All about the Yamaha RX-V479 AV receiver

You may have heard of the Yamaha RX-V479 AV receiver for your home theater system. This article will briefly review this receiver.

This is an impressive AV receiver with great features and superior sound quality. It also adds HDCP 2.2 copy protection for 4K video, Bluetooth, and WiFi. Available at an optimal price, this 5.1ch AV receiver was one of the best 5ch receivers in 2015.

While the Yamaha RX-V479 It doesn’t look much different from the older version 477, this will change significantly when you look at the rear of the 479 receiver. HDMI becomes the dominant connection format and analog disappears. This receiver provides you around 3 analog inputs and 3 digital inputs. Splashing across the top of the receiver are 6 HDMI inputs and 1 output. The 479 is also well-equipped to handle 4K video if you decide to upgrade your television.

It has around 80 watts per channel and this means it has enough power to power a decent set of speakers in a small to medium room. Additionally, Yamaha has created a remote control that is easier to use than previous models.

This AV receiver also has a pretty good set of internet streaming options with vTuner, AirPlay, Pandora, and Spotify all included. It is also compatible with MusicCast.

This 5.1 channel receiver features a simple setup process. In addition, for calibration, it uses Yamaha’s proven YPAO calibration system. You can connect the included calibration microphone and the receiver sends out a series of test zones, which it uses to calibrate your system. In a few minutes, your new AV receiver will be practically ready to go.

It has impressive sound quality and matches your home theater system. Movies as diverse as Jurassic Park and Godzilla burst into your living room with this AV receiver. Plus, it works well with music too, providing both depth and detail.

This receiver supports the latest HDMI standards as well as 3D video signals. It also has built-in Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct.

You can connect this receiver to a Mac or PC and also have two-way control of Internet radio, Pandora, and Spotify. You can also control various functions from your iPhone, iPod, iPad, or Android phones and tablets.

We hope you enjoyed this Yamaha RX-V479 AV Receiver review …