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expired Posted by jbadjones • Jan 16, 2023
expired Posted by jbadjones • Jan 16, 2023

YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth $200

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I came across this while searching through receivers on Amazon. Limited time deal on Amazon and half off the list price so I thought I might share in case anyone could use it. For someone just getting in to home audio this may be a nice starting point. Perhaps paired with the recent Jamo 803 deals, this would make for a great budget system imo. Enjoy!


Also on sale at Best Buy. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/yama...Id=6198554


https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-...120&sr=8-9
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I came across this while searching through receivers on Amazon. Limited time deal on Amazon and half off the list price so I thought I might share in case anyone could use it. For someone just getting in to home audio this may be a nice starting point. Perhaps paired with the recent Jamo 803 deals, this would make for a great budget system imo. Enjoy!


Also on sale at Best Buy. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/yama...Id=6198554


https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-...120&sr=8-9

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Model: Yamaha Rx-V385BL 5.1 Channel Av Receiver with Ypao Automatic Room Calibration - Black

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Jan 16, 2023
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Happy_Soul
Jan 16, 2023
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Very decent receiver for someone looking for just a 5.1 starter system on a budget. Combined with one of the Jamie deals, Excellent value for the money you are paying.
Jan 16, 2023
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He-Man
Jan 16, 2023
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Good but it should have atleast network capabilities in today's age. My personal recommendation: Do not go for AVRs without Wifi or atleast LAN connectivity.
Jan 16, 2023
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Dannixrevolution
Jan 16, 2023
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Hdmi 2.1 but does it do 4k120hz?
Jan 16, 2023
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Jenn.h
Jan 16, 2023
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Quote from Dannixrevolution :
Hdmi 2.1 but does it do 4k120hz?
according to crutchfield, no. https://www.crutchfield.com/S-wAU...-V385.html
Jan 16, 2023
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OrangeCaesar
Jan 16, 2023
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Quote from He-Man :
Good but it should have atleast network capabilities in today's age. My personal recommendation: Do not go for AVRs without Wifi or atleast LAN connectivity.
Just wondering why you would absolutely need WiFi or LAN on an AVR? I can see if you have just the receiver, Vinyl/CD player. Everything else has WiFi or LAN. Most modern TV's, Apple TV, Firestick, most modern 4K Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, etc. Unless you have NAS with tons of music files… even then, that can streamed to the receiver.

Plus, it's much easier to navigate Spotify, Apple Music, etc on your phone or media streaming box than your receiver
Last edited by JuliusL3191 January 16, 2023 at 07:56 AM.
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OrangeCaesar
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Quote from Dannixrevolution :
Hdmi 2.1 but does it do 4k120hz?
I see 4K pass through at 60 frames/sec in the description
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He-Man
Jan 16, 2023
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Fair question:
In my use case, following are the conveniences:

Remote App (Android or Apple Store) to control the AVR in a much better way.

All you need is the phone that's probably in your hand already to control everything!

Once getting used to this, we will rarely hit the standard remote to configure or change the AVR settings.

Stream music directly without having to turn on display.

App integrations with additional features.

Updates to AVR even though they may not be regular.

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Jan 16, 2023
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valarin
Jan 16, 2023
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Quote from He-Man :
Fair question:
In my use case, following are the conveniences:

Remote App (Android or Apple Store) to control the AVR in a much better way.

All you need is the phone that's probably in your hand already to control everything!

Once getting used to this, we will rarely hit the standard remote to configure or change the AVR settings.

Stream music directly without having to turn on display.

App integrations with additional features.

Updates to AVR even though they may not be regular.

Maybe? I AVRs with and without networking. We use circle to control what the kids have access to during the day. I have found the networking for the receivers to be pretty flakey. It it far easier to just cast to the roku, apple tv or amazon show/echo.

In fact in my office, i just have an AVR hooked up to my amazon show. I can ask alexa to play stuff while i type, and i can cast to the device from my tablet or phone.
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Jan 16, 2023
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t0mmyr
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Quote from JuliusL3191 :
Just wondering why you would absolutely need WiFi or LAN on an AVR? I can see if you have just the receiver, Vinyl/CD player. Everything else has WiFi or LAN. Most modern TV's, Apple TV, Firestick, most modern 4K Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, etc. Unless you have NAS with tons of music files… even then, that can streamed to the receiver.

Plus, it's much easier to navigate Spotify, Apple Music, etc on your phone or media streaming box than your receiver
My receiver's primary use lan for firmware updates and remote control via app on my cell, I think heos operates on lan too but I don't use that much as most goes through my roku ultra
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|ShooZ|
Jan 16, 2023
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I got Amazon's last deal on the RX-V4A. Bought direct from Amazon and they shipped me a used receiver. Box has the UPC's cut off of it. It clearly wasn't new. Took many hours and contacts for Amazon to make it right. Pretty annoying experience all around.
Jan 16, 2023
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Jenn.h
Jan 16, 2023
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Quote from |ShooZ| :
I got Amazon's last deal on the RX-V4A. Bought direct from Amazon and they shipped me a used receiver. Box has the UPC's cut off of it. It clearly wasn't new. Took many hours and contacts for Amazon to make it right. Pretty annoying experience all around.
Deal ends on Amazon.
Last edited by Jenn.h January 16, 2023 at 11:39 AM.
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itsme13
Jan 16, 2023
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shows $299.95 on bestbuy
Jan 16, 2023
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encendido5
Jan 16, 2023
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dah, looks like I just missed it.
Jan 16, 2023
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OrangeCaesar
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Quote from t0mmyr :
My receiver's primary use lan for firmware updates and remote control via app on my cell, I think heos operates on lan too but I don't use that much as most goes through my roku
it comes down to this being a dealbreaker if you're saving $xx.xx. I bet the majority don't use the WiFi/LAN on an AVR

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Jan 16, 2023
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OrangeCaesar
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Quote from He-Man :
Fair question:
In my use case, following are the conveniences:

Remote App (Android or Apple Store) to control the AVR in a much better way.

All you need is the phone that's probably in your hand already to control everything!

Once getting used to this, we will rarely hit the standard remote to configure or change the AVR settings.

Stream music directly without having to turn on display.

App integrations with additional features.

Updates to AVR even though they may not be regular.
I personally can't stand using my phone as a remote. I like physical buttons myself. And yes, I've used my phone as a remote. I found it more frustrating than using 2 or 3 remotes.

My living room has a Harmony One (I think) that controls everything well. One push of a button, my UST projector turns on, My motorized screen rolls up, and my AVR turns on to the proper input depending on what source I want to watch.

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