kimbiz October 8, 2009 10:16
Sonically speaking, will this pass Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K ?
Interested to see who comes out on top when eisa gave the awards to denon this year..
olsonan November 23, 2008 19:31
Question: I have read from several sources that the unit will not upconvert component video signal through HDMI (only pass-through)... Can anyone confirm this? To me this is a major negative despite the fantastic sound quality. I tried it against the Denon 3808 and Pioneer Elites and it was much warmer sounding.
highfidelity November 10, 2008 17:07
For Ecellent value £465, Sounds OK Against: No standby light indicator could be dangerous. Pure Direct blue light much too bright . SACD multi-channel no sound from rear speakers when in STRAIGHT mode ( use 7.I Stereo) however DVD & DVD Audio will. Manual insufficient explicit like most. Powwer cord much too thin.Recommend use with Pioneer LX50) DVD player HDMI 1.3 a. One lead only required for exellent sound & picture. Despite what What HiFi ? says pay no more than £10 for eexcellent Playdot Com Professional HDMI lead if they stll have them. Epensive leads are a total waste of money. Happy Listening & viewing
skin November 6, 2008 13:56
hi! after reading many reviews ive just recivied my new yamaha dsp-ax863se today from HomeCinemaTv a bargain at £489 + £5 delivery (48hours) cant wait to get it hooked up when i've finnished upgrading my system!
Fisty1967 October 29, 2008 14:16
Sounds absolutely awesome !
Lewis P October 25, 2008 22:45
please...please...PLEASE make a silver one
Andy Clough October 24, 2008 14:11
Sounds like it to me, especially when you take the price into account. It's now available on Amazon for £529.
Fat Spanish Waiter October 23, 2008 17:32
Out of curiousity I`ve had to go and have a listen myself to the 863 which in your tests is being compared to , and beating , higher end amps from Denon and Onkyo .I would only change one word in your overall summary and that is replace "outstanding" with "excellent" .
For
Excellent sound quality with movies; decent results in stereo
Against
Not quite the last word in extras for features addicts
Even without the change ,is that really a summary of an award winning av product ?
Sony's STR-DA2400ES AV receiver was delayed while it was fixed to work with Sky+ HD, but the finished article was well worth the wait
This fantastic amplifier is a genuine competitor for class-best honours