Yamaha RX-V473 5.1 Channel Network A/V Receiver $248 + Free Shipping

Quote from playgamespool : just wondering what kind of network functions would be in a high end receiver?

They are probably the same as cheaper one's of the same brand. I'm just questioning the benefit of network functions on any receiver when it would be paired with an already networked smart tv.

(I'm not trying to beat a dead horse. I just don't want to buy a receiver and later wish it had an ethernet port.)

Networked TVs focus on offering video streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, DLNA video), while network receivers tend to offer audio streaming services (Pandora, Spotify, DLNA music, AirPlay).

Quote from nbn : Networked TVs focus on offering video streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, DLNA video), while network receivers tend to offer audio streaming services (Pandora, Spotify, DLNA music, AirPlay).

With the exception of airplay, my Panasonic tv does Pandora, Shoutcast, DNLA music, ect. I can control it with my phone, tablet, or computer. I would presume my tv will provide better updates in the future as well.

I'm not trying to make a case either way. But let's think about it. You could have a smart tv networked, Blu-ray networked, Media Player networked, HTPC networked, ect. Why would you want to control network audio with the silly interface of these receivers? (unless it's a standalone music application)

Quote from mgman : With the exception of airplay, my Panasonic tv does Pandora, Shoutcast, DNLA music, ect. I can control it with my phone, tablet, or computer. I would presume my tv will provide better updates in the future as well. I'm not trying to make a case either way. But let's think about it. You could have a smart tv networked, Blu-ray networked, Media Player networked, HTPC networked, ect. Why would you want to control network audio with the silly interface of these receivers? (unless it's a standalone music application)

Those were my exact thoughts until I bought 1, now I will NEVER buy another non-networking receiver. Don't wanna have to turn on my TV or ANYTHING else to stream some sound to my systems, also gives me complete control of receiver (volume, sources, zones and everything else) without having to look at the unit, via app/network.

Guy s - I need to buy speakers for this too. But it has been probably 20 years since I bought a receiver.

What is the impedance on this Yamaha? Need to match with speakers before I buy, dont I? Or is that all old stuff we used to worry about but not anymore!!!

$289.99 now

Got this receiver yesterday to test against my onkyo 509. I hooked it up and noticed that the sound wasn't as good....it sounded muffled compared to the onkyo. I tried adjusting all the settings and I just couldn't get it to sound as good. Don't get me wrong it still sounded great just not as good. Too bad since I really wanted AirPlay, the awesome iphone app, and the reliability. Ill stick to my onkyo this one is going back.

Quote from rubdom : Got this receiver yesterday to test against my onkyo 509. I hooked it up and noticed that the sound wasn't as good....it sounded muffled compared to the onkyo. I tried adjusting all the settings and I just couldn't get it to sound as good. Don't get me wrong it still sounded great just not as good. Too bad since I really wanted AirPlay, the awesome iphone app, and the reliability. Ill stick to my onkyo this one is going back.

User error

Quote from roller9 : User error

Maybe a bad unit but not user error.

Quote from rubdom : Maybe a bad unit but not user error.

Was kidding man

Quote from roller9 : Was kidding man

Ha! I am just hoping this Onkyo holds up....i am always afraid I will see HDMI issues every time I turn it on.

Quote from mgman : They are probably the same as cheaper one's of the same brand. I'm just questioning the benefit of network functions on any receiver when it would be paired with an already networked smart tv. (I'm not trying to beat a dead horse. I just don't want to buy a receiver and later wish it had an ethernet port.)

Like, you know, listening to music from your iPad on a pair of outdoor speakers in your backyard that are wired as "zone b" on your receiver while your family is inside using the same receiver to watch a blu ray


Trust me man I got a Yamaha aventage and it is the bees f***ing knees.

It's like why would anyone need a smart tv if they have a ps3 or a PC hooked up? It's all preference. But......

having a deluxe hard wired advanced AV receiver...... Priceless