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Yamaha HTR-6260BL 630 Watt 7-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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Yamaha uses different model numbers for identical receivers for different retail outlets. This Yamaha HRT-6260 model is identical to the more common Yamaha RX-V665BL. So check out the Yamaha RX-V665BL for more user reviews. And cross-shop the two for price differences.

I sold my 6160 (last years model) so I could get this one and so far so good. It has the HDMI link control with other components (on,off,volume control,ect.) as you would expect with higher end electronics. 1 problem I encountered is when I watch a Blu-ray then turn the unit off, then back on again to watch regular TV, it returns to the HDMI input that the bluray is assigned, instead of coming on with the HDMI input assigned to the Satelite rcvr. I have not yet been able to figure this out. The Hdmi is also pass thru when the rcvr. is off or standby. Another small problem is that when I listen to music via the Satelite rcvr I can't tell if I'm receiving a multi channel broadcast or standard 2 chnl. I know the sirius music chnls. are put out 2 chnl. but the receiver says I'm getting multi. My old 6160 showed 2 speakers in the right hand display for 2 chnl. and 5 or 7 for multi chnl. over all that's small potatoes because it still sounds fine, but it does take some getting used to because you either need to pick a decoder that sounds right or stick the rcvr. into 7 chnl. stereo mode. Speaking of which this rcvr. let's you tweak some of the decoders settings which is a nice little bonus. I have read some other complaints about this rcvr. Fear was that the amp had been watered down, and that the part of the amp that ran low freq. had been removed. The obvious reason for this is that the LFE chnl. output is signal only which usually goes to a powered sub or sub amp so you don't need all that anyway, however without seeing the settings they used to establish their premise I can't say if I agree with them. The sound is just as good as my older 6160 after I tweaked the EQ and made some mods to the Decoders. The auto setup system Mic (Ypao) worked alright but you should check the settings after it gets done and tweak it also. (speaker distances& levels) Overall I'm happy but I think maybe next years model will get some of these bugs worked out,& maybe a nicer front panel & TV setup display. I Love Yamaha products so I admit a little bias here but there is a reason to love their lineup,options,sound quality,value.