Yamaha R-N602

Much improved sound and reception over my 20+ year old receiver. Almost 0 noise from the turntable.

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Good Choice for Internet Radio

I wanted a stereo receiver primarily for internet radio and TV audio. For the internet radio, I previously owned an Onkyo receiver using Tune in for Internet radio, and I found it very inadequate. Ultimately, the software on that receiver completely failed, freezing the entire unit so I couldn't use it for anything. The Yamaha uses a different platform for internet radio. Once I figured out how to find stations on it, and how to use MusicCast to select favorites, its working great and the sound quality is very nice. I gave it four stars only because it took me a little time to figure everything out. By the way, Aaron from Crutchfield recommended this unit after hearing what I wanted and my previous challenges with Tune in. He was right, and I am impressed by the quality of his advice and the effort he made to help me.

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Yamaha R-N602

Excellent receiver

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Yamaha R-N602

High quality sound with discrete performance from this mid-range but exceptional receiver. Being an OG audiophile, I don't need (nor will I ever find use for) all the network and music-casting gadgets but gratefully they pose no interference to its overall performance. I found the N-602's power performance (with ~23% more power @ 8 ohms) far superior to my tired and aging Kenwood KR-7400 driving my ageless but vintage JBL L-100's (with rewound coils).

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Yamaha R-N602

This receiver is great! I really enjoy internet radio and The MusicCast app works well .

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Yamaha R-N602

GREAT RECEIVER. TERRIFIC SOUND WITH WAY MORE CAPABILITIES THAN I NEEDED. I WAS REPLACING AN OLD 70S VINTAGE RECEIVER WITH TOO MUCH WRONG TO FIX. THIS YAMAHA HAD ALL THE SPEC I WAS LOOKING FOR AND I LOVE IT.

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I Bought Two

I bought the R-N602 about 2 years ago and liked it so much I bought a second one a month ago to have upstairs. Great sound and easy to use. I once saw a comment in a blog that noted how much one needs to turn the dial to lower or increase the volume. True but not really a big issue.

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Thanks for the recommendation

I was recommended this unit for our dental office after consulting with one of your online "chat" specialists. It has been excellent and meets all of the requirements for us as well as a few we may only frequently use. The sound quality transmitted is remarkable. Additionally, it arrived as promised in a timely manner.

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Still Awesome

My Yamaha RX-595 was finally having some issues after many years of faithful play, so decided to purchase a similar Yamaha. I'm not disappointed with the 602. Essentially the same system, better electronics, but upgraded for Spotify, iphones, etc. I don't use that for music, and thus this is really for light radio listening (tuner works better than my older model) and CDs. I use a Yamaha Cd player, 5 disc changer. Fiber optic or coax does not sound different to me. The star ding is for the cheap feel of the controls. Plastic and you can tell. Some aluminum would be better and keep the weight down. Other than that, please with clarity and smooth power delivery.

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GOOD SOUND, BUT NO WAY TO ADJUST TREBLE/BASS ON REMOTE

I honestly cannot say that I gave these speakers a good listen. As usual with me, because I hear high frequencies extremely well, I immediately wanted to turn down the treble a little, but when I tried to do so on the remote, I found that it was not possible. In disbelief, I consulted the manual and then called a Crutchfield technical specialist. He confirmed that it was impossible to change the treble or bass settings via the remote. The only way to do this is by actually going up to the front of the unit and turning a knob, which doesn't even have any markings to define what you have just done. It's like something out of the 1950's! What was Yamaha thinking? Most of my listening choices are classical or opera. These recordings span eight decades and have been made by dozens of different recording studios and labels. There is a constant need to adjust the treble, bass or both. My receiver sits at the very bottom of a tall entertainment center. I would literally have to be spending all my listening time in front of the receiver on the floor! Since I am disabled, this would not only be extremely inconvenient, but also very difficult. As soon as I realized that the tone could not be adjusted by the remote, I returned the unit and have already received a full refund. I just wish that ONE of the three advisors I spoke with at Crutchfield would have warned me about this issue.

