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Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC)
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EVC is Volvo Penta's electronic engine control platform. EVC connects the engine, transmission, instruments and accessories in one and the same system. The result is high reliability, simple updates and access to smart accessories.
The technological leap forward, regardless of the application, is hard to ignore. Remember when your video re-orders went digital and suddenly you could watch any show on your drive, even if it was in the middle of a lineup? That's thanks to thinking digitally. Now, we can reap the benefits of a digital world while piloting our boats thanks to Volvo Penta's EVC, Electronic Vessel Control. It's digital controllability for small boats, and it's going to rock your world the same as the digital recorder took hold on land.
Key Features
Drivability packages (twin engine installations)
Drivability main kit
- Powertrim Assistant
- Rudder indicator, sender, interface kit
Joystick kit
- Joystick, software
- Electronic steering
Docking station kit
- Joystick, software
- Electronic steering
Economy packages (for twin engine installations)
Economy main kit
- Trip computer software
- NMEA 2000 interface
Monitoring packages
Display kit (for twin engine installations)
- 7" color display
- Mounting kit
Display kit (for single engine installations)
- 4" display
- NMEA 2000 interface
Single Engine Packages
Aquamatic (sterndrive) single main kit
- Powertrim Assistant
- Trip Computer software
- Multisensor
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Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) Captain's Report
The EVC-E system uses the same ergonomic control head that we've all become familiar with. Capt. Steve's finger is on the cruise adjust rocker switch.
Capt. Steve Says….
Now I know what you're thinking… "Too much technology on a boat is a bad thing around salt water". Well that argument really doesn't…er… hold water. Electronics have been around long enough to have pushed that long standing myth off a short pier, and as far as electronic controllability goes, well the engines on our boats have long ago been converted to electronic ignitions, and they are all still working just fine. So with all due respect to traditionalists, I have found that this digital technology that we are about to reap the benefits from, is a good thing, and hopefully by the end of this report, I'll have you convinced of that as well. Having touched and felt the advantages first hand, courtesy of Volvo Penta (the folks who introduced the world to pod drives you may recall), I am already convinced that this is the way to go.
The Simplicity
The first question we need to address is, "how does this technology work?" It's a good question. The answer is, the system basically works by replacing the cables that you are used to using with electric servos that do the control work. In effect, you are no longer making a direct connection to, say, a throttle linkage. Now you are making a wired connection to the EVC (Electronic Vessel Control) brain, which distributes that signal to an electronic servo. The new digital engine control levers are now plug and play and, when moved in any direction, send a signal to the servos and the servo then moves the throttle linkage. The same happens with the shifting. You move the lever into gear and it engages a servo that moves the transmission linkage. An additional set of servos are connected to the outdrive trim as well. In a nutshell, that's it!
So What?
So a lot! Now that there is an electronic signal between the linkage and the controls, you can add a boatload of functionality to that control input. It's all a matter of how you want to manipulate that signal and what other functions you want to share that signal with. It's an amazing marriage, and now that we've taken the first step down the aisle, let's see what sorts of things we can do when we play with those signals.
Here's a simple one. We all know that when we hit the throttles, our boat comes up on plane, then we back off a bit to get to cruise speed and then start thumbing the trim switch to get a perfect trim angle for the speed we are running at. With me so far?
Now that we have digital control, that work is done for us. Our test boat had a pair of gauges that showed the trim angle (not new, we've seen these before) and by watching these gauges we were able to verify that the trim was changing throughout all my control inputs. So starting out at -1 degree, for a good hole shot, I slammed the engine controls to the stops. The boat leaped forward and came on plane in seconds.
Immediately, the trim started automatically coming up. Once on plane, I back off the throttles a bit to get to a comfortable cruise speed and the trim settled in at +4 degrees. I punched the throttles again and the trim tabs dropped back to +3 for the acceleration and then drift back up to +6 at top speed. When I pulled the throttles back to neutral, they immediately dropped back to -1 degrees, right where we started from. It's all a matter of pairing the trim servos with the throttles.
Putting EVC to the Test
Ok, so I'm thinking that's all well and good, but I also trim when I'm not throttling. Like when I'm cranking and banking during a test for example. What happens then? With the drives steady at +6 degrees that's too high for hard maneuvers. We'll ventilate the props and over rev, right? I posed that question to Martin Jufors, Volvo Penta's Director of Product Development for their Engineering Department (basically the guy in charge of this EVC's development) since he happened to be riding along with me on this test. His response was a simple "try it and see."
So I did. Again I rammed the throttles to the stops and this time I kept them there. I put the wheel hard over and the trim dropped immediately to accommodate the maneuver. No ventilating, just hard maneuvers. As I straighten to pick up speed, the trim came back up and we were off to the races.
So, not only is the trim linked to the engine controls, but there's an angle sensor as well that is sending signals to the trim servos. With the EVC, now you don't have to drop the trim before hard turns. Are you starting to appreciate how digital controls work now? Wait, it gets better.
Adjusting the Trim Settings
What if the trim isn't just right? After all, these trim parameters were programmed in an office miles away from where this boat is now. As it turns out, you have two choices. The first, is to manually readjust the trim to where you want it. Just hit the thumb switch on the engine controls like normal. The second method is to turn to the 7" display on the dash and access the "trim control" page and make any adjustments you want. There are several "throttle points" that the trim is set to and you can change both the trim settings and those points any way you want.
It so happened that at best cruise speed I noticed a bit of bow oscillation on our EVC test boat -- you know… the bow going up and down like a porpoise because of the trim is set wrong. I dropped the trim manually and we were fine. We then went into the adjustment page and reset the trim level for that throttle setting and took off again. This time, we were rock steady at best cruise -- no oscillation. And, it took all of half a minute.
