Nice deal on a Yamaha RX-V2500

[dayter]

I picked one up tonight in NJ for my father (he doesn't have a Tweeter nearby).

The salesman said something to the effect of "that price was for the weekend only, but i'll give it to you". I think he was full of crap (based on what i was told yesterday at the same store), but i got it for $535 tax included.

The guy yesterday was telling me about how Yamaha gave them a discount on the order and what they setup the Christmas deal to get people into the store, and he had 3 in stock in the store and a bunch more in the warehouse (he checked the inventory for me, since i couldn't pick it up until tonight and didn't want to not get one). In any case, a friend of mine is going back for another one tomorrow. I'll report back what happens. Clearly one of the guys is full of it, but i'll send my receipt in with my friend to show it wasn't a "weekend only deal".

Thanks a lot mate.

But do you really mean I could no more get it at previous 479$ or even the 499$ reached price??!

Those sales guys are definately kidding..

Anyways I'll be there in a day or two at a maximum , hope (after talking to thy store manager ) to fill in the spaces once more..

Hmm , Am I late ?!

 

[abboudc]

Thanks a lot mate.

But do you really mean I could no more get it at previous 479$ or even the 499$ reached price??!

Those sales guys are definately kidding..

Anyways I'll be there in a day or two at a maximum , hope (after talking to thy store manager ) to fill in the spaces once more..

Hmm , Am I late ?!

I think the $479 was a temporary deal. I got a catalog in the mail and others got an email with that price. My wife threw it away, i don't know when it ended.

I got the $499 price tonight. I'll let you know if it's still there tomorrow.

 

[tomd51]

Thanks Tom. That's great to here someone with both. I have a 2500 and was thinking of picking up a 659 for a bedroom system. The reviews were good, but weren't really a direct comparison.

You're welcome. At some point I'd like to do some extensive comparison between the two, but just don't have the time right now. I suggested the reviews in case you hadn't familiarized yourself w/them as they got great detail on the feature set for both receivers.

That's exactly what I picked up the 659 for and so far, it's been great. Not the same thing as the 2500, so there are some differences in configuration, but it's pretty simple to manage and it's not too different... -TD

 

[tomd51]

Not something you'd initially think of the 2500's GUI is a major bonus.

I've always thought of the OSD or GUI of a receiver somewhat of an afterthought or bonus if they have a good one, but the GUI for the 2500 is quite impressive.

There are lots of configuration options and to be honest, I found it a little daunting the first month or so, but over time (and some RTFM), I've gotten to know it inside and out and find it very flexible and pretty convenient to make setting changes on the fly... -TD

 

[alphaman]

I picked up one of these today at the $499 price. The placard on the stack of boxes at my local Tweeter indicated that the sale was to go on until 31 Dec, or until stock was exhausted.

There were 4 left at the Huntsville, AL store when I left at lunchtime...

I've upgraded from an RX-V2200 to this unit, and so far I'm quite pleased. I'm trying to figure out the video up-conversion, but the audio setup is *sweet*!

 

[dayter]

I picked up one of these today at the $499 price. The placard on the stack of boxes at my local Tweeter indicated that the sale was to go on until 31 Dec, or until stock was exhausted.

There were 4 left at the Huntsville, AL store when I left at lunchtime...

Those salesmen are surely kidding..

I've phoned them today at four NJ store locations (Lawrenceville , Deptford , Mapleshade and Mays landing) , and they all insisted on telling me that this sale was just limited for a day or so , mostly thy Black Friday , and now it's definitely over , and back again at thy 799$ listed price level.

A total unprecedented crap.

Now I'm quite disappointed , and pretty much upset.

I never thought I'd miss this sale , or this brilliant piece of equipment.

What should I do?

I believe you all got it at 499$ , but how could I prove this .

HELP me please.

 

[abboudc]

Ok, it looks like the deal is no longer a deal.

A friend from work tried today, and was told it was a mistake and the store forgot to take down the sign (which is why i got mine). If you're lucky, the tweeter near you may still have the sale sign out.

However, they said it may go on sale again soon. But they refused to sell it at $499.

 

[dayter]

I've Got it..

Thanks Abboudc and all others who told me about this exceptional shocking deal.

I was never happier than thy moment..

The acoustic production this hell of a machine does is nothing short of EarthQuaking..

Just as you guys stated before , just as the in-depth detailed reviews/tests/measures/comparisons/researches listed , and even much more superior to this..

Nothing could really describe this..

Extremely accurate crisp discriminated processing/decoding of the pretty tiny minute detail of any given signal.

I've never tried it at its heavy ideal paces , even not engaging the technologized auto-calibration YPAO , and never reached any of thy limits regarding its terrific features.

I'm stunningly amazed ..!

Yet , I've heard from a couple of friends that this unit in respective isn't equipped 'internally' with the hugely respectable Burr-Brown Dac's ever-known to be one of thy most positive Yamaha's surpassing key criteria over other manufactures.

They even claimed that these Burr-Browns are used in the Rxv-1600 , 5990 models which I know are supposed to be a step-back from the superior 2500 internal circuitry guts except the HDMI upconversion add-on capabilities.

Hmm..Am I wrong?!

I knew it won't make a lot of difference if that's true , cause acoustically speaking , I really couldn't be much happier.

But regarding theoritics and scientifics , I'm totally curious to know which type of DAC's are implemented in this incredible unit.

Totally Grateful.

 

[Crackerballer]

I just sold my 2500. Got it in April for $550 brand new on Ebay , first stock, brand new, from an authorized dealer with a store receipt. I now have a Denon AVR-887. So far, I am not upset with the sale. But i did sell it for the wrong reasons. I wanted an upconverting receiver, that could manage my PS3, an upconverting DVD player, possibly an xbox 360, and any other inputs I may have and run a single HDMI to my DLP.

It was a beefy receiver, with good power, and alot of functions. I didn't get to test its true capacity, as I only hooked up my studio 20s' to it. Getting the receiver for under $500 is a steal, and well worht the money. Lot of potential for greatness with that receiver.