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Power, options, and connections

Beautiful sound. Distributed to 2 very different sets of speakers, and quality of reproduction is fantastic in each. The dedicated subwoofer jack is a great feature, but the multiple options for sources and inputs are what make it really shine. I have it hooked to my local network via wire, but wireless is an easy setup.

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Yamaha R-N602

I've been wanting this receiver for quite a while to replace my old Yamaha AV receiver, and I love it. Typical Yamaha quality. It operates a lot cooler than my old receiver and has numerous features.

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Yamaha R-N602

Great full sound receiver for the money!

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Great for Old School Connections plus Bluetooth

Bought this receiver for my den/office to replace an older Yamaha unit, which I moved the bedroom. Several reasons - one, I wanted more power. Second, I wanted to start steaming music from my iPhone and my Samsung tablet to the receiver (no Bluetooth in the older model). Third, I wanted to try Musiccast to see how well it pushed music wirelessly to my living area on the main floor. Den/office is on a lower floor, so I bought a WX-010 Musiccast speaker to go with the new N602. Lastly, it needed to support all of old school devices. It has the inputs/outputs I needed to connect my Pioneer Reel-to-Reel, my Denon cassette deck, my Pioneer CD carousel, and my Sony turntable. I must say that on the whole, I really like this unit. It's not perfect, but it is very good. It took a bit of fussing to get it to connect to my wireless network, but once connected it has been rock solid (online for several weeks now). Also getting the Musiccast app set up on my iPhone and connected to my network, the N602 receiver and the WA-010 speaker was not intuitive AT ALL. That app could really use some improvement. But several hours of tinkering got it all working. Everything sounds great. It is hooked to a pair of Infinity speakers (A) and a pair of Floor standing Jensens (B) plus a powered Polk Audio subwoofer. Bluetooth connection to my iPhone and Tablet is limited to about 30 feet or so, but that is to be expected. Musiccast connection to WA-010 on main floor is solid.

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The right product for our needs

Works perfectly with the existing in-ceiling speaker system in our new home and provides the flexibility down to 4ohms to properly output through the speaker selector for the six connected rooms. The Crutchfield expert steered us right!

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Yamaha R-N602

First receiver in many years. Sounds great. Five star sound, but only four stars because musiccast app can be challenging with iTunes library. At least for me. Crutchfield is great as usual.

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Yamaha R-N602

The power button on my perfectly good 1991 Sony receiver finally broke, giving me a reason to upgrade. To me there are basically three criteria for evaluating technology in the home: 1. Does it do what I want it to do 2. Is it intuitive to configure and use without having to look at the owners manual 3. is the equipment pleasing to look at every day in my living room. For my the answer is yes to all three. I love all the new features that this unit has. MusicCast is by far the best thing, along with internet radio and apple airplay. With bluetooth headphones I can work outside in my yard and select the music I want to hear from any sources (live radio, CD, my iTunes library, etc.), this is what technology should do for you. The sound is great, plenty of power, with refined bass and low distortion. The Pure Direct feature is great and I leave that set on most of the time. I live in an open plan space with a sleeping loft and it's nice to turn the radio on in the morning from my iPhone. I'm very happy with this product.

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Very Musical

So far so good. Sounds very nice with the speakers I chose (Q Acoustics 3020). Setup seemed easy enough with the Yamaha music app, streaming through Spotify has not experienced any problems, and controlling the receiver through my phone has been convenient. The Yamaha has been set up as a bedroom system strictly for music playback. No turntable or any other components at this time have been tested but I have not reason to believe there will be any issues.

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Yamaha R-N602

The unit lived up to my expectations. Great unit.

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Yamaha R-N602

Very easy to set up, WiFi works flawlessly. Very happy with it.

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Yamaha R-N602

Sounds great with my Polk RtiA7 speakers. I really like the classic knobs. Using it for turntable only at this time.

