Yamaha RX-V2700

squeeb
squeeb Posts: 426
edited April 2013 in Electronics
I have come across a Yamaha RX-V2700 for sale for $200. Good buy? I don't really need another receiver but don't want to miss out on a super buy.

Thoughts???
7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited August 2010
    if its in good shape that is a great deal for a great receiver. I would snatch it up, but have the HK AVR630 w/out hdmi and I used to have a yamaha rx-v1500 (re-hdmi) which I really liked, but the hk has a few extra features and is a little warmer sounding. Some folks here think that yammies are too bright to pair with rtis, but it depends on what you like. Bottom line, this will be very comparable in features to what have now with a little different sound. What you should do is do a fellow polkie a favor and buy it and ship it to me for a small finder's fee ;)

    Peace,
    Paul
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited August 2010
    Keiko wrote: »
    http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=451511

    If it's in good shape I'd jump on it.


    Yeah - I googled the heck out of it to get more info. I also appreciate the feedback I get from CP - I like to call it "Polkled". They say it has just been sitting around for a couple of years. I am going to look at it tomorrow and am trying to justify it.

    I may ship it to a fellow Polkie, or replace the H/K or Denon (I think I will keep the Sunfire). We'll see. Thanks for your thoughts.
    7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
    Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
    Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2010
    $200 is a steal. Jump on that quick - you won't regret it. I used to have the 2600 and it was probably the best receiver I've ever owned.

    Let me know if you get it and decide to sell it. I'll definitely take it.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2010
    +1, you can't go wrong with an upper end Yamaha for that PRICE! What are you waiting for??

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,253
    edited August 2010
    agreed!!!!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited August 2010
    I have Installed the RXV2700 many times and found it to have excellent power and very clear punchy sound quality. For 200.00 I would grab it myself. It's awesome.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2010
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Some folks here think that yammies are too bright to pair with rtis, but it depends on what you like.
    I'm one of those guys. I think they're great receivers, but RTi + Yamaha = SCREECH, IMHO, of course! However, there's nothing like actually hearing it to satisfy your curiosity, and you'll either hate it or find out that you really do prefer screeching to warmth. ;) It's all about the synergy, and we've each gotta find our own. Good luck! :)
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited August 2010
    Okay, the wife put the wrong price on our company bulletin board -go figure. She was supposed to put it at $400 instead of $200 but they did say they would sell it to me for $300. Still a good deal but also delays my sub, amp, and IC upgrades.

    Hmmm - told her I would let them know by the end of the day.
    7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
    Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
    Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited August 2010
    I have three Yamaha's. The RXV2200, 2300 and 2500. All of them sound great with my older RT series speakers. Three hundred is a good deal on the 2700 model.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited August 2010
    I pulled the trigger - got them to come down to $250. When I picked it up they also found the iPod dock - very cool.

    Hooked it up to my outdoor speakers. Kind of feels like driving a Ferrari through a school zone. :o Sounds great - much cleaner than the Denon I had connected before.
    7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
    Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
    Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • swb502
    swb502 Posts: 112
    edited August 2010
    So I take it your not going to sell it then eh ;]
    Work in Progress HT
    Receiver- Yamaha RX-2700
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2 x 2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Rear: Polk Audio Monitor 40
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505 x 2
    Projector: Epson 8100 HC
    Screen: Visual Apex 120"
    Blu-Ray- 60 GB PS3
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited August 2010
    swb502 wrote: »
    So I take it your not going to sell it then eh ;]

    Great question! I have my Pioneer D409 for sale on CL. If it does not sell, then I may need to put my Denon or the Yamaha up for sale. I want to get advice on "next steps" when I host the Colorado gathering in early September.

    Just like your signature - mine is also a work in progress. ;)
    7.3 HT: Sunfire TGR-3, Sunfire Series II, Mirage OMD-28, OMD-5 (x4), REL T1 (2), T2, Oppo 103D, Optoma HD8200PRO, 106" screen, SB Touch
    Family Room: Yamaha RX-V2700, RT25i, 42" Samsung, SB Duet
    Pool: Yamaha V2700, SQ Duet, Atrium 60 (2), Atrium 45 (3), Atrium 65sdi
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited April 2013
    I pulled the trigger on an RX-V2700 that I found on craigslist on Friday. A very nice upgrade from my Yammie HTR 5790. It does a much better job of pushing the Maggie MG-Is. And the addition of finally having HDMI inputs into my AVR is great. Previously I ran the HDMI's into the Sharp and rca out and in to my 5790. Somehow I doubt the DACs in the Sharp are up par with the RX-V2700. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I paid $240 for it even though his original asking price was $300. Both Remotes, set-up mic, manual, etc, etc and the original box. This thing looks like it's never been used.

    It's nice to see decent deals on craigslist....

    Wayne
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited April 2013
    Nice pick up. I had a chance to get a Yamaha RX-V1600 for $180 on EBay including shipping but didn't have the extra funds at the time. It was gone within a day of the ad going up. $240 is a steal for the 2700.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited April 2013
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    Nice pick up. I had a chance to get a Yamaha RX-V1600 for $180 on EBay including shipping but didn't have the extra funds at the time. It was gone within a day of the ad going up. $240 is a steal for the 2700.

    Hi HTguru1982,

    Did you get my reply to your PM? I really can't tell as my sent mail box is MT (empty).

    Thanks,
    Wayne

    p.s. - the answer was yes it is.
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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