The Engine Controls
I'm resting my hands on a set of engine controls that have a lot of buttons on them. They're all labeled, so it's not mysterious and largely self explanatory for what each does, but the fact that there is this much controllability is very cool. Let's go over each one and see what we can now do.
Optional features are easy to activate and require no added space on the helm panel.
"Trim Assist"
This is the function I've just been describing. Push this button and the system automatically adjusts the trim for you. You can still do it yourself, if you are so inclined. Just touch the button, the green light goes off, and you're on your own just as you always have been, adjusting the trim with your thumb.
This button activates the particular control unit where you are working. It is useful when you have multiple control stations, say, an upper and lower helm, wing controls, and another in the cockpit for backing down on a fish. Just hop over to that control and activate it by pushing "station."
"Cruise Control"
Cruise control is just as the name implies. It works like the one in your car. Set your speed and hit "cruise control" and you'll maintain that speed. I know, you can do that now just by taking your hands off the controls, but you know it's more than that. Just as you can make incremental adjustments in your car with the up and down buttons, so can you do it here. Are you following a boat and just slightly closing in on him? Then hit the "
" button and you slow down a tad. Want to speed up, hit the "
" button and you accelerate a bit. You can hit
5 times from where you have the throttles set. Beyond that, it's time to move the controls and then start again.
These small incremental adjustments work at idle, too. So, if you are in a no wake zone and want a little more, simply tap "Cruise Control" and "
." Also, ergonomics weren't lost on Volvo Penta designers. The throttles are so sensitive now (remember you're not moving cables, just sending electric signals down some wires) that you won't want to rest your hand on the throttle controls anymore. Something I am keen to do, so a little restraining was in order for me.
I very much like the fact that I could place my right hand on top of the base of the control unit between the two throttles. In that way my hand was ready for sudden action if need be, yet the weight of my hand and arm was not resting on the throttles which could be easily jiggled, especially when bouncing across waves. Now with my hand in this position, the "+" and " – " buttons are on the front of the unit, literally right at my fingertips. Brilliant!
The trim control for the outdrives remains on the port control lever, and notice the ergonomics of the sticks.
"Throttle Only"
Sometimes you still need to give the engines some gas to rev them with the boat out of gear. The old way was to push a button in at the side of the controls, thereby putting the gears in neutral, so you could advance the throttle without moving the boat. With the new EVC system, you need only push the "Throttle Only" button -- a green light will come on signaling that it is engaged and the gears are in neutral -- and you can rev the engines.
"Single Lever"
Tired of always trying to get your two engines synchronized by manipulating one control, then the other while staring at the gauges instead of watching where you're going? With the new EVC system that is ancient history. Touch the "Single Lever" button and now one engine control operates both engines simultaneously and two engines stay synchronized.
This naturally made me ask the big question… "So which lever did Volvo Penta decide would be the one you have to use?" As it turns out, they didn't, you get to make that decision. Whichever control you move first, that's the one lever that is in control and the other is the slave. Move the dead lever forward or reverse… nothing. When you get back in the vicinity of the marina, or mooring, or whatever calls for full control again, just move the two controls together and push the "Single Lever" button to deactivate. You now have two working controls again.
Need to have the controls locked, for whatever reason? Just hold the "station" button in for three seconds and you'll hear a series of "beeps". Then the controls are deactivated completely. Now no one can hit the throttles when you're not expecting it. Push the button to re-activate the controls and you're off.
Digital Steering
We're still not done. The steering is digital as well. The standard helm station is replaced with a digital control wheel and instead of cables and pulleys or hydraulic steering hoses connected to the wheel- -- the new EVC is translating and communicating steering instructions from the wheel to the drives by electrical impulses in wires. They send a signal to the steering servos that control the hydraulic rams to steer the boat. You no longer feel feedback in the wheel and all controls are fingertip gentle.
Individual trim controls are right at the fingertips, to either side of the cruise adjust which lets the operator increase/decrease speed in small increments. Great when passing a boat in a no wake zone.
Sterndrive Joystick
Now that you understand how digital control works and can be so versatile, it's a simple matter of adding a new controller input unit to the existing control system which has all been described above. A joystick can not only control your shifting, but steering and throttle, as well. Even better, it controls the steering of each outdrive individually and separately.
Add in a computer to correlate the steering, power, and thrust, to the movements of the joystick and you have complete maneuverability with outdrives. I tested this and it worked flawlessly. The Volvo Penta team even set up a pair of boats right up against the bow and stern of the 31' (9.45 m) test boat and had me pull into that tight spot. Sure enough, I eased the boat right in without touching either vessel. You can see this for yourself in the "Sterndrive Joystick" test video.
The Display Screen
The info for all the engine and drive parameters is displayed on a 7" programmable LCD flatscreen flush mounted to the dash panel. It gives graphic displays of all engine gauges and seriously de-clutters your panel. It's also completely customizable, a fact that I appreciated as I have my own ideas of how I want information displayed and I was able to get what I wanted with just a few minutes of figuring out the nuances of how the programming works.
There was no manual handed to me, and it didn't take long to use the single knob to turn and push my way through the controls to make whatever gauges I wanted to use, appear on the screen just where I wanted them. This is really the frosting on the cake.
Here you have gauges positioned one way. Want to move that depth gauge over to the right position? No problem. Want to redesign the entire display? Can do.
