@mihorn
The Yamaha is original untouched from 2003 with well over 35,000 hours on it. I’m on it’s second remote.
RX-Z9 AV receiver
Audio processing modes: Dolby Digital, Surround EX, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II/IIx; DTS, DTS-ES Discrete & Matrix, Neo:6; THX Ultra2; Cinema EQ; extensive proprietary DSP algorithms simulating 21 venues with 55 total variations
Minimum RMS output power: 170Wx7 @ 8ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.015% THD; 50Wx2 @ 8ohms (Presence channels)
Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz, +0, –3dB
Signal/noise (CD, 250mV): 100dB
Video frequency response: component, 5Hz–100MHz, –3dB; composite, S-video, 5Hz–10MHz, –3dB
Video inputs: 8 S-video, 8 composite, 6 component
Video outputs: 5 S-video, 5 composite, 2 component
Digital audio inputs: 4 coaxial (RCA), including 1 configurable for laserdisc RF (can also be re-assigned and used as a Digital Coax Input); 9 optical (TosLink)
Digital audio outputs: 1 TosLink
Analog audio inputs: 1x8 multichannel, 10x2 two-channel, 1x3 preamp in
Analog audio outputs: 7x2 two-channel, 9 preamp outs, 2 subwoofer outs
Other connections: iLink (IEEE1394), RS-232, Remote 1 in/out, Remote 2 in, 12V control out, AM antenna, FM antenna, AC in, 2 switched AC outlets
Dimensions: 171/8" x 85/16" x 181/2" (WxHxD)
Weight: 66 lbs
Price: $4500
The RX-Z9 was their pinnacle.
"The RX-Z9’s manual indicates that, on dynamic peaks, the 170Wpc into 8ohms power rating can double when sent into 4ohms, producing an impressive 340W—albeit with no specification of the number of channels simultaneously driven. The receiver will even deliver a usable peak output of 540W into 2ohms—but for how long, only your hairdresser knows for sure."
I run it with an open speaker line for testing one speaker at a time all the time, and it doesn’t care. I’ve even shorted the outputs and it reported it and shut down. Removing the short and it was fine.
It operates HEAVILY in Class A as evidenced by the fact that it run hottest when the volume is muted. This will actually bring on the fan after a bit.
When was the last time that you saw a RECEIVER that pulled 1,000 watts from the wall?