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Yamaha R-N602

Crutchfield folks super helpful as I sorted through the options to go wireless and to find ways to connect my existing components. Over a course of months, they guided me to the Yamaha, and I'm very happy with the choice. It's exactly why it is worth purchasing from Crutchfield vs. big box or other online retailers!

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Yamaha RN602

Wanted more power than my Pioneer SX535 at 20 watts, so after many reviews and research I picked the Yamaha RN602. Glad I purchased it, it's nice to have less clutter with wiring since it has so many different options with WiFi, and Bluetooth and musiccast. The wattage increase was nice, the only thing I noticed was a drop in bass compared to my Pioneer. So that meant another call and purchase for a Polk PSW10 to go with my RTIA3's which I didn't mind, it's nice the Yamaha had a connection port for it. Thanks to Crutchfield for a great staff and knowing there products, my sound system is awesome. Not getting rid of my Pioneer love it too much, just put it in another and get another pair of Polk speakers for it. Thanks Crutchfield!

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Yamaha R-N602

I finally gave up on my Pioneer 960 and bought this. I love it. Does everything I need and more. Sounds fantastic.

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Yamaha R-N602

Great choice.

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A true audiophile receiver

Wow!!!! What an amazing receiver. I'm not easily impressed but this time I truly am. It has everything I was looking for, traditional rotary bass/treble knobs, loudness feature, very high-quality phono input, a beefy heavy power supply and simple elegant looks. Everything feels solid and well constructed. including the silky smooth knobs. The sound quality is what makes this receiver worth every penny. It's very powerful but yet super clean with amazing detail, imaging and ridiculous dynamics. The sound is also very warm with pure deep bass output. Pink Floyd's (Divison Bell) album sounds incredible on this receiver. At 80 "true" rms watts per channel, It drives my tower speakers with ease. If you are wondering why I'm not mentioning anything whatsoever about it's wi-fi/network/streaming capabilities is because they will NEVER get used. That stuff is worthless to me and sounds like trash. Unfortunately, it comes standard with these new receivers so you really have no choice. If you're old school like me, this is the receiver for you hands down. This receiver puts the Onkyo tx8270 to shame. (I returned it and upgraded to the Yamaha). Hats off to Crutchfield for awesome customer service.

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The best choice for its price

A great receiver: Sounds great, looks really good, the led panel is realy good too. Connect with everything: CD, turntable, deck, net radios, USB, spotify, tidal, deezer, wi-fi, bluetooth, etc. Wi-Fi works really good. I match the R-N602 with Triangle Titus EZ, and sounds really good.

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Yamaha R-N602

Great machine and recommendation by Crutchfield tech. Just what I needed to replace my broken ancient accuphase e 202. Have yet to explore digital connection options.

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Yamaha R-N602

Had mine a bit of a while. The wireless interface for a while but it stopped working. Cannot get it back. Plays good otherwise, but cannot get internet radio back

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Great stereo receiver with excellent bluetooth

The Yamaha Rn602 works well picking up bluetooth and provides a quality sound in a difficult situation for reception. Very satisfied!

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Great stereo receiver.

The Yamaha receiver performs outstanding in every way. The Bluetooth hookup is easy and has excellent sound quality. Dan, at Crutchfield, was very helpful in recommending the system that would suit my needs and meet the sound quality I was looking for. Thanks to Crutchfield!

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Yamaha R-N602

Excellent integrated amp. Love the Spotify Bluetooth feature. Clear and powerful Great deal for the price.

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Yamaha R-N602

Sounds great. Easy to set up. Would buy again.

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The Right Unit For Me!

I bought this unit to replace my 27 year old Denon receiver. It has plenty of old school charm with just enough modern features to keep me happy yet not intimidated. It has plenty of inputs and room to expand. The Bluetooth works well both ways and is easy and intuitive to set up. I've yet to try the Music cast system, but I plan on adding the Yamaha speakers in the near future. The Music cast app is also a breeze. Great sound, plenty of power and easy to use. That's quite a compliment from a guy who shies away from modern technology as much as possible. This was my first ever purchase from Crutchfield. Kevin was superb, and I must say it was the most pleasant shopping experience I've ever had.

