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The RX-Z11 possesses a host of video-processing options. It can convert any analog video format to any other analog video format, even component to S-video or composite video. This is an unusual but useful feature when feeding adjoining rooms. The RX-Z11 can also convert analog video to HDMI and scale it up to 1080p. Or you can choose to leave analog video alone and let it pass through to the display device with no scaling at its native resolution. In Kris Deering’s extensive survey of six AVRs in the June 2008 issue of Home Theater, he found some problems with the RX-Z11 on the test bench, including poor cadence recognition of high-definition film and video material. When standard-definition sources were cross-converted to 1080p and output via HDMI, there was ringing and a loss of fine detail. Even if you only choose to use the Yamaha RX-Z11 as an HDMI switcher with no processing, Kris found both below-black and above-white video clipping. Yamaha needs to solve the clipping problem with video passthrough mode at the very least before it calls the RX-Z11 a flagship product. Setup is very easy and intuitive. I love it when the planets align like that. Yamaha doesn’t label the RX-Z11’s physical connections with numbers, like Coaxial #3, and then make you assign digital and analog connections to specific inputs, like DVD. Instead, the physical connections on the rear panel are labeled with the same name found on the remote. So you plug your Blu-ray player’s HDMI output into the BD/HD DVD input on the receiver’s rear panel and then press the BD/HD DVD button on the remote to select it. Of course, if you do get flummoxed and run out of appropriate digital audio inputs, you can reassign inputs and even give them different front-panel names. For example, make the CD-R connection feed the VCR input, which is really your Xbox 360. Got it? Just remember, VCR equals Grand Theft Auto IV, and you’re good to go. The RX-Z11 includes the proprietary Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer program, or YPAO. (Yeah, I know, where’s the R?) YPAO utilizes a microphone and special base with three circular indentations where you should place the microphone when the GUI tells you to. If you go with the easiest and quickest of the three EQ setup methods, as I did initially, you won’t even need the special base. As you move into the more advanced options, you can take room measurements from up to eight listening positions. Yamaha’s measurements and controls are extensive, offering 28 separate EQ bands from 31 hertz up to 16 kilohertz. YPAO’s informational screen indicated that my surrounds and left front were wired in reverse polarity, which proved to be incorrect upon physical inspection. I can only assume that Yamaha’s software was confused by my true dipole electrostatic speakers, which emit as much sound out of the back as they do the front. YPAO also decided to ignore the speaker-size and crossover settings I’d made elsewhere during setup, but I manually corrected that later. The RX-Z11 is stocked with features, from a phono stage (which sounded good), an AM/FM/HD radio tuner, Internet radio, an XM mini-tuner port, and a special connection for Yamaha’s optional YDS-10 iPod dock. With the YDS-10, a special cable carries power, video, and audio signals between the dock and your receiver. If your TV is on, you’ll see song information pop up for a few seconds each time a new song starts.Read full review
The most important factor about this receiver is his power supply. The weight of it is 25 pounds. The total unit is 75 pounds. Everything about it is top quality. Just remember this thing cost brand new $7000.00 in 2008. There is a double built-in fan to avoid heating the receiver. The only negative is it's not 4K. Since 2009, the flagship receiver are half the weight of the Rx z11. So, if you can put your hand on one don't hesitate buy it. You will be simply amaze of the quality of the sound and picture.
Verified purchase: No
This item is excellent. The sound quality is superior to other Yamaha systems Ihave had. The programming is a little difficult but once you know how to use the user interface on screen it is quick. Would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a high end receiver.
Excellent surround sound powerful rx-z11 for enjoy music and movies
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This item right now is rare for its price point. Down the road their will be more 11.2 tunners but for now this is the best one for the price. I have liked Yamaha for a long time and tried Dennon but my ear is tuned for what Yamaha offers. Easy to set up and is just a very powerfull unit with allot of options. The only two problems with this unit is that it is very heavy and gets hot over time. Make sure you have a solid base to put it on and good air flow.