The back panel reveals way more than I'd ever think possible on such an inexpensive receiver. All the analog ins and outs are there, but get this, the VR has S-video switching! Neither the Yamaha or Technics feature this—I don't know how Kenwood managed to do this for the price, but good for them. Kenwood also did it right by putting two coaxial digital inputs and one Toslink optical digital input on the back and using UL-approved collars for all the channels. The VR also features system-control outputs for controlling other compatible components.
Setting up the Kenwood was a breeze—the supplied remote is extremely intuitive and the fact that all of the channel levels can be adjusted separately makes things that much easier.
The Kenwood is the clear winner of our Face Off. Whereas the Yamaha got most things right, the Kenwood seemed to get everything right. Mike chimed in: "The VR displayed better bass definition and had a much more cohesive tonal balance. The VR had no trouble running all of the speakers full range. I dare say that in a medium-sized room, you don't really need to use a subwoofer with this receiver. The Yamaha outperformed the Kenwood on center-channel intelligibility, but the difference was fairly minor.
What more can I say about the VR? I've been saying for quite some time now that receivers seem to be getting better and better, and I think this Face Off proved it. The Yamaha has its own distinctive sound that many people will enjoy, plus it has a 6-channel input for use with future formats.
Even so, I recommend the Kenwood; it has more of the features you want and can use now, and it just sounds so darn good.
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