By rotating your way through various screens, you can get information on an assortment of parameters, most on a single screen if you choose, including;
• Engine hours
• Coolant temperature
• Voltage
• Turbo pressure (diesel only)
• Oil pressure
• Warnings and alarms
• Trim position (sterndrive)
• Depth*
• Surface water temperature*
• Speed through water*
• Water tank level*
• Fuel tank level*
• Rudder position*
• Video camera**
* Requires extra sensor.
** Requires separate camera.
It's all now at your fingertips, and it's all the result of digital technology. And there's more to come. Dynamic positioning, troll mode, dual speed modes… it's all either here already or being developed along with more features that we haven't even thought of yet. The future looks bright for digital technology, and the only question that remains is… are you onboard?
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Your broadband entertainment network The receiver's Ethernet port opens the door to a world of fresh, new listening options. Thousands of Internet radio stations from every corner of the world are at your fingertips. And music files streamed from your networked PC are just a touch away. The possibilities are practically endless. Flexible connection options With nine channels of power, this receiver can drive speakers in a number of different configurations depending on your setup. Enjoy surround sound in your home theater with as many as nine speakers re-creating involving special effects. Or enjoy seven-channel surround sound and use the other two channels to bi-amp your front speakers for better sound. Or listen to stereo speakers in another room. Yamaha's Intelligent Amp Assign feature lets you set up multiple speakers to share the same amp channels — like outdoor speakers for Zone 2 and back surround speakers in a 9.1-channel surround setup — and the receiver will send power to the correct speakers for whatever you're playing. From our Yamaha RX-A2020 review: Overall, the RX-A2020 gave my music and movies more of a three-dimensional sound... I am not looking forward to returning this receiver and going back to my seven-year-old Yamaha receiver with far less power and far fewer features. — David Brown, Crutchfield A/V Writer Highlights:Power and Processing:9-channel amplifier140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD, with 2 channels drivenDolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audioanalog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p) via HQV® Vida processorYPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) for easy automatic speaker setup and more precise surround sound (microphone included)Cinema DSP modes add richness and presence to music and movie soundtracksAdaptive Dynamic Range Control limits the volume level on sound effects and commercials for more discreet late-night listeningSilent Cinema for simulated surround sound via standard stereo headphonesDigital Music Options:Internet-ready access music from your PC and Internet radio stationslisten to music from an iPod®, iPhone®, or thumb drive through the front-panel USB inputbuilt-in Apple AirPlay® for ultra-convenient iTunes® music playbackbuilt-in HD Radio tunerWi-Fi®-ready with optional Yamaha adapterDLNA and Windows® 7 certified for better compatibility with other certified audio networking componentsMulti-room Audio:three-room/three-source outputpowered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd and 3rd room (using powered 2nd and 3rd-room output allows 5.2 home theater in main room)HDMI Zone 2 output sends audio/video signals to a 2nd room (same as main room)optical and coaxial digital audio sources are not output to Zones 2 and 3USB and network-connected sources cannot be played back in different Zones at the same timeAudio Performance Features:192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters for all channelsUltra Low Jitter PLL circuitry reduces timing jitter from digital sources, for improved sound qualityback surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping compatible front left and right speakersPure Direct mode switches off front-panel display, tone controls, and DSP circuitry for cleaner sound with analog audio sourcesCompressed Music Enhancer for better sounding MP3s and other digital music filesdetachable power cordConnections:HDMI 1.4a audio/video switching: 8 in (including 1 front-panel input), 2 outcomponent video switching (4 in, 1 out)composite video switching (5 in, 1 out) including the front-panel inputdigital audio inputs: 3 optical and 3 coaxialoptical digital audio output5 analog stereo audio-only inputs (including phono)7.1-channel analog audio preamp input7.2-channel analog audio preamp outputpreamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofersEthernet port for music streaming from a PC networkUSB port for audio playback from USB flash drives, hard disk drives, and portable MP3 music players1 pair of main speaker outputsGeneral Features:free Yamaha remote app lets you use your iPod touch, iPhone or Android device as a Wi-Fi® remotefour SCENE presets for each Zone offer easier source switchingfull-color on-screen display lets you browse movies and music, including album art (via HDMI only)HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver40 AM/FM presetsmultibrand remote17-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 19-3/8"Dweight: 37.7 lbs.warranty: 3 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Receivers: Your ticket to sensational sound Your receiver powers your speakers and lets you connect and select your entertainment sources. But a great receiver does a lot more it ignites your emotions. From the passion of a favorite musical artist, to the crossfire of a super-charged movie soundtrack, to the intensity and immersion of a fast-paced video game, your receiver is the key to experiencing and enjoying it in full.
A Receiver With Options and Power Written By Gianni Bambino, Naples, Fl on Sunday, August 31, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The rxa2020 was purchased to replace the rxa1020 and what a difference. The 2020 has the power, options, customization and sound that I needed. Setup- You will find that the setup is quite easy and that a real manual would be nice. You have to download a manual (which works and you could always print one), read it and apply the instructions according to your needs. The audyssey is relatively easy and gets things dialed in very close, remember to read the manual and tweak the sound to your needs. Internet connectivity- This is a breeze and works well for me. Make sure to update the firmware and enjoy Sound- Do your due diligence and read about how to change the settings to suit your tastes. With some tweaking, I am able to get that buttery tube amplifier out of my Klipsch Chorus II's and the rest of the Klipsch speaker gang. You can even make changes for each speaker that is set up to the receiver. Remote control- I found that the programmable remote control is easy to use and program with other devices. Quality- So far so good. This receiver is pushed hard every day by the family, from home theater to loudly played music. Hasn't skipped a beat yet. Crutchfield- Excellent customer service and product knowledge. Great value and truly empathetic to customer's needs and wants. I hope that Crutchfield is around for many years to come. Pros: Great sound, customization, power, control, ease of use Cons: could use a real paper manual
Works Great Written By Jorge, Livermore, CA on Friday, April 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product works great, I had a 15+ year old stereo and this is totally better than the older models. Pros: Love all of the inputs and options for use. Multiple room options for the speakers. Cons: It takes a long time to set up and get dialed in to how you want it to work for you.
