SONY STR DG920 vs. YAMAHA RX V663

[Collectors Set]

What say you??

Back in the market for a receiver & these are what I have narrowed it down to. Slight bias towards Yamaha because of the DAC's. Also if anyone knows of promos, codes, or sales, please drop a line.
Cheapest I have seen the Sony 920 is $393.95 @ TechDepot - retail is $599


SONY STR DG920

Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : 16 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 7/8" (430 x 157.5 x 351.5mm)

* Weight (Approx.) : 23 lbs 6 oz (10.6Kg)

Speaker

* Speaker Terminal Type : Screw Binding Posts (A & B)

Convenience

* AM/FM Memory Presets : 30 FM - 30 AM

Audio Features

* Amplification Relocation : Yes

* Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology : Yes

* Dolby® Digital Decoding : Yes

* Dolby® Digital EX Decoding : Yes

* Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding : Yes

* Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding : Yes

* Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding : Yes

* dts® 96/24 Decoding : Yes

* dts® Decoding : Yes

* dts® NEO:6 Decoding : Yes

* dts®-ES Decoding : Yes

Hardware

* Remote Control : Yes (Advanced Learning/Pre Programed)

Power

* Power Requirements : AC120V, 60 Hz

Convenience Features

* A/B Speaker Switch : Yes (A / B / A+B)

* Digital Cinema Auto Calibration : Yes (Mic- Mono)

* On-Screen Display : Yes

Video Features

* Up Conversion : Yes (HDMI)

Inputs and Outputs

* AC Outlet : 1

* Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 2 (Rear)

* Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 3 (Rear)

* Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

* Composite Video Input(s) : 5 (1 Front/4 Rear)

* Composite Video Output(s) : 3 (Rear-1 Monitor Output, 2 Video Outputs)

* DIGITAL MEDIA PORT : Yes

* HD Component Video Input(s) : 3 (Rear)

* HD Component Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

* HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 4 (Rear)

* HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Repeater

* Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Front- Gold)

* Multi-Channel Input(s) : 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel)

* Optical Audio Input(s) : 4 (1 Front/3 Rear)

* Optical Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

* RCA Audio Input(s) : 8 (3 Dedicated/5 Audio/Video)

* RCA Audio Output(s) : 3 (Rear- 2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output)

* Subwoofer Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

Audio

* Channel Power Rating : 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (700W) (8 ohms, THD 1.0%)

* Impedance : 8 Ohms

* Sound Fields : Cinema - 3; Music - 4; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1

* Tuner Type : Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name


YAMAHA RX V663

Channels 7
RMS Output Power (20Hz - 20kHz) 95W x 7
RMS Output Power (1kHz)
Total Power (20Hz - 20kHz) 665W
Dolby TrueHD •
Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx • (Plus)
DTS-HD Master Audio •
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 •
DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6 •
Pure Direct •
HD Radio Tuner
iPod Compatibility • (With Optional YDS-10)
Bluetooth Compatibility • (With Optional YBA-10)
Compressed Music Enhancer •
Neural Surround •
XM HD Surround •
SRS (Circle Surround II)
THX Processing
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready •
XM Satellite Radio Ready •
HDMI (In/Out) (2 / 1) Ver. 1.3
i.Link (IEEE 1394)
Component Video (In/Out) (3 / 1)
A/V Inputs (S-Video) 5 (All S-Video)
Digital Inputs/Outputs [O: Optical, C: Coaxial] (O: 3, C: 2)
Front A/V with Digital Input • (S-Video / Optical)
Front Mini Input for Portables
Front USB Input For Flash Memory Drives
LAN Terminal RJ-45 Network Connection
D/A Conversion 192 kHz / 24 bit
Surround Programs 17
Night Listening Enhancer
DCDi Processing
Time Base Corrector •
HDMI Up Conversion •
Component Video Up Conversion •
S-Video Up Conversion •
Dialogue Lift •
YPAO (w/Optimizer Microphone) •
On-Screen Display •
Assignable Power Amp •
Zone Speaker Terminals •
Zone 2 Output • (Audio Only)
Zone 3 Output
Zone 4 Output
Zone Power Switching • Main/ Zone2 (Front Panel)
Zone Remote Control
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output •
IR Ports •
Receiver Manager Software
Speaker A, B or A + B •
Selectable Subwoofer Crossover •
Multi-Channel Decoder Inputs 8-Channel
Pre-Out All Channels •
Learning Remote Capability Preset
Macro Command Capability
Product Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15-1/2"
Product Weight (lbs.) 26.2
Shipping Dimensions (W X H X D) 21-13/16" x 10-5/8" x 19-13/16"
Shipping Weight (LBS) 32

