"Official" RX-V1900/RX-V3900 Thread - Page 143

I still don't have a 1900 .wav file, I was just hoping there would be one released to match the 1.09 firmware for the 3900.

As for loading the .wav firmware into a 1900 with a USB port, I guess the first test (if we ever see a .wav file) is just to try doing the update with the standard version. I'm just a little unsure it will work because USB support on the 1900 was done by including almost the entire network module from the 3800 (yes 3800, not 3900). So it would the same as loading 1800 firmware from CD into a 3800. It might work.

I don't know if this topic has been resolved here or not but I found a way to stream both pandora and spotify to my 3900. I have been using a program called Jamcast Server. It installs on my laptop and uses a virtual sound card to stream to the 3900. It is working great!!!

Here is the link for Jamcast: http://www.sdstechnologies.com/

By the way it also allows me to stream to my PS3!

Michael,

I just noticed today that they have a new release out. I didn't know if you saw it.

The new version was released on 12/16/2009.

AVR Main menu>Music Content>Rhapsody>Submenu
You'll see "Delete Account" there!
Cheers

Hi everyone,

I just got the RX V1900 open box special from Best Buy for $600. I bought the denon 32808ci for $699 and didn't care for it so I got this instead. Was going to get the 863 for $450. Is this much better or worth the extra $150? I need a remote and calabration mic but can probably get both for under $50. Anyone have any links? I'm upgrading from a 9 year old Pioneer VSX 510 so I guess a hampster wheel would sound better. Also, is there a firmware update for this and if so what does it correct?

Thanks,
Tony

Just found remote, mic and antenna here:

http://www.newremotecontrol.com/cata...d8b25c81aebfb9

Anyone know if there is a firmware update for the 1900?

There isn't one on the Yamaha site.

Click on the link below, sign up for a free account and search for RX-V1900. There you will find a manual and other info.

Yamaha

If I have the 1900 hooked up via hdmi from my blue ray player then I should use bitstream because the reciever can decode everything and send it out to 5.1 right?

I use bitstream with my 1800. For one thing it means you can just glance at the receiver's display and see what the format is (TrueHD, DTS-HD MA etc.). And with decoding and post-processing happening in the same place there's less to go wrong (in most cases nothing goes wrong with player decoding anyway, although some players might not have a full featured decoder).

But if you want to hear secondary audio (e.g. Director's commentary), then you have to switch back to decoding in the player. So some people leave it like that.

I just hooked up the 1900 and have no sound from the sub at all. The volume is turned all the way up on the sub and and I am not running in pure direct or whatever its called. I have the correct preout selected and my sub and cable are fine.

My sub is old and only has volume control so that might be an issue. Also I don't have a remote (open box special) so I can adjust the settings or run ypao. I'm getting a Bic100 tomorrow and wondering if this will help as I heard the subs needs a lot of juice on the yammys.

For now I hooked the sub up to the center channel input and I get ok, somewhat localized bass. I'll post more when I get the h100 hooked up, but does anyone have any thoughts on this? Could the input be damaged or defective or do I just need to get the remote and adjust some settings? Is there an alternate way to run the sub besides through the center channel input if the preout is defective?

If you haven't configured anything (because you have no remote), then I think the front speakers default to LARGE. This means you'll get no subwoofer output from a stereo source, such as a CD, so what you're hearing could be normal. You need to change the speakers to SMALL to get bass redirected to the sub. I don't know if there's a way to do that with the front panel controls only.

Thanks, i'm ordering the remote so will post an update in a few days. I think it will solve this issue as my set up is the engery take 5's which are small. Still even with large fronts, wouldn't you want a sub?

Hi Michael!

I must be missing something. I set up Pandora and it works fine on my PC. On my 3900, I can see the shared folder that Pandora is sharing, but I can't figure out how to stream the customized 'radio' stations that I have set up in Pandora. Do you have any idea what I need to do to fix this?

Thanks again, and Happy Holidays to you and everyone else here!!!

Yes, I installed Jamcast. Where do you see 'iJamcast' on the 3900? Thanks again!

I've joined the RX-V3900 club,

It's available via Google searches around £969- £999, I couldn't resist, it was a tossup between a RX-V1900/ 1065/ Onkyo SR707 or Onkyo SR807.

My trusted 11 year old Yamaha DSP-A2 gets mothballed and my new 3900 will be taking it's place. I have to say it is still not cheap but after many years of A2 pleasure with it's full rich well defined sound field I'm looking forward to this baby.....

Q1: how do I check firmware version?

thx for any replies guys.

Newbie question:

The Yamaha 6290 (aka 1900) seems to have higher level power specs, but does the Denon 890 have better video upconversion than the Yamaha?

Price difference between these two is going to be minimal in an upcoming sale (bigger discount on the Yamaha) - is there an obvious choice between these two?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1181784

Hi.
What model Denon are you comparing to?

And is a 6290 really a 1900? I'm sure aside from a badge and colour, these two do share some differences...
I may be wrong though..

Lighter and same power? Interesting.
Out of curiosity I'd love to read the maximum power consumption figure that's written on the back of each or them.