Great Sound - Great Value Written By JRMNorth, Petoskey, Michigan on Wednesday, March 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent quality sound with movies or music. I first test any receiver with uncompressed audio - my old CDs. This receiver has great highs, good midrange, and good bass with good dynamics. It has a very clean sound with low distortion. This receiver runs just mildly warm and never seems to get hot (a lot cooler than my Onkyo 5009). While this receiver won;t make you forget a high end amp/preamp combo (I had such a combo), it is comparable to many mid priced combos - and better than most receivers. While my Onkyo 5009 has more pure power, the Yamaha has a more refined sound. I like it. Pros: Excellent sound quality for a receiver. Does not get overly warm at any time. Remote is not as bad as many claim. Cons: Nothing of significance for the price.
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Eric, North Pole AK on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound and options but lacking in user friendliness. Finding the right sound source option can be difficult and the lack of a paper instruction manual, while earth friendly is a pain when wanting a quick @ hand reference.
A2020 rocks Written By James, Los Angeles on Saturday, February 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great customer service from Crutchfield, and great receiver from Yamaha, really a step up or two, maybe even three steps up from my previous Onkyo 609 Pros: Everything Cons: The words that display on the remote LCD screen looks faded/unclear (looks very similar to when battery gone bad), i thought it was defect, contacted Crutchfield, they immediately send me a replacement. found out its the same, i think its yamaha's designed. but no big deal.
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By DanH, Davenport ia on Monday, January 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product,picture and sound quality are great.Luv the hdmi pass thru feature! Pros: Sound,build quality Cons: Non yet
Yamaha RXA-2020 Written By BipinR, NC on Monday, January 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Still trying out different setup configurations, so far very good and easy to setup. Got a good deal from Crutchfield. Pros: good power Cons: none so far
Exceeded expectation Written By Hitman, Ohio on Saturday, January 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am still working on setting up the complete system, but this unit has exceeded my expectation for flexibility, power and performance. I look forward to enjoying it for years to come. Pros: Ability to connect a wide variety of input types Cons: Non so far
Works great Written By Jeff S, Rosebud Ar on Saturday, January 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have a yamaha 1010 & the 2020 is much better Pros: Good power& a lot of features( easy to setup) Cons: No power outlets on back
Solid product / hi - tech made easy!! Written By JackL, Grand Rapids, mi. on Saturday, January 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Coming off a Sony str-dh740, our main concern was having power - to - burn and the right mix of features, all mixed in with bullet-proof construction. Mission accomplished ....this has been a joy to integrate into our Entertainment room. Running Klipsch series RF62 II's all - around ( two fronts bi-amped, a center, and two rears ) with 2 Klipsch sw-112 subs ( receiver has 2 sub outs ) we never feel something's missing; something's underpowered or lacking - sound is powerful, spacious and rich. YPAO calibration - easy and excellent end-result; added a tick to center speaker and felt 1000% dialed in. We've also added a turntable ( pro ject debut carbon - sweet!! ), and Apple TV --- both easily integrated via the phono input and numerous hdmi ports. This receiver performs effortlessly; doesn't get over-warm; is attractive, and probably has more than enough EVERYTHING for our needs over the next decade. ( Apple TV took care of any issues regarding Bluetooth, wireless connectivity, etc., which aren't this receivers strong suits by itself ) Got our receiver on sale from Crutchfield; no issues on delivery whatsoever. Best bang for the buck out there, as far as what we see available! Pros: Everything's great / as advertised, with an emphasis on 9 channels available / 140 watts of pure, clean power supply to speakers Cons: Remote - hard to read fine, light print under each button; no backlighting
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Jeremy, Lusby, MD on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Using this receiver with my Klipsch reference series speakers in a 7.1 configuration. Does an excellent job, many DSP settings; although I mostly use the "straight" or "pure direct" settings to eliminate the internal DSP adding any unwanted characteristics to the sound field. Plenty of power, many options and as always Crutchfield does a great job with answering any questions and really quick shipping. Pros: Easy of use Many options for DSP, inputs/outputs Lots of Power Solid build quality Cons: Remote needs to be backlit Receiver is also really long; check your measurements to be sure it will fit
Everything You Need; Perfect Sound A Plus Written By Mark, Sahuarita, AZ on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My very first decent 5.1 receiver was a Yamaha and I was foolish to get away from that (I have been fooling around with high-dollar Onkyo's for a while now; the latest one's horrible HDMI problems led to this purchase). My wife and I used to marvel at the separation and placement of sound in our space at the time, and that was just a mid-grade Yamaha of the day and a decent JBL 5.1 set-up. A decade later, fried Onkyo, and we are back, and I will never be so foolish again. I am a home theater enthusiast even if my budget will not allow for a dream installation, and I had read Mark Fleischmann's review of this product line with great interest in S & V magazine (highly recommended for those of you who are reading this and may yet be on the fence). Everything that he mentioned I have so far found to be true: the separation, precision, placement, and lack of bias in the sound is perfect, just perfect. You can of course tailor it to match your tastes, which is as it should be; but the equipment does not color the input in any way unless you desire it. This is more powerful than anyone not facing a professional installation will need, yet I was able to swap in my banana plugs and inputs and get under way in a basic manner in under 45 minutes. Still discovering all the many very powerful tools that this has - and fighting with my wife over the processor settings, as she prefers some 'colors" that I don't - but this is easily the best purchase I have made since my Plasma. Pros: Every single aspect of this device that I have encountered so far is, you'll pardon me, Pitch Perfect. Sturdy design; great inputs and flexibility with same; clean, legible GUI and characters on the receiver itself; beautiful sound in music and movie presentation (not always the case in HT receivers); wireless app for remote operation; long basic warranty Cons: Being honest? Nothing but Nits to pick here. I was born Analog, not Digital, so I think that putting the Owner's Manual on CD is counterintuitive. I grow weary of the tyranny of black in electronics; doesn't anyone like silver or brushed metal anymore? The loaded remote is not backlit - silly. And that is it...except for the fact that I have not yet found the way to Customize the Settings for a User, because my wife keeps screwing with my carefully tailored sound set-up.
