Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Wasilla, AK on 11/10/2019
It'S what I expected and price was within my range.
Pros: Good size nice sound
Cons: FM antenna not as good as I would like but same range as most.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Norwich, CT on 11/10/2019
I am more than pleased with the purchase of the R-N303. The build quality is outstanding and the power delivery is exceptional. When looking for a cost-effective solution that offers Wi-Fi connectivity and Apple Airplay, and a phono input #bringbackvinyl this is a fantastic stereo receiver.
Pros: 100 watts x2 Wi-Fi connectivity Solid Build Quality
Cons: None
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Great Stereo Receiver
Crutchfield customer from Duffield, VA on 11/6/2019
Great amp that was purchased to replace a Kenwood receiver from the early 90s. Plenty of power and the Bluetooth is a welcome addition.
Pros: Bluetooth, Coaxial and Optical inputs
Cons: None that I can think of.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 11/1/2019
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Everything I was Looking For!
Crutchfield customer from Chandler, AZ on 10/30/2019
I specifically purchased this unit to stream music from my phone and tablet to my outdoor patio speakers, so I wasn't necessarily looking for a super-expensive, workhorse type receiver. This model fits the bill perfectly. I found the set up to be very easy (I used the iOS device sharing function - so cool!). It was literally from box to music in 10 minutes tops.
Pros: Super easy to get on my WiFi network. Visually attractive. Excellent value.
Cons: No AC input on the back for my CD player (yeah, I still listen to CDs on occasion).
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Exceeds expectations
Crutchfield customer from Berkeley Hts, NJ on 10/19/2019
Very easy to setup and install. Nice alternative to Sonos for the price. The app isn't too slick but is totally functional. We primarily use SiriusXM which can be controlled right through the app installed on any device connected to your wifi - no need to run through bluetooth (although you can do that too). Picking up net radio was a nice benefit - my wife is from Dublin and now we can listen to RTE for free. Tons of killer stations. Tuner works pretty well , which was a nice surprise as we have a rather weak terrestrial signal. Whole family likes to play songs from Spotify, which you can do from the Spotify App (not directly from the Samsung app). Sounds confusing but everyone was able to pick it up quickly. Can only set up 2 rooms, which was fine for us and perfectly acceptable at this price point. We park the amp in the basement next to the router and don't plan on looking at it anytime soon - all functionality can be managed through the app . Thanks Drew (the technician) for the recommendation!
Pros: Can play from almost any source. Affordable. Highly functional. Can be operated through wifi from multiple devices without requiring a BT connection.
Cons: Can only control two sets of speakers
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Coral Springs, FL on 9/16/2019
It's a good unit but we need more output so we returned it for the ONKYO
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Harlingen, TX on 9/16/2019
A perfect solution to my need for a budget receiver with phono and Bluetooth connections.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Mahopac , NY on 9/9/2019
Great receiver musicast is great sirius, pandora , etc all on my tablet works great
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Park Rapids, MN on 9/9/2019
Great sound - EASY to set up
Pros: great sound on both channels
Cons: getting used to the volume control - have to turn it up more than other amps I have had BUT sound is great!
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Paonia, CO on 9/8/2019
My use is almost exclusively to stream Spotify, plus a little network radio. Powerful, versatile, good for a stereo system using Spotify or other streaming sources. Works with Alexa, but awkward to use that way. Using the Musiccast app is a must. Lack of well-priced Musiccast dongles or preamps limits multiroom use if you already have powered speAkers. WiFi setup was among the worst I've encountered in the past 10 years. Overall a capable system with great sound, but not user-friendly until you set up the wifi and get used to Musiccast. Took off a star for lack of user friendliness. By the way, I got this as "scratch and dent" which was indistinguishable from new, and according to staff has the same warranty and return. Great deal.
Pros: Good sound, versatile streaming
Cons: Not user-friendly
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Voorhees, NJ on 8/21/2019
Nice unit. The MusicCast app works really well and the WiFi strength is excellent. I recommend this over the Onkyo TX receivers.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Loma Linda, CA on 8/16/2019
A very excellent Network Stereo Receiver with WiFi, Bluetooth, CD and Phonograph inputs to mention a few. For those that want to modernize their Hi Fi system with an updated electronic system this Receiver is one to consider.
Pros: Excellent performance and appearance and ease of installing.
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Poor Internet music connections
Eric from Denver, CO on 8/3/2019
I have been working with this Yamaha R-N303 for a year with limited success. It seems to do okay with non-internet music sources. But, we always had trouble with Internet Radio and just started with Sirius online and neither works consistently. I have the system hardwired with Ethernet cable, but the music keep dropping out. I have also had regular trouble with Yamaha WX-010 Internet speakers. But, that might be the speakers and not the receiver. I don't know. I've tried troubleshooting with Internet forums with no success and it looks like most of the people on the forums also have limited success.
Pros: Good sound
Cons: Drops connection with Internet music sources.
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Great receiver for the money!
Crutchfield customer from Greensboro, GA on 8/1/2019
I'm using it to drive outdoor speakers and it has more than enough power to cover a very large area. Connects to WiFi easily and streams Sirius, Pandora, perfectly. I haven't tried MusicCast yet, but I'll probably add a couple of those speakers to see how it compares to Sonos.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 7/31/2019
I bought this last week and for the most part it works as advertised. It's a great price loaded with features. Connecting WiFi is tricky but not impossible. The MusicCast app is useless. The instructions don't relate to reality. The first part of the instructions direct you jump onto to a temporary WiFi connection created by the MusicCast app. This connection never appears. So, I moved on to Airplay which connects straightforwardly. The receiver must be reconnected to each app every time it closes down. If you move from Spotify to Sirius you have to connect each time you move between apps. Sometime during the day the receiver suddenly drops the WiFi connection. Once it happens, restarting my IOS device is the only way to restore the connection. Musically, this unit sounds great. I'm playing it through Wharfedale 230s and it gets plenty loud and drives the bass well. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to keep this receiver. I like it a lot but I've had WiFi connection failures every day. Pros: Loaded with features. Sounds great. Network connected. Cons: WiFi connection fails daily. MusicCast app didn't work for me at all.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Garfield Hts, OH on 7/31/2019
Great little receiver meets my needs it's has enough analog inputs and the Bluetooth is great along with the network service Yamaha makes great products all my bass guitars are Yamaha the clear sound and quality are second to none thanks crutchfield for providing great products and services will use them in the future for all my electronic needs.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: None
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Bad choice
Crutchfield customer from Stillwater, NY on 7/26/2019
Very Disappointed with this purchase. advanced features do not function as advertised. volume intermittently drops out.
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Cons: Inferior product.
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Great Upgrade for My (obsolete) R-N301
Crutchfield customer from Lorton, VA on 7/21/2019
Bought the R-N303 to replace an R-N301 used exclusively for wired sound on my patio. As Yamaha dropped internet radio capability on the 301. Hence, not using the full intended capabilities of the 303. For my limited use of the 303, it's been excellent. The newer MusicCast application provides easy access and control for all of my music sources, including internet radio and the music on my NAS. The 303 was the most affordable alternative for a new network receiver with very satisfying results.
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Great Receiver
Crutchfield customer from Lebanon, PA on 7/16/2019
Had about 2 weeks , works great so far ! Just wish I would have gotten one with a sub hookup , but that is my fault !
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Goal achieved
Crutchfield customer from Olympia, WA on 7/14/2019
My goal with this purchase was to simplify access to Internet radio. With my old equipment, I was obliged to go to my PC, navigate to an online manufacturer-supported site, open and maintain an account, and use the account to find, enter, edit, or delete Internet radio stations. The method was frustrating as it was overly complex, and worse it would often simply not work: stations I'd select would not play, or a station would disappear for no apparent reason. The Yamaha system is built-in: no trips to the PC necessary. Navigation on the Yamaha is more intuitive, and access to Internet radio is simple and superior to the rival manufacturer's system. In short, the Yamaha helped me achieve my goal. Overall, however, I am satisfied with the purchase and would recommend it to a friend or family member. The sound is excellent, with a clear signal of such quality that I'm hearing details in music from vinyl, radio, and CD I hadn't noticed before. I'd give it 5 stars if the user manual were a bit more detailed (for example, "memory" is not in the index) and easy to understand: the use of presets/memory is a little confusing.
Pros: Excellent sound, easy to navigate.
Cons: User manual needs a little more detail.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, FL on 7/9/2019
First time buyer, one word, impressive. Trish the salesperson was spot on. The receiver I purchased is great. It drives my advents perfectly. Very easy to set up . Great overall sound. Love it.
Pros: All good
Cons: none
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I would not recommend
Nathaniel from Stuart on 6/27/2019
I bought this receiver exclusively to power 4 speakers on my outdoor patio. Stereo is plenty loud/powerful for my use paired with Polk Atrium speakers. It does separate the speakers into A/B but there is no fader, which surprised me...my fault though. Biggest issue is connectivity, both Bluetooth and WiFi. The entire reason I bought this unit was for its connectivity and it has been very disappointing. It does a really poor job of staying BT connected to my iPhone and iPad. Sometimes it will work flawlessly for a couple of hours, but more often it cuts out for a second or two and also just plain drops connection. It's hard to adequately express how annoying it is when it happens. My Bose SLIII never loses connection with the same devices. MusicCast runs into the same issees as you need the Aps to control it. It does not seem to offer any advantage to just using your device and BT since you need it anyway. It would be workable if it had a USB input to hook into, but it does not. I would pass on this unit and look elsewhere. I will end up just eating the cost and buy something else. I would have sent it back, but it took me too long to get it set up after purchase.
Pros: Adequate power. Set up is not bad at all.
Cons: Inability to reliably maintain a Bluetooth connection makes unit frustrating at best, unusable at worst
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Moca, PR on 6/27/2019
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Fanastic sound
Wayne from North Battleford, Canada on 6/21/2019
Great receiver! Everything old is new again and then some. I was nervous when my 1982 Kenwood amp started to die. Lots of stereo folk seem to suggest that while turntable and speaker tech may have improved, amps have not. But this in someways gave me the best of both worlds in an entry level receiver. It is a two channel receiver with a pre-amp for the turntable. Under the hood is a push-pull discrete configuration instead of trying to pile everything on a chip. Does that make for a clearer sound? It sounds great: clear, good separation, rich. If anything, I think Yamaha underestimates its rated 100 watts per channel. It can really push my vintage speakers! Yamaha would probably be quick to add that on top of this somewhat old school design it does have wifi, bluetooth, internet channels, etc. And those have been fun to play with, but I'd speculate that Yamaha built this receiver to pander to those listeners that still are playing vinyl on two channels.
Pros: Clear, rich tone
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Fort Worth, TX on 6/15/2019
Great receiver it's playing jimmy buffet right now on my patio ??????????????
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Mount Pleasant, SC on 6/13/2019
This is a reasonably priced receiver with lots of features. I like the styling and ease of set up.
Pros: Blue tooth capability and value
Cons: none so far
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Berwyn, PA on 6/10/2019
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Kansas City, MO on 6/8/2019
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Champlin, MN on 6/5/2019
My fault I did not see that it has no plugin for a sub.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Everett, WA on 5/27/2019
Great product to use ITunes in rooms other than where the PC is. Internet radio allows reception of stations broadcast from anywhere... also local AM stations (which I can't get over the air). Only two channel stereo, I don't have, nor want, surround sound. Very good quality appearance, very good quality sound, lots of additional features that I' Still learning. Too early to tell how long it will last, but I' Very impressed so far!
Pros: Ability to network the receiver with other components. Reasonable price of unit. To me, excellent sound quality.
Cons: Instructions to program features are a little vague and all PCs are a little different from each other so patience is a good thing to have.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 5/23/2019
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Yamaha ????????
Crutchfield customer from Fairfax, IA on 5/21/2019
Bought for the air play and It works as it should. Powers 2 Polk outdoor speakers and the Polk atrium sub10. Sounds great
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Waterport, NY on 5/16/2019
We recently moved and our new home has ceiling speakers throughout the home and outdoor porches. The last quality receiver we owned was a Sony that we purchased in 1987! I was torn between this unit and the R-N803. After a lengthy conversation with Crutchfield advisor Stone we decided on the R-N303 and an additional set of speakers by Polk. I'm so pleased with the sound, power, ease of set up, music cast feature, and wifi capabilities...so incredibly versatile...think back to the 1987 Sony. Would make this same choice all over again.
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Perfect receiver for everyday use!
Crutchfield customer from Mount Penn, PA on 5/15/2019
great receiver for the money, easy to connect to wife and listen to siriusxm without having a xmreceiver in your home, I was able to cancel one of my accounts, easy to use good looking, worth every penny!
Pros: connects to wife, phone, CD, AM/FM
Cons: wish siriux xm channels appeared on display on the receiver, must use your phone to get it
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Yamaha Yeah!
Crutchfield customer from Saint Louis, MO on 5/1/2019
great product I have my turntable,cd player and my akai reel to reel hooked up plus polk audio speakers. Plus the internet also,so far everything is cool no complaints. I replaced an old pioneer receiver
Pros: everything
Cons: none so far
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Great product
Guest from Charlottesvle, VA on 4/29/2019
Great quality and versatile receiver. Purchased it as a gift, recipient loves it! Currently paired with a record player, which is most frequently used. But the bluetooth function is also incredibly handy. There are various features we haven't used yet but look forward to exploring!
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Darby, MT on 4/28/2019
This is a great system for the new generation and old timer too. Remote control if needed or control buttons that you can touch and see. WIFI is fantastic and operate from other rooms in the house.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Covington, WA on 4/22/2019
Awesome, product works narly for what I needed..... thank you!
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 4/21/2019
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Grayslake, IL on 4/17/2019
It sounds terrific! Easy to set up as well.
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Simple and nice looking unit
Crutchfield customer from Shelton, WA on 4/5/2019
Very clean simple unit to use. I love it, I can even hook up my old turntable to it. I got it so I could use pandora and it works great for a decent price.
Pros: Turntable friendly
Cons: None yet
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Pickerington, OH on 4/5/2019
It has been years since Ive had a good stereo system in my house. This product does a great job of pushing Polk bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer in my library. My only complaint is that it is much easier to use all of the functions with the remote control versus the control knobs. I suppose that helps the unit keep its minimalist look....
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Great Value
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 3/17/2019
Bought this to replace an old NAD unit that I still have (long story). It's paired with vintage KEF C SERIES 2-way shelf speakers. I use 2 Squeezebox Touch units to wirelessly stream my music collection (flac files) from a USB hard drive connected to a dedicated laptop. I was using the Squeezebox to wirelessly stream TIDAL flac files. The R-N303 was pretty easy to set up, got the speakers hooked up without much fuss. The Bluetooth feature worked instantly but I had issues getting the WIFI to work until I did a firmware update. After a few fumbles I got it connected to my home network and it's been working flawlessly ever since. The Squeezebox was simple to set up using the CD inputs in the back of the unit and it's been working great using the SQUEEZE CTRL app I have on my phone. Both SB units (living and bedroom) work perfectly with the Yamaha, both solo and when synced up. Used the MusicCast app to stream TIDAL once I got the WIFI going. The TIDAL interface seems a little primitive, but it gets the job done. Streamed files directly from my phone too. For overall value this is a 5-star product but I docked it a star based on sound. Although the highs and mids sound great - crisp, clear, present - it lacks for me on the low end. Just doesn't have the bass punch I like. Boosting the bass via the tone controls helped. Despite the bass issues the R-N303 is fantastic bang for the buck, integrating old & new school audio features nicely, providing grea
Pros: Good overall sound, solid clear, crisp highs and mids Versatile unit that seamlessly integrates vintage and modern audio features. At this price, tremendous overall value.
Cons: Bass response very tepid, lacks punch on the low end. No capability for attaching a sub-woofer.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Roanoke Rapids, NC on 3/15/2019
Great choice! Simply performs as expected no surprises what a concept!
Pros: Simple operation with a great variety of choices.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Lake George, NY on 3/13/2019
I've had an older Yamaha receiver for over 20 years and it's still running strong. So I bought this R-N303 when I was looking for a receiver I could hide away in the basement to feed in-wall speakers. It works great with Airplay. I can power it up remotely and listen to music without ever running downstairs. Just need to set up an outdoor antenna for some good FM reception and the setup will be complete. The only recommendation I'd give is to eliminate the MusicCast app and have the unit host a web interface.
Pros: Easy to setup, works great with my iPhone
Cons: Musiccast app
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Apple Valley, CA on 3/11/2019
I have only had this receiver slightly more than two weeks, but so far I am very happy with it. Yamaha has always had a good reputation and I see why. It is well constructed, sturdy and it looks really good. Great product.
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Yamaha R-N303 From Crutchfield
Crutchfield customer from Swansboro, NC on 2/24/2019
I love my Yamaha receiver!! It bridges the past with the future hahaha!!! Great sound for traditional wired speakers, WIFI and or Bluetooth. In addition with the Yamaha musicCast app it is so easy and convenient for EVERYTHING including XM, internet radio, wifi and Bluetooth; and you can control everything from your phone including power!!! Not to mention, it has great power and sound at a very good price. Finally, the support and courteous service of Crutchfield made it a pleasure to purchase and operate.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Lewiston, ME on 2/20/2019
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A great unit
Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 2/3/2019
Replaced a NAD unit. Hoped the sound quality would be similar. Very much surprised that the new Yamaha produced substantially crisper and better sound. A great unit WiFi set up easily on the first try.
Pros: Sound quality. WiFi ease. Price
Cons: None
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Thumbs up
Wade from Cleveland, OH on 1/30/2019
More than enough power for my living room system. Zero humming at both high and low outputs, which is what you really should desire in any receiver/amp. system. In fact, I rarely use more than 1/3 volume and that is more than enough. A good test sound is AWB Cut the Cake. This receiver delivers on quality sound which is what it all about. As others have posted in other reviews, there does appear to be some difficulty in syncing with a phone app. I cannot speak to this as I have not yet connected or attempted to as I am old school and am really concerned with CD, vinyl and occasionally listening to the radio. This receiver punches above its weight on all these. Cheers!
Pros: Great price, punches above its weight Literally plug and play Crutchfield dependabilty
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Blanco, TX on 1/21/2019
Appreciate the flexibility to use options including phono and cds with Music Cast speakers. Great sound generator.
