AVRs are too big. I want something small for my desk for 2.1 or 2.2 desktop setup. SHD Power is way too expensive.
In any case, using bluetooth version 2 in a 2016 product screams cheap. Specially when there is no way for the user to upgrade manually. I'd have used the wireless airplay feature and now I'm concerned about the range.2.1+EDR is correct. How can they use that in a 4 yr old product (note: none of these are good reasons) 1) their main competitor SONOS had no Bluetooth, so they probably thought that is a win. 2) most people don’t care 3) they don’t consider this their flagship and want you to buy the RX-A3080 which has Bluetooth 4.2
I don't know if it is based on the ESS Sabre DAC, or if they're using some other method, but it is digitally based.But I am quite confused about the volume control. It is supposed to be digital based on the ESS Sabre DAC.
Everything gets digitized. If you use the analog inputs (turntable) it digitizes everything and uses its internal DAC. There's no way to escape that.But how does it control the volume from the analog input?
One product I came across is the MiniDSP 2x4 and MINIDSP 2x4 HD. not sure if that is something that might be better for you between the sub and just a regular amp.Thank you for this. That's disappointing. Search continues
For the life of me I cannot get this to access through the web browser when typing my location name. I called it blackhole and then type blackhole.local but it just does a google search in chrome. At least I can get to it through file explorer.I noticed a lot of people mention the lack of specific volume control as a bug bear for this amp. Are you guys aware that the amp has a more pro website interface? You just put the location/name you gave the amp when setting it up, with -'s instead of space, followed by .local into your web browser. So for instance my amp is called living room in the app so its living-room.local and boom, more detailed volume and all the controls from the app interface too ready to use from any device that has a web browser.
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I think you mean this:For the life of me I cannot get this to access through the web browser when typing my location name. I called it blackhole and then type blackhole.local but it just does a google search in chrome. At least I can get to it through file explorer.
Ah yes I was able to get to that version of the setup by doing that thanks! Either way I guess it doesn't matter really. So far the amp seems to be pretty good, looks nicely engineered and well built. I feel like I have overpaid in some ways for what I am really using it for just as an amp, but it fits nicely on my desk, didn't get to hot and I was able to buy it somewhat locally. Haven't found a pure amp that is this size with a sub out locally. The only unfortunate thing is I ordered a floor model but it didn't come with the remote, stands or antennae. I don't really need the remote or antennae at this time but I think I would like to have them all the same incase I use more of the wireless capabilities. Haven't been impressed with the KEF LS50 speakers. Going to return them and try some ELAC DBR62.I think you mean this:
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You get here by putting your ip into your browser and adding \setup.
output via Sony is fixed, so not much you can do. The output voltage via the Sony is just less than the Yamaha is expecting.I have a question though. The optical volume from my TV to the WXA 50 is considerably lower than the direct app integration via Spotify. I have been trying to find out the reason but cant figure it out. Any suggestions or has anyone else faced this issue. Would an RCA connection make this better? Or is there any way to boost the input signal?
Sony TV -> WXA 50 -> Wharfeddale 230s.
The only unfortunate thing is I ordered a floor model but it didn't come with the remote, stands or antennae. I don't really need the remote or antennae at this time but I think I would like to have them all the same incase I use more of the wireless capabilities.
Thanks appreciate it. I actually am ordering a new one, the sub out kept cutting out on the model I got, my sub would just not be working and then all of the sudden work. It also sounded very boomy although I think that is more just the limited options for the sub on the amp vs my vanatoo speakers I was using having some built in DSP settings.I have a source for the remote but I'll have to look it up again. eBay often has them also. Mine unit was bought used and came with the antenna but no stand and no remote. I've replaced the remote. I'd love to find a compatible stand. As for the antenna it looks like a standard issue item. eBay link here (not affiliated with me) https://www.ebay.com/itm/363057453729 claims this works.
That would be nice, I am sure I can figure out how to do it in some EQ software eventually, but I can't say how nice it was on the Vanatoo speakers to just plug in the sub and whatever they set up made those speakers killer for the price and size.I own one which I use in a living room system and I think this is a great unit. The largest flaw in my opinion is not being able to high pass filter the main channel outputs when using a sub. I think all the hardware /dsp is there but for some reason Yamaha has not updated the firmware to provide this. The similar Sonos amp does this well as the hp filter is automatic when a plug is in the sub rca jack.