Powerhouse!! Written By Jay, Birmingham,Al on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I will start off by saying that I have been a longtime fan of Yamaha for years and this receiver is no joke!! it is replacing a previous Yamaha receiver rx-v3800 which was good as well 140x7 channels but the rx-a2020 140x9 channels is superb!! As soon as I took it right out of the box and looked at the craftsmanship I knew this was serious amplification that I was fixing to encounter and man was I right!! the sound stage on this receiver is awesome the 3800 was good but this one leaves it in its own wake no kidding! the bass response is deep and tight not muddy or distorted either. the video is a really clean on it as well the GUI menu is nice as well though some may not quite like it but if that's the case try the GUI on the Rxv2095 when you do you will appreciate this one better overall I am satisfied with it!! Pros: Powerful not weak by a long shot!! Clean sound and clean picture as well Cons: none
Yamaha RX-A2020 Review Written By DustinW, Milwaukee, WI on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall an outstanding product...great upgrade from my previous receiver. Generally no challenges to set up with one caveat for ARC. Pros: Controls all of the components through one source...this means fewer wires/cable to run through the wall. Three zone application is outstanding. Still learning all of the functionality of the product. Cons: Communication issues with Samsung Smart TV. Both products can be quirky when trying to run all of the TV app audio through the Yamaha. IMO, this ARC issue should have been resolved by both companies...spent too much time on the phone with tech support for both. Should be plug-and-play.
Great amp so far Written By GBG, California on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought the receiver mainly for its networking features, and ability to drive speakers in 3 different locations. Having the the Yamaha web control app makes all this work beautifully! I now have independent music sourcing and volume control in my workshop, patio and movie zones. I can stream i-tunes to the receiver direct from my mobile devices (Airplay), so I carry an i-phone with me out in the garden/patio and jump around to different tracks. Also tried the build in internet radio today, and it worked great. Streams music easily from around the globe! The convenience and versatility of this receiver is exactly what I was hoping for. Pros: Airplay and network ability is fantastic Computer and mobile device control is much easier than using the factory remote Powering 3 separate zones, a 9.1 system, or all the variations in between has great potential Cons: Seems to run on warm side The visual setup and menu's seem meant to be hooked up to a tv. If you don't have a tv or a projector this could be difficult. I have a projector, so almost everything I can change via my laptop, or i-pad, but a few network options I have to put up the projector screen just to adjust. Maybe I'll find a way to work around this in time?
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By JC, Castro Valley Ca on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After reading the Crutchfied review I decided to upgrade from the RX675 to this RX2020. This receiver made my Klipsch reference speakers come alive in every respect. Maybe the solid crisp bass thru the RB-81 I I is the most noticeable difference along with hearing things like cymbals that were hiding before. Pros: Great sound and performance for $1000 Cons: Yamaha wifi adapter will not work with AT&T U-Vers router
yamaha 2020reciever Written By tony, ny on Saturday, December 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent highly recommend
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By MarkS, Edmonds, WA on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sound Quality is great
Great Sound, Excellent Features, and POWER Written By Craig B, Raleigh, NC on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this receiver as an upgrade for Denon 2313ci which just didn't have enough power to drive my Polk RTI12 speakers as loud as I wanted. This receiver definitely fit the bill and has not disappointed at low volumes or loud ones. Setup was a piece of cake, the YPAO automatic setup quickly measured my room and set distance, delay and volume levels. Much like Audessey that Denon uses after the initial setup I just made a couple of teaks to the surround and sub levels to suit my personal tastes. I only have a 5.2 setup so I wasn't able to test the 7.2 or 9.2 quality but the 5.2 doesn't disappoint. The quality is great on CD, Airplay, Bluray DTS Master and DD. In Stereo this receiver is LOUD as mentioned earlier I drive two Polk RTi12's which have a 50 to 500 watt rating capability and I haven't been able to get this receiver close to all the way up I think the house would vibrate apart if I did. There haven't been any overheating problems unlike the last two Denon receivers I have owned. This is a definite buy if you need lots of clean clear power, appreciate crystal clear high's, deep lows and accurate vocal representation. Great for movies, concert dvd's and any music source! Pros: Easy Set Up, lot's of assignable connections, simple to customize input names etc. You can easily dial in your custom sound with system EQ and neat features like dialouge level and lift etc... Remote is VERY detailed and probably has close to 100 buttons but all are laid out to make life simple and give one touch access to most setting so you are not scrambling through on-screen menus. Cons: Graphical Menus are a bit antiquated in their looks but they work which is all that matters
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By RickG, Maui Hi. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to use more so then I thought it would be due to all the features it has
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By DanE, Carlisle, PA on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first major component purchase since college (mid-80's). I have NAD, Hafler & Polk older components. My wife has Airplay, so we upgraded. That works really well. All other video and audio units are attached - it's easy to hook these up, but there are so many more Aux style hookups, though with the advent of HDMI, hookup is simplified. Also hooked up the Net and there is Pandora + more. I'm only hooking up 2 speakers so we haven't been able to enjoy the surround sound, but I'm fine without it. I have always been a Yamaha fan from way back when. I have no regrets. Pros: Lots of inputs and outputs, room for expansion, and very flexible as far as component hookup. I like the front access points as well, and this unit can do so much more than I will ever need. I like that when I shut this unit off, the TV feed bypasses (or feeds through) the unit without interruption and the TV can operate without having to use the surround system at all. Cons: This unit is HEAVY, and it is LARGE - it is deeper than any component that I have ever owned, including my big amps. I had to cut out the back of the entertainment center so that we could set it deep and close the front glass door.