Pros: Value to sound.
Cons: Not as easy to setup as would hope.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Charlottesvle, VA on 1/17/2019
When it works it's great! However it seems to have shorty connection with the wi-if. Not sure if it's the machine or the internet, although internet seems to be fine so likely the machine.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Bar Harbor, ME on 1/15/2019
This was the first piece of stereo equipment I bought in 25 yrs. I wanted something I could network. This is what I decided to get started with. Crutchfield was incredibly helpful with both the equipment decision and the setup. This was very important since I don't know what im talking about.
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Quality Product at a Resonable Price Point
Crutchfield customer from Bluford, IL on 1/15/2019
This stereo receiver delivers clear and amazing sound, I am going to consider buying an amplified radio antenna to use with this receiver, do to my current location most of my favorite FM stations come in staticky most of the time. I paired this system with a set of Bose 301 Series V bookshelf speakers and the sound quality is mind blowing. Great product especially for the price point, thanks Crutchfield for delivering as always.
Pros: Multiple input Sources and 100 Watts per channel.
Cons: Receiver only lets you adjust Bass and Treble to +/- 10 db, would be nice if this system had a true Equalizer so you could fine tune your output to the speakers.
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Get features great price
Al from Pelham, NY on 1/12/2019
Just got it set up 6 days ago. So far it is just great. Super to have Bluetooth which was maybe the main reason I upgraded receivers. Teamed up with a pair of Elac Debut 2.0 I also just purchased and I have great sound at a great price point for me.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, WI on 1/8/2019
Great sound. Easy to use. Good bang for the buck.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Honolulu, HI on 1/8/2019
Communication with Crutchfield representative was outstanding. Which lead to us purchasing the Yamaha R-N303. Packaging was excellent. Have not installed equipment yet because we were busy traveling during the holidays. Do not anticipate any issues.
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Good sound, not at the power level it claims...
Ted from Toronto, ON on 1/3/2019
This is a good amp with clear crisp sound and a lot of "gadgets". Unfortunately, the tests i did show that in fact the amp only drives ~65 W / channel on 8 ohm and not 100 as they said. Also, the amplifier frequency response curve in relation to power is quite non-linear: at lower frequency (20 - 100 HZ) the amp delivers only ~50 W / channel - while at 15-20 KHz the power goes to ~75W / channel (BTW: now i know why i burned 2 tweeters. Input signal was kept at such level that the output signal (on the load) was clear sin and not clipped.
Pros: Price and capibilities
Cons: power output
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Nice Receiver!
Rick from Faribault, MN on 1/2/2019
Very nice receiver for the money. The Music Cast app made everything really user friendly and have my tablets and phone synced to it which enables you to operate it from multiple devices. This is my first receiver with all the wireless options built in and it has me thinking about upgrading my perfectly good home theater receiver to a similar unit.
Pros: Good sound, good price and easy to use.
Cons: None thus far
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Why did I wait so long?
Why did I wait so long to buy a modern piece of audio equipment? I am very happy with this purchase. It replaces a vintage amp and tuner that I have enjoyed but performance and reliability were nagging issues. This unit has more than enough power for my ELAC Debut 5s connected via the speaker leads to my Polk sub. It also sounds noticeably better -- I suspect my old amp needs recapping. FM reception (I have a 20-ft. outdoor antenna) is very good for our remote area. My vintage turntable and Oppo universal disc player connected easily. I hardwired via ethernet to our router, which makes it easy to stream Tidal via AirPlay on my iPhone. (I prefer the Tidal app to MusicCast.) But MusicCast is wonderful for internet radio stations. I also stream via Airplay a large library of ALAC files stored on NAS using iTunes on my MacBook Pro, and the sound quality is wonderful. Some folks have complained about the setup procedure, but with some patience and concentration, I found the instructions very clear for what I wanted to do. I am usually skeptical of 5-star ratings but when all is said and done, this Yamaha deserves the score (albeit I have only owned it for a week). Update April 2019: Going on 4 months now, I can add without reservation that this Yamaha receiver has worked very well, with no hiccups whatsoever. I listen to music daily while working, as well as for pleasure in the evenings and on weekends. In my initial review, I posted "MusicCast is wonderful for internet radio stations." I have found it quite useful for these other functions as well: power on/off, source selection and volume and tone controls. The unit switches easily between digital sources, which is really convenient for me. I must add that the phono preamp is quite good -- I have an extensive jazz LP collection and the sound quality is excellent. The initial 5-star rating is definitely justified.
Pros: Great sound (honestly!) plus versatile features, AirPlay and Internet connectivity are big plusses.
Cons: I wish I could read the display across the room, but then the MusicCast app will tell you just about everything you want to know.
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Great Receiver
Frank from Newtown Square, PA on 12/30/2018
Attractive, easy to set up, sounds great and plays almost everything. Digital tuning for precision. No additional hardware required. Exactly what I wanted.
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Has no sub woofer connection
Mary from Round Rock, TX on 12/30/2018
I have only one complaint regarding this model. It has no sub woofer connection. Careful, if you're hoping to connect a sub woofer.
Pros: price, controls
Cons: no sub woofer connection
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Richmond, VA on 12/27/2018
I thought this was a good purchase. I like it.
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Powerful and Versitle
Crutchfield customer from Overland Park, KS on 12/19/2018
Lots of power, lots of features, and excellent range.
Pros: Lots of power, Lots of features, and good range.
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Happy overall
Michelle from Midland, TX on 12/17/2018
Sounds great through my new Klipsch speakers, but I am still struggling with connectivity issues. MusicCast not working directly with iTunes is a MAJOR drawback. There are workarounds, but they are only to be found through web searching. Also, the manual is lacking some key info. like router ssid cannot contain certain special characters. I have spent hours & hours figuring these things out & have gotten more valuable help from google than the seller. Overall, though, I am happy with the functions & sound. I am new to wireless stereo & it is the most amazing thing! Just make sure you ask the right questions before you buy, & unless you're a tech. wizard, expect some frustrations before you reach your happy ending. My 3 stars is the result of all the problems I've had with connecting to PC & Blue Tooth.
Pros: Price, appearance, MusicCast for everything but iTunes.
Cons: No direct iTunes set-up & manual missing some key info. I also hate that it stays on standby unless you kill the power. I live in a very dusty environment & need to cover this when not in use. I have to buy a special switch to make this safe & easy.
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Great sound and fit with existing media systems
Ashley from Cleveland, OH on 12/16/2018
We purchased this receiver to play Spotify and tie into our existing Russound speaker system with multiple zones. The sound is fabulous, and it seamlessly fits in with our TV setup without the need to add more cables or go through the hassle of switching cables. A simple tap of a button on the receiver's remote allows us to switch between media without any sound interference.
Pros: Great sound. Ease of set-up. Ties nicely into Russound system.
Cons: N/A
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Crutchfield customer from Rochester Hls, MI on 12/13/2018
Seems like a great receiver with plenty of perks I didnt really need! Would like bass to be deeper but overall very happy.
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Crutchfield customer from Princeton, WV on 12/10/2018
Excellent receiver. Paired up with my ipad in a snap.
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You won't be disappointed!!
George from Stamford, CT on 12/6/2018
My prior receiver's internal remote system no longer functioned. I replaced it with this receiver to update what I had. Very satisfied with all it does. The MusicCast is easy to use. Just needed a little help with Crutchfield support and no problems since. Great sound and quality as expected from Yamaha.
Pros: Great sound Quality Features
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Crutchfield customer from Oklahoma City, OK on 12/2/2018
Just what I was looking for. I am powering a pair of Polk Audio TSi 200 and the sound is crisp clean and clear.
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Great Sound and Connectivity in an Affordable Package
Chris from Taneytown, MD on 11/27/2018
Overall very pleased with this unit. Hooked to a pair of old Mirage speakers in my living room and they sound great. The MusicCast app works well once set up- handy since this is installed in an enclosed bookcase, so no need to open door. The MusicCast app also blends really well with my EchoDot (3rd Gen) to voice control the basics on the receiver. Wish there were a few specific things available functionality wise that drop my rating to only 4/5.
Pros: Compact Audio Only receiver Very good price Great options for online music streaming Bluetooth works great Easy set up with MusicCast App and Amazon Alexa Great Crutchfield service
Cons: Can't remove unwanted / unused streaming services from scrolling input list No Subwoofer output minimal tonal controls
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Nice, basic stereo rig
Paul from Molokai, HI on 11/20/2018
I replaced a 9 yr old Onkyo 8555 that was great until it refused to wake up and I needed a fairly simple stereo receiver with enough power to drive my ageing acoustic suspension speakers that are pretty power hungry. The specs on this receiver filled the bill and Crutchfield's price/delivery were great and we had had excellent experience with them in the past. The R-N303 performs very well on FM and CD music sources but my first impression on the phono inputs is that the RIAA equalization is a little too bright for my Shure M-97XED cartridge. On the first LP I played, I cut the highs (no spec on turnover freqs) by 4 db. The controls only allow +/- 2 db steps which seems limited but time will tell. I have not yet run a comparison on my separate preamp. The manual spends a terrific amount of paper on all the various digital and wireless signal sources but seems rather short on the basics. The specifications are fairly cursory with nothing regarding the input impedances of the various inputs and those of us that don't use iOS devices will need to figure out settings for ourselves if they work at all with generic systems like Linux and Android. Setup was fairly simple but I did not get into all the network stuff so I still have a lot of "fun" ahead figuring that out. The appearance is clean and simple looking (if your eyes are ok with basic black).
