Yamaha RX-Z9 review
Highest Sound Quality
9.1-channel, 1,290W Powerful Surround Sound (170W x 7 + 50W x 2)
Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and High Current Amplification for high sound quality
Pure Direct mode for high quality 2-channel sound reproduction
i.LINK Digital audio Interface for Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio
Heavy-duty, rigid chassis symmetric construction with separate chambers and finest parts used throughout
Best Surround Realism
High-Definition* CINEMA DSP by powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSIs (YSS-930 x 4)* Double the speed and triple the density compared to previous processing system
Compatibility with latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24
THX Ultra2 Processing
55 surround programs (79 variations) with SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening mode
192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter for all channels
Highest Picture Quality
Digital component video up conversion
Progressive Scan Output, Noise Shaped Video, DCDi, TrueLife Enhancer
Easiest to Use
YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer)
On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Custom installation compatibility with RS-232C interface and extended IR code