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Yamaha R-N602

This receiver is a 22 pound black brick right from the pages of a Damon Knight science fiction novel. I purchased it to replace my 12 year old Yamaha RX-797 stereo receive. It has exceeded my expectations. I found it relatively simply to setup and its features are impressive. With the use of the MusicCast app yon can seamlessly switch from SiriusXM radio to Internet radio to playing CDs, and so on. Bluetooth and iTunes Airplay work well. I haven't yet figured out all that it's capable of doing. The streaming and wireless features make it very versatile and with 80 watts per side it has plenty of punch. The R-N602 may look like an old school stereo receiver but inside is a world of modern technology.

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Yamaha R-N602

Does everything I needed it to perfectly, no more, no less

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2 thumbs up.

I finally got around to replacing my old Yamaha w/the 602. To say I was more than pleasantly surprised would be a gross understatement! This piece is a gorgeous beast. Could not believe how crisp & clean it pushed my music through. AND! When I turned it up a bit it blew my socks off. I would recommend this piece in a heartbeat. P.s. Very easy setup for all things WIFI.

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Yamaha R-N602

Yamaha's R-N602 is a outstanding unit with more options than I really need but I'm very happy to have bought it. I have paired it with my old Athena speakers for truly great sound. It replaces my old Yamaha RX-V659. My only complaint ( or wish) is that Yamaha would have a better system than the MusicCast contorller. Between the remote control and MusicCast there are to many options to choose from.

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Great sound, simplicity of design, flexibility of operation

I love this unit. It's currently matched with a pair of Klipsch R-24f speakers. The sound is clear and crisp. I primarily listen to cd's and streaming audio. The flexibility of the network capability, multiple device connections, and simplicity of use makes this unit top notch for my use. I highly recommend.

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Yamaha R-N602

This receiver has more options than I need but I'm glad I have everything it offers. AirPlay is very convenient and makes playing my music a breeze. The sound is awesome,

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Best Features for the Price out there

First, let me state that I have owned the unit for around 3 months, and have been diligently reading instructions and patiently experimenting with connections. 1. This is a massive improvement in sound and functionality over our 12 year old Yamaha receiver. Getting used to the new interface has been a bit daunting. The availability of a Loudness function is useful as we move from background music to event listening (LOUD)! 2. If listening to say Pandora or SiriusXM etc, there is no way to see individual track information, and unless I am wrong, nor can you tune your channel choices without using MusicCast application. Just be aware, because MusicCast is a tough nut to crack. 3. MusicCast is very frustrating to keep synched with the receiver. I am struck by how many people state how wonderfully simple it is. In our case, our iPhone6s' consistently forget the rooms, the receiver, and the Yamaha WX-010 remote speakers we move outdoors on weekends also become disconnected often. I have searched and searched for some help on this, to no avail...So the constant need to re-setup ruins the WiFi and Bluetooth functionality. Otherwise, the unit is truly a great stereo receiver for music playback. No doubt about it. We just wish we could better enjoy using the wireless capabilities and MusicCast.

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I could not be happier!!

I wanted to supply music to a couple rooms in my house from multiple sources including streaming services. So I shopped around and decided that the Yamaha R-N602 was the best choice for me. I am so glad I did. I had a decent receiver to begin with (a Denon 1603/683) , but I wanted to move that receiver to a different location. The Yamaha provides much better sound quality. I can hardly believe how much crisper and purer the sound is. I am not a very technical person and I would have struggled to get all the features set up and working if I had to rely on the very poor instructions that Yamaha provides for setting the system up using the remote. I am happy to say that set up was very easy using the MusicCast app on my phone. It was mostly intuitive and I had several features working in minutes. My receiver is located in a cabinet, but streaming works perfectly. A great choice all around.