Pros: Easy setup and good sound on high level sources. Good pricing for the feature set. Clean appearance (if you like basic black).
Cons: Seems too bright on the phono input. User manual weak on basics and specs and on non-apple networking setup.
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Great sound, works well
Nick from Oglesby, IL on 11/19/2018
Bought this to put in the garage and run our patio speakers outside. Did not need surround, just good sound, ability to run 2 sets of speakers, and wanted to be able to Airplay to it. I have a large music library on my Mac Pro in the house. I hard wired this to that same network, and although Airplay works to access that library and control it from my phone, I found that using the apple "Remote" app works even better. Set up was simple. Used the Yamaha App and set up Pandora and stuff. I wish Yamaha put all the buttons that are on the remote, on the face of the stereo as well, but this hasn't been the case for most of their receivers. But I can always count on Yamaha for equipment that works well and sounds great. My first Yamaha receiver finally quit this summer after over 30 years of use. So this was a great upgrade.
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Would recommend this receiver.
Frank from Cary, NC on 11/18/2018
Needed a new receiver. I had a Yamaha audio-video receiver that was about 11 years old with no phono input and an old Onkyo integrated amplifier from the eighties that had a problem with the balance control. The Yamaha R-N303 had a lot of very good reviews so decided to go with it. Have only listened to records, CD's and FM radio so far and have not yet tried to connect to our computer network. Easy to set up and use. Sound quality seems to be of very high quality so far. Would definitely recommend.
Pros: Sounds great. Easy to use.
Cons: Might need some assistance making use of the network and other connectivity features.
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Crutchfield customer from Tamaqua, PA on 11/18/2018
has a lot of features for the money , works great .
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Crutchfield customer from Baltimore, MD on 11/15/2018
Yamaha R-N303 performed up to my expectations. It had no problems driving The Klipsch speakers I purchased from Cructchfields. I would recommend to potential buyers.
Pros: Good performance
Cons: None
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Mark from Carson City, NV on 11/13/2018
Very nice product. YAMAHA has been a brand that I never had a chance to purchase in my early years. I am now updating my system and am very pleased with the quality, options, style and price.
Pros: Style, color, sound, versatility and price.
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Crutchfield customer from Tell City, IN on 11/12/2018
Receiver I works well in my 30×40 work shop/garage. I have it hooked up to a pair of Bose 301 series 3 and it works great. Adequate power and very simple and easy to operate. Was hoping the system had more bass as these speakers did have in my other garage but it was smaller(24×32) therefore the different size space and spacing of speakers might have something to do with it.But over all I am very pleased with this reciever.
Pros: Easy set up and simple to use. Love the bass and treble controls instead of having to go into the menu.
Cons: Weak bass but might be due to speaker placement?
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Crutchfield customer from Middlesex, NJ on 11/6/2018
Fantastic receiver great sound running 4 outdoor speakers 2 Boston acoustics 2 KLH so great to play songs from your phone in the hot tub
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Great product
Danny from Boerne texas on 10/29/2018
Crutchfield was great to work with. Receiver was everything I hoped for in a receiver. Easy set up.
Pros: Easy to get Bluetooth going and receiver up and running
Cons: None so far
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Very good for the price
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 10/26/2018
Received the unit and had no problem setting it up physically, everything attached easily. Programming went well. The front of the unit and the remote are arranged more to be attractive rather than for intuitive operation, but this is a problem with most manufacturers. The bass and treble are boosted in +/- 2 db increments, I would prefer =/- 1. I listen to a lot of classical music and in operation, the sound is smooth through from bass to treble with a slight emphasis and the mid=range. It has more than enough power to drive my inefficient floor speakers to levels that annoy my family. The only slight problem I have with the sound is that while the bass is definitely there, it feels likes it lacks some authority behind it unless the bass is boosted a little. Overall, ass the title says, its very good the the price and well worth the money.
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I Wish I Had Ordered This In The First Place.
Dave from Galesburg, IL on 10/24/2018
After fussin' and fightin' for a couple of weeks with an AV receiver I purchased (from Crutchfield, of course), I decided it wasn't worth the hassle messing with all the menu settings trying to getting everything just right. Thanks to Crutchfield's amazing return policy, I sent it back for a refund. I put that money toward the Yamaha R-N303 stereo receiver which does everything I need it to do. It's as plug-n-play as I expected it to be. The stereo sound is totally adequate for my needs. This unit comes with an optical input to which I connected my TV and a digital coaxial input if I ever need one. Connecting my speakers was easy because of the banana plug terminals. Now, don't worry if your looking for all kinds of internet functions. They're available too. I'll never use them. I'm 73 and just discovered the internet last month. But for those of you so inclined, don't fret. I sure it can handle anything you need it to do.
Pros: Great price, great sound, easy setup.
Cons: None that I've found so far.
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Blasting the oldies
gloria from Hudson, OH on 10/21/2018
Totally was what I was looking for, thanks to Mac, the salesperson who helped me!
Pros: Love the sound, since I was hesitant to try the new stereos that are available today. Wouldn't want to risk buying today's stereo systems in exchange for this sound with the old style system that I'm used to.
Cons: Much bigger & takes up more space than today's stereo systems.
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Great value
Dan from Paducah, KY on 10/19/2018
I replaced a theater unit with this stereo receiver and I am very happy I did. I never enjoyed watching tv through the other unit because voices were always too low and other sounds would scare the heck out of you being too loud. It had too many settings and just did not sound very good on any of them. This receiver is a great value and has plenty of oomph to power 2 sets of Polk speakers and a powered sub. Sounds fantastic. I especially like the Bluetooth feature. I have dedicated a tablet with 200 GB of my music along with the free music I have with a subscription from the company I bought the tablet from. Everyone comments how cool this system looks and sounds. I owned Yamaha products 30+ years ago and it was very good back then.
Pros: Clear, clean sound Bluetooth
Cons: Remote does not learn other equipment and is difficult to read.
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Crutchfield customer from Apex, NC on 10/8/2018
Pretty cool unit. I needed 100W to drive two sets of speakers. It receives wifi and Bluetooth. I'm a happy camper. I've bought a ton of stuff from Crutchfield over the years. Prices are fair and customer service is excellent.
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Great receiver.
Brian from Medina, NY on 10/4/2018
Great price. Easy setup. Fast delivery. Excellent products. I have been a customer of Crutchfield for over 20 years. Always a great experience. Will continue to do so. Thank you, Crutchfield
Pros: Easy setup. Great reception.
Cons: None.
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Fredrick from Richmond, VA on 10/3/2018
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Matthew from New Orleans, LA on 10/3/2018
Recently purchased this receiver to upgrade from an old Pioneer that I had inherited. Set up was a breeze. Records sound great and pairing my computer or phone is simple and convenient.
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Walt from Purcellville, VA on 10/1/2018
Does everything I needed a 2 channel receiver to do. Easy to set up, Bluetooth AND wireless at a good price
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Crutchfield customer from North East, MD on 9/23/2018
Easy to set up. Wifi requires attention to detail, but works well. Works well.
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Dissappointed
Patrick from Austin, TX on 9/10/2018
Upon installation and set up, right out of the box, the controls on the receiver did not work. The remote control did work though... I contacted the service department, and we walked through a factory reset, but that did not fix the problem. A replacement is in transit. We'll see if it works any better.
Pros: Polite, professional support from the service technician that tried to help me.
Cons: The unit fell way short of my expectations.
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Crutchfield customer from Durham, NC on 9/9/2018
I like the receiver but I don't like the fact that the remote is a must. If I lose the remote, I've lost the ability to balance the speakers. This is a new piece of equipment for me so I'm not sure if the loss of the remote will impact other features. You might look into this before buying especially if you have little kids around who magically make remotes disappear!
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Great Update Stereo Receiver
Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 8/23/2018
I needed to replace my Yamaha RX-450 stereo receiver that I've enjoyed since the 1980 because the left channel kept cutting out. The Yamaha R-N303 is a great replacement. First of all, it has all the RCA inputs I need for my Phonograph, CD player, and even the tape deck I still use from time to time--unlike so many other receivers available at stores like my local big box electronics retail store etc., which are probably fine for home theatre, yet not so accommodating for audio like I want in my music/library, in a room away from the television. The R-N303 also features bluetooth, so I can connect my iPad mini, especially when I want to enjoy Quiet Music, an internet program I have been enjoying on Sundays for several years. The receiver arrived by UPS three days earlier than I expected. I spent approximately 45 minutes disconnecting the old receiver and setting up the new one. It was very easy, and everything worked from the start--interior and exterior speakers, phono, CD player, and tape deck. Programming FM radio stations was also very easy, and the bluetooth connecting right away (unlike some other blue tooth devices I use). The remote is effective with buttons conveniently (even logically) arranged. The stereo separation is great with my system, and I have plenty of volume to spare. I am very pleased with this purchase from Crutchfield, and I am very glad to be able to hear music without the left speaker cutting out every few minutes.
