Got this feature comparison from a Yamaha dealer on the new RX-V1000 receiver that is due out in a few weeks, replacing the RX-V995. This is a transpose from an Excel spreadsheet, so hopefully all the tabs will work and it will be readable:
Features RX-V1000 RX-V995
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Power, 8 ohms, 20-20 100x5 100x5
Speaker outputs (inc. a/b) 7 7
Binding Posts All All
DD/DTS Yes Yes
DD Matrix 6.1/DTS ES Y Preout + No
Phantom
Inputs 11 8
Digital 6 4
Coaxial 2 2
Optical 6 4
Front Panel Opt. Input yes no
Analog
Audio 11 (inc. tuner) 8 (inc. tuner)
Composite Video 6 5
S-Video 6 5
Component Video 2 none
Outputs
Assignable Digital Outs 2 none
Digital Outputs 2 1
Analog Outputs 4 3
Composite Video (rec) 2 (2) 2 (2)
S Video (rec) 1 (2) 1 (2)
Component Video 1 none
Digital ToP-ART yes no
Processor Direct Switch yes no
Pre-outs all channels all channels
Pre-Main Coupler yes no
Int. pre-main coupler yes no
On-screen display composite & S Composite & S
Zone 2 IR Mech
Analog Shared w/ shared w/ rec. out rec. out
Video Composite Composite
Additional Remote Built in to N/A
main remote
RS232C Control yes no
D/A converters AKM X 2 (LCR) ???
Processor YSS-928, 32 bit YSS-918, 24 bit
96kHz/24 bit compatable Yes No
Volume Control Dig. Reg. Analog
VR CS3310x4
DSP Modes 41 25
Silent Cinema yes no
Virtual DSP yes no
5-channel stereo yes no
Remote same as RX-V1
LCD/Learning/Macro/Preset Y/Y/Y/Y N/Y/Y/N
Separate on/off codes yes yes
Extended I/R codes yes no
Home, main, volume banks yes to all no
Cosmetics NEW
Chassis Height 150mm 171mm
Oil-damped Panel Door yes no
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Carlton Barnes