<font color='#000000'>I just bought the Yamaha rxv 2400 for $700. I can't imagine anything being better for the money.
I have it running as a 7.1 system, but can actually expand it out to a 9.1 if I get the my little used 2 channel amp from the other room and hook it up for the two presence channels up front.
I compared it to the Denon 3803 head to head at the store, and saw virtually no difference. The Yamaha is actually rated at higher watts and lower distortion than the Denon, and it cost about $200 less. I did n't hear it vs the HK.
If you're not very adept at setting up speaker levels etc, you will be amazed with the Yamaha set up. It was like having someone run an Avia check on your room. I just set up the microphone and pressed the Auto button, and it set everything for me! Of course, I like a brighter sound than a perfect set up, so I went in manually and adjusted everything to my liking.
For Movies, the system is unbelievable for the cost. I can't make up my mind which formats to use, because they all sound so good... THX, PLII, DTS. In terms of music on two channels... it does well. the only system I could hear noticeable difference with was B&Ks$3900 systems. I don't think there is anything that can I can detect audibly even with deafening volumes and cheap Klipsch reference speakers and M&K subwoofer that would make me prefer another "audiophile" receiver. In the store, when paired with the same klipsch speakers I use at home, the receivers which cost 5 times as much sounded identical. I can only tell the difference when played with higher end speakers such in the $4000 a pair category.
This doesn't answer your question specifically about a comparison with HK 630, but I can tell you I am very pleased with Yamahas capabilities. At least I am secure that I won't be upgrading to a new receiver for several years. I doubt anybody will need a 11.1 system.</font>
