RX-V3300

[JOEH50]

<font color='#000000'>GREETINGS ALL,
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I'M READY TO BUY THE YAMAHA RX-V3300 RECEIVER. I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR &nbsp;REVEIWS, BUT CAN'T FIND ANY. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY? ANY IDEA WHEN &nbsp;THIS MODEL CAME OUT? THANKS IN ADVANCE</font>

 

[Yamahaluver]

<font color='#0000FF'>The closest I could get was this at http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/2805.html

Not the same model but will give you a perspective on Yamaha receivers in general. The RXV-3300 has similiar amp section like the RX-Z1 reviewed favorably here.</font>

 

[Audioholics]

<font color='#008080'>I have the RX-V3000. The 3300 is nice because they put back the 2 effect channels (what were they thinking with the 3200

) which I enjoy (you'll need a couple more speakers though - and the room to place them on the wall)

HDTV component switching, 130W/ch, and a great remote control. Weighs 2# less than my 3000, though - wonder what they removed...

A good receiver for the price. Highly recommended. Z1 is better, but FAR more expensive.</font>

 

[JOEH50]

<font color='#000000'>hello again,
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Thank you Hawke &amp; Yamahaluver for the input. I've decided after listening and noticing how close the 3300 is to my 3090 to pick it up last nite. I was blown away. I paid double that for the 3090. Its amazing to realize how quickly tech./ prices trickles down to what seems( to me ) a far superior unit. I probably would have stayed / my 3090 if it had DTS and ALL imputs for sacd, dvd-a, and whatever else comes along. The 3300 seems to have better imaging and steering also ( to me ) &nbsp;I'm still very mystified as to why a great unit doesn't have the raving reveiws I'm seeing / other units offering less !!!!!!!!!!!!!</font>

 

[Yamahaluver]

<font color='#0000FF'>I had totaly forgotten that hawke has this excellent receiver for a long time and is the best person to give you a review of it first hand.

Thankfuly, electronics including PCs and HT are getting cheaper and more affordable by the day.

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[JOEH50]

<font color='#000000'>How long have you had your 3300?</font>

 

[JOEH50]

<font color='#000000'>the question in my last post was directed to hawke!</font>

 

[Audioholics]

<font color='#008080'>Actually, I have the RX-V3000. Very similar (weighs a couple more pounds...)

I've had it for over two years now and it has brought me nothing but pleasure. Though I am using a Sherbourn 7/2100 amplifier with it, essentially relegating the Yamaha to a pre-pro, its amplifier section worked well for me up until I bought the Sherbourn.

It is smooth and warm. Compared to other receivers in its class I found it to be a good match for my (at the time) B&amp;W speakers. Now that I have an Epic 80 system, it sounds even better.</font>

 

[JOEH50]

<font color='#000000'>THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME!</font>