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.

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  Only one. A "Mid" adjustment selector to accompany the Bass and Treble sound level selectors is needed.

If you don't need multi-channel movie sound the R-N602 blends a host of input sources along with straightforward operation and great sound. It supports WiFi, bluetooth, USB, as well as conventional phono, line and optical inputs.

I bought this receiver to replace an older Yamaha stereo receiver. The biggest difference between the old receiver and the new one is the internet connectivity. Things like internet radio (via. the V-tuner program) and Pandora are built in.

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  built-in internet radio, Many inputs, Sounds good

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  Takes a while to set-up

Yamaha did the right thing with this 2 channel receiver, has all the bells and whistles you can think of, and is loaded with power, drives my Q700 with great sound, love it!

I use this amp in a large space so the output can reach high volumes. The amp cannot handle the load and shuts off. When turning it back on it has a "check speaker wires" msg. I replaced all 200 feet of wire with 12ga and added a fan to cool it. That helped but did not cure the issue.

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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  ADAPTABILITY,FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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  NONE

This unit replaced a 24 year old Denon DRA-835R, which is now in another room. The Denon worked fine but lacked modern features. The new Yamaha is terrific at network-source playback of every sort. It has a superb amplifier stage, far better quality than most other stereo receivers these days.

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  Great Amplifier Deck, Super Versatile, Well Thought Out

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  Remote Control Sub-par, Web Interface 'thin', Wired Ethernet Bug

Most offerings are for 5-7 theatre rooms but if you want just a good stereo system this a good choice. Easy to set up internet radio/SXM. Opens up new channels of listening for better sounds than just a phone or computer speakers

Sounds is okay, base is not that powerful. Although good speakers address the problem. It has serious connectivity problems. Bluetooth often loses connection, plays music with interuptions which requires reconnecting to BT. Same happens with airplay.

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).

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  -Plenty of connections for old school analog devices-USB flash drive support-Bluetooth Out to Speakers and Headphones

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  -Bluetooth streaming of music IN and Bluetooth OUT to wireless speakers at same time not supported-Musiccast app not intuitive and little documentation on the app is provided