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Yamaha RX-Z7 > Features

Nic Tatham, 16/03/2009 10:35:09

Tags: 2009 reviews, amplifier, AV receiver, AV receiver reviews, home cinema, home theatre, Nic Tatham, surround sound, Yamaha


Review | Features

Features

    • Power output: 7 x 140 watts, (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.04% THD)
    • Audio processing: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6 Pure Direct, Compressed Music Enhancer, SRS (Circle Surround II), THX Processing
    • Video connections (in/out): HDMI Version 1.3a: 5/2; component: 4/2; AV inputs (6 x S-Video)
    • Video connections (in/out): HDMI Version 1.3a: 5/2; component: 4/2; AV inputs (6 x S-Video)
    • Audio connections (in/out): digital optical 5/2; digital coaxial 3/0, i.Link (IEEE 1394) 1/0; 2 x USB (front and rear); 8- analog RCA preouts
    • Interface: 2 x 12V Trigger Output; LAN Terminal RJ-45; 4-zone audio; 2 zone video and audio; learning remote and zone remote
    • Dimensions: 435 x 196 x 441 mm (W x H x D)
    • Weight: 19.6 kg
    • Decoders for HD Audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (192kHz); Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
    • Pure Direct for HD audio and video enjoyment
    • Analog and HDMI video upscaling to full HD 1080p and downscaling to 480p
    • Network receiver capabilities
    • Connecting Internet Radio (MP3/WMA), music files on PC (WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC) and Yamaha MusicCAST via LAN
    • Windows Vista and DLNA network device support
    • USB port for portable audio players and flash drives (MTP/MSC)
    • iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha Universal Dock

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RRP: $3,999.00

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Superb audio and video performance; Battleship build quality; Excellent audio streaming and network capability

Runs hot when pushed; Fiddly manual setup

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