Trying to help a friend decide?

[Stereoguy]

Hi: A friend of mine is trying to decide between a Denon 991 or a Yamaha RX-A1000. Told him both units were equal just decide on features(He is using PSB speakers all round,T-55,C60 center B15 for rears,forget what sub he's using). Would you guys agree or is one better than the other? Thanks

 

[its phillip]

The Yamaha is what I would choose.

 

[agarwalro]

Denon +1 for Audessy
Denon -1 for no preouts (may be a deal breaker by itself)


Yamaha +1 for weight
Yamaha +1 for pre-outs (honestly, this makes the receiver future proof and you can add a dedicated amp later.)
Yamaha +1 for 2x HDMI out

 

[timoteo]

+1 Yammy

 

[highfigh]

Hi: A friend of mine is trying to decide between a Denon 991 or a Yamaha RX-A1000. Told him both units were equal just decide on features(He is using PSB speakers all round,T-55,C60 center B15 for rears,forget what sub he's using). Would you guys agree or is one better than the other? Thanks

If he needs pre-outs, look for the AVR-3312CI. It's not much more than the AVR-911. It also has 12VDC triggers, IR remote control in and more power.

 

[Stereoguy]

If he needs pre-outs, look for the AVR-3312CI. It's not much more than the AVR-911. It also has 12VDC triggers, IR remote control in and more power.

Hi: He doesn't need the pre-outs lives in a apt and has gotten 1 complainant watching Iron Man already(Hence not sure about adding a sub). Main concern is amp quality overall either has enough power for him.Thanks for all the feedback so far I forgot to add up here in Canada 991 $800 RX-A1000 about $1,000 or he saw the Best Buy/Future shop HTR-8063 for $900.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I would take the Yamaha RX-A1000.

And that's coming from a guy who owns nothing but Denon AVR/pre-pros.

I think the RX-A1000 has more features and better measurements (THD, SNR, Crosstalk) than the AVR-991.

 

[3db]

+1 for the Yammy as I have an older Yamaha RX-V1800 driving an older pSB Image suite of speakers and it sounds great. My Yamaha has been rock solid since
the day I purchased it, 4 years ago

 

[billy p]

With the newer Yamaha xx10's coming out you should be able to get a better deal on the older versions. My local dealer sold a demo RXA1000 for $750.00 cdn and currently lists the RXA800 for $550.00 with full mfg warranty. Check out some your local boutiques for similar deals....

 

[avliner]

+1 for the Yammy in this case and that's coming from an old fart Denon guy, though

 

[Stereoguy]

Hi thanks to all your help. he tried the 991 first and the center channel amp was defective!!! so got the Yamaha RX-A1000 it is!! Again thanks!!!

 

[agarwalro]

Hi thanks to all your help. he tried the 991 first and the center channel amp was defective!!! so got the Yamaha RX-A1000 it is!! Again thanks!!!

One defective unit should not preclude your selection. Your friend might just prefer the Denon over the Yammy. I say, if possible, give it a fair fight.