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Anonymous, north branch MN on Saturday, December 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) very easy to use and hook up
WOW!!!! Written By JoeG, Schenectady, NY on Friday, December 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wow!!! What a difference it makes in overall sound compared to my older RX-V571. The onscreen menus make it a snap to set up. I had one issue when setting up by Logitech Remote with the Yamaha and by cable box. A quick call to Crutchfield and hey were able to find the problem. I am running Bose Speakers and needed to have speakers to run my 301's for the front presence channel and back rear presence. I especially love the ability to use Airplay and other features such as Pandora and NetRadio. Instead of using Yamaha's wireless accessory, I bought a TrendNet Powerline adapter that adds enables all of the network features. Crutchfield was great, it arrived in 2 days after purchase, even with free shipping. I have had many iterations of Yamaha receivers and this is their best yet. I did a lot of research with Crutchfield and other websites and always came back to Crutchfield because they offer the tech support for life and the price was rock solid. Pros: Easy set up. Great features, Great Sound- what more can you ask. Fast Shipping and Great tech support. Cons: None so far.
For Heaven's Sake, Just Buy It. Written By P.J., Washington, DC on Monday, December 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced a Denon 3808ci, which should have lasted longer (not happy about that, Denon). But the Yamaha 2020 turned my Denon frown upside down. Instantaneous, profound audio improvement. The first CD I played (on an Oppo 93) was Eva Cassidy, who brought tears to my eyes. Okay, she always brings tears to my eyes, but never nearly this quickly. What may have been an even more pleasant surprise was the immediate enhancement of the video. The Blu-ray of "Band of Brothers" had me diving off the couch ducking bullets, and the DVD of "Master and Commander" looked like, well, a Blu-ray (or better), which is to say, simply stunning. There is a very noticeable improvement to the clarity and brightness of video, so much so that recently, watching an over-the-air NFL game, I had to reduce the (untouched-in-five-years) brightness on the Sony monitor. A small quibble: those of you who bi-amp (and unlike many commenters, I'm a huge proponent thereof) need to be aware that while you can attach speaker wires for bi-amping and for a second Zone, you cannot utilize both functions simultaneously, and that fact is not immediately evident. I bi-amp a pair of Snell E-III's in a 5.1 array. This AVR has virtually all the features of the comparable newer models for $500-600 less. Score one while it's still available. For the price it's like holding up a liquor store minus the law enforcement risk. But remember, money can't buy happiness. What are you, a moron? Of course it can. Pros: A machine that is beautiful to behold, while offering stunningly good audio and video processing. Speaker calibration program is accurate and reliable. Wireless streaming from the IMac presents no problems. OSD/GUI not elegant, but entirely functional. Remote is hardly perfect (no backlight), but pretty good; I've seen far worse (can you say, "Denon"?). At this price point, I'd be hard-pressed to imagine a better AVR. Cons: Wish it had the capability to use bi-amped fronts while powering Zone 2 speakers, but not a big deal, 'cause if I'm listening in the kitchen (Zone 2) or it's a party situation, the better quality sound of my bi-amped fronts is going to waste anyway. The gazillion DSP options are pointless and superfluous (not a "con," just an observation). As others have observed, there's a bit of a learning curve to tweak the A/V, but the effort is well worth it. Oh, and more user-friendly speaker terminals?
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Giovanni M, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on Friday, November 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Receiver Yamaha RX-A2020 offers amazing sound effects, with the same quality of a movie theater in your home. This team has a power of 140 watts per channel. It has 9 channels of audio. Excellent team!
Absolutely Great! Written By Anonymous, Houston, TX on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound, quality build, and ease of use are just some of the awesome features of this receiver. The only thing I had a small issue with Is the remote is not backlit. For a unit of this price it should have been included. Otherwise, a wonderful product. Highly recommended. Pros: Sound, easy to set up, quality build. Cons: No backlight on the remote.
