"Official" Yamaha RX-A1000/RX-A2000/RX-A3000 thread - Page 150

Are you guys using the different Movie DSP modes like Adventure, Spectacle, Sci-fi and General/Drama.

Do you actually prefer one over the other and do you find that they sound different ?

I don't own an "aventage" series but in my RX-V1800 I use Spectacle for movies, I like the sound stage it produces. Adventure comes in second place and Sci-fi in third because to me it creates some sort of echo effect. Try to listen to a specific movie scene with each DSP mode until you find the one you really like.

Interesting, I own a V1800 and soon to be A3000. I've never tried the DSP modes, maybe I don't know what I'm missing. I will certainly try them out.
Thanks,

So we can't even post discount codes to help others out? Even if we don't discuss the price specifically? If that's the case, you missed a few more posts above that need to be cleaned up.

Actually the 1000/2000/3000were less expensive than the models they replaced

I didn't think they were jumping to Z7 price levels

I don't even consider Z9 and Z11...as those were at a complete other level of quality that seems to have died with those model discontinuation

Warren

Just be discrete and state the vendor and the discount code..and mention a "great deal"

I think you will be fine and others will thank you for your information


Warren

Not nearly as much as the Electronics Expo deal

Unless you just want to buy from B&M I would suggest you go for the Expo deal

It seems very compelling



Warren

I tried to look up either the A2000 or A3000 on Best Buys Magnolia web site and they only show the A1000? I also went to the local Best Buy Magnolia show room and also they only had the A1000.

Not in the UK they weren't.

RX-V3900 - £1500
RX-V3067 (A3000) - £1500

RX-V1900 - £1000
RX-V2067 (A2000) - £1100

RX-V1065 - £700
RX-V1067 (A1000) - £850

That's all that I did and my post was removed. That's why I was asking so I know for sure and not cause any issues.

Ok. Let's be discreet on prices. So, I just called EE and Newegg deal is better by about 10 boxes of carry out pizzas, or 50 loaves of bread or 256 lbs of bananas or 16 lbs beef tenderloin or 303 pcs of bone-in chicken wings. Thinking about it, that's a lot of food! Multiply that for a A2000 or A3000, then you can feed a community. I just lost my appetite for an upgrade. My Yamaha V765 is staying.

I've been out of the market for a few years, is it still the same process...announcement at january's CES....hits stores around aug/sept?

I finally got around to trying this and it worked flawlessly with the Harmony One. I thought I missed it in the Yamaha manual but apparently Yamaha didn't want to disseminate the info to us hoi polloi: "Extended IR code mode. This feature is for the authorized custom installers only." However, it looks like garypen has duly authorized us as custom installers.

Low- plus some mid-priced AVRs announced 'near' CES (in Jan) . . . available two to six months later. Remaining mid- plus premium-priced AVRs announced 'before CEDIA' (Sept) . . . available (approx) August through December.

Hi all, trying to decide if I should jump on the Newegg deal or wait... For the 2010 or for price drops. Have an onkyo sr805 which I love, but no 3d is driving me nuts! any advice? I know this is the million dollar question! Looks like the 2010 has 9.2, and a bit more power. Also, what do I do with my 805? Keep it? Sell it? I can't imagine it's worth more than a couple hundred at this point.

Appreciate it.

Thanks,
Matt

I use my old RX-V3800 in the bedroom with a 2.1 speaker setup.

Just grabbed the A2000 deal on the egg a little while ago. Can't wait! Thank you to everyone who got busted yesterday with the deals! It made the difference between getting this and a Denon 2312CI. I think I'm going to be a lot happier.

Got my RX-A2000 from Electronics Expo 976 delivered.

I'm in the market for a new AVR to replace my Sony STR-DA5500ES. Am highly considering the RX-A3010 and was curious what the difference is. Looks like the main differences seem to be the UI changes, more pre-outs and the added power (9.2) to provide powering 2 presence speakers without external amplification. I've attached a printout of the comparison chart I used from Yamaha's site.

 

rx-a3000 - rx-a3010 comparison chart.pdf 398.6318359375k . file

Sorry, been awhile since I have been here.

Yes, you pretty much have the differences covered. I've been carefully comparing them for a week. The only feature I really cared about was the improved G.U.I. and mostly just because you can turn off the volume display. But, I ordered an A3000 yesterday because of the great deals going on. I think if you need the extra channels the A3010 is worth waiting for.

Yeah, I almost pulled the trigger but I have to be able to turn off everything on the front display. All my current equipment can have their displays turned off so I love not having them be distracting. But I also liked the ability to power one set of presence speakers without buying an external amp so I decided to wait.

Sorry for going OT a little, but have any of you used a receiver with multi-channel inputs as an external amp for another AVR? If I keep my current AVR, I suppose I could use it as an amp for other preouts from another AVR, say the rear presence from an A30xx for example. However, unlike an amp, the volume on the AVR acting as an amp controls, well, the level. So, if you've used this type of set up, is there a rule of thumb to setting the volume on the "receiving" AVR?

We may be talking about two different things. I'm talking about the volume display that shows up on the TV, I believe you are talking about the display on the AVR, which both the A3000 and A3010 can be dimmed or maybe shut off.

Yes, you're right, but I did read about the volume control on the GUI in someone's earlier post which would be annoying. I actually hate the fact that I can't turn off on-screen icons like in the old days. I remember several of my DVD players allowed me to turn off all on-screen icons. I wish that is an option on any unit, be it an AVR, a BD player or whatever, as long as they have UI elements.

Well, bit the bullet with the newegg deal. Just hope newegg doesn't have the 2010 discounted right after release! Can't wait to get it!

Hi, on my A3000, I have tried and played with most of the DSP's. With Movies in general, I like the Standard mode. With live shows and concerts, the Vanguard or Roxy Theater is not bad. However, I normally just leave the processing off. Sometimes I just switch to "Pure Direct" Mode. I don't really like to add to the sounds... prefer to listen to them as it was meant to be. Some older material sure shines with the DSP, though.

Have fun experimenting with your unit, its the only way you'll ever see how it shines.

chapper.

Received my 2000 and have have put it through many trials. I have hooked up the Ethernet and am able to get my wife's laptop connected with WINDOWS 7 and play MP3's etc. My computer running XP I am not getting so lucky. Does the 2000 only do Win7 and not XP. Any help would be awesome.

Make sure you have Windows Media Player 11 installed and you've enabled media sharing.

DLNA is a standard, so with the right software it shouldn't be a problem. I did a quick search and found this. It talks about how to make XP and Vista systems into DLNA servers.

I was under the impression that it has to be windows 7....windows xp wont work as far as I know....a couple of friends had the same issue...as soon as they upgraded to a windows 7 box everything worked correctly