AV2 vs Yamaha RX-V765
The RX-V765's power @ 8ω is 95W against the AV2's 70W, its signal-to-noise 86 dB against 76 dB, and its high-frequency extension 100 kHz against 70 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz).
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The Nakamichi AV-2 is a Dolby Pro Logic audio/video receiver with built-in AM/FM tuner, moving-magnet phono input, analog Dolby surround processing with 5-channel power amplification, and composite video switching. It is rated at 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms in stereo mode, with surround output specified as 70W for the front channels, 35W for the center channel, and 20W for the rear channels. It supports standard Pro Logic surround speaker configurations, offers multiple line-level inputs along with video inputs/outputs on composite connectors, and includes a system remote control. Known among vintage HiFi users as a solidly built, good-sounding analog surround receiver from Nakamichi's AV era, it is long out of production.
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The RX-V765's power @ 8ω is 95W against the AV2's 70W, its signal-to-noise 86 dB against 76 dB, and its high-frequency extension 100 kHz against 70 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz).
The RX-V1400's power @ 8ω is 110W against the AV2's 70W, its signal-to-noise 86 dB against 76 dB, and its high-frequency extension 100 kHz against 70 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz).
The Elite VSX-51's power @ 8ω is 100W against the AV2's 70W, its signal-to-noise 75 dB against 76 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.100%, and its weight 9 kg (20 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs).
The AVR 7000's power @ 8ω is 110W against the AV2's 70W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 76 dB, its thd 0.070% against 0.100%, and its weight 22.3 kg (49 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs).
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