Yamaha RX-Z1 Receiver

The Yamaha RX-Z1 proved to be a very competent preamp and home theater processor. In movie theater modes, the RX-Z1, when driving my reference speaker system, transformed my room into a cineplex.

Of course, the state of the art has improved somewhat since the days of my first receiver. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel formats abound, and the number of components in a typical system has increased dramatically. In addition, DVD-Audio and SACD...

I've always appreciated the quality of Yamaha receivers; in fact, my very first "serious" stereo receiver was a Yamaha. So it was with eager anticipation that I agreed to review the company's current flagship receiver, the Rx-Z1. Of course, the state...

I've always appreciated the quality of Yamaha receivers; in fact, my very first "serious" stereo receiver was a Yamaha. So it was with eager anticipation that I agreed to review the company's current flagship receiver, the Rx-Z1.