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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver, 150W, High Power and Convenient Features with XM Satellite Radio Ready and Multi-Zone Control Capability | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 12.13 inches | | Product Width: | 17.13 inches | | Product Height: | 5.75 inches | | Product Weight: | 25.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 21.0 inches | | Package Width: | 15.25 inches | | Package Height: | 9.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 22.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 16 reviews |
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| | Features | 75W x 2 with .04%THDXM Satellite Radio ReadySuper Audio CD and DVD-Audio Ready with Extended Frequency ResponseRemote Controllable Motor-Driven Volume ControlDiscrete Amplifier Configuration
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 Very disappointed Feb 21, 2010
I have owned Yamaha products for decades. Very few of them, in fact, because they have always been reliable and have lasted forever. So it was an easy choice when I needed a new receiver/amplifier. I didn't seriously consider any other brands. I've always found Yamaha's product to be solidly built, high-quality, and good value. Unfortunately, I have had a bad experience with this unit. I hope that it is an isolated incident.
I purchased this receiver in October of 2009 and took it with me to install at my business in Mexico. From the beginning I had difficulty get components to work well with it. At first I blamed my speakers, but tested with another receiver and they were fine. I upgraded connection cables and seated them as well as I could and finally got decent sound if they were pressed in just right. All was fine for the moment.
Then just last week, the receiver went dead and began to smell when turned on. Quite literally, something fried. It is not a problem with the electricity because all other items work fine, and it is plugged into an advanced solar-electric system generating perfect sine wave AC (I'm not hooked to the Mexican grid).
Because I am in Mexico, there is no easy way to get warranty work on it without bringing it back to the US, something I may have to do if I can't find some type of repair service here. Overall, I'm very disappointed to have spent the time and effort and had the equipment last barely a few months. Again, I hope this receiver is the anomaly because I have heretofore held Yamaha in high esteem.
 Yamaha RX-497 Feb 03, 2010
Great middle of the line receiver. Being able to hook up my 25 year old Pioneer turntable was a real plus.
The sound quality is awesome through my 4 Bose 601's.
I am also using it to push a 5 disc CD changer and dual casette decks.
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Best 2-channel analog receiver ever! Dec 23, 2009
This receiver may seem cheap but it is definetly worth it. I use a Sony Super Audio CD player with it, and floorstanding B&W 684 speakers. And this receiver sounds great! It is dead quiet, no hiss (when listening to newly recorded music with a straight-to-DSD transfer), and never clips. I would say I play it faily loud but enought to rattle the windows.
And it's also perfect for vinyl, as vinyl sounds best on a %100 analog receiver/amp. This has no digital processing what-so-ever - so there's no screaming cpu chips for Yamaha to quiet down.
Also note this is a 2-channel (aka: stereo) only receiver so it does not do suround-sound.
Run8diesel Dec 13, 2009
Exactly what I was looking for to replace my cherished 35 yr old Hitachi receiver. #1 need was for a phono input. This unit has this and alot more. Great sound and plenty of power.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Versatile Dec 08, 2009
The Yamaha RX-497 AM/FM Stereo Receiver is an elegant piece of electronics. It produces high fidelity sound with lots of power. The front panel is intuitive and easy to use. The FM antenna is better than some add-on antennas I'd purchased previously. In addition to the radio, I count seven auxiliary inputs on the back (including XM radio) and two sets of speaker jacks so the amplifier has lots of flexibility. Remember to check the dimensions, the receiver is big.
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