Yamaha RX-V671 Review and Specs

The Yamaha RX-V671 network AV receiver does not belong to the top line, and the affordable price is an excellent confirmation of this. What are the Yamaha RX-V671 specs? See in this Yamaha RX-V671 review.

Yamaha RX-V671 review

Features

The trend towards the development of network functions, noted among competitors, did not pass Yamaha. You will get access to Napster and vTuner Internet Radio. And with the DLNA protocol, you can broadcast audio files in many formats, including FLAC and WAV. One of the strengths of Yamaha DC amplifiers has always been the number and variety of surround sound options - and the RX-V671 is not inferior to its predecessors. It has many interesting processing modes such as the Concert Hall in Berlin or the Roxy Theater. If you turn them off and play high-resolution music in its natural form, whether it be Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio codecs, then the surround sound becomes so wide, high and harmonious, as if you were sitting in the best place in the hall. It has output power of 7 x 90 (8 ohms).

Design and build

The device looks very impressive and rich, although the lower part of the front panel is made of plastic, deftly imitating milled aluminum. The upper half is also plastic, but it is “dark smoky glass” that hides the display. On the facade there are quite a few buttons of different calibers, a large round knob for volume control, a USB port and several inputs in an oblong oval niche: HDMI, composite and stereo pair. The most modern elements are used in the audio part. DACs in all channels (24 bit / 192 kHz) Burr-Brown PCM1789 in the Pure Ground circuit, balanced amplification, output transistors, due to the use of thermistors, work in the optimal mode. High-Grade Nickel loudspeakers allow large cable cross-sections.

Connectivity

The presence of front terminals HDMI and USB makes it easy to connect mobile gadgets and a game console. There are five more HDMI input ports on the back, although there is only one output. The integrated phono stage for MM cartridges makes it easy to connect a turntable.

Setup

Traditionally for Yamaha receivers, there is a YPAO automatic calibration system here, it is compatible with 3D (Pass-Through) technology.

Pros and Cons