expired Posted by c627627 • Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022 9:39 PM
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expired Posted by c627627 • Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022 9:39 PM
Costco Members: Yamaha TSR-700 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver
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Shipping was to Salt Lake City, Utah. From Buffalo it took about six days out. The unit was repaired and sent back to me the same day it was delivered. United Radio asked me a few questions before doing the repair, but it was a quick and painless process. It was another six days shipping to get back to me. Everything worked/works great with my XSX. Zero issues on my end with it plugged into my 7.1 system and my Sony X900H. I mean, the sound might take a few seconds to kick in when I start up my XSX from sleep, but that's about the only glitch I've noticed (if it even is one... it's so minor I don't care).
I don't know that there's a way to tell from the serial number if it has been fixed already, but I do know that when you load it up, if you use the display to show the firmware version, if there is a * by it, the repair has been done. United Radio did flash the latest firmware on it before sending back. I had no settings to backup (still fresh from factory), but they would have backed up and restored settings, too, if needed.
It was about as smooth as you could hope, and considering I was about as far away from Utah as you could get during the holiday rush, shipping time was more than reasonable. If you're closer you'll probably get it turned around even quicker, I imagine.
I'm not an audiophile. I replaced an older Yamaha system I had that couldn't do 4K and it works pretty much the same. I don't need to tweak things, it just needs to work, and it does for me. I hear the app is far more useful in setting things up than the on screen menus (which are slow and clunky), but I haven't bothered syncing my unit to my network, because if I ever need to update the firmware, I'll just use a USB.
I also only paid $320 for it in 2020 (which included a 5% non-member fee). I'd do it again for sure, because the price was more than worth it. Are there better units? Probably. But for the price I got it at and for my use case, I think it's worth it. I'd probably find it worth it at $440, too, but again, there may be "better" units at that price now, I don't know.
Last note: if you do need to ship it in for the repair, take everything out (e.g., remote). Make sure to take off the wireless antenna, too. I didn't realize they came off, so they asked me about them and they took them off and shipped it back. I'm not sure why they thought I might not want them back, but.. whatever. They came back and all is well.
The PS5 currently tops out at 32gbps when displaying 4k/120 HDR 4:2:2
The Xbox Series X tops out at 40gbps when displaying 4k/120 HDR 4:4:4
The Yamaha will not be able to handle the top bandwidth of these new consoles, each console will however downsample the chroma to 4:2:0 at 4k/120 HDR, so you will get 4k/120 in HDR with this box. Downsampling chroma is generally unnoticeable, but where it does make a difference is in background detail, where the downsampled video will have more blur and look softer. So if you have a fancy OLED and just bought a new console and want the best picture quality available, this receiver will be a weak link and you'll be getting a (slightly) worse picture than what the new systems are capable of outputting. Example of chroma subsampling from wikipedia: https://upload.wikimedi
To get the best picture you should at least be looking for a 40gbps receiver.
You want to look at wattage at 8 ohms.
It is pathetic 67W at 8 ohms for that Sony STR-DH790.
Beware of manufacturers advertising wattage values at 6 ohms.
Run when you see that - it's a trap!
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- The PS5 currently tops out at 32gbps when displaying 4k/120 HDR 4:2:2
- The Xbox Series X tops out at 40gbps when displaying 4k/120 HDR 4:4:4
The Yamaha will not be able to handle the top bandwidth of these new consoles, each console will however downsample the chroma to 4:2:0 at 4k/120 HDR, so you will get 4k/120 in HDR with this box. Downsampling chroma is generally unnoticeable, but where it does make a difference is in background detail, where the downsampled video will have more blur and look softer. So if you have a fancy OLED and just bought a new console and want the best picture quality available, this receiver will be a weak link and you'll be getting a (slightly) worse picture than what the new systems are capable of outputting. Example of chroma subsampling from wikipedia: https://upload.wikimediTo get the best picture you should at least be looking for a 40gbps receiver.
I get that it may not be feasible for some theater set ups (mine included), but it would be one way around the bandwidth limitation while enjoying the TSR-700's sound processing capabilities.
