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Yamaha's RX-V559 lets you enjoy movies, music, TV shows, and video games in rich, room-filling surround sound. It combines 6 channels of high-current home theater power with Yamaha's sophisticated digital processing to deliver an exciting home theater experience. This receiver also offers advanced entertainment options like XM Satellite Radio capability and iPod integration, plus cool convenience features like component video conversion.
If you're a fan of XM Radio, you'll really appreciate how easily you can add it to the 'V559. Simply plug in a special antenna (not included) and activate your XM subscription to tune in over 170 satellite radio channels. The RX-V559 is also compatible with XM's new HD Surround channels, which deliver music in enveloping multichannel sound.
Yamaha offers plenty of other advanced features as well. A handy front-panel input makes it easy to plug in a portable audio player. And when you add the optional Yamaha YDS-10 dock, your iPod becomes a fully integrated component in your A/V system. You can view its menu on your TV and select songs, photos, or videos using the receiver's remote. Switch on Yamaha's special mode to enhance the sound of compressed music files, and you're ready to enjoy your entire digital music libary through your best speakers.
Yamaha receivers are famous for producing sound that's both powerful and accurate. Their high-quality design combines audiophile-grade parts, the latest digital technologies, and sturdy construction. Ample inputs and outputs let you hook up lots of gear including your DVD player, VCR, cable box, CD changer, and more. Component video conversion lets you route all video sources to your TV using only one component video connection for simplifed system hookup and streamlined switching between video sources. On-screen display lets you view the receiver's menus and settings on your TV. Plus, a multibrand remote provides easy control of your entire system.
95 watts x 6 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD
Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, DTS Neo:6, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS 96/24 processing