Yamaha RX-V4600 Receiver Review Thread

[gene]

audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/YamahaRXV4600ReceiverFirstLook.php">In preparation for our comprehensive review of the new Yamaha RX-V4600 A/V receiver, we thought we would give you a sneak peek at it up close and compared to the RX-V2500.  Also check out the press release of the RX-V4600.  Based on its added feature set, improved analog preamp and power supply over the RX-V2500, this appears to be one very impressive receiver and incredible bargain as a dedicated pre/pro rivaling most costlier separates processor solutions. 

[Yamaha RX-V4600 First Look Article]

[MacManNM]

I hate when people write GUI interface. Isn't that not redundant?

Looks like that thing is going to be pretty nice.

[Buckeyefan 1]

OK, now I'm really impressed with the 2500. There's barely any difference. I can't believe the back panel, as well as the guts. Sure, the power supply is larger, but is it worth the difference in price.

Denon's website now has their new 4806 model that seems to compete with nothing. It's priced itself out of any competition. I'm sure they'll sell at least 20 though. Maybe that sweet remote will help sell more units.

Denon AVR4806 MSRP $3500 140x7
Yamaha RX-V 4600 MSRP $1899 130x7

http://www.usa.denon.com/catalog/pdfs/AVR4806_E3.pdf

[gene]

First off the RX-V4600 has HDMI and I.Link. There are licensing fees to pay for that and thus the price of the product has to go up based on that, as well as associated component cost adders.

The Denon AVR-4806 has a more robust amp section regardless of its published ratings as well as biamp capability, more I/O's, Audyssey, THX Ultra2 and more video goodies. Granted it is quite a rate hike up, but still considerably cheaper than many so called high end processors.

[BARK]

Just spotted a reciever on E-bay that looks to be a great deal from a authorize dealer (calling company to check on authorized statment) only 4-days before bidding ends will your full review be out by then? hdmi/ilink sound tempting!

[gene]

will your full review be out by then?

Haha you have to be kidding? I just got this sample last night. The review likely wont be out until towards the end of July.

[Cygnus]

Haha you have to be kidding? I just got this sample last night. The review likely wont be out until towards the end of July.

Yeah, thats how we can tell how thurough you ar in your reviews!, By how long it takes you to review them! Looks like a nice receiver though...I'm kind of regreting buying this Denon because Yammie's have alot of info on their display (which i like) where as Denon is much more simpler... oh well..its too late now i guess..

[Geoh]

First off the RX-V4600 has HDMI and I.Link. There are licensing fees to pay for that and thus the price of the product has to go up based on that, as well as associated component cost adders.

The Denon AVR-4806 has a more robust amp section regardless of its published ratings as well as biamp capability, more I/O's, Audyssey, THX Ultra2 and more video goodies. Granted it is quite a rate hike up, but still considerably cheaper than many so called high end processors.

Well said, IMHO the 4806 maybe the the best (well second best to the 5805) processor out there...... right now, that is. I'm sure we'll see some equally impressive units out soon (the Samsung AV-R3000 comes to mind).
And for much less dough than a lesser equipped "high end" separate processor.

geoh

[troytn]

Hey Gene you mentioned it has an upgraded version of YPAO. I assume this is a newer version then the Z9 you reviewed? Is it possible Yamaha will offer a software upgrade to existing Z9 owners for the latest YPAO version? Or has anyone seen Yamaha automatically add the latest version to newly made models of the Z9 etc? It may be awhile before Yamaha releases a replacement for the Z9. I wonder how much improvement they have added to the YPAO system. I guess we have to wait for the full review of the 4600.

Is it even possible to do an upgrade of the YPAO to existing units? I bet it would have to be a hardware upgrade and not software and we would need to send in the units.

Anyone?

[avliner]

Hi Gene,

quite impressed with the 4600!
According to the first look data, it seems not to have HDCD decoders, right?

Avliner