Tag Archives: RX-V665

HTPC or Media Player

Posted on March 26, 2010 by lu

I have been using PC with a USB tuner to record HDTV for some time. But my old RPTV Mitsubishi VS-60111 only has component or RGB video inputs for 1080i signal; it is tough to connect it to the PC. … Continue reading →

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$98 Magnavox NB530MGX Blu-Ray Player (4) – Usage Impression Follow Up

Posted on July 31, 2009 by lu

When I first got the Magnavox NB530MGX I was using an older Pioneer receiver that lack of HDMI connection which means I was not able to decode the HD audio formats. I was using the coaxial digital output of the … Continue reading →

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Yamaha RX-V665 (3) – Inside the Cover Part 2, Digital Section

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lu

The digital section of the Yamaha RX-665 looks much much better than the power supply and power amp section. Let’s take a look from the input end. The HDMI connectors are directly soldered on to the board. They are controlled … Continue reading →

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Yamaha RX-V665 (2) – Inside the Cover Part I, Power Supply and Amplifier Section

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lu

 While just by the weight we already know the Yamaha RX-V665’s power amp is not going to be that good, we are still surprised by what we found inside the cover.   First, the power transformer is unbelievably small for … Continue reading →

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Yamaha RX-V665 Receiver (1) – Packaging

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lu

By all account, the Yamaha RX-V665 is a just another mid range A/V receiver. What made this unit attractive to us is it probably the lowest cost A/V receiver in mid 2009 that has pre-amp output.  Why is pre-amp output … Continue reading →

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