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Yamaha RX 497

Yamaha RX-497 2 Channels Receiver

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Yamaha RX-V361 5.1 Channels Receiver

$239.88  |  1 store
$179.95  |  1 store
Product Description The RX-497 drives 75 watts of dynamic, full-bandwidth-rated power to each of your stereo speakers to provide clear, undistorted sound — even during your music's most demanding peaks.
The RX-V361 5.1 audio video amplifier will let you experience a remarkable Home Cinema moment thanks to the presence of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS audio decoders. The RX-V361... More
The RX-V361 5.1 audio video amplifier will let you experience a remarkable Home Cinema moment thanks to the presence of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS audio decoders. The RX-V361 was designed with ease of use in mind as it comes with numerous scene modes which enable you to access all the user functions from just 4 buttons. Among its other features, the RX-V361 has 8 Cinema DSP programmes including 3 HiFi DSO modes and 5 Cinema DSP modes. For private listening, the RX-V361 includes a Silent Cinema mode and Night Listening Enhancer. For radio stations, the RX-V361 is equipped with an RDS tuner, allowing you to save up to 40 of your favorite stations. Its connection system contains YUV video inputs that are HD-compatible, a 5.1 scalable input, as well as digital optical and coaxial audio inputs. Less
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Key Features   
Surround Sound   - Dolby Digital® • DTS® • DTS ES® • Dolby Pro Logic II • DTS Neo:6 • Dolby Pro Logic • DTS 96/24
THX Certification No -
Number of Channels   2 Channels 5.1 Channels
Type   Receiver Receiver
Surround Mode Power - 135 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 10%
Stereo Mode Power 75 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.04% -
DSP   
DSP Modes   - 5 CH Stereo • Game • Hall • Jazz • TV Sport
Inputs / Outputs   
Component Video Bandwidth - 60 MHz
Surround Analog Inputs - 5.1 Channels x 1
Preamp Outputs Subwoofer Subwoofer
Front A/V Connections Headphones x 1 Composite x 1 • Headphones x 1 • Analog Audio x 1
Rear Input Connectors   RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6 • Composite (Video) x 3 RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 5 • Digital Coaxial x 1 • Digital Optical x 2 • Composite (Video) x 3 • Component x 3
Rear Output Connectors   RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 3 • Composite (Video) x 2 RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2 • Composite (Video) x 1 • Component x 1
Convenience   
Number of Zones 2 -
Tone Controls Bass & Treble -
Tuner Presets 40 Channels 40 Channels
Speaker Impedance   4 Ohm • 6 Ohm • 8 Ohm -
On Screen Display - With OSD
Speaker Selection   A+B or A/B A/B
Remote Control   
Illuminated Remote Non-Illuminated -
Remote Control Type Standard Standard
Design Keypad Keypad
Dimensions   
Width 17.13 in. 17.13 in.
Weight 19.18 lb. 17.6 lb.
Depth 12.13 in. 12.5 in.
Height 5.94 in. 5.31 in.
Miscellaneous   
Power Consumption 180 Watt 240 Watt
Included Accessories AA Batteries x 2 • AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna • Remote Control AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna • Remote Control
Product ID 32402860 41381733
Product MPN   
MPN RX-497 RX-V361G
 
Consumer Reviews
Yamaha RX 497
Yamaha RX-497 2 Channels Receiver
$239.88
Yamaha RX V361
Yamaha RX-V361 5.1 Channels Receiver
$179.95

Consumer Reviews

44

Yamaha's RX-497: Answer to a music lover's prayers

byinspectortb Mar 12, 2007
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sonic clarity, detail and definition. Handsome appearance. Solid construction...
Cons If the remote had larger buttons and readable labels, Yamaha's engineers would get...
Recommended it? Yes

Simplicity. That quality has become so rare in today's audio/video marketplace. Imagine – a receiver that emphasizes music over home theater!

If you feel like a relic when you walk into an electronics store and find yourself overwhelmed by Dolby-surround-this, 7.1-that, take heart. A few... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

SenoraE
320

Set up a bit difficult, but easy to use.

bySenoraE Dec 11, 2009
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good Value
Cons Bulky, Difficult Setup
Recommended it? Yes

This receiver is economical, but bulky, and set-up is a bit difficult, especially with multiple inputs.  It does have a space to output to a sub-woofer, which is nice, and comes with a decent remote.  This receiver is VERY thick, and might not fit in some newer cabinetry, designed for... Read full review »

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