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Yamaha R-N602 = Excellent Sound Quality and Versatility

I purchased this receiver to finally rid myself of CDs via the USB port, and it's simply fabulous! The vast sound range and clarity vs. a much older Yamaha model (1990's) is truly worth the upgrade. I noticed the sound quality right away, and I'm actually having a different perception of some music, due to being better able to hear so much more depth, and new layers of the recordings. Also, the sound is very consistent at ALL levels. Low levels in the late evening provide a truly worthwhile experience. (Leave the TV off!). I simply power a set of Bose 301's with this unit - NO subwoofer. No need for one. Unit power is ample. I've not sampled the Bluetooth capabilities, as I'm a believer in wired vs. non-wired. I am anxious to try out the Net capabilities, as I know there are vast amounts of awesome stations out there that will broaden my music taste horizons. This unit is well worth my money, and I plan on keeping it until it is no longer is operable. I'm very pleased!

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Yamaha's finest stereo receiver

This receiver replaced a 15 yr old Yamaha integrated amp. It still works, but we moved and the new place has a dedicated listening room. The old integrated amp with all its required components was taking up too much space in this smaller room. Plus, I really wanted to stream audio easier without the use of a computer. This unit fits my requirements perfectly. It has many features, and once you get the app, its easy to set-up. You really can only use the basic functions with the front panel controls. I especially like the bluetooth TRANSMISSION feature. I am sending the audio to a built-in intercom system, and it works well. A small note about this feature- you cannot use bluetooth source at the same time as transmitting. The harmonic distortion is very low on this unit, especially compared the the 402 model, which is another reason I chose this unit. I have it connected to a vintage pair of Infinity floor speakers that I have owned for 20 years. They have NEVER sounded this good before. The looks of this unit are "vintage" too. Big knobs (all plastic though) has a really good look and feel. You wouldn't expect it to be so packed with technology and features just by the way it looks. PLENTY of inputs, including digital optical and coaxial. The CD player is connected optically and sounds fantastic. The Net Radio is a whole new world, I never knew such things existed. But I have found some channels from Europe that are incredible

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Yamaha R-N602

Awesome receiver in this price range. I love its digital feature as well as sound quality. MusicCast, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, BT, what else you would need to connect to a receiver! I have it connected them to a pair of HEF Q100 monitors, they sound great together.

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Clean Yamaha Sound

Replacing a 17-year old H-K receiver, wary of mindlessly buying into "new-is-better" mindthink. However, super clean sound, inputs for everything, and the big deal - connectivity. Great sound and up-to-date features. Crutchfield info and rep makes it an easy buy. Setup not bad, befitting a computer more than a piece of audio kit, but that's what comes with the deal if you want new technology. Like the remote. Bottom line: sounds great.

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Yamaha R-N602

Full featured and great sounding receiver. Good value. Setup was more tedious and less intuitive than the setup for the more expensive Aventage line. Connecting to the wireless network took several attempts, but everything worked well in the end. I am very happy with this purchase. I bought because of the A/B speaker control effectively makes this a 2-zone setup for whole-house audio.

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Yamaha R-N602

Nice quality product. Crutchfield support second to none. Nice features to allow variety of sources. Some difficulty in setup revealed that there are errors in the booklet. Remote VERY touchy/sensitive.

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Yamaha R-602 is a great value

The Yamaha R-N602 was a good choice for me. My Crutchfield consultant walked me through the puts and takes in a logical way and we ended up with the Yamaha R-N602 to be the best value (price and attributes). A couple of negatives about the product is the design of the remote. The indicated functions on the remote are very small--too small in my humble opinion. And, at least it seems that the wireless antenna is not good enough to pick up the signal in my house, which doesn't seem to be a problem for many other wireless devices in the same location.

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Yamaha R-N602

Very good receiver. Used with the app Multicast, this receiver is very functional. Plenty of source options including home media server.