Pros: easy set-up. clear sound. inputs I need/want for my other audio equipment
Cons: none so far
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Excellent receiver for the $$$
Crutchfield customer from Key Largo, FL on 8/21/2018
This receiver has excellent sound and works great with my speakers and TV/DVD player. It has wireless and Bluetooth capabilities. I use it with my I tunes library and I Pod. There are many other features like streaming music from Pandora etc.
Pros: Price and capibilities
Cons: The Yamaha music cast feature was difficult to get set up Crutchfield's support staff came to the rescue.
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Crutchfield customer from New Hartford, CT on 8/20/2018
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Nice amp for my needs
Crutchfield customer from Staunton, VA on 8/14/2018
Nice amp for the price.Crutchfield is the place for audio and video needs
Pros: Just what I need without any extra such as hdmi hook ups.just q amp for my different audio components
Cons: None
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Exceeds Expectations
William from Charlotte, NC on 8/12/2018
Great Value for a blend of technology and amplitude. Comfortably drives 4 pairs of wired speakers with the aid of a Niles Speaker Selector giving me the ability to select input and volume with my iPhone
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Mark from Melbourne, FL on 8/9/2018
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Perfect for what I needed! Excellent deal!
Christopher from Flower Mound, TX on 8/3/2018
I was looking to replace an old stereo I was using for the past 8 years that I had inherited from a past family member. It was an indestructible 24 year old (made in 1994) Sony cabinet type with dual cassette decks and 5 disc changer but a bit too "dated" and decided it's time to get with it and upgrade. I love listening to a wide variety of music on YouTube with my Sony MDR-XB500 headphones through my mobile but wanted something bigger and better. Dated stereo, dated Bose bookshelf speakers and a large collection of CDs with no room for more brought me here to shop for an entire stereo system that fit the bill. This receiver is absolutely perfect for what I needed to upgrade. Instead of buying more CDs, I can stream music off YouTube via my Samsung S7 mobile through the Bluetooth on this receiver. Upgraded speakers to Polk Audio T50 as well, even though not sold here at the time. I purchased this AND an Onkyo 6 disc changer from "scratch and dent" but the only scratches or dents I saw were on the boxes they came in. One on one advisers were VERY kind and helpful! Thanks a million!
Pros: Bluetooth option. Excellent price.
Cons: I miss the old sliding EQ adjusters. That's just personal preference.
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Crutchfield customer from Port Orange, FL on 7/31/2018
impressive stereo network receiver for the price
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Patrick from Tarpon Springs, FL on 7/22/2018
I'm very pleased with the features and quality of this amp. It was a littler harder to get it to link with my Wi-Fi than it should have been but after several resets that feature finally worked.
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Crutchfield customer from E Brunswick, NJ on 7/17/2018
The device functions perfectly well for the features I am able to use. Sound is fine and setup was not hard. The remote is 'unforgiving'. I must have had to reenter my presets three or four times during my initial setup because I happen to hit an incorrect key. I am very disappointed that there are no 'buttons' on the front of the receiver and you must 'page through' the presets on the remote. Finally I do not have a 'really smart' phone and I can not utilize all of the features i.e. PANDORA, Internet Radio that are available. All of my computer work is accomplished with a desktop.
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Great sound, easy set up
Gavin from Rincon, GA on 7/15/2018
I look at 30 different stereo receivers before deciding to purchase this one. I am total enjoying it. Great sound and tone. Easy to connect to other wireless devices.
Pros: Easy to connect to my bluetooth and wifi
Cons: None
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Exactly what I Needed
Arlyn from Sequim, WA on 7/13/2018
This is exactly what I needed to upgrade my whole house music system to access streaming sources. My old system was only capable of playing tapes or CDs. Sound is great and once setup it very easy to use. Had some difficulty during setup getting connected to my wifi. Mostly operator error I think. Beat happy with this unit.
Pros: Great selection of streaming sources Good quality sound Good price
Cons: Wifi setup could be much easier.
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Has it all!
Richard from Aliso Viejo, CA on 7/9/2018
The R-N303 receiver is almost prefect. Great price, and has all the features I wanted (AirPlay, Bluetooth, MusicCast, A/B speakers, powerful, and easy to setup and use). It also has an optical input like most televisions which I was excited about; however, the optical input on the R-N303 only supports PCM format. My Samsung smart tv audio works fine, but not with Netflix, Hulu, etc (even after changing the audio settings in those apps). Using an analog cable to the line input works great with all television sources. Highly recommended, but wish it had a full-featured digital television input.
Pros: Full featured, easy setup and use, and great sound.
Cons: Optical input may not work with your smart television's audio formats.
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Dave from The Villages, FL on 7/8/2018
I'm happy with our selecting the N303. Price was fair, sounds great and it's a Yamaha. My only rub is that the manual is in small print and not particularly user friendly (good thing we had Crutchfield tech support). All seemed to connect all right but it's a bit like voodoo, it connects and you aren't really sure why (I like to know how things work). Anyway - I'm pleased with the unit and it sounds terrific.
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Crutchfield customer from Olympia, WA on 7/1/2018
I really like this receiver. It delivers plenty of clean low distortion power to the Klipsh reference 28 speakers I bought to go with it. This is the central part to an audio set up with a turntable, CD player, and a Mac. The connectivity is fantastic. It's also easy to use. We can use the Mac to stream from Internet radio stations or from playlists on iTunes. Connecting by Bluetooth is always available and easy from our phones. Overall this receiver is a good combination of old school audio punch and new school connectivity.
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Crutchfield customer from Sunnyvale, CA on 7/1/2018
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Nice basic receiver
Rigoberto from Cidra, PR on 6/27/2018
Bought it to pair with two Klipsh AW-650's for my terraza in the mountains in central Puerto Rico. Can't be more satisfied. Smooth enough to relax in my hamaca listenning to jazz or boleros and powerfull enough to enjoy salsa music while doing some BBQ with friends and family. Have Klipshs towers and sorround for about 20 years and the only one to quit was the subwoofer that I replaced recently. Can't buy a better combination for the money. If my memory doesn' t fail me I have been a Cruchtfield custumer for about 25 years and still.
Pros: Wi fi, Bluetooth and all the basics. Enough if you do not need to move big speakers.
Cons: Maybe I am getting old but the display is little small.
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Crutchfield customer from Cadillac, MI on 6/27/2018
Simply does everything I need it to do, and probably more. The sales people were all helpful and competent, the delivery was fast. The set-up took a couple tries, but they problems were operator caused, not equipment caused. No complaints.
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excellent wireless playback
Peter from Austin, TX on 6/26/2018
I bought this receiver to power outdoor wired speakers (and one wireless kitchen speaker) and needed it to have wireless capability as there was no line of sight. I had a little initial trouble setting up the music cast app ( some firmware issues) , but in the end it works well. Its easily runs, pandora, iTunes, spotify , the radio or any input method. Decent interface and easy to globally adjust volume or EQ - or individual tweaks by room.
Pros: no line of sight required. good interface and functions on phone app
Cons: little initial trouble setting up the wifi/music cast app ( some firmware issues)
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Stephen from Boylston, MA on 6/24/2018
I bought this receiver for my 91 year old father. It was a replacement for his prehistoric Nikko receiver. The Yamaha was a perfect option, as it had everything he needed, and not a lot he didn't need. I installed it today and both Dad and Mom (married 68 years) were very happy with it. They were especially impressed with the simplicity of the front panel (labels on remote are so tiny, they found them hard to read). The installation was simple. I connected up their turntable, CD player, and a pair of old KEF bookshelf speakers I bought for him years ago. I walked my Dad through programming the FM presets. The sound was so good that Dad (who really should be wearing a hearing aid) said, "Even my tin ears can tell the difference!".
Pros: Very simple setup. Simple front panel layout. Turntable inputs. Sound
Cons: No AC power plug for additional component on back of unit. Text on remote too small for elderly to read. Manual too big and technical for elderly. A simplified version would be a nice touch.
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Great Receiver at Good Price
Jose from Toa Baja, PR on 6/19/2018
Great looks and appearance. Easy to set up and start using it. Connection to WiFi fairly easy and quick. Only dissapointment is that I cannot seem to be able to set up the App for BT headphones. The app doesn't find the receiver! The main reason I purchased the R-N303 is to connect my BT phones. Other than that, the R-N303 is a very good audio receiver for the price. Also, I read one or two reviews about adjusting balance, well it does have that feature within the screen menu. Search the manual, is there. I found it right away. Hope this review is helpful.
Pros: Great looks, easy set up, great sound.
Cons: Could not get the App to detect the receiver in order to use BT Phones
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Crutchfield customer from Rohnert Park, CA on 6/18/2018
I've owned many Yamaha products and enjoyed great performance from each one! This receiver sounds great! Crutchfield makes is even more enjoyable!
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Super clean sound
Kman from Elk Grove, CA on 6/17/2018
Just received this unit to use for my indoor/outdoor music streaming. So far so good. Very clean power to speakers. So many streaming options that I am still figuring out. I'm glad I have this unit in my audio set up!
Pros: Variety of streaming options Plenty of clean power Quality, looks
Cons: Set up might be daunting for non-techies
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Crutchfield customer from North Reading, MA on 6/17/2018
I bought this to run my outdoor speakers. It was very easy to set up the wireless connection and start using the MusicCast app. The sound is amazing and the kids are even enjoying the system.
