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Old 10-07-2009, 7:08 AM   #1 (permalink)
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sony strda2400 or yamaha rxv765

Too many choices in the world of amps would the yamaha be alot better than the sony ( i know its £100 more ). what about the 2400 compared to the new 800? i have everything sony but would get a yam if it was worth it. As you can guess i,m a total novice. Thanx for any suggestions
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Too many choices in the world of amps would the yamaha be alot better than the sony ( i know its £100 more ). what about the 2400 compared to the new 800? i have everything sony but would get a yam if it was worth it. As you can guess i,m a total novice. Thanx for any suggestions
There is no comparison between the STRDA2400ES and the DH800. The STRDA2400 is part of the ES range while the DH800 is Sony's entry level HD audio receiver. The STRDA2400ES is superior in every respect and well worth the £100 extra.

The choice between the Yamaha and the Sony would be more dependant of your own preferences for sound. The Yamaha will be warmer, but slower with fast paced audio while the Sony will be faster and more clinical. The build quality of the Sony is also better than what you can expect from the Yamaha. This drop in build quality is something you cn expect from all the new Yamaha models.

The new Yamaha models are also awaiting a firmware update in order that they can assign optical audio from SKY boxes to an ssociated HDMI input. The Sony STRDA2400ES doesn't suffer from this issue. Yamaha have acknowledged the issue, but it isn't known when they'll actually supply a fix?

The Sony has assignable inputs which the Yamaha lacks.

The Yamaha can pass-through HDMI to a display while in standby, meaning you can connect HDMI components to it and still access both audio and video on the display while the receiver is powered down. The Sony doesn't have this ability.

Both receivers are very good and I don't think there's very much to base a decision on apart from your own ears, although the price of the Sony does make it rather more appealing.

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Re: sony strda2400 or yamaha rxv765

The Sony represent better value for money imo. The issues with the 765, like build quality and the problem with assigning is not something I'd expect at this price point.

I was going to recommend taking a look at the Yamaha 663 which is well built and gives a performance on a par with the 863se (difference is no upconversion and it's a european model) but, just remembered even it had blacker and black and whiter than white issues. I'm sure this is only a problem in the real world with HTPC'S and calibration though and does not deflect from the fact it is a step up from the 2400es.

Better value for money than the 2400es would be the Denon 1909 if you can find one. Some are floating around I am told at around £300.
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Re: sony strda2400 or yamaha rxv765

Sorry to hijack the thread(!). For some reason, I seem to only be looking at the Yamaha 765 vs the Denon 1910. I guess it's because I've owned Denons and Yahamas in the recent past.

No official reviews yet of either which is frustrating! Has anyone auditioned both of these?
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You are probably better off going to avs forum to see what the Americans are saying?? Should be more owners over there.

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Re: sony strda2400 or yamaha rxv765

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Too many choices in the world of amps would the yamaha be alot better than the sony ( i know its £100 more ). what about the 2400 compared to the new 800? i have everything sony but would get a yam if it was worth it. As you can guess i,m a total novice. Thanx for any suggestions
I would put the Denon 1910 into the mix ---- price wise, half way between the 2400 and Yam 765 and Denon are known for their quality.

The non assignable inputs on the new Yamahas have really put me off them, however, depending on what you intend to connect, it may not be a problem at all --- they are going to partially fix it so that Sky HD can connect via HDMI and optical.

The Denon 1910 has full assignability, and like the 2400, and 765, 4 HDMI in

As noted above, they are new so reviews are hard to come by but contrary to what the misguided (re nausea), Tone-UK says, the AVS forums are a very good place to go for information!

DENON AVR1910 Video Review << UK >> AVLAND Denon AVR-1910 Home Cinema Dolby TrueHD & DTS HD Master Audio Receiver 1910

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anyone know if the denon can do HDMI pass thru without turning the amp on?! thanks
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AV Receivers that can Pass Through in Standby?

This thread has only just started though and I'm sure there are others.
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thanks by the sound of it if the 1909 can do this surely the new 1910 can right?!
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thanks by the sound of it if the 1909 can do this surely the new 1910 can right?!

Just trying to see if I can find a definitive 'yes' to that!
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Re: sony strda2400 or yamaha rxv765

The good old americans come out tops again. See this thread

*OFFICIAL* Denon AVR 1910/790 Owner's Thread - AVS Forum

Point 4 of "other relative minor functional differences"


Also for more info on "hdmi control" just to back this up

BATPIG'S DENON-TO-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

About 3/4 down.

So it's a "yes" from me!
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USA manual --- no UK one that I can see on the Denon site. Manual Page 28 --- looks like it can:
http://www.usa.denon.com/AVR-1910-OM_E_005.pdf
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