Why did you choose the R-N500? Aren't there other receivers in the Yahama line with the same features, but lower cost? How to choose?!
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I bought it because of the features. I was replacing a 30+ year old NAD that had served me very well. I just didn't feel like spending a lot of money for a high end system and went with the excellent reviews that this receiver had gotten. I do not regret my decision.
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This was the only model I saw with the networking features: ability to stream music from various devices wirelessly, phone app that acts as remote control, etc. I think the lower-priced models have all the same features as a stereo receiver, but don't have the wireless networking features.
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I picked this one because it had the "Network" option which means I can connect it to my home network and play music from my PC or any network device I have plus I can stream music from Pandora and Spotify. I did a lot of research over several months and this has all the features I wanted for the price point I was willing to pay and I don't regret the decision I absolutely love it and the sound is incredible!! It is a fantastic Receiver to be quite honest for the price.
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I picked this model because I had a set of bose speakers that needed the power this amp could provide. also liked the network features and this was the only model I saw for the price that met all my needs. I would recommend this , great receiver for the money.
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Thanks for the info. I ordered the unit and have owned it for about a week now. Appears to be a very good receiver.
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I am looking to buy this receiver and wanted to know the same thing. Did you ever get an answer?
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What I would do - is get an older receiver off of fleabay or crglst. But these will take up a lot of desk space. Once you get away from the top of the line models - some old stuff sells for quite cheap. One quick check on crglst for me locally gets - http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/4876097189.html
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Thank you, I too am wonderng at the difference between the two. I've got an older Denon receiver(3803) and would rather not have to replace it. This model seems to fit the bill for me.
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Eric...I actually returned this receiver and chose to go with the Sonos system. Sorry I am of no help. Good luck.
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Well when I was looking for a receiver I asked the same question to a tech who said to consider Yamaha as an authority in sound reproduction as they are known for best choice for musicians from keyboards to speakers they are the best and so it shows the same high quality in their receivers. I purchased a 7.1 reciver and I am very happy with the sound quality. Hope this helps
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I think you can find a better receiver for less than you'll pay for this one, do your research. I'm not very happy with the performace and the pirce I paid for it at the time, guess should done my homework and a leson learn for me. good luck.
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I agree with Mark, Sherwood makes a number of good inexpensive receivers... Check out Parts Express...
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A quick search on Google would be a great place to start. Mostly the difference is age...the 475 is the newer model. Aside from that the 475 has one additional HDMI input. It can also interface with Pandora (although with a firmware upgrade the 473 might be able to do that). I found this by a quick Google search which led me to Yamaha's website with a comparison: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/rx/?selected=372793_447955_&mode=compare
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Stephen G., I'm interested in connecting 2 receivers and switching between them. I have a modern home theater receiver (Yamaha RX-V477) and a vintage receiver (Realistic STA-76 circa 1975). Each one does some things better than the other and I want to easily switch between them depending on what I want to do (like play vinyl on the vintage) and watch movies on the home theater receiver. If you know of something that can do this, please let me know. Thanks.
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Hello Fred, I never used a Nakamichi receiver before, just tape decks, but I had a Carver HR-722 which failed after 20+ years of faithful service, most probably similar to your unit. After a long research I picked the Yamaha R-S700 and I am very happy with it. This is a 100 W x2 receiver, 2x 4 ohms or 4x 8 output, 2 recorders inputs, CD, 2 aux inputs (line 2 & 3), phono, pre/main separation, tuner, zone 2 for a second amplifier, subwoofer output, and connections for Sirius and iPod (this last 2 requires additional peripherals not included). Can't compare any current receiver since don't have you receiver model, just the brand, but I am sure that any received from the R-Sxxx product line from Yamaha will do the job.
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Thanks P. Seto, I think I will try the same. However, I Checked out the Onkyo 605 at my local Best Buy ($499), but on Amazon ($408), and it looks like it could do some serious damage. My only gripe is that it only has 2 hdmi inputs. I may want to add a PS3 at a later date, which would have my entertainment system running 3 hdmi cables. Is True HD and Dolby Digital plus a huge difference with the onkyo receiver capable of this type of audio?
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What's a SA50000 receiver? I have these two old Delphis that I use in two of my cars, then switch one to my bike in summer. Also use that particular one in my boombox, which I have in my bedroom. I wish I could be of more help.
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I have used a Denon which is great but I since have upgraded (needed HDMI )to Onkyo and I like the sound that the Onkyo delivers a little better. I used the same polk speakers for both AVR'sThe Onkyo seems a little more bright which I like....sounds more crisp but some people don't like that crisp sound.Both brands are work horses so you can't go bad with either. Onkyo's much higherend Integra is nice also.So
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The more expensive model was not in stock when one of my amplifiers died. I love powering it and playing music from my PC two stories away, likewise controlling it from anywhere by iPhone. Another perfectly working Marantz receiver that I paid $3,500 for about 8 years ago was kicked out of my home theatre by the SR6008; now I'm thinking about dumping the old model completely and holding out for the top of the line model for my main floor family room (which an Apple TV unit upgraded to similar functionality built into the SR6008--it's just not as slick and reliable).
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I know you can't send a digital sourced signal to zone 2 or three with the onkyo, don't know about the Denon. I have the Onkyo after looking at the Denon and could't justify the price difference since I didn't need internet radio. I'm really happy, I have no need of zone 2 or 3.