rx-v3300 vs 2400 power

[Guest]

<font color='#000000'>As many of you have probably read, Ive just purchased a 3300 which is having trouble. I can get it repaired (no big deal) or return it (30 day return). The thought of stepping up, for another couple hundred $, and getting the 2400 has crossed my mind. My concern is power. Not so much the 120wpc vs 130wpc but current flow. The 2400 would be an upgrade,options wise, but how did they cut 14 lbs. from it compared to the 3300? The 3300 is a definite upgrade from my rx-v620. I love the improved quality of sound at ALL listening levels and I DO NOT want to take even the smallest step back in that area.
&nbsp;Does anyone have an opinion on this? I may have all the answers,spec wise, but would like to know from those with experience.

Thanks, zipper</font>

 

[im timmy]

<font color='#A8A8A8'>hey zipper, for real world listening i'm not sure you will hear a audible difference between the two units. I have a 2400 and am really pleased with the sound quality and performance. I know what your getting at though, I also was comparing current flow and capacity between the 1400, 2400, 3300. For the level of listening and performance it may come down to room size, acoustics, speakers etc. I went with the 2400 based on the up to date features and the price was still less than a 3300 by me. I read yamahaluver's comments on the capacity issue in another thread in regards to the z1 and the 2400. He seems to feel the 2400 is a near comparison in sound quality. Basically from mine and alot of others on this forum the 2400 will hold it's own in sound and power. There seems to be alot of happy 2400 owners on this site. Just my opinion zipper. knowing Yamaha I don't think you can disclaim either unit, feature wise the edge appears to go to the newer 2400. Good luck with your call &nbsp;

</font>

 

[Guest]

<font color='#000000'>Thanks for responding timmy. Im going to demo the 2400 again.</font>

 

[gene]

<font color='#000000'>Zipper;

Despite the power claims of both receivers, it is likely the 3300 has a bigger power supply given its 14lbs more weight. &nbsp;Thus when the receiver is taxed to deliver power to more than one channel, it is likely the 3300 would have more headroom to do it.</font>

 

[Guest]

<font color='#000000'>Thanks Gene. Logic would have me believe the same but I figured it never hurts to get other opinions.</font>

 

[Guest]

<font color='#000000'>Don't &nbsp;kid yourself, the extra 12 lbs is large. &nbsp; The Rxv 3300 has all the bells and whissels you need and so if it does'nt have the THX logo. &nbsp;That logo is just hype it's not going to change the way your receiver perfoms. &nbsp;If It was me I would stay with the RXV3300 . &nbsp;Better yet, &nbsp;listen to both, then decide. &nbsp; Happy shopping and Remember the 3300 has more power, 12lbs worth. &nbsp;Later!!!</font>

 

[Guest]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>

Guest : <font color='#000000'>Thanks Gene. Logic would have me believe the same but I figured it never hurts to get other opinions.</font>

<font color='#000000'>My friend more weight doesn't always translate to more power. It could also have to do with the construction cause the difference is not that big in weight. And it depends in both the power transformer and the power capacitors for the &nbsp;steady flow of current. Lately they make cheaper receivers-amps more efficient in that respect especially around the 1000$ mark. Yet the wisest thing to do at the end is to try them both and decide which suits best your system, your space and your pocket. &nbsp;

</font>

 

[zipper]

<font color='#000000'>In this case I believe it does. Two units in virtually the same sized chassis,from the same manufacturer,only 1 year apart............12 lbs. is a huge difference. I finally gave this thing a serious test drive &amp; .......WHOA!. While I'm not sure that it has an honest 130wpc, turning it up to -14db was about all my ears &amp; my Bostons could take. I believe this unit for will suffice me for some time to come.</font>

 

[gene]

<font color='#000000'>Actually all of the receivers in this comparison utlize traditional linear Class AB amps. Thus the efficiencies between the 3300 and 2400 are very similar. &nbsp;The fact is the 3300 does have a BIGGER power supply thus will likely provide more juice than the 2400 when multiple channels are driven simultaneously. &nbsp;Whether you need the more robust power of the 3300 over the 2400 is a function of your room size, speaker sensitivity/impedance, and your listening preferences. &nbsp;If you ultimately prefer the newer feature set of the 2400 you can later add an external amp if you find the power lacking.</font>

 

[Guest]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>

gene : <font color='#000000'>Actually all of the receivers in this comparison utlize traditional linear Class AB amps. Thus the efficiencies between the 3300 and 2400 are very similar.  The fact is the 3300 does have a BIGGER power supply thus will likely provide more juice than the 2400 when multiple channels are driven simultaneously.  Whether you need the more robust power of the 3300 over the 2400 is a function of your room size, speaker sensitivity/impedance, and your listening preferences.  If you ultimately prefer the newer feature set of the 2400 you can later add an external amp if you find the power lacking.</font>

<font color='#000000'>Nicely said Gene..

</font>

 

[RX-V2400]

<font color='#000000'>The 2400 is a great sound processor and an average power amp. As I've said in other posts all it needs to be first rate is a little push.

The 2400 does not have enough power reserves to run all five or seven channels to their full potential. I have added my old stereo amp, my NAD 7600 stereo 250W per channel power amp to the front end to hanthe two main speakers which leaves enough power for the 2400 to do the suround speakers.

This is an excellent solution giving a system as good as the Z9, and as most of us are upgrading from stereo consider using your old stereo amp to do what I did.</font>