Yamaha YX-Vxx and HTR receiver's. Ebay

[duke996]

Hey,

Any know the difference, apart from colour, between the HTR and YXV series of Yamaha receivers?

YXV series are always more expensive but on paper appear to have similar specs ie, 100watts 20-20khz, 0.06% THD etc etc.

Are they considered the premium line?

[GarethB]

From a FAQ page on Yamaha's US site, http://www.yamaha.com/yec/faq/faqdet...5&CTID=5009145

What is the difference between the RX-V line and the HTR line AV receivers ?

There are many similarities between these two product lines. The RX-V line and the HTR line are produced in the same Yamaha factory using the same high quality parts throughout. The RX-V and equivalent HTR models have the same warranty periods; the same manufacturers suggested retail price, the same features, and the same remote control units. There is a cosmetic difference found on the front panels of these two lines. The RX-V line maintains the traditional white colored lettering normally found on most Yamaha components, while the HTR line provides a slightly different approach. Yamaha has created a new look by using gold colored lettering in selected areas on the HTR receiver series. However, both the RX-V line and the HTR line feature the same high quality black metal front panel construction. The amplifiers in the HTR and RX-V units are identical but rated differently to comply with the accepted measurement standards of their respective channels of distribution. Both ratings are FTC approved and are designed to handle the dynamics of today's audio and video sources. The RX-V line has the power amplifiers rated from 20-20000 Hz. The HTR line has the power amplifiers rated at 1000 Hz. Both lines can reproduce the full frequency response of 20-20000 Hz. The RX-V line is typically sold through Yamaha authorized audio/video specialty retailers, and is not available for mail order sales. The HTR line is sold through mass merchants, catalog retailers, and department stores. You may also purchase the HTR line through the mail. All transactions must be done through the authorized Yamaha dealer network. Any purchase made from an unauthorized dealer/retailer voids the Yamaha manufacturer's warranty.

If I read that FAQ correctly, the RX-V series have their power ratings tested across the full frequency range, the HTR series have their power ratings tested at one specific frequency only, but Yamaha state in their FAQ that the amplifier stages in similar RX-V and HTR models are exactly the same, so there should be very little if any difference between them. Also Yamaha policy is to offer the RX-V series through specialty hifi/home theatre stores and the HTR series through larger chain stores and web stores.

[duke996]

Excellent find Gareth Thanks alot for that, pretty much sums it up.

I thought that perhaps the HTR series were dodgier and cheap but it looks like they are not that dissimilar.

Saw this on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MESE:IT&ih=014

Seems like a good price.

Comes with HTR series, doesn't look bad just wasent sure about the HTR series.

The frequency difference I think wont be a big deal for normal home theatre use.

Seems ok then I spose considering HTR are ok?

[nico6]

It's changed my view of the HTR series for the better. Thanks GarethB.

... both the RX-V line and the HTR line feature the same high quality black metal front panel construction.

As stated this is a US quote, but I'm quite sure the HTR series here comes only in silver and the RXV series only in black.