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Yamaha DSP-A1 5.1 Channels Receiver

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(4.80 out of 5) from 5 reviews

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Still worthy in spite of new formats.

(5.00 out of 5) by paul88 on Jan 21, 2004

Pros: 7-count'em-7 channels, clean sound, 39 DSP modes, solid, reliable and user friendly
Cons: Unlike some models(B&K) you cannot add new formats easily. Slightly dated now.
The Bottom Line: Strongly recommended as a good all-around performer. You will have to spend a lot more to get more. Effects are defeatable and useful on films and music.

I purchased this unit from an audio salesperson, along with most of his system, several years ago. T ...
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A1 now superseded but still brilliant

(5.00 out of 5) by sprint900 on Oct 29, 2001

Pros: Superb for cinema AND music, now a bargain buy
Cons: Now out-dated, replaced by the AX1, also to be obsolete 2002.
The Bottom Line: At the right price it's a bargain which will last you for years!

Update March 2003 I now have a terrestrial digital television receiver, a Nokia Mediamast ...
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Rock solid -- An exceptional home theatre performer!

(5.00 out of 5) by led_zec on Dec 4, 2000

Pros: Great sound and home theatre performance, great DSP modes, good display, great build quality
Cons: Marginal remote configuration

It is really difficult, with out A/B type tests in your listening area, to truly test the quality of ...
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Yamaha's Flagship

(4.00 out of 5) by monterey697 on Apr 3, 2000

Pros: Clean Sound, Plenty of power, Has everything!
Cons: Very complicated, not cheap

I originally had the Yamaha RXV2090 combined with their DDP-1 for Dolby Digital or AC-3. This was a ...
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Quality all around

(5.00 out of 5) by d_wesley on Mar 17, 2000

Pros: Incredible sound, many options, 11 a/v inputs, powerful
Cons: A little expensive

Being your typical guy I love high tech toys. I bought my DSP-A1 over a year ago for around $2200. ...
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