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$498
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Fry's has Yamaha Aventage RX-A870BL 7.2-Ch 4K AV Receiver on sale for $498 when you apply promo code 2288. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available. Thanks IamWU
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Got the weekly promo code from fry's this past weekend.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A870BL is on sale for 498$. Free shipping. Great deal to get it shipped to you w/o tax if you do not have a fry's nearby.
Sooo those who may wonder: I chose to wait for a deal on a Yamaha Aventage over getting the favored Denon x3400H.
From what I have researched the auto EQ'ing is near comparable between the XT32 Audyssey (denon) and this unit's YPAO - RSC (w/ multipoint). [Keep in mind that the auto EQ on the Yamaha's have three levels, basic YPAO, YPAO + RSC, and YPAO + RSC (multi). Reading across several forums and comparisons from those who have actually owned both denon/yamaha receivers, I found that more people preferred the yamaha.. (take this with a grain of salt though, of course: people preferred the ypao for music, denon for HT use).
Also have noted that the yamaha has better control from its 'App' and is more 'reliable'/runs cooler than the denon's. (I do not want to replace my receiver anywhere in the next 10 years hopefully)...But i have not read anyone's denon's ever failing either so may be a null point.
Keep in mind though that the 3400H does support EQ for dual subs, whereas the 870 does not [both have dual sub output].
Take the above anecdotally; do your own research, YMMV! Not all listening spaces are the same, not everyone has the same speakers, tastes in sound, etc...
Universal promo code : 2288 works on this.
https://www.frys.com/product/9199...rweb0902
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This deal is more 'slick' imo than the previous deal for the yamaha 770 @ 379... but what you are paying for are the extra features of ypao rsc multipoint and the most important thing for me (pre outs).
Yamaha Aventage RX-A870BL is on sale for 498$. Free shipping. Great deal to get it shipped to you w/o tax if you do not have a fry's nearby.
Sooo those who may wonder: I chose to wait for a deal on a Yamaha Aventage over getting the favored Denon x3400H.
From what I have researched the auto EQ'ing is near comparable between the XT32 Audyssey (denon) and this unit's YPAO - RSC (w/ multipoint). [Keep in mind that the auto EQ on the Yamaha's have three levels, basic YPAO, YPAO + RSC, and YPAO + RSC (multi). Reading across several forums and comparisons from those who have actually owned both denon/yamaha receivers, I found that more people preferred the yamaha.. (take this with a grain of salt though, of course: people preferred the ypao for music, denon for HT use).
Also have noted that the yamaha has better control from its 'App' and is more 'reliable'/runs cooler than the denon's. (I do not want to replace my receiver anywhere in the next 10 years hopefully)...But i have not read anyone's denon's ever failing either so may be a null point.
Keep in mind though that the 3400H does support EQ for dual subs, whereas the 870 does not [both have dual sub output].
Take the above anecdotally; do your own research, YMMV! Not all listening spaces are the same, not everyone has the same speakers, tastes in sound, etc...
Universal promo code : 2288 works on this.
https://www.frys.com/product/9199...rweb0902
************
This deal is more 'slick' imo than the previous deal for the yamaha 770 @ 379... but what you are paying for are the extra features of ypao rsc multipoint and the most important thing for me (pre outs).
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I use the independent HDMI out regularly on my x3300. I can watch two different sporting events at same time as i have a small 32" display in the same room with my 65" OLED.
I think the dual sub EQ is a cool feature too as I have two different sealed subs and they get EQ'd independently and then together. Plus all 8 HDMI inputs are HDCP 2.2 on the Denon whereas the Yamaha only has 3 of 8 HDMI 2.2 inputs.
The Yamaha app Is much better than the Denon app though. Plus the Yamaha has bluetooth transmit and receive while the Denon only has bluetooth receive.
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I use the independent HDMI out regularly on my x3300. I can watch two different sporting events at same time as i have a small 32" display in the same room with my 65" OLED.
I think the dual sub EQ is a cool feature too as I have two different sealed subs and they get EQ'd independently and then together. Plus all 8 HDMI inputs are HDCP 2.2 on the Denon whereas the Yamaha only has 3 of 8 HDMI 2.2 inputs.
The Yamaha app Is much better than the Denon app though. Plus the Yamaha has bluetooth transmit and receive while the Denon only has bluetooth receive.
This def has a more premium feel than A770 and multi-channel out plus you get 5W more (100W per channel / 2 channel driven).
Yamaha runs so cool compared to Denon. I had the X4400 that I returned within 2 weeks and just got the RX-A3080. The fan on the Denon would run all the time and it got HOT !
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I reserved it and had my dad go buy it. The one that frys gave him looked like it had been opened and retaped. I'll check the box and contents tonight as I'll be in town. I called frys and they said: 1) They routinely check stock when it arrives and not to worry 2) It could be a brand new unit that was returned which had to be opened to check. Either way, there is 30 day returns and can swap for another one.
Just a heads up
If I buy this amp, will I be able to use the Onkyo speakers that came packaged on this Yamaha amp?
I reserved it and had my dad go buy it. The one that frys gave him looked like it had been opened and retaped. I'll check the box and contents tonight as I'll be in town. I called frys and they said: 1) They routinely check stock when it arrives and not to worry 2) It could be a brand new unit that was returned which had to be opened to check. Either way, there is 30 day returns and can swap for another one.
Just a heads up
I've ordered from fry's and received open box items as well. I also used to run an electronics store when I was younger. No one opens boxes to check contents. You're not allowed to sell open boxed items as new. Probably a customer return, but very shady. You always wonder why someone returned it and what they may have done to it.
Thanks for any advice!
Pat
Yeah, I wasn't thrilled. I even told my dad to watch out for an open box. I'll check it today and decide what to do
Thanks for any advice!
Pat
I believe it should. The feature you are looking for is e- arc. Enhanced audio return. You could always send a separate audio cable from your device to the receiver