TerryO Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) I have recently tried to read up on the latest RX-3070 to see what upgrades it has over the 3060 and can't see that much difference in specifications. Has anybody be else looked into comparing the two units and noticed any decent upgrades? cheers Terry Edited July 24, 2017 by TerryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thathifiguy Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 36 minutes ago, TerryO said: I have recently tried to read up on the latest RX-3070 to see what upgrades it has over the 3060 and can't see that much difference in specifications. Has anybody be else looked into comparing the two units and noticed any decent upgrades? cheers Terry Hi Terry, I think you'll find most updates on these receivers are virtually namesake only. Typically if there has been any improvements to HDMI since the previous model, they will feature it, otherwise, barring some minor cosmetic differences it will remain more or less the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Yamaha are claiming the receiver has been "european tuned " instead of "japanese tuned". So I guess in a nut shell the 3070 wont be as bright as the 3060. The 3070 also has the ESS 9026 DAC instead of the ESS9016 DAC that is fitted to the 3060. I'm interested in how this DAC compares to the AKM DAC's fitted to Marantz / Denon receivers. Edited July 25, 2017 by digitalhome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) I think as far as the Denons go you would need the 7 series receiver to get the AKM 4490 dac, the same as used in the Klein DACs which were awesome. Edited July 25, 2017 by powerav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 23 hours ago, digitalhome said: Yamaha are claiming the receiver has been "european tuned " instead of "japanese tuned". So I guess in a nut shell the 3070 wont be as bright as the 3060. The 3070 also has the ESS 9026 DAC instead of the ESS9016 DAC that is fitted to the 3060. I'm interested in how this DAC compares to the AKM DAC's fitted to Marantz / Denon receivers. Sounds like some good improvements but more than likely not quite enough for me to sell the 3060 for the 3070. Thanks for the info. cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezzbot Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just wondering if you folks can tell me if the DSP in the new Yamahas will flatten out a frequency response curve of a subwoofer ie. make it sound better and louder at lower frequencies. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I now have a 3070 here and it reminds me of why I won't go to any other brand! Maybe it's the new DAC's, but there is even more audio detail with this receiver compared to the 3060, and that was good. There is a little less push on treble and bit more in the bass from what I perceive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Well done, sounds like AVR's are good for 2 channel music. There should be pot and stirrer emoti. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland P. Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 13 hours ago, digitalhome said: I now have a 3070 here and it reminds me of why I won't go to any other brand! Maybe it's the new DAC's, but there is even more audio detail with this receiver compared to the 3060, and that was good. There is a little less push on treble and bit more in the bass from what I perceive. How is the latest YPAO working for you? The 3070 still cannot be used as a USB DAC, is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 17 hours ago, digitalhome said: I now have a 3070 here and it reminds me of why I won't go to any other brand! Maybe it's the new DAC's, but there is even more audio detail with this receiver compared to the 3060, and that was good. There is a little less push on treble and bit more in the bass from what I perceive. It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 3070 in a month or two. I know our 3060 improved sq wise considerably once it had a couple of hundred hours up on it. Originally it was not that impressive and lead me to buy a dedicated 2-channel amp, which greatly improved sq. The 3060 was relegated to home threater and tv duties, then after a couple of months of heavy usage I again used it for 2-channel duties and was blown away at how much it had improved, still not as good as the dedicated amplifiers but greatly improved over how it originally sounded when new. cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 On 04/08/2017 at 4:36 PM, digitalhome said: I now have a 3070 here and it reminds me of why I won't go to any other brand! Maybe it's the new DAC's, but there is even more audio detail with this receiver compared to the 3060, and that was good. There is a little less push on treble and bit more in the bass from what I perceive. How do you listen to 2 channel stereo, via musiccast or hdmi from a streamer or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, powerav said: How do you listen to 2 channel stereo, via musiccast or hdmi from a streamer or similar? I listen to flac's and 320kbps mp3's from the NAS using the inbuilt client in the 3070, or if i feel up to it I use the Oppo as the client. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 On 8/5/2017 at 5:51 AM, Roland P. said: How is the latest YPAO working for you? The 3070 still cannot be used as a USB DAC, is that correct? I don't feel there is a great deal of difference but with the 3060 I used "front" mode for the YAPO. I found "flat" to be way to bright and a little harsh. Not so on the 3070. I'm using "flat" and it works for my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Wonder if I can get one for $2300 hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I would say about the $2400 mark. From the people we both know here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 6 hours ago, digitalhome said: I would say about the $2400 mark. From the people we both know here. Oh I had that but just impulsed a Primare i32 last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland P. Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 07/08/2017 at 8:21 AM, powerav said: Wonder if I can get one for $2300 hmmmm. IMHO $2,300 should not be an issue (after a bit of negotiation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 25/07/2017 at 9:00 AM, TerryO said: I have recently tried to read up on the latest RX-3070 to see what upgrades it has over the 3060 and can't see that much difference in specifications. Has anybody be else looked into comparing the two units and noticed any decent upgrades? cheers Terry In my opinion it is waste of money. It is much better to get the RX A860 + power amplifier/integrated amp with HT . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezzbot Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not if you want at least 5.1.4. That A860 is only 7.1 surround. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Kezzbot said: Not if you want at least 5.1.4. That A860 is only 7.1 surround. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk I think it is 7.2 or 5.2.2 . Amplification quality gives better overall experience then more speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm actually now in the market for a second Yamaha RX-A 60 series AV Receiver for a set up at work, looking at anyone of the RX-A models from the 1060, 2060 to a 3060 secondhand if anyone knows of any out there. I have checked out the ExcelHIfi refurbished website, but would rather buy one that has not had issues if there is one out there for for a reasonable price. cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromelang Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 On 04/08/2017 at 2:36 PM, digitalhome said: I now have a 3070 here and it reminds me of why I won't go to any other brand! Maybe it's the new DAC's, but there is even more audio detail with this receiver compared to the 3060, and that was good. There is a little less push on treble and bit more in the bass from what I perceive. The new A3070 now gives you the choice to select 3 types of digital filters: - Sharp (typical brickwall that comes with pre and post ringing) - Slow (less pre ringing, better temporal transient response, with a more gradual curve, but roll off top frequencies earlier around 18kHz) - Short Latency (or more commonly known as apodising filter as touted by Meridien and Ayre, that eliminates pre ringing totally, providing precise, stable imaging and less of the top frequencies truncation like the slow filter) Default filter is Short Latency This feature was previously available only on the pre pro model CX-A5100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDobsession Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 On 15/08/2017 at 2:32 PM, TerryO said: I'm actually now in the market for a second Yamaha RX-A 60 series AV Receiver for a set up at work, looking at anyone of the RX-A models from the 1060, 2060 to a 3060 secondhand if anyone knows of any out there. I have checked out the ExcelHIfi refurbished website, but would rather buy one that has not had issues if there is one out there for for a reasonable price. cheers Terry Hi Terry, not sure if you are interested. I have a 3050 Avantage which was purchased April 2016 so you still have over 2 years warranty. Perfect condition, with box, remote as new. I have it on eBay at the moment but make me an offer if this is something you would consider. Cheers, paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Hi Paul, thanks for the offer, I actually purchased about a month ago a second new RXA3060 when they were on sale as a run out special. GLWTS, if I had not already purchased the 3060 I would have been very interested in your 3050. cheers Terry Edited October 2, 2017 by TerryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDobsession Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 No worries at all. Enjoy the 3060. I’ve had Yamaha receivers for over 20 years and they are brilliant as I’m sure you are aware. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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