Yamaha RX-Z9 AV receiver

The RX-Z9 has all the features a dedicated audiophile could want, and then some!
You get all the benefits of Yamaha's industry-leading CINEMA DSP technology offering 51 surround programs with 71 variations, custom installation compatibility, a wide range of audio and video functions and the user-friendly GUI display that offers an extensive choice of useful menus.
If this receiver doesn't have it, you don't need it! A huge array of features and connections make the Yamaha's RX-Z9 the world's most versatile and enjoyable receiver.
- 9.1 channel, 1,290W powerful surround sound (170W x 7 + 50W x 2)
- Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology)
- Pure Direct mode for high quality 2-channel sound reproduction
- i.LINK digital audio interface
- Heavy-duty, rigid chassis symmetric construction with separate chambers and finest parts used throughout
- High-Definition CINEMA DSP by powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSIs (YSS-930 x 4)
- Compatibility with the latest movie sound formats including dolby digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II,DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24
- THX Ultra 2 processing
- 51 surround sound programs (71 variations) with SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening Mode
- 192kHz/24-bit D/A converter for all channels
- Digital Component video up conversion
- Progressive Scan Output, Noise Shaped Video, DCDi, TrueLife Enhancer
- YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer)
- On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphic User Interface)
- Custom installation capability with RS-232C and remote control IR code

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The RX-Z9 has an ergonomic design that ensures simple, convenient operation. Everything from the layout of the controls to the display menus has been designed to make it easy and enjoyable to use.

Front Panel Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and S-Video Terminals
Auxiliary terminals with optical digital input make it convenient to connect a digital game machine so you can enjoy DVD games and movies.

On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphic User Interface)
A handy GUI that includes extensive yet easy to understand setup menus makes it easy to select and adjust desired functions. DSP programs can be selected with the remote control so their effect can be judged from the listening position.

The RX-Z9 features super high grade construction and the finest parts used throughout.
The RX-Z9 uses a heavy-duty, rigid chassis construction with separate chambers for individual sections to prevent any internal interference. The chassis also has electromagnetic shielding. Large, anti-resonance, aluminum-extruded heat sinks provide effective heat dissipation. Supporting all of this is Yamaha's ToP-ART base and ART (anti-resonance and tough) feet, which provide stability and complete vibration damping.

The direct access remote control makes Yamaha's RX-Z9 simple and convenient to operate.
The RX-Z9 remote control can "learn" the functions of other components, so you can use it as a single remote for your entire system. It has a large memory capacity and comes pre-encoded with many television and component codes. The buttons in the component control area have different functions for each type of component, selected by pressing the input button. The input name is shown in the LCD window, and you can change each name. frequently used functions are easily accessible on the front, while other are located under a sliding panel. Finally, 15 different macros (multi-command) functions can be programmed.