Costco Members: Yamaha TSR-700 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver EXPIRED

I bought this when it first showed up ($399 costco/$599 best buy)and really enjoyed it - I had 9.3 speakers connected to it (7 floor speakers, 2 atmos and 3 subs), multiple 4k HDR devices (PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, FireTV Stick, UDP-203) plus legacy devices (PS3 & Analog audio inputs), outputting to an LG OLED C6P and had no issues with color, inputs, HDR Banding (Dolby vision or HDR10), sound loss, white dots, etc..
The only thing I couldn't test was 8K60 or 4K120 (which I understand are both 'broken')

The 7 HDMI inputs on the TSR-700 were really nice to have. I also enjoy the look of it, but I understand that this is a YMMV thing. Having a nice, clean design on the front was very nice compared to the ones with all of the USB, Analog, HDMI and buttons on the front of most AVRs.

Atmos worked really well and the auto-switching of speakers was great (it lets you connect 9 speakers, but only uses 7 at a time.. it alternates from 7.2 surround to 5.1.2 atmos based on audio tracks, which was great - in most other 5.1.2 systems I've seen, you either get 5.1.2 (during atmos) or 5.1 on non-atmos tracks. Having the option to plug 2 rear surrounds in for a 7.1 experience was very nice). This is all done automatic, so no needing to re-configure it each time.

Lots of HDMI Inputs, MusicCast was nice, sound was good.. it even named all of my inputs as soon as I plugged them in (PS4, UDP-203, Xbox One, etc..)

My only complaints: It's only 7.2 / 5.1.2 -- I ended up returning it for the Denon x3600h since it went on sale and could do 11.2 (7.2.4).

The audio scale is a little weird. Instead of 0-50 it's something like -60 to +40
And the audio calibration is nowhere near as nice as Audyssey XT32 on the Denon.

For $399, I was more than happy with it.

I believe a lot of the HDMI issues people are experiencing MIGHT be tied to HDMI ARC? I don't use that, but I know it causes a lot of problems. And the 8K60/4K120 thing will be a hassle since it can't be fixed with firmware. Yamaha has committed to fixing it.. but that might mean mailing back a hefty receiver.

You may get asked this a lot, however I'm curious if you have experienced any burn in issues with the OLED?

AV newb here. If you have a 5.1.2 setup on this, and use pandora/spotify to play music, does the music play through all of the speakers, including the ceiling? And if so are you able to manually isolate the music output to play through a specific configuration?

In context, I would like the overhead speakers to be able to play music, as I have an open concept kitchen/living room.

Thank you

How is this 7.1? the pic of the back shows 2 Sub outputs. Am I missing something?

Nope, no burn in whatsoever on the LG CX, and we've been watching a LOT of TV and movies at home 😁

Sound is actually really good from this receiver, but you'll need to EQ the sub.

I had bought receiver and the sound was not that great out of it compared to my 7+ year old Onkyo. That along with audio cutting several times was enough to have me return it within 2 weeks. I had it hooked up to a CX OLED with all my inputs to the TV then ARC/eARC to receiver. It got 2 firmware updates in the period I owned it but still would not work consistently. I would save your money and just wait until a better product is out.

Had to return mine because of too many issues. Any idea if the Denon AVR-S750H will be back on sale on 1/17 as well? Want to try another brand.

Yeah return it all
And get the Sonos arc from Costco. Badass! I have 2 subs hooked up and it's sooooooo unreal

Everyone is saying 4K120Hz and 8K60Hz is not working. What content supports these 2 formats?

I got this a week ago and found out that it will not play DV content back at all on any streaming service or through plex. Contacted Costco concierge basically no help then they transferred me to Yamaha where my case was forwarded to level 2 haven't heard back since so yeah. I may return mine as well.