Question re Yamaha 3070 and 3080

[Colin151]

I currently have a Yamaha 3050 receiver and would like to switch to the 3070 or 3080 (to get the DAB tuner, better YPAO and better DSP/soundfields).

Does anyone know if the 3070 and 3080 UK models have the same kind of “UK/EU” sound tuning that the 3060 had? (Which I believe originated at AV forums)

I had a 3060 in the past and didn’t like the “UK tuned” sound with my Proac speakers. It sounded far too relaxed. The Proacs are warm sounding speakers. I have no doubt that the UK tuning works well with other more upfront sounding speakers brands like KEF/MA etc but it’s no use for me. I don’t want to change my speakers.

If the 3070 and 3080 have the UK tuning too I’d rather stick with the 3050 for now until some better Dirac Receivers come out.

I couldn’t get on with the Arcam 550 sound (also too relaxed). I previously had a NAD T777V3 that sounded great but the fan cooling noise was far too loud and the lack of ability to adjust speaker distance with Dirac engaged was tragic.

 

[rccarguy2]

Tried using pure direct? Also which ypao mode did you use?

In pure direct on my Yamaha it's a bit too sibilant buy in flat mode it sorts it (ruark speakers) in natural it's too dull like putting a couple of thick blankets over the speakers

 

[Colin151]

Tried using pure direct? Also which ypao mode did you use?

In pure direct on my Yamaha it's a bit too sibilant buy in flat mode it sorts it (ruark speakers) in natural it's too dull like putting a couple of thick blankets over the speakers

Yeah I have tried using all the modes on the 3060. I usually use flat as a base on Yamaha recovers then Tweak the bass region as it’s usually quite off (too prominent) with YPAO.

The 3060 just gave a sounds I’d describe as a bit lacklustre and too “polite” in any mode, the 3050 non EU tuned model gives that well balanced Yamaha sound I like, a good balanced of things- ballsy enough when required but also good refinement. If only the Yamaha’s had Dirac they would be near perfect. The speakers blended together quite a bit better with the NADT777V3 using Dirac but the fan noise made it a no no for me.

I can’t find it any info online as to whether the UK/EU tuning used on the UK 3060 was also used on the 3070 or 3080. If anyone knows would be good to hear from you.

 

[Colin151]

Tried using pure direct? Also which ypao mode did you use?

In pure direct on my Yamaha it's a bit too sibilant buy in flat mode it sorts it (ruark speakers) in natural it's too dull like putting a couple of thick blankets over the speakers

Yeah I have tried using all the modes on the 3060. I usually use flat as a base on Yamaha recovers then Tweak the bass region as it’s usually quite off (too prominent) with YPAO.

The 3060 just gave a sounds I’d describe as a bit lacklustre and too “polite” in any mode, the 3050 non EU tuned model gives that well balanced Yamaha sound I like, a good balanced of things- ballsy enough when required but also good refinement. If only the Yamaha’s had Dirac they would be near perfect. The speakers blended together quite a bit better with the NADT777V3 using Dirac but the fan noise made it a no no for me.

I can’t find it any info online as to whether the UK/EU tuning used on the UK 3060 was also used on the 3070 or 3080. If anyone knows would be good to hear from you.

 

[Colin151]

Tried using pure direct? Also which ypao mode did you use?

In pure direct on my Yamaha it's a bit too sibilant buy in flat mode it sorts it (ruark speakers) in natural it's too dull like putting a couple of thick blankets over the speakers

Yeah I have tried using all the modes on the 3060. I usually use flat as a base on Yamaha recovers then Tweak the bass region as it’s usually quite off (too prominent) with YPAO.

The 3060 just gave a sounds I’d describe as a bit lacklustre and too “polite” in any mode, the 3050 non EU tuned model gives that well balanced Yamaha sound I like, a good balanced of things- ballsy enough when required but also good refinement. If only the Yamaha’s had Dirac they would be near perfect. The speakers blended together quite a bit better with the NADT777V3 using Dirac but the fan noise made it a no no for me.

I can’t find it any info online as to whether the UK/EU tuning used on the UK 3060 was also used on the 3070 or 3080. If anyone knows would be good to hear from you.

 

[Colin151]

Tried using pure direct? Also which ypao mode did you use?

In pure direct on my Yamaha it's a bit too sibilant buy in flat mode it sorts it (ruark speakers) in natural it's too dull like putting a couple of thick blankets over the speakers

Yeah I have tried using all the modes on the 3060. I usually use flat as a base on Yamaha recovers then Tweak the bass region as it’s usually quite off (too prominent) with YPAO.

The 3060 just gave a sounds I’d describe as a bit lacklustre and too “polite” in any mode, the 3050 non EU tuned model gives that well balanced Yamaha sound I like, a good balanced of things- ballsy enough when required but also good refinement. If only the Yamaha’s had Dirac they would be near perfect. The speakers blended together quite a bit better with the NADT777V3 using Dirac but the fan noise made it a no no for me.

I can’t find it any info online as to whether the UK/EU tuning used on the UK 3060 was also used on the 3070 or 3080. If anyone knows would be good to hear from you.

 

[rccarguy2]

Considered just getting stereo amp to add to the system? Gently avr are not great compared to decent stereo amp

 

[Colin151]

Considered just getting stereo amp to add to the system? Gently avr are not great compared to decent stereo amp

I’m not talking about listening in stereo. The problem I had with the UK tuned 3060 sounding too polite with my particular speakers (compared to the 3040 or 3050) was with movie material/surround sound.

Apologies for the duplicate posts. Had a phone problem. I can’t delete them.