Yamaha RX-V679BL review
Feb 19, 2021
The Yamaha RX-V679BL is a 7.2-channel AV-receiver that supports voice control via Alexa and has many other advanced features, being offered at a mid-range price. It's able to provide a well-balanced ...
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Pioneer SC-LX801 review
Oct 01, 2018
Several days ago, I got an opportunity to test one of the most popular A/V receivers right now — Pioneer SC-LX801. At the first glance, Pioneer SC-LX801 is a great and reliable receiver that ca...
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Product
Yamaha RX-V679BL
Pioneer SC-LX801
Model
RX-V679BL
SC-LX801
Brand
Yamaha
Pioneer
Rating
4.1 of 5
4.1 of 5
Reviews
490
95
Amplifier
Total output power
610 W
810 W
Output power per channel
105 W, 150 W, 90 W
140 W, 200 W, 255 W
Output impedance per channel
8 Ohm, 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm
4 Ohm, 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm
Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.09 %
0.08 %
Number of channels
7
9
Signal-to-noise ratio
100 dB
108 dB
Functions
Amplifier class
Digital player
Internet radio
Network audio player
Audio formats
AAC
DSD
AIFF
Apple lossless
FLAC
MP3
WAV
WMA
Built-in decoders
DTS:X
DTS-HD master audio
DTS neural:X
Dolby Atmos
Dolby digital plus
Dolby surround
Dolby true HD
Built-in display
Type
fluorescent
fluorescent
Colour
black
black
Connectivity interfaces
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Signal processing
HDMI pass-through
up to 4K
up to 4K
Video conversion/scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
3D pass-through
Upscaling via HDMI
up to 4K
up to 4K
Connector type
AV inputs
2
4
Optical digital inputs
2
3
Coaxial digital inputs
2
2
HDMI inputs
6
8
HDMI outputs
1
2
Optical digital outputs
has not
has not
Coaxial digital outputs
has not
has not
Subwoofer outputs
2
2
USB
1
2
Phones
1
1
Media content source
Bluetooth
Network
USB-host
Radio
Tuner type
digital
digital
Tuner bands
AM/FM
AM/FM
Preset station
40
40
Preset station qty
Additional features
A-B speaker switch
MCACC Pro
Deep color
X.v.Color
AIR Studios monitor certification
Three-zone capability
Advanced sound retriever (ASR) technology
Apple air-play support
Audio return channel (ARC)
Bi-amplifying
Auto power off
Pure direct mode
Dual-zone capability
Smartphone remote control
Sound features
Audio D/A converter
24bit / 192kHz
32bit / 192kHz
DSP preset qty
Sound output mode
Surround sound effects
CINEMA DSP 3D. Virtual CINEMA DSP. SILENT CINEMA DSP. Virtual CINEMA FRONT. Virtual Presence Speaker
Front Stage Surround Advance
Surround system class
7.2 channel
9.2 channel
Digital content protection
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Digital sound processor (DSP)
Clock
Built-in clock
Sleep timer
Power device
Operational power consumption
235 W
320 W
Standby power consumption
0.1 W
0.15 W
Dimensions
Dimensions
17.5 x 21 x 10 inches
7.4 x 17.1 x 7.3 inches
Weight
26 pounds
38.5 pounds
AV receivers HelpToChoose comparison rating
- 23.1Yamaha RX-V679BL
- 24.3Pioneer SC-LX801
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