Integrated Amps/Receivers

Description: FM/AM receiver with soundfield synthesis, Dolby Digital decoding and virtual center and rear channels, DSP-derived graphic equalizer and dynamic-range controller, and computer-controlled interface for use alone or (recommended) with a PC (200MHz or faster Pentium MMX or equivalent, with bidirectional USB port, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, 20MB of free hard-disk space, and at least 32MB RAM, running Windows 98; Macintosh software is promised). Inputs: PC (Universal Serial Bus, coaxial and TosLink optical S/PDIF digital, and analog all supported), two analog inputs, one duplicated with S/PDIF TosLink optical, FM & AM antenna connectors. Outputs: one pair of speaker terminals, headphone jack, analog passthrough on analog input 2, analog subwoofer, TosLink optical S/PDIF digital. Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna, indoor FM antenna, adapter for F-type antenna connector, USB computer cable, CD-ROM with application software. Maximum output power: 30Wpc into 6 ohms (13dBW), 20Hz-20kHz, at 0.6% THD. Analog input sensitivity: 150mV. Analog input impedance: 35k ohms. Output level: 150mV (Aux 2), 2V (subwoofer), 330mV (headphone). Output impedance: not specified (speaker), 3.3k ohms (Aux 2), 1.5k ohms (subwoofer), 47 ohms (headphone). Tuning range: 87.5-107.9MHz (FM), 530-1710kHz (AM). Usable sensitivity: 1.5µV (FM), 60dBu or less (AM).
Dimensions: 11.6" (295mm) H by 4.7" (120mm) W by 15" (379.5mm) D. Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: E0158395V.
Price: $499. Approximate number of dealers: not disclosed.
Manufacturer: Yamaha Electronics Corp., 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620. Tel: (714) 522-9105. Fax: (714) 670-0108. Web: www.yamaha.com.