Yamaha RX-497 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver

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75 Watts Per Channel / XM-Ready / 40 AM-FM Presets / Auto FM Memory / Supports Super Audio and DVD-Audio CD

Specification	Description
Model	RX-497, RX497
UPC	027108923888
AC Outlets	2
Analog Audio	(2) Rear Input
Analog Audio	(2) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video	(2) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video	(3) Rear Input
Channels	2
Command / Control	IR Input
Command / Control	IR Output
Depth (Inches)	12.8
Frequency Response	20Hz-20KHz
Headphone Jack	Front Output
Height (Inches)	5.9
Phono	Rear Input
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets)	40
Satellite Radio	XM Radio Ready
Speaker Switching	A/B
Speaker Terminals	5-Way Binding Post
Stereo Power Rating (watts)	75
Subwoofer Preamplifier	Rear Output
Tuner	AM
Tuner	FM
Tuner	XM Radio Ready
Type of Receiver	Stereo
Watts per channel	75
Width (Inches)	17.125

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Yamaha RX-497 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver Review

Excellent stereo receiver

★★★★★

5.0

"Despite the current fad for multi-channel audio/video receivers, many people -- including this reviewer -- still listen to music with two speakers and only need a two-channel stereo receiver to drive them. And Yamaha builds outstanding stereo receivers, including this new RX-497. Yamaha's power rati …" Read Full Review »

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Feb 2 2008

D. R. Schryer

Poquoson, VA United States

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Yamaha RX-497 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver Review

Great receiver!

★★★★★

5.0

"This Yamaha XR-497 replaces a 15-year old Denon stereo receiver that was too expensive to repair. I have 2-sets of speakers, 3 components to hook-up, including a turntable. Most receivers sold now are surround sound / home theater rather than a straightforward am/fm stereo receiver. Most also do not …" Read Full Review »

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Jun 23 2008

MSB

Boston, MA

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Yamaha RX-497 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver Review

MUY BUEN RECEPTOR

★★★★★

5.0

"Hace apenas dos de semanas que me llego este receptor RX 497(es mi primer equipo Yamaha) el cual envia a la venta al Pioneer A-109 que tengo actualmente. En primera instancia buscaba un aparato con entrada de phono, al ver que este lo posee, y tras haber leido los comentarios muy positivos de este r …" Read Full Review »

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Mar 14 2009

Alis Linares

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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Yamaha RX-497 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver Review

great for both old and new media

★★★★★

5.0

"We bought this receiver initially since we still have a turntable, and this was one of the few products that still has this capability. It turns out that we couldn't be happier with our choice. Besides having the ability to play LPs, it also can play audio tapes and videos, FM/AM radio, DVDs and CD …" Read Full Review »

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Jun 4 2008

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Yamaha RX-497 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver Review

Great Stereo Reciever

★★★★★

5.0

"I purchased Yamaha RX-497 because my old ONKYO stopped working. I decided to buy this stereo receiver because I listen to music CDs most of the time, and ONKYO's TX-8522 doesn't have a subwoofer output. I cannot be happier!

The purity and depth of the sound is just amazing! I love the "pure direct" …" Read Full Review »

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Jul 2 2008

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