Design, Very good HT and Stereo sound for a receiver in this range.

No led on volome knob,
Remote
No Coax or Optical Connections

I have used this amp for more then 4 years now. I have it hooked up to two (DIY) Visaton two-way speakers and a REL Q100-E subwoofer for stereo listening. The 70 watt (max) output per main speaker is sufficient even when integrated with my sub with 100W RMS (200W max) amp. It has taken some time and effort to achieve the full and harmonic sound that my system now delivers, but this was mostly because of room acoustics. It's the quality of the main channel output that matters for Stereo listening and given the price and age I give it 5 stars for that.

For HT, I use the 5.1 discrete input which is connected to a Yamaha S795 DVD player for DTS and DD decoding. The only thing separating this machine from today's DD / DTS receivers is the power on the rear channels, which is rated at 35W max. Therefore I run the Rear Channel signals through a Yamaha DSP-E492 which outputs 70 watts to each rear channel. This gives me full Dolby Digital with equal power to all channels. If it weren't for the E492, which I already had for other purposes, I would have probably upgraded to a newer DD/DTS model long time ago. Now I just can't seem to bother, because the 592- and 492's amps handle the discrete output of the DD/DTS decoder fantastically. A lof of credit goes to the five KEF KHT 2005 HT-system speakers as well. I only use the KEF sattelites (KEF delivers these sattelites with a sub) and have integrated them with my REL sub. The sound from the five channels is superb. The sub output on the 592 cuts off any frequencies below 150Hz, and if this is done, this makes an audible difference in the mid and high range.

For HT, given age and price I give it five start again.

If you can get your hands on one for little money, it's worth it, even if for Stereo listening alone.

My System:

Yamaha RX-V592
Yamaha DSP-E492
Yamaha DVD-S795
Yamaha CDX-593
Philips 32PW9525
Visaton Two - way DIY
KEF KHT 2005 (sattelites only)

This particular receiver pumps out tons of wattage and had bass that will rock the house. It has a display that doesn't use much power and has Video inputs/outputs. The Dolby 5.1 Surround is amazing when everything is connected properly.

The only weakness of this system is that the basic remote has no mute button. Other then that, this receiver is excellent.

Excellent receiver for your first, second, or last receicer that you may purchase.

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Yamaha 5 disc CD Changer + 20W.

Simple and intuitive to use.
5.1 inputs make it expandable.
Level controls for all speakers.
Plenty of inputs.
Accomodates dual center channels for large screen tv's.
Remote is very comprehensive with buttons for everything, learning capability, and macro capable.

For most, remote is too much.
Component video switching only.

Okay, so I have had this for five years now, I think I know all the ins-and-outs of it. PLEASE NOTE that on the purchase price, this was a PACKAGE deal. For that price I got the receiver, and an Infinity speaker package. I think the receiver was around $500 by itself at the time.

First of all, the simplicity of this unit cannot be understated. In this day and age of DSP's, inputs, and plethora of other features, try finding something that allows direct button access anymore. Everyone has these jog dials that force you to scroll through long lists to locate what you are looking for. Example, the nine DSP's on this unit can be selected by a logically laid out grid of DIRECT access buttons. Newer units require scrolling through as they have too many DSP's to have buttons (by the way, in my usage, more than these nine DSP's are a waste of money, you will never use them.) About the only thing I did not care for with this was the display. The orange 'union-jack' character display seems quite dated, but for some, that shows the purity of design and function. Oh well, they put the money in design and build, not the multicolored display that dimms in rythym with the bass.

When hooked up to my DVD through the discrete six channel inputs, the DD and DTS is great! I keep it in a glass faced cabinet with the door closed (my young daughter likes to push all the pretty buttons), and I have no problems with heat. This receiver is ideal for someone looking to power a surround sound system without the need for complex video switching or the 6.1 or 7.1 formats. The A/B speakers are also nice for multiroom audio. And judging by the weight, it was built to be around a long time. In my five years, I have been nothing but happy with it.

For reference, my system is:
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V592
Fronts: Infinity RS-3
Rears: JBL Music 2 sats
Center: Infinty CC-1
Sub: Infinity BU-1 powered sub
Zone 2 Speakers: Infinity RS-1
DVD/CD: JVC XV-FA90BK 7 disc prog. scan with DD/DTS built in
VCR: Samsung stereo unit
TV: Hitachi 36UX 36"

If you are looking for a solid, base performer and can use the decoders built into your DVD for DD/DTS, then you can't go wrong with this unit. With the arrival of DD/DTS satellite signals, however, I now need to upgrade to built-in decoders with my receiver. So, if it's any consolation to my Yammy, it will be replaced with a $1,000 Onkyo TX-DS797. I would have gone back to Yamaha for the replacement, but I won $500 in a store contest and that store is not an authorized Yamaha retailer.

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I just got this receiver from an online auction for $280 with shipping, it was such a good deal that I could not refuse it. It is AC-3 ready so I got myself a Denon AVD-2000 from the same auction for $230 with shipping(beat this). Anyway the receiver replaced my Onkyo TS-XV 50 Pro. It was a very solid unit. The Yamaha sounds just as good as the Onkyo, but the tuner is not nearly as good. Since I haven't bought a DVD yet, I can not tell you how it will sound, Dolby Pro Logic sounds just fine on my Infinitys. I cant wait who will win the fight DVD or DIVX, so I can take advantage of the AC-3. If you can get hold of this unit for less than $400 I would recommend it. Who is listening to radio these days anyway. Almost forget the addres for the auction is webauction.com . Also worth to mention the remote is difficult to use, and if you like buttons this unit is for you.

