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yamaha htr problem

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steve05Ser

Discussion Starter · Jul 26, 2009

Well i just recently had my yamaha HTR-5890 receiver start to act up on me.

Now it is plugged into a surge protector(not a cheap on either) and i even tried plugging it straight into the wall. But the reciever turns on and after about 3 seconds of loading its stuff up as normal just shuts off. I have unplugged all wires from the back except the power.

I tired the let it sit unplugged to reset and that didnt help. Any tips on how to trouble shoot this?

I could take it into yamaha service but its 75 bucks right off the bat. And i have a feeling it will go more. So im getting to the point where i dont want to spend more on a older one when it costs the same as a new one with warrenty.

But i do love this receiver and dont need anything more than what it is.

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Knucklehead90

· #2 · Jul 26, 2009

Take your pick of what interests you here and forget about fixing your current htr. Its most likely not worth fixing unless its a very cheap part - and like you said you'll be into it for $75 before buying any parts.

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steve05Ser

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 26, 2009

Well i would only want a reciever that is very compariable to this one.

My needs- the 140x7 watts, im running JBL venue stadium speakers so it has to be pumping out the juice.

Things i dont care about- I dont need it to have hdmi inputs/outputs. I send all signals to the reciver with optical. I dont need the sat radio crap. All i see in the same power range is about 900+ dollars. Im not seeing anything comparable for the price i paid (about 450)

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Knucklehead90

· #4 · Jul 26, 2009

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Originally Posted by steve05Ser /forum/post/16890779

Well i would only want a reciever that is very compariable to this one.

My needs- the 140x7 watts, im running JBL venue stadium speakers so it has to be pumping out the juice.

Things i dont care about- I dont need it to have hdmi inputs/outputs. I send all signals to the reciver with optical. I dont need the sat radio crap. All i see in the same power range is about 900+ dollars. Im not seeing anything comparable for the price i paid (about 450)

I doubt you really need 140wpc in a receiver. The JBL Venues are 91db efficient and 8 ohms. Not a difficult load for any decent receiver unless you are playing them way too loud or in a huge room.

Most any decent receiver should be able to drive them with no problem.

Don't let power steer your judgment to what you want or need. I don't think you'd be able to tell the difference between a 5 channel receiver with 50wpc and one with 150wpc.

It only takes 1 watt to make 91db worth the sound/music/noise with your speakers at 1 meter. To double the sound level it takes 10 times more power - 10 watts. From 10 watts doubling the sound level takes another 10 times the power. So the difference between 50 and 150 watts isn't as wide a gulf as it would seem. Less than 3db at full volume and not measurable by the human ear...most anyways.

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steve05Ser

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 26, 2009

Well thats the thing i like to have my movies/music cranked for long periods of time. And my house im getting next year will have a big living room.

I know im being picky, but i dont want to run into distortion nor a reciever that gets very hot from being palyed at max. Thats what i liked about this one, could play it hard and it not get hot or get distorted.

I appreciate the help tho, thank you

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Knucklehead90

· #6 · Jul 26, 2009

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Originally Posted by steve05Ser /forum/post/16891013

Well thats the thing i like to have my movies/music cranked for long periods of time. And my house im getting next year will have a big living room.

I know im being picky, but i dont want to run into distortion nor a reciever that gets very hot from being palyed at max. Thats what i liked about this one, could play it hard and it not get hot or get distorted.

I appreciate the help tho, thank you

In other words - I was no help whatsoever?

To double the sound level of your old AVR would take 1400 watts per channel. As I said - I doubt you'll hear much difference between 50 and 150 watts per channel.

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steve05Ser

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 26, 2009

No you were a help lol. I just checked out that i paid 445 shipped for it 3 years ago. Im just being iffy about getting a new one if the 75 dollar repair could fix it. Cause they said they fix the circuit boards, not just order a big new expensive one.

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Knucklehead90

· #8 · Jul 26, 2009

Something to consider might be a newer AVR like the

HK 347/354 - Onkyo 606 or 706 - a Marantz 6001 or 7002 .

All are covered by manufacturers warranty and they should power your speakers just fine. If not - get an external amp!

Any of those would be better than buying used with no warranty.

Addressing your power needs - you might read this article .

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s44

· #9 · Jul 26, 2009

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Originally Posted by steve05Ser /forum/post/16890779

My needs- the 140x7 watts

No way does that thing put out anywhere close to 140W*7.

edit -- at 40lbs, though, it'll come a lot closer than current Yamahas

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Knucklehead90

· #10 · Jul 26, 2009

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Originally Posted by s44 /forum/post/16891479

No way does that thing put out anywhere close to 140W*7.

edit -- at 40lbs, though, it'll come a lot closer than current Yamahas

I looked at the specs - it puts out over 800 watts total. Doesn't mean it puts out 140wpc - but I agree - it probably does better than the newer ones.

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steve05Ser

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jul 27, 2009

Yeah i have decided to get it fixed, im just not ready to part with it yet.

Im not saying its the best or anything, but i really do like it. And The way its acting up i feel it just got shocked or something, even tho its on a good power strip. The isnt really anything new that interests me enough.

But yes you have helped me make my desicion, so i thank you

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