After winning $1000 give-away at a local stereo dealer, I put the money toward a DSP-A1. This replaces a Yamaha 2092 which I had really enjoyed. What can I say other than the DSP-A1 is superb -- I'm far from finished tweaking and adjusting it so I'm sure I haven't come close to utilizing its maximum potential. This is a great sounding unit and a great "toy" for a technophile.The sound fields are superb - the 7 channel setup is the only way to go with the high end Yamaha units.

The only thing that is a negative with the unit is the remote (it is about the same as the remote on the 2092) - it just is an ergonomic nightmare. Luckily, I have another universal remote to use with the DSP-A1.

This is my second Yamaha product in the past year. My first that I bought last May was the DSP-A3090. Before purchasing that amp, I had my eyes set on the DSP-A1. Unfortunately at the time the A1 was priced out of my budget. Being in the military living in Japan has some serious advantages to buying audio equipment though. I purchased this DSP-A1 for $800 NEW,(only one they had) due to them phasing the product out and getting ready for the new DSP-AX1. The sound quality is as good as my 3090, but I wanted the DTS version before I left Japan.

Only weakness that I have seen so far is the damn remote, and having to have a degree at Harvard to understand the owners manual.

Awesome product, would recommend to anyone who enjoys quality, quality, QUALITY products.
Eagles, Hell Freezes Over on DTS sounds awesome on this unit.

Other Items owned:
Pioneer DVL-919 Laser Disc / DVD
Sony DVP-S3000 DVD
Denon DP-59L Turntable (remember records?)
Sony Hi-Fi VCR's (2 each)
Yamaha SW-150 subwoofers (2 each)
Kenwood SW-X1F THX rear speakers
Kenwood LS-X1F THX front speakers
Bose 901 Series 5 Limited edition Oak speakers
Onkyo M-506RS Power amp
Onkyo P-306RS Pre Amp
Onkyo T-9090 Tuner
Sony X-55ES CD Player
Sony KA-3ES Cassette
Mitsubishi 50" rear projection TV

Enough!!

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Modes without DSP.

Any mode with DSP delays.

I too fell into the trap and purchased this over hyped poorly reviewed, by the media experts, product. The DSP modes do not enhance the quality of the presentation in any way. Instead they obscure detail by placing a vail over the entire sound field. The DSP delays lean out the bass reduce dynamic range, and destroy ambience. Subtle cues placed in the sound field to add drama are obscured. The DSP modes are nothing more than marketing hype used to differentiate this product and justify the price. If you have been listening to a particular DSP mode for Dolby Digital movies, switch to the straight Dolby Digital mode without all DSP and you will hear the diference.

Reliable Unit so far, Great Sound

NONE

I have this Intergrated amp for about 2 yrs now. Never had the first problem with it. Sounds clean and pleasant to me. Associated equipment Yamaha DSP-A1 , Tuner Magnum Dynalab Etude, DVD Pioneer Elite DV-05, CD Player YamahaCDC775, Digital Satellite Reciever Sony SAT B-3 , Main Speakers Definitive Technology BP2002TL, Center Spkr. CLR2002 , Rear Speakers Def. Tech.BP2002 , Subwoofer M&K MX-125, TV Sony 32inch Trinitron. Decent midfi.Interconnects.

I know this unit is out of date now but even at the manufactures suggested retail price I paid,Ive been very entertained with this unit,and everything I have connected to it. So have my friends.

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Pre-out stéréo de secondaire-woofer, L, c, r, Sr, pré-sorties de SL.
entrées 5x optiques, AC-2 coaxial et 1 rf de 3x.

Aucun support 24bit/96kHz

tres bon, vraiment.
Une qualité que je n'avais jamais vu.
Bravo YAMAHA

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ONKYO DENON

Sound processing, clarity, shrill highs, full and rich lows, accurate vocals

None whatsoever

This is a superb integrated amp that I use to power a pair of Bose Series 6 901 speakers and a Sony changer. I listen to classical, jazz, blues and blues rock. I am a musician and the amp is a joy. I am hearing single notes and vocals that I've never heard before. I plan to upgrade the speakers to Def Tech BP2002tl and the new and just out this month Yamaha C996 DVD changer for home theater use as well.
Strongly recommend as a must have for you. Happy Listening!

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