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Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 6/17/2018
Great receiver for WiFi connectivity sound quality and price!
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Crutchfield customer from Montgomery, TX on 6/13/2018
It came in a timely manner. It hooked easily to my other electronics.
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Yamaha does it again!
Keith from Poulsbo, WA on 6/3/2018
Yamaha does it again! I've been very pleased with my Yamaha A-S500 integrated amp, which powers my main audio system (vintage B & O turntable, Marantz CD player, Polk LSiM707 towers), but needed to replace an old Pioneer receiver that powers a multi-room system in another part of the house. And wireless capability was a must. The Yamaha R-N303 kept popping up in online reviews, so I talked to a Crutchfield rep, who told me that the R-N303 would be well-suited to my needs. So when the R-N303 went on sale, I scooped one up, and I'm glad that I did. Setup was easy, with clear prompts for setting up the wireless connections with my various devices, and the system sounds great and performs flawlessly. Really happy with the R-N303.
Pros: Yamaha quality and features without breaking the bank.
Cons: None.
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Great Receiver
Ed from Pittsburgh, PA on 6/3/2018
Very fast delivery. Powerful network receiver for the money. ED
Pros: Powerful amplifier, good tuner, phono input
Cons: No USB port
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Crutchfield customer from Memphis, TN on 5/29/2018
Great product, I love that fact that you can play streamed music through the reciever. We have had a few problems with the receiver losing connects to the Spotify. Also do not like the fact that you cannot control the volume using Music Cast. But other than those issue it is amazing product and makes sitting by the pool listening to music much more enjoyable.
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Crutchfield customer from Glendale, OR on 5/27/2018
I love this Amp/Receiver! we have a small house, this would be an excellent component for a much larger room than we have it in! Amazing sound. no problem driving the speakers! It has plenty of bass for us, we aren't into the "rattle your neighbors windows too" bass. ;)
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Crutchfield customer from Peculiar, MO on 5/27/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Pelham, AL on 5/25/2018
The only minor issue are the vertical bars used to adjust tone and input which seem awkward vs selector knobs. The large round volume knob is smooth and easy to adjust. Easy set up, plug and play. Yamaha quality.
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Excellent amplifier
David from Saluda, VA on 5/21/2018
I've got this powering a pair of Polk RTi A1 speakers. Fell in love with classical music again. My mother bought this setup from Crutchfield for her senior living apartment. Fills the apartment with sound.
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great sound
Kurt from Linn, MO on 5/16/2018
Very nice receiver - great sound, I wanted this for my outdoor setup. The sounds coming from this receiver was a great improvement from what I had been using.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Difficult to connect to my Wi-Fi - the directions are almost worthless.
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Musicast is just awful
Dan from Canyon Country, CA on 5/13/2018
Crutchfield guys are always very helpful, but even they couldn't figure out how to make this unit work with Yamaha Musicast wireless speakers. It is the worst most confusing setup and useless feature we've ever experienced. It's a nice receiver but the Musicast wireless is a complete nightmare.
Pros: Nice receiver
Cons: Do not by for Musicast. Confusing impossible set up!!
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Crutchfield customer from Riverview, FL on 5/6/2018
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Yamaha R-N303
jim from Reading, PA on 4/30/2018
Great receiver and looks great and the sound is very good It was easy to setup also
Pros: The R-N303 Looks great and sounds great and was very easy to set up
Cons: none at this time
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Great wireless connectivity
Mark from Aurora, CO on 4/30/2018
This is a great 2-channel receiver and the MusicCast and bluetooth connectivity work seamlessly. I'm able to easily stream music from my phone through the MusicCast app, including Spotify, but my wife and kids stream from their phones without the MusicCast app just using the receiver's built-in bluetooth capabilities. I am using wired speakers, haven't tried to connect to wireless speakers, but I'm hoping to add a pair of wireless MusicCast speakers for my patio. I bought a "scratch and dent" version through Crutchfield and I can't detect anything that is scratched or dented. Everything was included in the box except it looked like the FM antenna was different that original. It still works fine, though.
Pros: easy to wirelessly stream music to the receiver
Cons: labels on the remote are small
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Crutchfield customer from Gainesville, MO on 4/29/2018
Buy your products from Crutchfield top quality merchandise no matter what you buy its top quality
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Happy with this receiver
David from Owensboro, KY on 4/23/2018
Easy setup, and love the app to control the receiver from poolside.
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Crutchfield customer from Rochester, MN on 4/23/2018
The web interface and controlling the device with your phone in the Musicast App is great. Once it is setup, it is very easy to operate. My wife is not a techie and she is running it on her own after a quick tutorial. If you like a lot of music options, this is the receiver for you. I have it connected to four small bookshelf speakers and the sound quality is excellent.
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Crutchfield customer from Cedar Key, FL on 4/22/2018
Great piece of stereo equipment ! As advertised. Fast shipping. Manual user friendly I'm 77 so this is probably my last receiver ! HA Thanks C M Haller
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Exactly what we were looking for!
Dan from El Dorado Hills, CA on 4/22/2018
We wanted an app controlled audio system that we could use for our outdoor patio. We have had no success with previous receivers consistently connecting by Bluetooth to our mobile devices. We have a weather proof cabinet built into an outdoor kitchen where the metal studs block Bluetooth. An app controlled WiFi based system seemed to be the right solution. Our experience with this Yamaha product has been out standing. The price for what you get is also outstanding. We are able to use the Yamaha MusicCast application to completely control the device from streaming services to FM radio. The sound is impressive and there is plenty of power available to fill our large patio space. Sometimes systems that connect to multiple mobile devices can be tricky when you want to switch control from one device to another. Getting the system to drop one device and connect to another is never as simple as the manufacturer describes. The MusicCast app allows multiple devices to see what is playing and make changes. I have started playing something and later my wife wants to change the station, she simply picks up her phone and makes the switch. I do not think we will ever use the provided remote. I could not be more pleased with the purchase. We should have done it sooner.
Pros: MusicCast App is incredible; it controls the device as well as stores the credentials for your streaming services like Sirius XM and Spotify. We are an Apple family, so the built in AirPlay connection works well for our Apple Music account. The sound is amazing for our application.
Cons: Getting the receiver connected to WiFi was tricky, but once it was connected life is good.
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Crutchfield customer from Nevada City, CA on 4/19/2018
Using this unit as a receiver for outdoor audio for both music and outdoor movies. I really like the Bluetooth and direct to WiFi functions. Sound is crisp and full. Super simple bass and treble adjustments.
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Yamaha R-N303
David L. from Centerville, IA on 4/16/2018
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Great receiver
BD from Lafayette, LA on 4/14/2018
Mutiple reviewers stated a lack of balance control. I thought the same until I went into the setup menu via the remote. There it is.. Great receiver so far...
Pros: Easy set up.
Cons: Difficult to route TV antenna audio through receiver.
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Crutchfield customer from Broken Arrow, OK on 4/10/2018
Easy setup, Bluetooth paired quickly and very nice sound quality.
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Crutchfield customer from Barnegat, NJ on 4/2/2018
Just as cosmo described and works out fine for what my needs are, I put off purchasing a system as it seemed rather complicated anymore but the help from crutchfield was great and they guided me in the right direction
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Crutchfield customer from Corpus Christi, TX on 4/1/2018
Good unit, and easy to use. However, it is very difficult to get it connected to your WiFi router and the directions are terrible. Also, the remote control does not also control other Yamaha units such as a CD player. You have to use a separate remote and that is annoying.
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Another great receiver from Yamaha
Porter from Chesapeake, VA on 3/28/2018
Excellent product with very full and accurate sound . The FM reception is excellent, with an antenna I can get stations more than 100 miles away. The streaming requires some time to set up but works well. The instructions in the manual did not translate into English very well It is another excellent receiver from Yamaha. It is an excellent value, you would have to spend more than $600 to get a sound as good.
Pros: Good power and very good sound. The FM reception is very good. I can receive stations more than one hundred miles away. This is an EXCELLENT value
Cons: The remote is poorly labeled. I have to break out the bifocals to read the print. It is a very cheap remote and is too small. The remote needs better buttons with a click or smoother way to let you know you have activated the correct function.
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Great sound, along with new functionalities
Dave from La Mesa, CA on 3/28/2018
I installed the unit two days ago and I'm still trying to figure out everything it does. The biggest problem I had incorporating it into my existing system was swapping positions with my multi-disc CD player within my sound equipment cabinet. In other words, it wasn't a problem at all. In fact, I was surprised when I went to the next room and started up ITunes on the computer and it automatically turned on my new Yamaha unit and started playing my ITunes track through the AirPlay function. Pretty cool. It's nice to have a sound system back in the house that is independent from the sound bar we have for our LCD video display. I'm expecting to enjoy my new Yamaha unit for a long time.
Pros: Easy to install. Fits my current needs..
Cons: Disappointed that is only "receives" Bluetooth signals for Playback from a "casting" source. It would be great if it acted as a relay point and "casted" via Bluetooth to wireless speakers. I'm also dismayed at the lack of "left" and "right" balance control.
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Great sound
Mark from Hutchinson, KS on 3/26/2018
The Yamaha rn303 is a great sounding reciever at a great price.
Pros: Great sound and great price.
Cons: None at this time.
