Reviews of the Yamaha RX-V2600
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CNET Review
The Good: The Yamaha RX-V2600 is an advanced 7.1-channel A/V receiver with advanced autosetup capabilities, the ability to upconvert analog video to HDMI (with upscaling to 720p/1080i), and an XM-ready satellite radio function. In addition to its high-end build quality, the receiver offers A/B speaker switching and THX Ultra 2 certification.
The Bad: Multilayered menus and baffling navigation design may confound even experienced home-theater mavens. And while the HDMI video options are impressive, inferior processing and the lack of 1080p support puts the Yamaha squarely behind Denon's comparable models.
The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V2600's seductive sound is matched by its up-to-the-minute features and stellar build quality, but its video options fall just short of the best we've seen.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 31916 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The default setup routine is great, but it engages the YPAO room EQ automatically, meaning you have to manually turn it off
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No Rating
audioenz.co.nz
Review Summary: Overall, the 2600 is one hell of a piece of kit. While it might not have ultimate musical subtlety you shouldn't be too concerned, as it more than acceptable with tunes. Anyway this isn't why you should buy Yamaha receivers. You should buy them for ...
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Part number: RX-V2600
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 17.2 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 38.4 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, THX Surround EX decoder, Dolby Digital Surround EX
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Surround Sound Effects CINEMA DSP, SILENT CINEMA DSP
- Equalizer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 22
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Output Power / Total 910 Watt
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.04 %
- Amplifier Output Details 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.04 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.04 % - 2 channel(s) ( Center ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.04 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.04 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
- Bass Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features Bi-Amplifying, On-screen display, A-B speaker switch, THX Select2 certified, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Parametric
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 531 - 1611 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 40
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 15000 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 70 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.2%, stereo: 0.3%
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 4 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 2 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 5 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 5 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 9 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video output (multi zone) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear, 4 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 1 x AM antenna ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Front speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Surround speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center speaker output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output (multi zone) ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 230 V ( 50 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 500 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.1 Watt
- Power Outlets 2 AC outlets
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
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