RX-A550 Yamaha amp

2011 wrote: »

Hi, I am interested in this product

http://europe.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/aventage-series/rx-a550_g/

Questions:
My TV is 1080P not 4k is it compatible?

Can I stream iTunes to it from my iPhone?

Why the wifi connection?

I have Bose Lifestyle speakers (designed to connect to a 3rd party amp). Will these be compatible?

What does this cost?

Thanks

Hi 2011, thanks for your post

Yes the amp would be compatible for your TV. It does feature 4k Pass-thru, but this isn't essential and will work perfectly well on a 1080p  TV, just means you're future-proofed if you do change your TV
It also has Apple Airplay so should stream music from your phone no problem
Wifi on the amp will allow you to stream music from your laptop/PC/Internet radio/music service, plus allows you to control the amp from your smartphone/tablet app
it will be compatible with the Bose speakers no problem

Current price on this is £499/€629, as a boardie price I can do it at £479/€599
We have it in stock, so could be posted out on a next day delivery for you.
If you are interested, drop me a PM with your contact details, or give me a call on 0044333 900 0070 option 2

Cheers
Brian

2011 wrote: »

Thanks for the quick reply.


One other question:
I know that this is designed for 5.1 sound, but can it support anther pair of speakers?
The amp I have at present had A and B speaker buttons.
When A is pressed it is connected to the 5.1 speakers in the sitting room and when B is pressed it connects to a pair of speakers in the kitchen.
Can this amp do the same. Wiring and speakers are already installed.

HI 2011.

Unfortunately not. The RXA550 is only 5.1 and has no other speaker connections. To be able to run a 2nd set of speakers you would need to look at a 7.1 amp.

You could perhaps also put in a speaker switch before the amp and connect your fronts and the 2nd set, meaning you could switch to the 2nd set when required. No ideal but really the only way around this with a 5.1 amp.

For 7.1 you could go up to the RXA £899 / 1069.99 Euro
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-201520-rxa850.aspx

Or down to the RXV679 priced at £349.00 / 499.00 Euro
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-201510-rxv679.aspx

Although I have to say the deal on the RXA550 is a very good one :)

2011 wrote: »

I noticed that the Marantz NR1606 ticks all of the boxes. 
Can you quote for this please? 

Thanks. 

Hi 2011.

Unfortunately I currently do not have a price on the NR1606 as it is not a unit that we have stocked. Although the 1506 has sold very very well or us.
If the 1606 is available I should be able to special order one of these in.

I will check tomorrow with our supplier and get a cost on this amp for you :)

2011 wrote: »

Thank you. 
Tomorrow would be great. 

Hey 2011.

Haven't forgot about you. 

Just waiting on the price coming over.

2011 wrote: »

I am also looking for a TV no more than 32", spec as follows:

Full HD, 1080P
Built in tuner - terrestrial & satellite 
Smart TV, must have Netflix 
Wifi connectivity 
LAN connection 
Optical output for audio
Backlit LED

Manufacturer: Not important once the price is good and the above spec is met. 

Many thanks. 


2011

Hi 2011.

I think the issue we may run into here is the satellite tuner.

There are no 32" screen that we stock that are freesat approved.

In saying that the Sony 32W705 does have a satellite tuner on board but it may not display the EPG correctly.
The Sony 32W705 also seems to be the only 32" with backlighting currently priced at £279.00 (+ £6.99 shipping) or 359.99 Euro (Inc Delivery)
http://euro.richersounds.ie/p-201310-bravia-kdl32w705cbu.aspx

That seems to be the only one that fits all the required spec.

There are some others that come close but there are not backlit LED.

Let me know what you think.

Any questions please let me know.

2011 wrote: »

Just to let you know I rang this am and placed an order for the amp. 

Many thanks. 

Regards,

2011

Hi 2011.

Thanks for the order on the amp.

I will get it ordered it up on Monday and keep you in the loop.