I BOUGHT THE RX-V 592 TO REPLACE MY HARMAN KARDON AVI 200II. I NEEDED THE FLEXIBILITY OF PRE-OUTS BECAUSE I AM USING AN AMPLIFIER(CARVER TFM35) TO POWER MY FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS(PSB STRATUS GOLDS). I ALSO WANTED TO UPGRADE TO DOLBY DIGITAL. I FOUND A GREAT DEAL ON THE YAMAHA WHICH IS DD READY SO I WENT FOR IT. I IMMEDIATELY REALIZED THAT THE STEREO PERFORMANCE WAS NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS THE HK. THE TOP END WAS VERY "EDGY". DEFINITELY ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. MY DEALER TOLD ME THIS WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE PRE-AMP IS ALWAYS CHANNELED THROUGH THE DSP PROCESSER EVEN WHEN THE EFFECTS ARE OFF, MAKING IT LESS DISCRETE THAN THE HK. I ALSO HAD TO INCREASE THE VOLUME ON MY SUBWOOFER TO GET A SIMILAR OUTPUT THAT I WAS USED TO GETTING WITH THE HK(PROBABLY DUE TO A SLIGHTLY LOWER PRE-OUT VOLTAGE). I ALSO FELT THAT THE YAMAHA WOULD BENEFIT FROM A LIGHTED VOLUME CONTROL. THE
DOT OF WHITE PAINT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE FROM A DISTANCE AND SEEMS TO BE A COP OUT.
THE YAMAHA IS HOWEVER ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE RECEIVERS IN IT'S PRICE RANGE. DISCRETE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ARE PRESENT FOR UPGRADES AND ADDING AMPLIFIERS (THE 595 DROPPED THE PRE-OUTS!!! BIG MISTAKE YAMAHA!!!).
THE YAMAHA ALSO HAS SOME VERY GOOD SURROUND OPTIONS. LISTENERS ARE GIVEN A WIDE VARIETY TO CHOOSE FROM AND SURROUND PERFORMANCE IS VERY GOOD.
TUNER PERFORMANCE IS EXCELLENT.
OVERALL, THE YAMAHA IS AN EXCELLENT PACKAGE HELD BACK BY IT'S SLIGHTLY EDGY TOP END AND STEREO PERFORMANCE. THIS FORCES THE LISTENER TO BE VERY CAREFUL OF THE SPEAKERS THAT THEY MATE THIS RECEIVER WITH. I AM USING PSB STRATUS GOLDS, WHICH ARE VERY CRITICAL OF THEIR SOURCE MATERIAL. I PUT THE YAMAHA ON A SET OF LESS TEMPERMENTAL SPEAKERS, POLK RT 400'S AND THE PROBLEM IS MUCH LESS EVIDENT. ONE MUST ALSO CONSIDER THAT THIS RECEIVER IS MUCH MORE SUITABLE MOVIES THAN MUSIC. IF YAMAHA WOULD IMPROVE THE PRE-AMP, THE TONAL QUALITIES OF THE MID RANGE-TOP END OF THIS RECEIVER, IT WOULD GET AN EASY FIVE. UNTIL THEN IT WILL HAVE TO SETTLE FOR---

I purchased this reciever about 6 months ago for 400 dollars. It is perhaps the best reciever I have ever owned. The sound this amp produces is clear and of much better quality than any of the other name brands. This reciever sounds great with my jbls. The only other brands I would describe as comparable are Harmon Kardon and Onkyo.

Awesome receiver! Kicks Ass!Love the 6 preamp outs for hooking up to an external amp, and also love the 6 inputs for DD or dts. Dolby Digital sounds great, and so does dts (with my Technics AC-500D).
I did have a little channel balance problem at first though (right channel slightly louder than the left), but then again, that's what the channel balance knob is for.
Sound fields are okay to listen to (concert hall, rock concert, stadium, etc.) but quite frankly I don't think they're usuable for regular listening.

Overall, great receiver, although I think I paid too much for it ($430+tax at Good Guys, summer of 98).

I have heard many receivers in a wide variety of price ranges, but this Yamaha model was truly impressive. Here is a list of what I like about it:-It's black.
-It also offers awesome Dolby Pro Logic performance (none of that Dolby Digital BS).
-Excellent clarity from the tuner (includes AM AND FM)
-Good bass performance without subwoofer, more bass with subwoofer
-Yamaha is a brand you can trust. I bought a Yamaha motorcycle about 6 months ago and it still runs great.
-A great bargain for its price. Cheaper if you can get it on sale. Haggle.

A no-nonsense receiver for the no-nonsense enthusiast.

Is it me, or does the guy below me like this amp because he likes his motorcycle?

Great sound, lots of power, digital-ready, many features

Unbalanced Power to center speaker, remote is overwhelming (but fun), bass boost is worthless

I love this receiver. I paid about $300 through onsale.com and have been very happy with it. It offers plenty of power with clarity of sound. I think the power to the center channel is weaker than specified (3x 80 watts to the fronts)- I always have it at +7 to the center despite owning a high-end Polk center channel speaker but cheaper Technics mains. The bass boost is unnoticable. These two complaints aside, I love everything else about this receiver and it's a great one for the money. Although it only puts out 80 watts to the front three speakers, they sound louder and clearer than any Sony, Technics, Pioneer, or Kenwood putting out 100+ watts- don't be fooled.