- I'm an ordinary consumer who tries to buy quality at a good price, while thinking about each component of an AV system. I believe receivers have two functions: (1) sound and video processing that is high-quality, and (2) plenty of clean, uncolored sound. I suppose that in the 70s and 80s you could not get this in a receiver (you needed separate receivers and amplifier) but today's technology is much, much better.This unit has not disappointed in either case. First, its sound and audio processing are first-class, even when using the new Dolby front-height setup. Second, and most important, the clean power it puts out is amazing. It is fifty watts per channel but remains absolutely clear and non-colored…
- This receiver is great. I haven't done much with the network stuff on it so I can't speak to that. However it sounds great, clean, and I like the multi-source, multi-zone capability. I configured mine 5.1 in the house and 2 outdoor speakers on the other side of the wall. This ability to configure this way and the slimness was the main reason for my purchase and I'm very satisified with it. I can get through the menu's and configuration, it does have almost an overwelming menu, but that gives you many details you can configure which I appreciate. I love the ability to configure the HDMI pass through, and it allows you to configure only 1 source, or whichever was the last source selected. Worked…
- Streaming online music capability Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora, Flickr plus internet radio
- Support HDMI ver 1.4a 3D, ARC and content type, 4 inputs, 1 output
- Bluetooth wireless audio transmission capability with option RX101
