![]() In fact, when we bypassed the onboard decoder of the Sony S500B we were greeted by one of the best surround-sound experiences we've ever had from a modest system. But mostly, surround sound effects were delivered flawlessly - helped along by the quick and efficient YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) calibration routine. ![]() However, depending on the source there were times that this treble could harden slightly and threaten to become sibilant - particularly during Peter Parker's opening monologue in the Spider-Man 3 BD. The Yamaha RX-V3800 is an excellent communicator and dialogue in particular is reproduced with a sparkling clarity. ![]() For your trouble you get four of these HDMI inputs, which should last most people a good while. However, disks such as Spiderman 3 include both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master soundtracks and can make the most of a receiver like the RX-V3800. Some early Blu-ray disks, including our usual Mission Impossible III test disk, don't include the latest HD audio. The most significant change, and one which future-proofers will appreciate, is the addition of full HDMI version 1.3 capabilities. While this is good for Internet radio, which works well and provides a decent selection of stations by default, the streaming implementation is a bit arcane and still needs a running PC to stream from. Music streaming and Internet radio capabilities are kept on from the previous model, though neither the interface nor the technology seems to have changed. The features list also continues from the RX-V2700's good work, with music streaming, iPod connectivity (with optional dock), and upscaling to 1080p.
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