betty boop Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 a newsletter from steve of eastwood mentions... Word is trickling down (don’t you just love that metaphor) about the Yamaha RX-VXXXX which will replace the RX-V2700. Apparently it will have HDMI 1.3 and consequently decode Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS HD and whatever else comes out of the new formats. Release will be October/November and probably be around the $3000 mark. I’m not sure if I’m too excited by this although the experts tell me the new HD audio formats are stunning. I think I’m stunned enough as it is. hope it does come true. will be great to see more avrs with this kind of ability.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheresbaz Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 a newsletter from steve of eastwood mentions...hope it does come true. will be great to see more avrs with this kind of ability.. Thats good al but it won't do me anygood. Wife is still coming to terms with the 2gs I spent on the 2700. HaHa its too late now it aint going back. Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thats good al but it won't do me anygood. Wife is still coming to terms with the 2gs I spent on the 2700. HaHa its too late now it aint going back. Cheers Bill hehe I'm sure you'll enjoy it and anyways oct/nov is a long way away.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_marcelo Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 only a matter of time really ... I'm waiting for HD audio, built-in wireless and media streaming ability before upgrading my 2500 ..... I'm sure it can last another 24 months or so .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheresbaz Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 only a matter of time really ... I'm waiting for HD audio, built-in wireless and media streaming ability before upgrading my 2500 ..... I'm sure it can last another 24 months or so .... The only thing I am dissapointed the 2700 doesn't have which I new before I bought it was the ability to web into it via a web page. The Denon 4306 has this but I couldn't justify the extra $1k. I am sure it will come along with the built in wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfreeze Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 only a matter of time really ... I'm waiting for HD audio, built-in wireless and media streaming ability before upgrading my 2500 ..... I'm sure it can last another 24 months or so .... Wait for the Denon 4308 for this then, it will fill most of your requirements. Watch the Denon videos at http://www.audioholics.com/ces/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Wait for the Denon 4308 for this then, it will fill most of your requirements.Watch the Denon videos at http://www.audioholics.com/ces/ Why wait for the Denon? They have been slowly upping the prices on their replacements units the last couple of years. The Yamaha will offer the same functionality at about a grand cheaper, as is consistent with the 2700/4306 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Why wait for the Denon? They have been slowly upping the prices on their replacements units the last couple of years. The Yamaha will offer the same functionality at about a grand cheaper, as is consistent with the 2700/4306 at the moment. it seems to be a bit of a trend of late with the subsequent model price hikes. even the 2700 went up in price from the 2600 didnt it ? hope the new model hks arent pricier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maton Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 price stayed the same from 2600 to 2700 as for the 4306 yes there is a price difference but there is a complete different sound and its also got a couple extra features ie equaliser can be set for every speaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimeat Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 price stayed the same from 2600 to 2700as for the 4306 yes there is a price difference but there is a complete different sound and its also got a couple extra features ie equaliser can be set for every speaker No it didn't. There is a $200 difference. The 2600 was $2299 RRP and the 2700 is $2499 RRP. And to be honest the "street" price between the two is about $200 as well with the 2600 going for about $1800 and the 2700 about the $2K mark. To be honest I'm probably going to sit out even the first gen of the HDMI 1.3 receivers. I'm extremely happy with my Yamaha 2600 but any replacement not only has to have the new bells and whistles but also advance my sonic experience in all modes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 as for the 4306 yes there is a price difference but there is a complete different sound and its also got a couple extra features ie equaliser can be set for every speaker Same on the RXV2700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maton Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No it didn't. There is a $200 difference. The 2600 was $2299 RRP and the 2700 is $2499 RRP. And to be honest the "street" price between the two is about $200 as well with the 2600 going for about $1800 and the 2700 about the $2K mark. To be honest I'm probably going to sit out even the first gen of the HDMI 1.3 receivers. I'm extremely happy with my Yamaha 2600 but any replacement not only has to have the new bells and whistles but also advance my sonic experience in all modes. not in perth it wasnt, prices stayed the same Same on the RXV2700. i should probably clarify it as an 9 band graphic equaliser, which i havent seen on a 2700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfreeze Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Why wait for the Denon? They have been slowly upping the prices on their replacements units the last couple of years. The Yamaha will offer the same functionality at about a grand cheaper, as is consistent with the 2700/4306 at the moment. At the last visit we were told of a RXV2700 replacement not available until late in the year, and no details that it had a wifi connection etc. Only the RXV659 and a few other models due in March/ April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maton Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 At the last visit we were told of a RXV2700 replacement not available until late in the year, and no details that it had a wifi connection etc.Only the RXV659 and a few other models due in March/ April. 659 has finished and only stock available is what shops have on hand, the replacement is a rxv661. Theres also another model coming which will be the rxv771 i think, will be about the $1700 mark with hdmi up convert 100 watt per channel, powered zone 2 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 i should probably clarify it as an 9 band graphic equaliser, which i havent seen on a 2700 True, the Yamaha is 7-band (with the sub being 9). At the last visit we were told of a RXV2700 replacement not available until late in the year, and no details that it had a wifi connection etc.Only the RXV659 and a few other models due in March/ April. The RXV2700 is definitely NOT being superceded unti the end of this year (prob late Oct/Nov). Its probably their biggest seller at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PositivelyMusicallyGeared Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Yamaha has quietly dropped the THX certification for RX-V2700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c912039 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Yamaha has quietly dropped the THX certification for RX-V2700. No great loss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Yamaha has quietly dropped the THX certification for RX-V2700. While they did drop it, the 2700 easily falls within THX specs. But agreed, I dont miss it one bit (and I had the 2600 before it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosagichy2135 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 i am waiting for the rx-z9 replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maton Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 yeah will be interesting to see what they bring out with the z10. i know it will have hdmi, probably upscale too but yeah will be good to see what they bring out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I have a feeling there wont be a RZ10, the 2700 has exceeded Yamaha's expectations. Thats not to say nothing high-end will ever come from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maton Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 not what i heard from duncan Ill believe it when I see it so. Besides, thats why I said:- Thats not to say nothing high-end will ever come from them. Be careful mentioning manufacturer's people online by name without their permission Maton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50mxe20 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 not what i heard from duncan Who's duncan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudd1503560234 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Who's duncan?I'm not sure, but boy, don't people love to have beers with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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