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Great Product

Yamaha always exceeds in quality, versatility.

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Yamaha R-N602

This receiver is a now-rare combination of classically robust, 'old school' amplifier tech plus a hyper-modern front-end that addresses all the diverse media options we have today. It's like a 'Swiss army knife' with blades for satellite, analog over-the-air FM, to WiFi/hardwired streaming data, and everything in between. Add to that a real hardware-relay-operated speaker matrix option control, built in web server, Alexa integration and BT links, and this unit becomes the most flexible and sound-worthy part of any serious home audio system. I can't believe it costs just this much.

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Firmware Update For R-N602

I have not received my R-N602 yet, however while waiting for it to be delivered, I was reading the reviews and saw where this Firmware Update Version 1.18 might be helpful.

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Yamaha R-N602

Sounds are clear. Easy initial setup. Still working on internet setup so I cannot comment at this time.

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Brilliant Sound and Great Features

I am very pleased with my purchase. This receiver has great features and has improved the sound quality of my stereo meaningfully. My stereo and speakers have never sounded better. This purchase was a difficult choice for me. I was looking for a stereo receiver with more power. More like 150watts per channel. I have ESS Monitor speakers. ESS assured me that I would be happy with this Yamaha Receiver's power yet when pushed for the optimal wattage they stated 150 watts per channel, then followed that by saying at their office they were using a 40 watts per channel amp and at shows they use a 250 watt per channel amp. You can see my dilemma. The ESS people were fans of Yamaha products, and I have a musician friend who strongly recommended Yamaha. All in all, price, performance, quality, I love my new receiver and highly recommend this product. You will not be disappointed.

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Great value for the money!

I have always owed Yamaha receivers. Have big Aventage for the house, this one was to replace a 30+ year old R-1000 for the garage and backyard. Internet connections, MusicCast, Internet Radio, radio reception, etc work great. Also works well with my NAS. Great value for the money!

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So intuitive

We bought this unit to rediscover our old vinyl & CD collections, give our iTunes and MP3 libraries a hearing on a "real" amp/speaker combo, and access Pandora and Spotify, again with some solid audio equipment. This unit replaced a 25-year old Rotel amp I'd had since my college days. It has brought me into the 21st Century. My kids are thrilled that they can connect their music libraries and sources easily. The set-up was a breeze. The amp is warm and robust. Yamaha's take on "loudness" makes sense but is a big departure from what I think of as conventional.

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Yamaha R-N602

I was looking for a basic amplifier to power a stereo system, yet somehow I ended up with this. But you know what? I'm glad I decided on the Yamaha R-N602. Although the setup is a bit tricky at times (connecting to my network took a couple of tries, and Airplay still doesn't work quite right), the sound is great and I can pick from a rich array of sound sources. Overall, very pleased with this purchase, and Crutchfield fulfilled my order seamlessly and quickly.

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Very good receiver

Excellent receiver! Easy to hook up. Sounds Great!

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Great, but.....

I wanted a receiver that worked well with Spotify for my patio speakers. I did not want to leave it outside and already had outside wiring. From past experience, Blue Tooth works well except over longer distances and can have some interference. I liked this receiver because Spotify could run on the receiver computer and your I-phone or Android phone could control the MusicCast app via Wifi not Blue tooth. For that feature alone, I would give this a 5 star. The reason for the downgrade is that I wanted to use the transmit Blue Tooth feature to send a signal to my other outside speakers that are not hard wired. It did not say that there is a 5 second delay (processing I guess) between the wired speakers and the transmitted Bluetooth signal. Maybe another firmware will fix this.

