Yamaha RX-V567 vs. RX-V667

[franklyfresh]

I'm in the market for a new receiver, it'll be for my first HT setup. I'm debating between the Yamaha 567 and 667. With a $150 difference what would you guys recommend purchasing?

 

[3db]

The 667 would be my choice if you can easily afford it as it has more features


HDMI to HDMI Upscaling (480 input to 720 or 1080 output) 567 doesn't have this scaling capability on HDMI This is not a deal breaker though.

more important:

2 subwoofer outputs for the 667, one sub out for the 567

HDMI (In/Out) (6 / 1) Incl. front panel input for the 667 verses (4 / 1) for the 567

Pre-Out All Channels for the 667: none for the 567

Zone 2 output (audio only) on the 667, none for the 567.

There are others like dialog lift but thats not all that important.

 

[rnatalli]

I believe the 667 uses discrete amplification whereas the 567 does not. I'd go with the 667 myself.