Yamaha Introduces New Series Of Affordable 6.1-Channel Receivers

25-Sep-03

Yamaha Electronics has introduced four new digital home theatre receivers, beginning as low as $299 MRSP. The 6.1-channel RX-V740, RX-V640, RX-V540, and RX-V440 receivers feature Cinema DSP, DolbyÆ Pro LogicÆ II, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ESÆ, and DTS Neo:6Æ. All models have high-current discrete amplification, a new setup menu, and a five-band center channel equalizer.  The RX-V740, with a suggested retail price of $599, features Digital ToP-ART and a preset remote control with an LCD display. Another feature is video conversion from composite to S-video.Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART technology is said to maximize digital quality while minimizing analog circuitry by bringing together several key elements, including high-current discrete amplification, Linear Dampening Factor for the left and right channels, and low impedance drive with discrete circuitry to all channels. Also offered are Zone 2 audio output (speakers) with IR port and extended IR codes and pre-outs for all channels.Rated at 90 watts x 6, the receiver is able to deliver DSP processing enabled by the YSS-938, a 32-bit floating-point LSI that yields 24 DSP programs with 44 possible variations. The RX-V740 also features Cinema DSP, Silent Cinema for 5.1-channel listening using a pair of headphones, six-channel analog inputs, and 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters.The RX-V640 offers 85 watts x 6 and is priced at $499. This new model has all of the features of the RX-V740 except for the on-screen display, LCD remote control, phono input connection, and aluminum front panel.The RX-V540, priced at $399, replaces the RX-V530 and is rated at 80 watts x 6 channels. This receiver also features the YSS-938 DSP, video conversion from composite to S-video, six-channel analog inputs, and a front-panel A/V input.The most affordable receiver in the new series is the RX-V440, which replaces the RX-V420 and is priced at $299. This unit has all of the features of the RX-V530, but only has one optical and one coaxial digital input terminal, one optical digital output terminal, and is without video conversion and S-video connections.All of these receivers are currently shipping.For more information about Yamaha Electronics Corporation, visit www.yamaha.com/yec.

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