Awsome Written By dboyd, lafayette La on Friday, November 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Power ,,well made, and you have almost limitless possibilities on configuring. LED on remote could be brighter. Pros: well made. lots of features Cons: LED on remote could be brighter and titles on remote could be Satallite DVD etc instead or Video 1 video2
Great Receiver Written By RustyF, Atlanta, GA on Saturday, November 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I replaced on older Harmon Kardon AVR 7300. That unit was a beast & I knew it would be tough to replace. This unit exceeds my expectations. Pros: Plenty of power, great sound, many options, tech service helped sort out my setup questions. Cons: a little tricky to get set up, remote does not operate cable box
Oh My Gosh! Written By Shaun E, Nashville, Tn. on Monday, October 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) 10 years I have spent with my trusty Onkyo surround receiver and it has been a good one. I had ruled out a new Onkyo because I heard too many bad reports on reliability. Not so with the Yamaha, the reviews are unanimous, Yamaha receivers are solidly built, packed with features, top of the line, you name it. I ordered this beast and anxiously awaited it's arrival. Dealing with Crutchfield was fantastic, their customer service is phenomenal and that comes from a guy who works for another retailer. I spent hours searching and researching before I purchased and always found my self referring to Crutchfield's site for guidance. When it came time to pull the trigger the Crutchfield rep answered all my questions and two days after talking with him the Yamaha was sitting on my dining room table. Setting it up was a piece of cake, however this amplifier is not for the faint of heart it takes some study and work to get everything tweaked. Not a problem seeing as your work is rewarded with a receiver that does everything great. A slightly complicated tweaking process is rewarded by a very simple finished product. One cable out to the TV and simply push the input button you want on the remote and the Yamaha does the rest. I will update in about a month and report on how it's performing after having it a bit. Thanks Yamaha and Crutchfield for a fantastic upgrading experience. Pros: Everything about this receiver is a Pro Cons: It is not plug and play, You are gonna spend some time getting it just right. Although I don't know that I consider this a con.
yamaha 2020 Written By kuehnmachine, kapaa, HI on Sunday, May 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) it ain't my old cr 2020 and you have to hook it up to a monitor to access some features such as assigning amps, but it's a solid purchase.
Yamaha RX-A2020 Written By Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN on Friday, February 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Totally incredible machine Luv it Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing
Great Receiver Written By Dave, Orlando, Florida on Sunday, December 09, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Simply awesome. Easy hookup. Everything I wanted and more. The phone app works wonderfully and does way more than I expected. One of the great things is the HDMI Pass-thru. I have all components (including cable-box) hooked up to my receiver. Any component can be selected without turning the receiver on, allowing the component to go directly to the TV. Simply turn the receiver on if you want to use the sound system. You can also re-name all inputs on both the remote and the receiver, what ever you name it shows up on the front of the receiver. This is great for us guys that still use laser disk etc. I did have trouble with the YWA-10 wireless adapter finding my Apple Airport Extreme on the secured channel. It found the "guest" channel but that channel allows internet access only. I ended up using an Airport Express instead of the YWA-10 and all works perfectly now. Yamaha and Crutchfield techs are both easy to reach and extremely helpful. Pros: Input re-naming, HDMI Pass-Thru, Mobile App, great sound, easy set-up. Cons: I have not found any.
Yamaha / Crutchfield A great combination! Written By FredF, Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love the audio & video capabilities. I am VERY content with my purchase; it is both very pleasing, aesthetically, as well as producing great audio and video. It can be configured to your heart's content, which is a blessing as well as a curse (OK ... not a curse, exactly, I exaggerate). In fact, it is SO configurable, I believe this, second-to-the top receiver should have a computer-based setup program to make it the ideal purchase - some other top line choices do. I have MANY things to yet explore with this receiver and expect that it will be quite awhile before reaching the end point. I had two minor issues with the unit after purchase. The unit would not power off from the remote (I tried everything I could think of). Yamaha tech support had the problem solved with a reset on the receiver/remote in short order - very pleasant & helpful to deal with. The second issue concerned CEC hand-shaking between the receiver and TV - this one I contacted Crutchfield about. We, eventually, narrowed it down to "suspecting" the HDMI cable - sent me another pro bono - problem solved. It does pay to deal with a reputable, long-standing retailer that stands behind what they sell. I'm a happy camper! Pros: no computer setup option Cons: none so far
2020 receiver Written By LeeC, North Little Rock, AR on Thursday, November 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It was every thing I was expecting and more. Pros: All that I was wishing for and more. Cons: No cons at this time.
RX- A2020 Written By Nick O, Mickleton, NJ on Monday, October 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was skeptical at first but after talking to Brandon at the sales dept. I was sold. Rx -A2020 is a very good machine both for music and movies. I am enjoying it, but still leaning the intricate set up and program. Thanks Brandon for your excellent input and professional advice. Pros: Easy to set up and program. Cons: Needs some help in tweeking if you do not have enough experience with electronics.
Don Written By don, St. Charles, Mo. on Thursday, October 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This ia a a great reciever! It has the best sound I have ever heard. The balance and separtion are incredible! It makes normal tv sound good, and enhances both sound and video for blu ray discs. The video on blu ray discs is good but this reciever makes them even better! On some amplifiers the music overplays the speech. But with this reciever everything is perfectly balanced! It also has different listening modes to suit individual tastes, everything from Dolby, to sympohnic enahancement! The reciever has plenty of power, and sounds even better when you turn it up. With older recivers turning up the sound would rattle windows and such, with this Yamaha that is not the case! It just sounds better! A special thanks to the guys at Crutchfield for answering questions all my ! It took me about a week to make up my mind, but I finally opted for the 2020 and I'm glad I did! Pros: Everything! Cons: None so far


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Re: Commuting in the DarkThe CREE lights on eBay are not too bad. Though I haven't tested them extensively in down-pours yet I got two based on the experience of the local MTBers here that use them all through the winter here in the mud, rain and sometimes snow.
When purchasing go the 1 or 2 CTEE elements, the 3 & 4 are just too large and the light output is that high that you cannot really us it on the road unless your going to dip them for any on-coming traffic. I ride on country roads where there is no, zero, nada street lighting so I depend on the light to see where I am going. I have been using a light with a T6 and R5 LEDs which works well, The T6 is more than bright enough for up at around 60km/h in the pitch dark and runs for 2hrs on a charge, and the R5 is perfect for when street lighting it available for the dark patches between the lights and to make sure others see you on the road and consumes less battery but haven't run it long enough to work out running times. I paid $46 for the CREE T6+R5, but think they are now down in the $30's and work extremely well for the price. - David.
