Difference between Yamaha AV63 and AV63+?

[b830ag2]

Hi all,

I'm another newbie to the world of AV Receivers, and having posted previously in the 'Speakers' forum, I now know that my questions should rather be pointed at the Amps forum...

Anyway, I'm looking for a Surround Sound System, to include Speakers for under £300. My room is about 5m v 4m, but the TV-to-sitting area is about 3.5m.

A previous quick post identified the Yam AV63, AV63+, Sony HT1300 or DDGW800 as potential good starter systems...and I've taken a look at these and am still boggled by the seemingly complicated functions of these units.

Having (I think) homed in on the Yamaha systems, I am now confused as to what the differences are between the AV63 (RVX363?) and the AV63+ (DSPAX463?). I was led to believe that the RXV363 might not cope with HD? Is this correct?

I would just like a basic system which provides nice quality (i.e. better than TV), connects to my DVD/HDD recorder and TV out and also has the capability for HD (future proof). For...er...less than £300 if poss.

Anyone help?

Many thanks,
Andy.

 

[davepuma]

I think the main difference between the two is the AV63+'s (463) ability to process audio over HDMI. The HDMI connections on the 363 are for passthrough only.

 

[Andy98765]

Out of your list and for future proofing the AV63+ with ability to process HD audio over LPCM is the way to go.
http://www.yamaha-uk.com/pdf/product_bulletins/DSP-AX463.pdf Peter Tyson quote the end of this month for stock, so not long to wait.

 

[SwampieUK]

I think the main difference between the two is the AV63+'s (463) ability to process audio over HDMI. The HDMI connections on the 363 are for passthrough only.

Plus the 463 loses FM/AM radio, but adds USB support for MP3/WMA files, and also adds ability to add iPod and Bluetooth audio docks.

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

Aurgh petertyson.co.uk have taken the AV63+ off their website! Anyone know anywhere else I could order this from??

Just my luck!!

Cheers

Mick

 

[Hades]

My nephew was going to buy one of these but I too am struggling to find anyone that sells this.