[bdrex28]

After looking at both of these, I might suggest also to look at two others that are both in the same price range.

The Pioneer 1018 and the Denon 1909.

[kurtlingle]

I'd go with the Yammy (that's the one I chose).

:-)

I think if you read up on it, most like Yammy over Sony for recievers. You can get the 663 for 399 (or less).

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

After looking at both of these, I might suggest also to look at two others that are both in the same price range.

The Pioneer 1018 and the Denon 1909.

I peaked at the Denon, but will definitely check out the Pioneer

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by kurtlingle

I'd go with the Yammy (that's the one I chose).

:-)

I think if you read up on it, most like Yammy over Sony for recievers. You can get the 663 for 399 (or less).

Historically on here that is definitely true -- now that you made me think about it; I doubt there are more than a handful at this point on this site that even have the 920 yet

So I take it you are happy with the video quality your Yammy pumps out?? Do you have 6ohm or 8ohm speakers??

[blurayisking]

I went with the YAMAHA RX V863 (aka HTR-6180) over the Sony DG920 which is bit closer comparison in terms of HDMI INPUTS (3) versus Sony's (4).

Both offer full decoding of HD codecs, iPOD connection, similar RMS rating and numerous soundfields. The RX V863 is actually a 7 + 2 HTR because it can handle two subwoofers and has the ability of re-assigning the " B " speakers as two additional front presence channels so in a effect you could conceiveably have a 9 + 2 home theatre system.

For what it's worth, I believe that most contributors here at this forum don't particularily favour Sony receivers over the likes of Denon, Yamaha and Onkyo.

[JasonR]

I my 920 Collector Set. Sound is very subjective, so I won't comment on the others. I will comment on mine though. It is great, my speakers sound awesome through it, I had it louder than I could stand it without it "lacking power" or "having the THD mess with me", the onscreen GUI is sweet (although not necessary), the video looks just as good as before through HDMI, etc.

I could go on all day. I love it and am glad I went with the Sony.

[BigBluu]

Originally Posted by blurayisking

The RX V863 is actually a 7 + 2 HTR because it can handle two subwoofers and has the ability of re-assigning the " B " speakers as two additional front presence channels so in a effect you could conceiveably have a 9 + 2 home theatre system.

I have the V663, and it does this as well. I also contemplated between the V663 and the 820/920. But in the end I went with the V663 because it was available at the time (about 2 months ago) while neither of the Sony's were out yet. I just couldn't wait any longer, plus I got the Yammy for a steal from 6th Ave for $350 shipped.

I have no regrets so far with the Yammy. I have been using it with an 8-yr old HTIB sub, but just hooked up a new Acoustech H-100 yesterday. Have yet to really test it out, but I'm sure it will be much better now. And the Yammy runs very cool...no heat probs at all.

Question - Would it be advisable to hook up my old sub as a second sub along with my new one in a 6.2 setup? I'd figure it wouldn't hurt.

[blu master]

Originally Posted by kurtlingle

I'd go with the Yammy (that's the one I chose).

:-)

I think if you read up on it, most like Yammy over Sony for recievers. You can get the 663 for 399 (or less).

I had gotten the 6160 for 389 shipped brand new