Yahmaha RX-497

m1aman
m1aman Posts: 143
edited February 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
Anyone have any experience with this receiver? I am thinking about using it to drive a pair of Monitor 70s. I have been using a Pioneer SX-950 and have no complaints but I want to buy something new as long as it isn't a downgrade sound wise.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-497-channel-Natural-Receiver/dp/B000FHA7E2
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited February 2011
    I'm not too impressed with that receiver. It will run a pair of those speakers, but they won't sound their best. If you add 3 more speakers for surround sound... Ahhh, I wouldn't want it. JMO.
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  • m1aman
    m1aman Posts: 143
    edited February 2011
    Forgot to say I am interested in 2 channel listening only.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2011
    Forget about the RX-497 and get yourself an AX-497 Yamaha Integrated if it's just for a two channel system. Newegg sometimes runs a Half-price sale on these as they're being discontinued. Two channels 85/channel RMS, also will drive a 4 ohm load and has a passable phono stage input? At half price (199). Definitely enough power for a set of M-70s. NO sub output, though. But A/B speaker terminals?

    I see, the RX-497 is a stereo receiver. Still not quite as good as the integrated. But if you want a tuner in there, might be a reasonable option...also has low impedance capability, and a sub-out.

    cnh
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited February 2011
    Sorry, I read your post and thought it said "RX-V467". :redface:

    I'm not familiar with the 497, but it looks capable enough, probably similar to or the same in ability to the one cnh recommended. There are lots of 2-channel integrateds and receivers that would also do the trick. HK's gets a lot of recommendations on here - I think it's the 3490.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    HK's gets a lot of recommendations on here - I think it's the 3490.


    Yup, thats what I have and I love it! Running a pair of Primus 162 bookshelves from it.

    It has A&B speaker inputs and 2 sub outs. It can drive a 4 ohm load but then you cant use both A&B inputs.

    Personally I am planning on getting a nice DSW sub when money allows and I will be done with my office setup :smile:
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited February 2011
    I have an older hk3370 with a pair of rt25is and a little sub and I love the sound. if you don't mind used and you wanna save a little coin look for an hk a couple generations old on fleabay. Should be able to snag one for <100 shipped.
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  • AudioFilet
    AudioFilet Posts: 235
    edited February 2011
    +1 on the HK 3490.

    It just can't be beat at the price.
    2 Channel rig:
    LSi9"s (modified xover's) & HSU Sub
    Harman Kardon HK 990 Amp
    Onkyo C-S5VL SACD
    Music Hall MMF 5.1
    Furman Elite 15

    HT rig:
    HK AVR-745 & Polk Monitor Series
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  • styx
    styx Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    Ditto the HK3490 recommendtion. I've been very happy with mine.
    Styx

    Condo: HK-3490, HK Bridge II, HK BTA-10 Polk TSx500T's
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