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A coherent product with great sound

I had not upgraded my pre-amp and power amp equipment since the 1990s and decided to go for Yamaha's integrated solution offered through R-N602. It brings together music stored on my PC, flash/external drives/Creative Zen/mobile phone, Yamaha CD C600 player, global digital radio and from streaming services I use into one easy to access product. It achieves a sound considerably better than my old Adcom pre and power amp combo (which had become old friends, but were no longer practical solutions). The A and B speaker option is very useful to provide additional sound by the pool and I can always add Yamaha's wireless speakers, should the need arise. I am still using my Mission 774 speakers, which sound great with the Yamaha, but I guess they are over 20 years old now, so any thoughts on what best to replace them with would be appreciated. I am not an audiophile, but I enjoy hearing the full depth of the sound stage and prefer a rich detailed musical experience; the R-N602 does this and is a product I would highly recommend at this price point.

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the yamaha r-n602

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A great option for old and new devices

I spent a LONG time researching dedicated stereo receivers, considering everything from 'does it have a phono stage' to 'how easily will it connect to my Spotify'. For me, what sold me on this unit was the multitude of options - it could connect my turntable and my tablet - and all this over WiFi (i didn't want to have to run another Ethernet cable to my receiver). The unit looks great, setup was pretty straightforward, and does everything it promised. The built-in phono stage was significantly better than that in my turntable. And very importantly...the iPhone App is actually quite good. Every once in awhile its slow to connect, but is great for playback through many platforms, allows for easy adjustment of volume, can turn on/off A/B speakers and do quite a bit more.

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Yamaha R-N602

As an old-school separate-components-only kind of guy replacing a 20-year-old stereo, I was keenly interested in current technology but also a bit skeptical about usability and reliability. This receiver put those fears to rest (so far) and opened a whole new world of versatility. First and foremost, it sounds great, has lots of input options and plenty of power to drive my new Klipsch towers. It looks sharp and is well made. Love the bluetooth streaming from my smartphone, which sounds amazing, and internet radio is a godsend for someone living where there aren't many radio stations. (Tip: manual connection to my wireless internet router wasn't working as per the instructions, but the WPS button method (also in the manual) made it easy, and now it connects automatically.) My jury is still out on Yamaha's approach to loudness control, which is much different than the old-school approach to boost EQ at lower volumes. Took awhile to figure: set Loudness = 0 + volume + EQ at your loudest listening volume, then use the Loudness knob rather than the Volume knob to adjust the volume up and down. Retains EQ boosts at lower volumes. This is a quality piece of gear that produces beautiful sound from multiple sources. Yamaha has nailed the hardware side of things. Their MusicCast, on the other hand, seems like first beta version and needs quite a bit of development. While I love the internet radio, it doesn't seem like vTuner is trying very hard.

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Excellent product!

This is an excellent receiver with great sound output! It switches effortlessly from one device to another using the Harmony One remote that I purchased from Crutchfield!

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Yamaha R-N602 Network Stereo Receiver

This is the perfect receiver. I was not interested in a Home Theater system, just a stereo receiver with wi-fi, bluetooth, and MusiCast (which was new to me). I am hooking it up to my new 55" 4K Samsung Smart TV, Blue Ray, DVD, and CD, all in one player, and Polk book shelf speakers, in my custom built entertainment center. Great system. Thanks Crutchfield.

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Great amp - app can improve

The amp is excellent - really solidly built Yamaha with excellent sound quality. I don't really ever watch movies through it, so it was a prefect system to play a wide range of music in two different rooms (one with Polk Audio floor speakers, one through Advent monitors). The sound is clear and well balanced and a big step up from our previous amp. We bought this amp also specifically to play digital music and we have it hooked up by ethernet cable to a small, home server, which works great, as well - never had a problem with lag or play gaps. My only complaint is that the control app (MusicCast run on an android tablet) could use a few improvements that they may well get to - there is no word search function for either the music on the server or the internet radio stations, both of which would be really useful. Also, you can't set the home folder, so every time I want a new disk I have to click a coupe extra times to get to the base "music" folder before I can browse by genre or artist, etc. Lastly, some of the info on the amp suggests that you can have different volume through the two channels, which is not true - this only works with bluetooth or internet speakers with their own power supply. The app stuff, I hope will be fixed in updates. Even with these caveats, the amp is first rate and I love the sound.

