Every sound field sounds the same. Dolby digital sounds like a regular pair of speakers. However, you do have good taste on yous speakers and other components.As for crimson... Keep your thoughts in mind and stick with them. Write back.
I picked 1 star so you folks would read it.

I have been caught in the major debate of which HT receiver is the best to go in for, for the last 5 months and I have not as yet been able to button down what i am looking for. Must say that I need whatever help I could get from this site of reviews!!

Till date, I have auditioned the Pioneer VSX D 906S, Onkyo TX DS 656, Nakamichi AV-10 and the last time I was welcomed by the pretty sight of the Yamaha RX-V2095 !!!!!!!!!

I thought that for the price and the features etc. The Nakamichi AV-10 was and is still seeming a good proposition. But, the raving reviews of the YAMAHA are definitely something to consider. In Tokyo, the Yamaha is the most expensive out of all the above.. The price positioning is as follows..

Pioneer VSX D 906S - 115,000
Onkyo TX DS 656 - 70,000
Nakamichi AV-10 - 120,000
Yamaha RX-V2095 - 165,000 (Black), 175,000 (Gold)

(* as on date, the approx exchange rate is 1USD = 123 Yen)

Although, I am not very comfortable with spending that kind of cash, but I may just think about the Yamaha if someone can convince me in simple terms!!

Looking forward to hearing from anyone who cares !!!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!
& Please advise !!!

Mail me at : hitmok@hotmail.com

Zack,
I been in the audio business for 25 years and seen alot of equipment come and go. If you can afford separates and the real estate to setup a digital prologic system, more power to you. I have tested a lot of prologic receivers and based on a lot of opinions, quality and performance specifications the 2095 is the biggest bang for the buck. I have noticed that people who buy prologic equipment use there existing expensive 2 ch speakers and are not pleased with the sound, which in turn blames the receivers performance. That is because the 2 ch speakers physical response time, frequency response and db sensitivity are different than would be in a prologic format. To truly test this receiver, buy or borrow a speaker system design for prologic. In this case 6 mini speakers,
center channel speaker and a powered subwoofer to give you the true 7.1 sound format that this receiver is capable of. To setup a prologic system and go through fine tuning all of the parameters requires on average of three weeks.
It will take you that long to understand, tweek and document the parameters for the different audio formats. Most people who own prologic systems have not done that, and complain about sound performance. Prologic/DTS equipment is like setting up a computer but requires more in depth understanding. After setup, if the sound is still to bright you have multiple DSP's and tonal controls that you can use more effectively than an eq., waste of money. I also found that I like FM radio and CD music better in the 7.1 format over 2 ch. using the club DSP's.

The only separate equipment that I found that may sound better is the McIntosh
and Krell systems. At a total cost of over $35,000.00 each it better.

Thanks

l auditioned this receiver, YAMAHA Rx-2095 with my B & W Nautilus speakers. l was delighted and impressed of the performance. l admit that there is no major difference whrn l compared it to my Proceed Preamp and amp separates though the separates did sound slightly better.
However, l must admit when comparing receivers, this is THE best buy. l give it a 4.89 compared to my separates (5/5)with respect to sound quality. However, since this is a RECEIVER CATEGORY and NOT a PREAMP or AMPLIFIER section,
IT will not be Fair to compared a receiver with a preamp and amplifier.
l will give it a 5 out of 5. l must stress the entire sound system including the speakers and cables are important factors in the audition.

I bought this reciever last week over the a demo Denon 5600 DTS and I will say this - I love this receiver. The DPS effects really work, you won't listen to regular stereo again!
This baby just loves to crank without distortion. Also, take advantage of the digital input for CD - once you do you will hear new things from your CD's. I have this receiver hooked up to a pair of Defentive Techonolgy BP2004 and it rocks.

If you want an excellent receiver to build upon this is it!!!! I'm a converted Denon person now.

This is the first time I have submitted a review. I only have one thing to say, Teddy you must be the biggest loser out there. Who are you to tell people their equipment sucks, sounds like you buy stereo equipment by the price not the quality. I just purchased the Yamaha 2095, and it is just awesome. I compared it to the Denon 5600. If you like highs go with the Denon, but if you want a combo of both highs and lows, you have to choose the Yamaha. Back to Teddy, I hate to say it, but my speakers (Mirage OM-6 & M-C2 Center channel will destroy anything you have) and for the over priced Pioneer Elite CD player, you wasted your money. You should have bought the Cambridge Audio CD6. The only problem is, you probably never heard of it!!! To all the people who gave reviews on this site, thanks. This site was very helpfull for me when it came to choosing the different components of my system.
Yamaha RX-V2095 receiver
Mirage OM-6 speaker
Mirage OM-C2 center channel speaker
Cambridge Audio CD6 cd player
Toshiba SD-3108 DVD player.

Again, thanks for all the help.

Lots of good information on the 2095. However, after doing some researching, there does seem to be a significant difference between the U.S. and Pacific Rim versions. the U.S. yamaha web page shows the 2095 with TWO coax digital inputs (DVD/LVD & CD). The international yamaha website lists only ONE coax input but I wasn't able to determine for what source. Additionally, the 2095 is available in the gold version (non-U.S.) but still only has one coax.Any thoughts? Caveat emptor...

OK....Let me just give it to you plain and simple. the average person...going on a visit at Sound Advice...Bang...listens to the RX-V-2095..zow !! Puts down some 1500 smackaroos and goes home with it....Swoosh...flies back to store...Zowie !! gets some B&W 604 at a killer price !! Actually felt I stole them..gets the B&W CC6 center speaker Pow !! Gets some serious monster cable connections , bi-wires for all the B&W speakers...Don;'t have money left over for Sub woofer, Front effects, or Good rear B&W bi-polars..so what am I to do? get my crappo toshiba surround speakers (came with the TV)........with some crappo wires......(doesn't matter ..I just CAN'T wait to fire this baby up). Ok...zoom !! connect the DVD player (reference Sony S7700.)..Paw !! read the manual..configure settings with the OSD display...fine tune the rears, send portion of surround to front (due to the crappo small suround speakers).....re-direct the bass to the fronts (B&W handles it EXCELLENT with it's twin bass drivers)........set the delays, the room size and some other fine tweeks which I appreciate on this receiver..then it's fire in the hall !!!
KABOOM !! Off came my eyebrows....after some serious action DVD's I would almost expect the eviction notice on my door. GREAT SOUND , that is, if you have GREAT speakers.... of course, it would be a crime to connect crappo speakers to this unit...this unit simply practices what it preaches. Good power, runs cool (REALLY !!) great sounds and great features....

Can't wait to get my bi-polars B&W and my 601's or 602's for front effects and my Velodyne Sub....have to save up first...but with the current (incomplete) setup, this is the best sound I have ever had in my home...

Then my next concern is to move out before they call the cops for noise pollution....

If you're looking for a great receiver, you just can't go wrong with this. It'll last you at least two decades of happy marriage. Go out and buy it.

Happy hunting !!