The item was delivered on time and in perfect condition! I ordered this to replace an old Yamaha RX-V477 which I thrashed to death for 8 years before it finally concked out and the capacitors or transistors failed to do their job and I'm very impressed with this one. Although the price was a shock which has almost doubled and reduced availability of most Yamaha systems in recent years - the market was affected by a fire at the factory which caused a mad dash for electronic components (mainly processor chips) but given that I know the reliability of Yamaha should make this system last me as many years as the last one I owned and will prove to be a good economic decision for the features it has compared to my old sytem and other systems at much higher prices. There's plenty to like about the features on the V4 - it's upgraded 4K upscaling capability which definitely helps with picture/sound quality to your TV and bass/treble seems much smoother and less punchy or too difficult to adjust like in older systems, independent speaker equaliser for infinite setting choice to suit almost every ear, simplified and neater device connections on the rear of the unit for beginners or experienced users, simplified speaker set up for home cinema experience using the YPAO method which detects all the speakers in your room in one go and calculates their positioning and power for you, etc, etc. I have always used 8 ohm speakers (Wharfedale for all 4 surround and powered pre-amp sub-woofer) with my amp even though this has been rated for speakers that work on 6 ohm resistance purely for the reason that I was advised that the higher ohm rating does not overwork the electonics as much because if you use the home cinema system as much as I do for all your sound outputs (PS3 for CD's, LG TV, PS4 for gaming/music/DVD/streaming & 4K Firestick). Bluetooth connectivity is another plus if you just want to easily connect other media devices you have and was hassle free too. I do not use the HDMI connection for audio output as I use the optical option from my TV to the amp as it seem to keep the amp and HDMI output lead cooler which tends to heat up quite a lot which contributes in my opinion to a shorter life for the lead and the amp. I think the sound in comparison to the old Yamaha unit I had is so much crisper especially when it comes to hearing voices through the centre speaker when watching films or just ordinary TV programs and the sound separation to all speakers is also improved. Try to connect all your speakers (for simple stereo or 5.1) with good quality and fully insulated 26AWG wiring as this has proven to be the best and does not deteriorate the sound quality over time. Considering the price and everything else that's good about the V4A and past reliability/build quality I've experienced from Yamaha, I don't think I'll be disappointed for years to come as the unit does have downloadable firmware updates available off the internet which makes it a no brainer. Sorry for the long review but I tried to put in as many pluses in as I could with full explanation to hopefully assist other people's decisions what to choose out there because home cinema set up or even receiver amps are not the easiest things to get right at any cost! Buy with confidence if you like what you see in this case but do not buy naff speakers to get the best out of it and you'll not be disappointed.
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- Yamaha Elektronik Europa GmbH R-S202D DAB Stereo Receiver Black£26.00 deliveryGet it 21 Feb – 12 MarUsually dispatched within 3 to 4 days
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Immersive surround sound
Experience true 5.1 surround sound in glorious high definition audio for a crystal clear performance
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Voice control systems
Take control of your receiver thanks to the Alexa or Google Assistant voice control systems.
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Streaming music made easy
With AirPlay 2, you can stream your music via Siri Voice Control from your Apple iOS device.
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Multi-Room Audio
Access all your streaming devices and control your AV receiver with your smartphone from any room.
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Timeless design
The modern look is simple, with sleek elegance and classic style.
Cinema DSP 3D
Bring astounding acoustics into your home! With CINEMA DSP, you can experience the sounds of concert halls and music clubs from around the world reproduced in your home. You can even enjoy high-resolution videos and experience three-dimensional sound with the Virtual Front Presence Speaker function.
AV Setup Guide app
Easy to install, easy to use. The Yamaha AV Setup Guide App will guide you step-by-step through the installation process and even help you adjust additional settings.
Optimally tuned sound
YPAO R.S.C. technology analyses room acoustics and measures speaker characteristics to calibrate the sound according to your room. It precisely adjusts various audio parameters including CINEMA DSP, giving you a balanced and professionally tuned sound.
Experience movies and games like never before
HDR10+ produces deeper contrast and more realistic images. 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz allow for higher resolution and a faster refresh rate for a smoother and more realistic viewing experience.
*These features are available with the firmware update.
Yamaha RX-V4A
5.2 | Channels | 7.2 |
80 W | Max output power | 100 W |
4/1 | HDMI in/out | 7/1 |
Height Virtualizer | ||
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| | Wireless | |
5.2 | Channels | 7.2 |
80 W | Max output power | 90 W |
4/1 | HDMI in/out | 5/2 |
Height Virtualizer | | |
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| | Wireless | |
5.2 | Channels | 5.1 |
80 W | Max output power | 95 W |
4/1 | HDMI in/out | 4/1 |
Height Virtualizer | ||
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| | Wireless | |
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This item  Yamaha AV Receiver RX-V4A - Network receiver with MusicCast surround sound, gaming functions and voice control, all-round talent with 5.1 channels, in black | Recommendations  |  |  | |
| Price | — | -3%£369.00 Was: £379.00 | £549.79 | £657.63 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Feb 17 | Get it 22 Feb – 1 Mar | Get it 8 – 12 Feb |
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| Sold by | — | Digitalis Direct | E-COMMERCE EUROPE | Studio-22 |
| number of channels | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | HDMI, Bluetooth | Wireless | HDMI, Wi-Fi |
| control method | touch | remote | voice | voice |
| controller type | غ Alexa | Remote Control | Buttons (front), remote, app, voice | iOS, غ Alexa, Android |
| audio output type | Speakers | Headphones | Speakers | Speakers |
| supported services | Cinemanow | Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer | Napster, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, غ Music, TuneIn by Airable | TIDAL, SiriusXM, Spotify |
| HDMI ports | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| video encoding | — | AVC, HEVC | — | AVC |
| audio encoding | surround | dts | — | — |
| model number | RX-V4A | VSX534BMMP | RX-V4A | AVR-X2800H |
| output wattage | 145 watts | 150 watts | 80 watts | 95 watts |
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