Yamaha RX-V477, multichannel receiver for 4K video

The Yamaha RX-V477 is an A / V receiver from adjusted quite adaptable. It is 5.1 channels, and can be installed in rooms of medium-large size. It delivers a power output of 80 watts per channel (measured at 6 ohms) and includes seventeen programs DSP (digital signal processing) to choose from, like its big brothers in the catalog. It can decode surround sound in the most common formats in the edited movies on Blu-ray, and DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, but also in Dolby Digital Plus. Through HDMI video can handle 4K UHD. No need to be on for the video signal can be transmitted over HDMI, either 4K, Full HD or 3D, because it is also compatible with three-dimensional movies.

 All channels are digital to analog converters (DAC) to 192 kHz and 24-bit Burr-Brown type. The equipment includes an automatic sound optimization, to adapt to the characteristics of the room where it is installed. This calibration system requires pricking a supplied microphone, once the receiver and set of speakers already installed. Then follow the instructions that come out on screen. Besides, it has a role in improving the quality of compressed digital music. Reproduction is always continuous, with no gaps of silence between cuts.

 This Yamaha RX-V477 integrates an FM radio tuner and AM. As also has network communication capabilities, it also serves to listen to Internet radio stations. In fact, it has an Ethernet port. That also applies to access streaming music services available on the Internet, like Pandora or Spotify. And it is capable of serving streaming content from a computer within your home network. That you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod will be able to iTunes songs wirelessly, thanks to Apple’s AirPlay. It also allows you to enjoy music wirelessly from a PC or Mac computer running iTunes.

 The front features a USB port capable of audio playback from memory sticks, MP3, iPhone, iPod or iPad readers. It has six inputs and one HDMI output, two inputs and one component video output, four inputs and one output composite video, optical digital audio input, two coaxial digital audio inputs, four inputs and one output analog audio subwoofer preamp output and a headphone output. All functions can be controlled from the supplied remote. There is also the option of installing a control application (free download) on a smartphone or tablet; you can take Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad). Weighs 8 kilos and measures 435 by 161 and 315 millimeters. The retail price of the Yamaha RX-V477 is 450 euros.

Yamaha RX-V477, multichannel receiver for 4K video