"The RX-V2700 offers a powerful yet subtle sound for whatever material you throw at it, from sublime 2 channel separation, to full on uncompressed TrueHD and PCM from HD DVD and Blu Ray which bring the weight, power and dynamics of the future to home now. They may have been here from the beginning but there is no sign of Yamaha losing it’s crown as a high performance, value for money contender in today’s Home Cinema receiver market, this is reference quality." Read more

Yamaha RX-V2700 7.1 A/V Receiver

Over the years, I have reviewed a number of Yamaha's mid-range receivers and have always liked their design and the value they offered. However, I was curious about what stepping up to a more expensive Yamaha model would yield, so I was very excited to have the opportunity to review the RX-V2700. Read more

Pro Review: Yamaha RX-V2700 Receiver Review

The RX-V2700 adds a host of noteworthy features over its predecessor but also eliminates a very popular one in this price class – THX certification. Whether or not it’s a big deal to you depends on how often you use THX modes and/or if you find the PLIIx equivalent modes equally useful. From its powerful network features, to its ability to playback all known current source types thanks to HDMI ver.1.2a, this receiver is likely to serve as the centerpiece of a sophisti... Read more