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Just what I needed!!
David from New York (NY) on 3/25/2018
There isn't much I can add to what has already been said about this very good receiver at a really good price. I needed to replace my old Denon receiver, which had died, and this was the perfect and sensible choice for my budget. I am listening to my music on my floorstanding Polk speakers, and it never sounded so good! My speakers were too powerful for the old, outdated receiver, and now, with this new, versatile Yamaha, my vast collection of CDs sound great! I even hooked up my Tape deck(yes, very old-school) because I kept all of my old cassettes, and they sound ok too. I needed a few questions answered and "Mike" couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. In addition, this receiver is a great way to combine my existing music collection and bring me into the more "current" music scene because of its ability to stream music, which I am also looking forward to doing. Thank you Crutchfield and I am looking forward to adding a turntable, so I can enjoy my old vinyls as well!
Pros: Great receiver at a great price, good for connecting all your devices, ability to stream music, bluetooth, versatile and looks good too.
Cons: None I can think of!
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dave from Scituate, MA on 3/24/2018
I'm very happy with my new receiver. I did call for tech. support while setting up with Iphone but it was my lack of following the manual. They were very patient and helpful. the price was great. I will definitely deal with Crutchfield again !
Pros: works great with iphone [ syrius radio, pandora]
Cons: none
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Crutchfield customer from Trumbull, CT on 3/23/2018
This works just like I wanted it to. very easy to stream music from a hard drive in another room. Having a tuner is also a plus.
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Crutchfield customer from Cross River, NY on 3/23/2018
Excellent product, reasonably priced, easy to set up.
Pros: Reasonable price, simplicity in setting up, great performance, exceeded expectations.
Cons: None
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Replacing a 45 year old stereo receiver.
Lowrey from Stone Mtn, GA on 3/22/2018
This stereo receiver replaces my old 45 year old one and it does it perfectly and then some. The wireless capabilities are something new to me and I'm still learning how to use them. But I am learning the learning curve is not so steep! I also have a CD player that hooded up flawlessly. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and the service I received from Levi. Thank you.
Pros: Attractive appearance I can display in my living room. Strong performance for my speakers. Wide variety of music services I can use wirelessly. Music Cast app is a great feature also.
Cons: None that I can identify at the time of this review!.
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Drives my Definitive Tech BP6B's Nicely
Joseph from Wilton, CT on 3/18/2018
Just what I needed. I'm just using to power my Definitive Tech BP6B's and stream Spotify to the Yamaha and use my iPhone to change the playlist, control volume, etc... The Yamaha drives the towers well. The setup was easy. Very good value for money!
Pros: Easy setup. Good price.
Cons: None for me.
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Crutchfield customer from Newton, IA on 3/16/2018
Great receiver for the money. Does everything I wanted; no issues at all.
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Dave from Mount Sinai, NY on 3/12/2018
Product was delivered in a timely fashion & performs as expected. It's not as powerful as my 30 year old Sansui & has more features than I'll ever need. Very happy with unit. Have dealt w/Crutchfield for many years.
Pros: Loaded w/features
Cons: No switched 110v outlets on back of unit
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Athol, MA on 3/11/2018
Works great love the sound I'm especially impressed by how it sends different trebles and basses to separate speakers
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Best Network Stereo Receiver Value
Derrick from Riverside, IL on 3/11/2018
Most capable of the fully networked stereo receivers. Great replacement for that aging unit. Works with almost all the streaming services and Airplay, Bluetooth. Cheaper than the equivalent units out there from Onkyo, Sony, etc.
Pros: Better price, all streaming services, Apple and PC compatible.
Cons: Set up required a couple tries, did not exactly follow script. Even though new unit, required a couple software update downloads.
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Great receiver!Easy
Henry from Ridgely, TN on 3/8/2018
So far have only set up the radio & and my CD player but am very satisfied with my purchase. It is hooked to a 25 year old set of book shelf speakers & a 30 year old set of floor speakers from my old unit & the sound is fantastic. Love it.
Pros: Easy to set up & use so far.
Cons: None
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Clinton, AR on 3/6/2018
I love this receiver! Bluetooth is so simple to set up. Nothing is hard to do on this.
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Crutchfield customer from Rutherford, TN on 3/6/2018
Does everything well. Some of the directions were a little complicated but I have managed to get through them with a little help from Crutchfield technical support. Excellent sound quality.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Sayville, NY on 3/1/2018
Very happy with this receiver. has all the inputs I need for CD, Phonograph, FM reception through my attic antenna is clear, Bluetooth is great for streaming and gives me control over content and volume from any room in the house. I haven't tried setting up WIFI for direct streaming, I will try it but I don't know if it is necessary since I like having the screen of my IPad in the listening rooms (receiver is not in the same room as the speakers). 100% satisfied so far.
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Just what I was looking for.
Claude from Plymouth, MI on 2/28/2018
My Yamaha R-N303 that I purchased from Crutchfield was just what I was looking for. Now I can stream music and listen to internet radio. With the Yamaha MusicCast I can listen to my Sirius XM . Now it's time to dust off my turn table and play some vinyl again.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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Awesome, intuitive, easy set up!
Crutchfield customer from Crescent, IA on 2/26/2018
Easy to connect to WIFI and stream music via WIFI to speakers. Helped to resurrect my old turntable, cd and tape players. Awesome sound and very intuitive!
Pros: Simple to operate/connect via WIFI, great sound and many options for connecting components.
Cons: No sub woofer out, but this is easily solved by adding Edifier speakers with a Sub out.
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Disappointed
Crutchfield customer from Aurora, CO on 2/25/2018
Volume doesn't start until at 50 on the dial. Head phones sound like crap when plugged in. Haven't figured that out yet they sound fine other devices. It shouldn't be that complicated.
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Everything we were looking for!
Cheryl from Susquehanna, PA on 2/25/2018
Was looking for a new receiver to incorporate our older analog equipment (tape deck, turntable, 5-disc CD player) with all the new digital venues including streaming to wireless speakers. This receiver fit perfectly. Was very easy to set up and was even more pleasantly surprised when we found it was Sirus XM compatible. Configuring wi-fi was painless. The MusicCast app takes a little to get use to moving around but once you get your room setup it's sweet. Really want to thank Sonny for the expert advice he gave me while looking at this purchase.
Pros: Yamaha quality, functionality, ease of setup and integration
Cons: Could have more speaker connections.
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Yamaha R-N303
Crutchfield customer from Greensboro, NC on 2/25/2018
The receiver is terrific -- and I am eternally grateful to the very nice Crutchfield employees, starting with Manny, who helped me choose it and then helped me work out how to attach it to my existing products, several of which also came from Crutchfield. They're the best. And the Yamaha R-N303 sounds wonderful! Thank heavens -- and Crutchfield and Yamaha -- for having my sound of music back again!
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Donald R from Flint, MI on 2/20/2018
too complicated to operate, very limited instructions
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Very satisfied!
Dave from Berwyn, IL on 2/11/2018
Great receiver for the money. Set-up with MusicCast is very easy. I also love the fact that I can use this receiver with all my music: streaming, LPs, and CDs. I have an old pair of Bose towers and they sound great with this receiver.
Pros: Price Easy set-up with MusicCast Sound quality Flexibility of music formats
Cons: None so far.
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Yamaha R-N303
Les from Kingston, NY on 2/1/2018
Based on a Crutchfield recommendation this amp/receiver is everything they said. Easy to set up but really have to rely on the remote to switch functions. Really just beginning to explore all the options. The R-N303 has all the latest technology built into it for Bluetooth expansion.Great value for the price. I really love the sound from our new Polk speakers also recommended by the Crutchfield PRO. If you are unsure what you want go to Crutchfield,they will help you through the whole process.
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Crutchfield customer from Martinsburg, WV on 1/29/2018
I am very happy with my purchase of the R-N303 receiver. The sound is excellent, and the display is very easy to read from across the room (and the brightness is adjustable). I am beginning to appreciate the internet radio capability since I live in an area with poor fm reception. I had switched from an old 5.1 a/v receiver, so I needed to call technical support for help with connecting some of my dvd player, but the representative was very helpful and reminded me it was a simple matter of making adjustments to the dvd player. He even sent me an email with a copy of the correct dvd manual page to help me. An excellent receiver, and Crutchfield is an excellent choice for electronics gear!
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Excellent stero amp/receiver
Rod from Athens, AL on 1/25/2018
I'm very satisfied with the ease of connection/set up and the sound quality. I wanted an FM/AM Stereo Amp/Recvr for support of my audio equipment and not for video or some of the other newer means of entertainment such as bluetooth connectivity or Sirrus capability though the R-N303 is supposed to do that. The remote is easy to use, but I wish there were more ways to control the unit from the front panel rather than almost total reliance on the remote. However, for what I want this is an affordable and really good machine! And, you DO HAVE ability to connect a turntable. Be aware that some of these home entertainment centers these days will not support a turntable (Iknow that from experience) and if you need that then be careful. This R-N303 DOES SUPPORT A TURTABLE. I communicated by e-mail with Yamaha for some answers prior to purchase and their tech reps were both responsive and very helpful. All in all I am so far totally pleased with my Yamaha R-N303, with the company and with Crutchfield, and in my opinion the R-N303 is a great product at a reasonable price.