The examples a costco gave me were pretty compelling. First, the fact that costco electronics and appliances have their own unique model number. Even if it's by only one digit, or an astrice added to the end, etc. This applies to monitors, printers, appliances, etc etc. For instance the Netgear nighthawk router I purchased - similar model # as the main one sold everywhere else, and it can even be flashed with that firmware, BUT, there are 1 or 2 SMALL differences that 99.9% of the users wouldn't notice. Or, maybe it's to track the different warranty? You'll notice that the exact product from Costco vs Bestbuy often carry different manufacture warranties.
On this unit here, it's a VERY large model number change - why call it a TSR-700 when it's a RX-V6A? What's the point?
Why would a manufacturer ONLY give a unique model # to versions sold at Costco? Why would they even care?
Anyway, makes you wonder, and it has been coming up a lot lately. And perhaps I'm bitter given my new dishwasher that Costco has been trying to fix for 9 months LOL
[edit for all the thumbs-downers] - I'm not stating this as fact. I'm just sharing what I've heard (rumors) for the sake of discussion.
I get what 5.1 etc means but not 5.1.2 with that 3rd number.
2nd- any recommendations on wireless speakers I could pair with this? Not sure I'm gonna buy this model or a less featured avr but I'm looking at a more modern device but want to be able to connect speakers wirelessly.
I get what 5.1 etc means but not 5.1.2 with that 3rd number.
2nd- any recommendations on wireless speakers I could pair with this? Not sure I'm gonna buy this model or a less featured avr but I'm looking at a more modern device but want to be able to connect speakers wirelessly.
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The examples a costco gave me were pretty compelling. First, the fact that costco electronics and appliances have their own unique model number. Even if it's by only one digit, or an astrice added to the end, etc. This applies to monitors, printers, appliances, etc etc. For instance the Netgear nighthawk router I purchased - similar model # as the main one sold everywhere else, and it can even be flashed with that firmware, BUT, there are 1 or 2 SMALL differences that 99.9% of the users wouldn't notice. Or, maybe it's to track the different warranty? You'll notice that the exact product from Costco vs Bestbuy often carry different manufacture warranties.
On this unit here, it's a VERY large model number change - why call it a TSR-700 when it's a RX-V6A? What's the point?
Why would a manufacturer ONLY give a unique model # to versions sold at Costco? Why would they even care?
Anyway, makes you wonder, and it has been coming up a lot lately. And perhaps I'm bitter given my new dishwasher that Costco has been trying to fix for 9 months LOL
Why throw away something that works but not quite at 100% of specs? Make a new model and sell it at a discount
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So this way, everyone can have their cake and eat it too. Want the high touch support from the polo shirt AV retailer? Sure, buy the 6A. Want rock bottom price instead? Get the 700 from Costco.
Where can I find details about 2022's lineup of receivers for all the major brands?
The examples a costco gave me were pretty compelling. First, the fact that costco electronics and appliances have their own unique model number. Even if it's by only one digit, or an astrice added to the end, etc. This applies to monitors, printers, appliances, etc etc. For instance the Netgear nighthawk router I purchased - similar model # as the main one sold everywhere else, and it can even be flashed with that firmware, BUT, there are 1 or 2 SMALL differences that 99.9% of the users wouldn't notice. Or, maybe it's to track the different warranty? You'll notice that the exact product from Costco vs Bestbuy often carry different manufacture warranties.
On this unit here, it's a VERY large model number change - why call it a TSR-700 when it's a RX-V6A? What's the point?
Why would a manufacturer ONLY give a unique model # to versions sold at Costco? Why would they even care?
Anyway, makes you wonder, and it has been coming up a lot lately. And perhaps I'm bitter given my new dishwasher that Costco has been trying to fix for 9 months LOL
Also, the model name of the Yamaha isn't a new thing - Yamaha's traditional home theater receivers started with the "TSR" prefix, while their higher-level units start with the RX-V prefix. Yamaha did this before 6 years ago with the TSR-7790 and RX-V779 - identical units, but the Costco one was $490 while the "RX-V" was $850.00. People on AVSForum dissected both units, and there was 0 difference apart from the model number printed on the panels. Just another way to track units through different channels, since the TSR-7790 wasn't sold anywhere else.
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I get that it may not be feasible for some theater set ups (mine included), but it would be one way around the bandwidth limitation while enjoying the TSR-700's sound processing capabilities.
additionally, eARC may not be acceptable for someone people if you play video games. the latency is quite noticeable.
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