Don't forget if you are powering a set of tower speakers the 573 can bi-amp. This would make a big difference for stereo listening.
Yamaha RX-V473 and RX-V573 A/V Receivers Specs
(same for both models unless otherwise noted)
Audio Decoding:
Dolby: TrueHD, Digital Plus, Digital 5.1, Digital Surround EX, ProLogic II (ProLogic IIx on RX-V573)
DTS: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS, ES Discrete 6.1, ES Matrix 6.1, 96/24, Neo:6, DTS Express
File Formats Supported: DSD, FLAC, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA
Other: Compressed Music Enhancer, Silent Cinema, Cinema DSP, Cinema DSP 3D, Virtual Cinema DSP, other DSP
Low Volume Listening: Yamaha Adaptive DRC
3D: Yes
THX Certification: No
Number of Amp Channels: 5 (RX-V473); 7 (RX-V573)
Rated Power (Watts Per Channel): 115 into 8 ohms, one channel driven; 80 into 8 ohms, two channels driven
Specified Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Video Processing: N/A
Auto Setup/Room EQ: Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 17.13 x 6.38 x 12.38
Weight (Pounds): 17.9 (RX-V473); 18.1 (RX-V573)
Price: $450 (RX-V473); $550 (RX-V573)
Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI 1.4a (4), component video (2)
Audio: Coaxial digital (2), optical digital (2), stereo RCA (5)
Additional: Ethernet (1), auxiliary minijack (1)
Accessory: USB (1), FM antenna (1), AM antenna (1)
Outputs:
Video: HDMI (1), component video (1)
Audio: Stereo RCA (1)
Additional: Headphone (1)
Company Info
Yamaha
(714) 522-9105
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Does Yamaha pay you guys?
Submitted by jdmaster on February 11, 2013 - 12:55pm.
How and i mean how is this a good deal? This is 350$ and their is pioneer receivers and even other Yamaha receivers with more power it can't even be loaded at 7 channels continuously.
This is just sad and its even more sad you guys gave it a 4.5 on the charts(audio) i used to come her every single day reading not replying but this by all means is sad its weaker then Pioneer 521-K for just 200$.
Not even good enough for most satellite systems.
This should be a quad only company at least their mediocre at that.
And you guys should be ashamed.
it's about the sound...
Submitted by Rob Sabin on February 14, 2013 - 11:56am.
JD, putting aside how hard it is to consistently apply ratings across all brands and products when different reviewers are listening in different environments (a subject I've written about in the past), I would caution against suggesting that a particular unit sounds better just because it perhaps appears to deliver more power. Power is critical, but sound quality varies in these low end units. Dennis has great ears and a lot of listening experience across different price points, including a budget Denon AVR he reviewed for us a while ago in which he found the sound acceptable but nothing to rave about. For a budget receiver, these were impressive, and that is what we tend to base the audio performance rating on. Within their category, they sounded great, and it's genuinely hard to find that in entry level AVRs.
Yamaha 73 series
Submitted by aleksandr on February 10, 2013 - 2:17pm.
Nice Review. AVR good for high sensitivity speakers.
The newer model V475 is out,
Submitted by mychaelp on April 24, 2013 - 4:31pm.
The newer model V475 is out, and features many of the same but is also much better in my opinion. I'm mixed on it without the Audyssey though. This guide http://thecreativealternative.com/best-home-theater-receiver-guide/ shows that it compares well to the similar Denon and Onkyo. Personally I prefer the Onkyo, but have read in the past they had HDMI reliability issues. What is it with the digital connections not being able to handle things in the long run? Is it the content or simply bad design? I wish I knew because that is what killed my old Sony and now I hope the Onkyo will last longer. So far so good, and the sound is pristine through my vintage B&W 601's!
