Excellent Value/performance
Written: Sep 07 '04
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Pros: Flexibility,Switching,Clean power,Yamaha Quality
Cons: No on-screen display
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| zappaz's Full Review: Yamaha HTR-5660 6.1 Channels Receiver |
Yamaha delivers superb quality in virtually everything that they put their name on. The HTR 5660 6.1 Ch. digital receiver is no exception.
I have had this unit about a week now and have been completely satisfied with the performance, the ergonomics, and the design. Out of the box settings were good, but a little tweaking yielded excellent sound from numerous digital and analog sources. The power amp portion is strong enough to scare the neighbors with reasonably efficient speakers. With plenty of inputs (including six channel direct), and outputs (one for every channel--not just the subwoofer), and an independently switched Zone B output; the options are endless.
Mine runs through Energy main speakers, JBL rears, Polk Audio center front and rear, and NEC powered sub. I use a Crown D60 on the JBLs because they are 4 ohm. Even though the Yamaha seems to drive them just fine I figure it will run much cooler, last longer, and actually put out more dynamic power if relieved of the 4 ohm loads.
The video switching and the FM sensitivity is top notch.
Lack of on-screen display is the only negative.
I would recommend HIGHLY!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 250
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