AVR 254 vs Yamaha RX-V765
The RX-V765's power @ 8ω is 95W against the AVR 254's 50W and its thd 0.080% against 0.070%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$130
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the AVR 254
The Harman Kardon AVR-254 is a versatile 7.1-channel audio/video receiver designed for home theater enthusiasts. It delivers 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms across seven channels with less than 0.07% THD, providing high fidelity sound with a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design. The receiver supports advanced surround sound decoding including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, and more. It features three HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Color processing and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing that upscales video to 1080p for enhanced picture quality. The AVR-254 includes EzSet/EQ equalization for easy system setup, multi-room audio capability, and an AM/FM/XM tuner. It also offers multiple analog and digital audio/video inputs, remote IR I/O, heavy-duty binding posts, and a programmable seven-device remote control. The unit measures 6.5" H x 17.3" W x 15" D and weighs approximately 27 lbs. It supports multi-channel preamp outputs and connections for external amplifiers, making it highly expandable for complex home theater systems.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Cirrus Logic CS 49700
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.070%
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- HDMI, Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, Component Video
- Digital Outputs
- HDMI, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, Composite, S-video, Component Video
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 165 × 382 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.3 kg (27 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions