<font color='#000000'>Thanks in advance for any input - You folks are great!
I am interested in a receiver to run 4 sets of speakers: (Outdoor: JBL N24AWII (1 set) (8 ohn 100 watt); Indoor: JBL SP6C (3 sets) (8 ohn 80 watt)). I care mainly about music rather than video (I don’t even have a decent TV).
Can anyone tell me whether either the Yamaha RX V1300 or the Pioneer VSX D811 receiver is suitable (specs on both below)? Or whether a different receiver is more suitable?
Yamaha RX V1300:
Yamaha RX-V1300 is designed for 6.1-channel home theater systems and features Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART design concept, 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels a 32-bit CINEMA DSP LSI, full surround format compatibility, 25 surround programs with Yamaha's exclusive Quad-Field Cinema DSP, SILENT CINEMA, a wide-range power amplifier and extensive inputs and outputs for custom installation.
FEATURES
High Power 6-Channel Discrete Amplifier Configuration (110W x 6)
Powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP processing
Yamaha Digital ToP-ART Technology
Accurate Touch Digitally Regulated Volume Control
SOUND PROCESSING
Compatibility with latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6
25 Surround Programs (45 variations) including Quad-Field Cinema DSP programs
Silent Cinema
Quad-Field Cinema DSP
EXTENSIVE CONNECTIONS
5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals
2 Optical Output Terminals
2 Component Video Input Terminals and 1 Monitor Output Terminal with HDTV Compatibility
6 A/V (with S-Video) and 4 Audio Input Terminals
2 A/V and 2 Audio Output Terminals
Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and S-Video Terminals
Gold-Plated Front Panel Composite Input Terminals
6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats
Preout Terminals for Main, Center, Rear and Rear Center Channels
Subwoofer Output Terminals
OTHER FEATURES
On-Screen Display
Processor Direct Switching
Extensive Inputs/Outputs for Custom Installation Compatibility
192kHz/24-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converter System
Learning-Capable and Preset Remote Control Unit with LCD Display
VSX-D811S:
Want a spectacular surround sound experience? The VSX-D811S delivers, with 6.1-channel Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Discrete surround sound decoding, plus the new DTS NEO 6 music and cinema surround decoding. And, Crystal digital signal processing and 96kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog conversion provide extraordinarily pure, clean audio reproduction of music and movies. The VSX-D811S delivers 100 watts x 2 (stereo) and a full 100 watts x 6 (surround), with pre-amp output for all channels. To complete the big picture, you get Dual Surround Back terminals for 7.1 speaker set-up and 7.1-channel inputs, plus component video switching (2 inputs/1 output) and 5 digital inputs/1 digital output (optical). A pre-programmed Smart Remote is provided.
Power
Stereo: 100 Watts x 2
Surround: 100 Watts x 6
Digital Decoding and Processing
Crystal Digital Signal Processing
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
DTS NEO 6: Music & Cinema Surround Decoding
Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Surround Decoding
Pro-Logic II Music & Movie Surround Decoding
96kHz/24-Bit Digital to Analog Conversion
5 Advanced Surround Modes
Expanded 6.1
6-Channel Stereo
Music
Movie
Virtual Surround Back
Midnight Mode
Connectivity
DVD-Audio Ready
7.1 Channel Inputs
Pre-Amp Output ALL Channels
5 Digital Inputs (3 optical/2 coaxial back, 1 optical front) / 1 Digital Out (optical)
Inputs - 4 Audio/4 Audio/Video
CD
AUX
CDR/TAPE/MD
TUNER
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
VCR/DVR
VIDEO (Front Panel)
Outputs - 1 Audio/1 Audio Video/1 Video
CDR/TAPE Audio Output
VCR/DVR Audio/Video Output
Monitor Video Output
Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
TV/SAT Input
DVD/LD Input
Monitor Output
S-Video (4 Inputs/2 Outputs)
DVD/LD Input
TV/SAT Input
VCR/DVR Input
Video (Front Panel) Input
VCR/DVR Output
Monitor Output
Independent A/B Speaker Switching
Heavy Duty Banana Speaker Binding Posts
Dual Surround Back Speaker Terminals for 7.1 Speaker Set-up
Convenience
Front Panel Quick Set-Up w/ Jog Control
Auto Signal Select
30 Preset AM/FM Digital Tuner
AM/FM Station Name Input
Semi-Dot Matrix Display
Front Panel Door
Preprogrammed and Smart Remote
TV
VCR
DVD
Cable Box
Digital Satellite Tuner
Multi-CD Control</font>