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Pretty much everything I was looking for

For some time now, I've been looking for a traditional stereo receiver that would connect via wifi to my computer, phone, etc. and also play well with my analog devices, including my turntable. There are several good units that are designed more for video, but they generally don't accommodate the older components. So far, this unit has met or exceeded my expectations. Set up was fairly quick and easy, and all the features seem to be working as advertised. First time I've had a Yamaha component, after years of Onkyo, and I'm impressed with the sound quality. Wifi set up was a little baffling -- until I realize I could just connect my iPhone and it would pluck all the settings out of it. Boom, I was online. If the reliability is as good as everything else, I think Yamaha has a winner here.

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Fine reciever

Ordered it after considering the entire Yamaha receiver and A/V line up. Works as advertised. Running my old tube TV thru audio and better than expected results. Love the access to internet radio from my home WiFi. At first did not realize my Time Capsule would support it but VERY Clear written directions with the product documentation made it easy to set up. My family talked me into this model with the built in streaming apps, I net / Airplay and front USB port.

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Yamaha R-N602

Great quality

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Another great product from Yamaha !!

This receiver has adequate power for most home setups, with very clear sound. Very easy to hook up...and built like a rock. Another home run for Yamaha !!

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Nice network stereo

Quality unit from Yamaha. It seems to do everthing well. Plays from my Ipod, Android phone, Iphone, and network. I have it hooked up to my indoor and outdoor speakers and both sound great.

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Stereo receiver for the digital age

We moved into a large apartment where the logical place to put the sound system was in a room that was physically and acoustically distant from the other rooms in which we want to hear it. It was time to replace the aging but still good Yamaha RX-550 with something that was more up to date, and specifically could send to (wireless) speakers in other rooms. I bought this receiver based on Crutchfield's recommendation for its Musiccast feature, which transmits sound to wireless Yamaha Musiccast speakers over the home wi-fi network. I bought it with a Yamaha WX-030 speaker to evaluate. The control of the interplay between receiver and other Musiccast components is by a mobile telephone app. We installed the app on our respective telephones, and it seems to work as advertised. The system keeps the apps synchronized when changes are made on either telephone. I installed the receiver this weekend, and after a few false starts, was able to get the remote speaker linked and playing in the kitchen. It hiccups occasionally from interruptions in the home wi-fi network, but overall it works well. I'm satisfied enough with the performance that I'm planning to order two more speakers for other rooms. I've not yet had a chance to evaluate the other internet features. We intend to experiment with internet radio and Pandora when we have time to explore those options. Overall, at this point I'm happy with the new receiver, especially its clean, clear sound and Musiccast feature.

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Excellent AirPlay Receiver

I have just started using the Yamaha and haven't yet tried out all of its features. I mainly bought this for its ability to stream music from iTunes via Airplay. This replaces a 20 year-old Yamaha receiver that has given many years of wonderful listening, and is still working perfectly, however, when I checked options to adapt the older version to Airplay (and have the streaming in digital form to avoid loss of quality) they were almost as expensive as just buying a new receiver. Set-up was quite easy (using an Asus router), although it did take a few tries before the Yamaha and router were linked. I am driving a pair of 4 ohm Ohm H speakers, and the power appears to be very adequate for these. There is a sub-woofer output, which I don't use. Also, an RCA phono jack for a turntable which I do use occasionally, and which is not offered on most of the newer Home Theater-type receivers. Overall sound quality is excellent for a receiver in this price range, and probably would not be noticeably different unless I spent several thousand dollars, so a good compromise between quality and value. The instruction manual is relatively easy to use. I have not yet tried it with any of the streaming radio services, so cannot comment on the ease of set-up for those. I like the Loudness setting which I also had on the older receiver, which keeps the bass/treble adjustments appropriate at lower volumes.

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