Using a local area network (LAN) connection and Windows Media Connect technology ver.2 or better, Yamaha Network enabled receivers allow you to play MP3, WMA and WAV music from up to four (4) PC’s. The receiver can even be used as a client for Yamaha’s MusicCAST home music server, seamlessly integrating with the MCX-2000 digital audio server within your LAN.
RX-V3800- Great specs and Performance, Hard to Use
Rating
Written By ian4
Date Written Dec 02 2007
Summary
After seeing a Bose demonstration of their automatic speaker calibration, I wanted the feature given my horrible audio environment. However, I sought the Yamaha out as an alternative, given the Bose Lifestyle reviews. I usually buy Sony, but their...
Strength
Automatic Calibration. Plenty of power. GUI interface on screen. Video upscaling. Dozens of connectors.
Weakness
Intermittent HDMI/DVI support- fix works 3/4 of the time. Cruddy remote. Impenetrable display and labels.
Bottom Line
Technology not for the faint of heart. Speaker calibration technology very cool. HDMI pass through needs work.
Recently Bought this as a floor model- well not really, it was still wrapped up, just out of the box- it had never been used. So a huge discount convinced me to go for it. I was not disappointed. The 3800 comes with many high end features- HDMI input...
Strength
Plenty of power, plenty of inputs, great connections, great sound
This thing pack with all the feature and grunt. Excellent sounding receiver with movie. I am pairing them with B&W 683 theater and the result is absolutely mind blowing...