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Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 1/22/2018
Generally easy set up and works well. Drive my old Castle bookshelf speakers very well - looking to upgrade those soon. Could not get the Yamaha MusicCast app to work on my Samsung Android tablet, but this is not necessary for me. All other WiFi connectivity working well.
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crisp, clean sound
Brad from Normal, IL on 1/22/2018
This receiver was very easy to set up. Connected easily to my phone which by the way controls all the functions. Pushes my floor standing speakers easily. Lighted buttons on the remote would have been great but still easy to use & functional. Bought this because my powered turntable & powered speakers weren't giving me the sound I wanted . Highly recommended
Pros: Easy to set up & use. Pushes my large speakers. Perfect for a mediun to large room.
Cons: None to speak of yet
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Great Technology, Features, and Sound
Crutchfield customer from Tuscaloosa, AL on 1/18/2018
Purchased the Yamaha R-N303 for our hardwired CD collection/speakers and to access web-based music and stream music to our kitchen to a MusicCast WX-030 speaker. If you don't do this often there's a tiny learning curve on the set up to make sure all the WiFi settings are in order but nothing daunting. Such as, after several failed attempts to link to our WiFi, according to the manual instructions, I found that a network update was necessary. Plugged the receiver into the router with an Ethernet cord and it quickly updated. After unplugging, attempted to link the receiver to the wireless router using the "push button" function but WiFi connection was unstable. After a manual set up, the connection has worked fine. You'll save time if you go through the all settings on the network settings screen and make sure they are compatible with your router. One disappointment: MusicCast is not compatible with our Microsoft Surface tablet but it works fine with our Windows PC and android phone. Functions are straightfoward and easy to navigate on the screen. Sound is great. Internet radio is fun to have on the "big" speakers. The Yamaha R-N303 has the features and cutting edge technology we wanted at an affordable price. We especially like the MusicCast software that allows us to play music in different rooms and to access our web based music. Very happy with the purchase.
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Crutchfield customer from Dedham, MA on 1/15/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Waterbury, VT on 1/10/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Gambier, OH on 1/8/2018
This receiver was exactly what I needed. The technician on the chat line got me the right piece.
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As stated
Joseph from Homosassa, FL on 1/5/2018
The amp set up and performance was as stated in the write up. No problems at all.
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Nice receiver.
Warren from Mount Bethel, PA on 12/28/2017
I was looking for a receiver that would drive my speakers, Polk Audio rti a7, provide Bluetooth, and have a direct input for my phonograph. I am very satisfied with my purchase as all of my needs are covered.
Pros: Easy to set up. Great Sound.
Cons: None that I can think of.
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Don't rely on the folks you chat about products
John from Oxford, MS on 12/25/2017
The primary request I made from the Crutchfield "tech" was for the a receiver which I could connect my wireless bluetooth speakers. This receiver cannot do this and the manual establishes this. The "tech" wasted my money and time and suggested a "work around" that does not work. Why would I buy a product and then have to work around its limitations? I will not use Crutchfield again as their personnel don't know what they are selling, and certainly are unaware of its capabilities.
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Very nice
Todd from Kearney, NE on 12/19/2017
Very easy to set up and interface with my phones and computers works as advertised very impressed
Pros: Easy to set up sounds great
Cons: Would be nice to have a bigger screen on the front of the unit
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Best
Yavuz from Davie, FL on 12/15/2017
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Yamaha R-N303 Great Little Amp
Ed from Shreveport, LA on 12/12/2017
$1,400.00 worth of Amp and Power Amp purchased in 1976 were becoming almost unusable due to worn switches. Was looking for a new integrated amp that would drive very inefficient speakers (70 to 250 watt). This little gem not only replaced the amps but also the old tuner I had been using. It handles the speakers with ease and all the modern bells and whistles are a plus. I haven't pursued all the extras but I love being able to play my music library via Airplay from my computer (2 rooms away) through this receiver. The unit inputs are basic and there is no USB port. BUT what it does have more than outweighs the need for what it doesn't posses. Also, be aware this is NOT a substitute for a home theater receiver.
Pros: Replaced two amps and a tuner. Plenty of power to drive inefficient speakers. Very clean sound. Nice integration of modern cordless features (bluetooth, airplay, etc.). Many other extras. So much more than I expected for the price.
Cons: Doesn't have USB port. Can't split pre and power sections to use external power amp or insert an equalizer. Limited inputs. BUT for my needs I found none of these necessary.
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Kenneth from Sterling Hts, MI on 12/12/2017
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A great receiver! Couldn't be more pleased!
John from Charlotte, NC on 12/3/2017
Very easy to hoop-up - even for a non-techy! Love the Bluetooth!
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Crutchfield customer from South Holland, IL on 12/1/2017
A Good Receiver for the money it would be better if it had a loud button for extra bass boost. I tried to hook up a EQ to use while I listen to Bluetooth or wifi be but there are no pre in/out inputs only get a visual effect. Easy setup for wifi. The music cast app is good I noticed when I play my music using the app it sounds way more clearer and crisp then when using just the Bluetooth.
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Crutchfield customer from Cranston, RI on 11/27/2017
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Crutchfield customer from Falcon Heights, MN on 11/21/2017
Great all around. I'm not audiophile but this set up right away. The small screen is the only drawback with all the net options. But you can get around that with bluetooth from another device.
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Works like a champ!
Alan from Duvall, WA on 11/21/2017
It works just fine in all functions! I can operate the tuner from anywhere with my iPhone via Wi-Fi, my old AR turntable plugs directly into the back of the tuner without requiring a separate pre-amp. Life is good! Oh yeah - now I can stream the awesome tunes (Robert Mitchum singing "Thunder Road," for example) from my iPhone to the receiver!
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Crutchfield customer from Fstrvl Trvose, PA on 11/11/2017
Very functional. Remote could be more user friendly
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Nice Receiver
Lyle from Dallas, TX on 11/7/2017
Glad I invested in this receiver, just wish it had HDMI ports! But it is a great receiver!!!
Pros: Seperate treble and bass buttons!!
Cons: No HDMI ports
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Crutchfield customer from N Sioux City, SD on 11/5/2017
Sounds great. Easy setup. Good price on a better than basic unit
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Numerous features, great value
Eric from ND on 10/30/2017
Bought this to replace a 30 year old receiver that finally gave out. It was easy to hook everything (phono, tape deck, cd player) up to get the music going again. Has a phono input with a spot for the ground wire and hooking my speakers and connecting it to my home internet network via my phone was very easy. Being able to stream music from my computer or phone to the receiver is awesome via airplay. Also has bluetooth. All the features make this a great buy if you want a dedicated stereo receiver with a few neat bells and whistles included. That includes being able to play various popular subscription music services thru the receiver. The yamaha musicCast app that can be downloaded to your phone or tablet to control some of the same things the included remote does, needs some work in my opinion. The app is not nearly as user friendly as it should be.
Pros: Great features at a great price!
Cons: MusicCast app not very user friendly
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A new and wonderful beginning
Cheryl from Walnut Creek, CA on 10/29/2017
We had our old receiver for many years. It was out of date and did not have the feature needed to work with a turntable. As a surprise for my disabled husband, I bought the Yamaha R-N303 receiver after talking to one of Crutchfield's staff. It had everything we needed, including the turntable. As a plus, it would work with Sirius Radio (I use it in my car all the time), and numerous other music options, such as Pandora. It was incredibly easy for me to install and the results have been fabulous!! My husband loves the turntable capability and has been pouring over his old albums to identify which to play next. I am so happy I went with the Yahama and so thankful to Crutchfield's expert advice.
Pros: Too many to count. Ease of installation, capabilities, quality of product.
Cons: None that I have found so far.
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Dinosour Killer!
John from Leland, NC on 10/23/2017
Replaced an old power hungry 900 watt Onkyo with the Yamaha R-N303 and am impressed with the power and sound. No problem powering my old 12" 3-way speakers. The R-N303 only uses 200 watts & runs cool enough to be put in a ventilated confined space. I also use with two WX-030 wireless speakers linked & paired for stereo all controlled with my smartphone. The Musiccast system with Android capability works with no problems & sounds great, but does take a little time to get used to. Even the FM radio can be controlled by Musiccast or directly - for mature dinosaurs like me.
Pros: Power consumption, sound, Musiccast
Cons: Firmware update required first to complete installation & set-up.
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Crutchfield customer from Cary, NC on 10/22/2017
Nice sound. Needs LFE connection. Trying to connect wireless to WiFi bad(I connected by wire).
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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, GA on 10/12/2017
Amazing features for the price. Easy to setup the WiFi and MusicCast. Originally planned on buying the more basic rs202 BL, but the extra features and phono jack makes the 303 well worth the price.
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Crutchfield customer from Denver, CO on 10/10/2017
Replaced my very old and well loved Yamaha reciever and joined the internet age with this new Yamaha reciever. Very clean and simle design, all the right features and specs, and at a great price. The Wi Fi set up was a bit tricky, but Crutchfield tech support got me through it. They were great as always. The MusicCast app and fetures - a big reason why Istaid with Yamaha - was very easy to set up and is really fun to use, with all the right capabilities.
Pros: Prie, performance, internet (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) capabilities. Set up with MusicCast was easy and is great to use.
Cons: None.
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