rlh41
04-21-2003, 12:14 PM
Anyone know where I can get some information about purchasing this new Yamaha receiver - HTR5660? I think it replaced the HTR5560.
Thanks.
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LeeS
04-21-2003, 02:44 PM
Hi,
I did a web search for Yamaha HTR5660, HTR-5660 and HTR 5660 and just Yamaha 5660 without much success. Did get a link to a review but it was a bad link. ?? Is the model number correct??
Lee
I did a web search for Yamaha HTR5660, HTR-5660 and HTR 5660 and just Yamaha 5660 without much success. Did get a link to a review but it was a bad link. ?? Is the model number correct??
Lee
rlh41
04-21-2003, 04:02 PM
Yes, HTR-5660 is the correct Yamaha model number. It's a brand new model. Saw one the other night at BestBuy but was hoping to get a better price online.
Thanks for your response.
Thanks for your response.
mongoose
04-22-2003, 12:40 AM
im really thinking of getting the rx-z1. not sure. but our house is almost built and i really want too upgrade my speakers and receiver. what i have now sounds surprisingly well. but, i could definately get better gear.
www.yamaha.com
check it out.
www.yamaha.com
check it out.
57U
04-22-2003, 12:57 AM
Can't argue with that choice. I've got the RX-V1 that I purchased 2.5 years ago and couldn't be happier. They are apparently still available for just over $1000 if you want to save some money...
http://shopping.yahoo.com/shop?d=zrec&id=1990375299
Here's a link to the Z1 - (power spec is wrong - I think it's missing a "1")
http://shopping.yahoo.com/shop?d=zrec&id=1990889595
For the money, there is not a better receiver. I was looking at Bryston separates totalling about $10k, looked at the receiver for less than 1/5th of that price, and jumped at it.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/shop?d=zrec&id=1990375299
Here's a link to the Z1 - (power spec is wrong - I think it's missing a "1")
http://shopping.yahoo.com/shop?d=zrec&id=1990889595
For the money, there is not a better receiver. I was looking at Bryston separates totalling about $10k, looked at the receiver for less than 1/5th of that price, and jumped at it.
Sidious
06-10-2003, 03:40 PM
I am looking at the 5660 right now. My question is this...does it have wide-bandwidth component video switching capability?? I can't seem to find the rating on any site.
Unfortunately, I have a size restraint when looking at receivers. My entertainment unit only has 16" deep shelves, so my choice for receivers has to stay under 16" in depth. The 5660 fits this requirement, otherwise I would go with an RX-V series. If anyone has any suggestions for this size requirement, I would gladly listen.
Unfortunately, I have a size restraint when looking at receivers. My entertainment unit only has 16" deep shelves, so my choice for receivers has to stay under 16" in depth. The 5660 fits this requirement, otherwise I would go with an RX-V series. If anyone has any suggestions for this size requirement, I would gladly listen.
57U
06-10-2003, 03:56 PM
The Yamaha site shows it as 30MHz. This should be enough to handle an excellent HD signal.
Theoretically it should be 37MHz for 720P and "full" 1080i (x 1920), but not many people need full 720P/1080i anyway since their TVs can't display it.
http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi.exe/Specs/?gAVR00010HTR-5660
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/ajaynejr/bandwid.htm
Your call...
I did some more looking and noticed that some of the "V" series have 60 MHz, while the Flagship has 100 MHz.
Still your call...
Theoretically it should be 37MHz for 720P and "full" 1080i (x 1920), but not many people need full 720P/1080i anyway since their TVs can't display it.
http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi.exe/Specs/?gAVR00010HTR-5660
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/ajaynejr/bandwid.htm
Your call...
I did some more looking and noticed that some of the "V" series have 60 MHz, while the Flagship has 100 MHz.
Still your call...
Sidious
06-11-2003, 09:31 AM
57U,
Take a look at this link and tell me what you think. This states 60Mhz for the 5660. This is why I have been confused.
Comparison (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/compare/receiver_15.htm)
Thanks!
Take a look at this link and tell me what you think. This states 60Mhz for the 5660. This is why I have been confused.
Comparison (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/compare/receiver_15.htm)
Thanks!
spaceman_spiff
06-11-2003, 11:49 AM
One more thing to consider is that 5660 is the only reciever in HTR line that has pre outs. IMHO
57U
06-11-2003, 11:51 AM
Yes, specifications can be confusing and even the manufacturers make mistakes on their websites. I'd suggest you write to Yamaha and say you've seen conficting information on the same product on their website...
It is possible that the information in both tables is correct since there is no "dB" rating on the 60 MHz number. Ask them if the receiver will switch HDTV signals and what the spec is.
Same way that wattage can be measured in so many different ways.
- Total wattage
- at 1 kHz
- at 20-20kHz
- at 8 ohms, etc.
It is possible that the information in both tables is correct since there is no "dB" rating on the 60 MHz number. Ask them if the receiver will switch HDTV signals and what the spec is.
Same way that wattage can be measured in so many different ways.
- Total wattage
- at 1 kHz
- at 20-20kHz
- at 8 ohms, etc.