Re: Commuting in the DarkGet the Lezyne Micro-drive 150, kunalraiker. It will be excellent for your city commute ride, and a good price at CRC.
Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
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Too fast for the cheapest lights, IMHO. Others have made some very good suggestions if you chuck out that price requirement. I'll add in the Light and Motion Urban 500 that I got from the Specialized shop on Punt Road. USB rechargeable at work, instant taking off/putting on without a bracket, swivels. There's a review on Bike Rumor. Beyond that you start getting into the serious units that have separate batteries, the possum friers like Ayups. I often use (carefully) rebadged Magicshields front and rear.
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Seems like the above suits the bill and within my price range. Anyone else have experience with these, positive/negative ?
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Not sure why is weight so important to you in this instance. I'd rather a heavier, brighter, more reliable light anytime, over a lightweight one which is less functional. Lights are removable...if you won't be riding in the dark, take 'em off! When you are riding at night, the weight isn't going to matter unless you're racing or climbing mountains, so bolt 'em on! If I'm going to be out after dark I won't hesitate to Fred up my bike with some Ayups... On the subject of which, I seem to be going against the grain here, but if I'm going to be riding on lit roads, I want the brightest light I can possibly get. As a motorist, it's easy to see a small light on a bike being ridden down a dark country road, but that small light just disappears if the bike is being ridden in a city with street lights, shop signs, many vehicles etc etc.
Re: Commuting in the DarkProbably outside your price and weight range but I'm really pleased with my Niterider 600. It lights up the darkest path even on the lower settings and on flash mode it can be readily seen. If I annoy motorists then at least they've seen me.
A good light is cheap insurance. It would not be at all strange if history came to the conclusion that the perfection of the bicycle was the greatest achievement of the nineteenth century.
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That's the one I had on my MTB which got stolen really pissed with the whole incident. Anyway, this time I'am on a tight budget and looking for the best bang for buck, rather then the best out there! Weight is not an issue by itself but will be when you factor in the additional weight with the extra jackets, shoe covers and base layers not to forget the mud guards. That's why I'am keen to run lean lights so that I can charge them every trip if need be but still has plenty of grunt to last an hour at the least.
Re: Commuting in the DarkLezyne macro drive 300 lumens seems quite good. I don't have it myself but plan on buying it. It is currently out of stock on cell bikes but buy it from cell bikes, it is cheaper than CRC and wiggle and its an australian business!
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I'd tell you when I've got it. It's got to be better than the rubbish one I already have. The Ion2 I have is small, but doesn't throw a very wide beam and isn't ideal for very dark situations.
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Thanks g-boaf, please update this thread once you get yours.
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I've got an Chinese cree light (magicshine 808 clone) which I picked up while I was in Hong Kong last year. It isn't perfect, but for the money it's brilliant. I found the hot spot was too tight for my liking, so I grabbed a "wide angle lens" from ebay (which is just a diffuser). The lens widens the beam from 10 degrees to 30 which makes a huge difference. I also made a shroud out of a bit of a spray can cap and a cable tie which sits over the front of the light to ensure that the light doesn't dazzle other road users. The elastic mount isn't as secure as I'd like, but a bit of electrical tape wrapped around under the bars seems to stop it moving for me.
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What's the weight like, I e-mailed the seller on ebay and he reckons its pretty light and can be easily helmet mounted.
Re: Commuting in the DarkFootscray Rd and Docklands is part of my most regular route, you could pretty much do it with a candle strapped to the bars.
Maidstone to Footscray, what route? THAT's where you'll most likely need some grunt. Please don't say Ballaarat Rd, I used to do it from Deer Park to Footscray back in the mid 80s. Scary. Essex St was and is a much better option. ...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
London Boy 29/12/2011
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Well, I live on Rasamond so take the Ballarat Road from Rosamond to Gordon where I then get on to Barkly from Gordon. Any concern there ?
Re: Commuting in the DarkGoogle's bicycle directions gives this route for that commute - 10.3kms. Seems a reasonable route choice - mostly shared paths and quieter streets - but I don't live in the local area.
Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
Re: Commuting in the DarkLooks good Pete. You'd need see by lights for the river section Kunal, more than a few dark spots there.
Shaun ...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
London Boy 29/12/2011
Re: Commuting in the DarkThanks for taking the time to weigh these up for me. I think I might lock this one down, Given something with decent brightness and without a battery pack cost much more then $30.00.
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At this stage, the weight requirements are not really there, but at the same time I don't want a light that exceeds 400 grams in total weight (light + battery)
Re: Commuting in the Darkkunalraiker:
It arrived today - first impressions, it is small and USB charging device seems particularly flimsy. Not very encouraging at all. Might be good to pair it with my old light. Otherwise - not convinced at all.
Re: Commuting in the DarkWell my AYUPs with the long life battery weigh a total of 235g. Not cheap although their light output is excellent. And they're totally waterproof. Not USB rechargeable as far as I am aware but I really dont think it matters much with those.
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What model did you get, have you tested the light yet?
Re: Commuting in the DarkWill add my 2c on the subject (again): If you ride anywhere near a road, bike path, or people, get a proper (cut off) beam shaped bike light. Anything else (eg round beam / flashlight) is a glaring, dazzling PITA and people will hate you. It's the equivalent of driving around in your car with your high beams on.
Philips B&M Supernova etc
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+1 Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
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