Has yamaha formally released its RX-V663 and 863 models

[bilgirami]

I am seeinf several online dealers selling these units. Not sure if they are A grade units. Could they be factory rejects? Based on an e-mail I got from Yamaha Tech support recently, these are not coming out until May or so.

 

[majorloser]

I believe the Audioholics Store has already received and sold out their first shipments. Might want to check with them.

 

[yatesd]

The RX-V663 is definitely available. The manual and pics are posted on Yamaha's site and I have a brand new one setup and working at home. I bought it from J&R and it arrived last week.

 

[bilgirami]

How much did you pay for it, of you dont mind my asking and what is your initial impression of it. I have been recently bitten by ONKY TX-SR605 so I am extra cautious.