I just purchased a new Yamaha 3030 AV receiver. Although the remote was not back lit, I was told that it was easy to download a piece of soft wear that was wonderful to use. I am unable to download the soft wear and connect it to the AV receiver. Anyone else have this problem? Bob Shafer

Hi guys I need help deciding between these 2 units. I can get the elite under 2000 and the Yamaha 300 less. Music is more important then movies and my speakers are 6 ohms. I know they share the same dacs, but is the pioneer better suited for computer audio like HD tracks. Thanks for the help

K the 354 needs to go, I want something the works with 3D and it never pics the right decoding when switching from my PS3 to my Xbox. I tried a highly rated mid-level ($500 on sale for $400) last year and it sounded considerably less detailed and worse than my HW also I realized that the...

I am looking at new receivers. When looking at the Yamaha Aventage line, I see that the xx30 line this year changed the DAC from Burr-Brown (24-bit) to ESS Sabre (32-bit). I realize ESS gets good reviews, and is newer than Burr-Brown. Forgetting all of the official testing with engineering...

I have a Yamaha RX-Z1 running a 5.1 system with NHT Evolution speakers. Yamaha volume control malfunctioning. Considering replacing the Yamaha with something like a Marantz 7008 or Yamaha 3030 or getting a new pre amp like a Marantz 8801 or Yamaha CXA 5000 and using the old RX-z1 as an...

 Hello, new to here so please be kind, I have a New RX - A3030 I am running 9.1 plus a Adcom 555II for the Mains, My Question is how can I get 2 sets of mains to work properly, I tried to go with the Adcom for my Klipsch Herseys and use the 3030s power for the other set of smaller klipsch thats...

I just ordered up a pair of Boston Acoustics M350 Towers. Boston's web pages state "compatable with 8 ohm outputs". Stereophile Mag. Volume 36 - Number 8 - August 2013 issue states "Impedance: 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum. My new Yamaha RX-A 3030 has a 6 - 8 ohm setting, and states...

 Hello to all.. I'm hoping to get some feedback from those who have experience using both YPAU & Audyssey 32 I will be upgrading my AVR in the near future. My top two contenders right now are the RX-A3030 and the SR7008..They both sound great to me. I'm drawn to the Yamaha mainly for build...

On my way to buy a Yamaha 3030, or a Denon AVR-4520. They cost excactly the same, they have them on display in two stores downtown Trondheim, I can walk from one to another in 5 mins, A Marantz 7008 is on display in a third store, a short 3 min from the Denon store. So, this might be my...

I'm looking to replace a Pioneer receiver that has crashed. I was told good things about Yamaha. Do the 5000 separate make a great difference over the 3030? Bob

I have no other choice, either the 2030 or the 3030 receiver. Done some research, no last year models now in stores. And its Yamaha I can get where I live at prices I can live with. other brands on webshops at premium high prices. Forgive me for this asking - why should I buy the 3030 and...

 following my previous thread. Just got my rx-a3030 and i am a bit disappointed with the sound dynamic compared to my previous Z1. My system right now consist of a 5.1 cabasse speakers plus two front presence cabasse as well. The rx-a3030 allows me to add two more back sur plus two rear...

I am trying to choose a new receiver to replace my 10 year old Onkyo. I can get the Pioneer for $1800 and the Yammy for $2000 from an authorized dealer, but no stores in my area have either one in stock for me to audition. I am also considering the SC-79 ($2500), but It would have to do...

 Im hoping someone can educate me and help me make some good choices on a new AV system for our home. I have a main TV area that has dish TV and an xbox that we use to play games and watch videos. There are two Definitive Tech tower speakers BP 7006 8 ohm, and a Def Tech center speaker. No...

Hi everyone: I am new to the forum. I just hooked up a Yamaha Aventage 3030 and have a set up that does not conform to the examples provided in their manual; I am not sure if I am configuring all the set-ups correctly as I am experiencing low volume output to the remote zones. Here is the...

Hi everyone, This is my current setup: 2 x AG 3.5s 1 x Strada 2 x Adiva TI 1 x Anthem MCA30 1 x AG Sub Amp 1 x Denon 3808CI I have looking at changing my Denon over. Any recommendations? I was initially looking at the x4000 or maybe the 4250. Then the Yamaha 3030 popped up. Followed...

So I am not keeping up. WHats the best flagship Rcvr for like $2000-3000... Also does anyone know when HDMI 2 is gonna ship in rcvrs ?

Hi All. I am going to be building a house very shortly... It has a planned media room which will be 5.2 meters x 5.3m. ( not ideal but at least I have managed to convince the boss for a dedicated room:) ) I currently have the speakers with no intention to change them. They are Monitor Audio...

This is not for me. A friend asked for suggestions and I am unfamiliar with receivers in this price range. Please post suggestions on receivers in the $1000 to $2500 price range. I picked a few options via amazon.. What's is the disadvantage of this "old version" of the onkyo? Onkyo...

I am getting down to my short list of HT receivers. So many to choose from. I tend to keep things for a long time so I want to get one that will not be obsolete in a few months. From reading I have narrowed my choices to Yamaha 2030, 3030, Pioneer SC-75, SC-77. I have eliminate Onkyo due to...