Yamaha RXV 659 to drive DM602 S3?

[beehive]

my cousin is giving me his Yamaha RXv659....
i am almost about to buy a Denon but since the offer is free...
who wont say no? :W

my question will this drive my DM602 s3?
my current receiver is a Sony STR and i really dont like it....and all of
you will agree.

[htsteve]

Yamaha will be fine

beehive,

I have experience with both Sony and Yamaha receivers. The Yamaha RXV series units are nice. These should be a very nice upgrade over the Sony. I've also had 601's, similar to the 602's. Currently, my 601's are in the basement driven by a receiver comparable to what you are getting. The 601's sound good. I also know the 602 S#'3 are also a nice step up from the 601's.

Hope this helps.


PS Nice cousin.

[mike c]

this is for the 657, but should be similar to your 659

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=863&page_number=3

Output at clipping (1 kHz, 8/4 ohms)
both channels driven: 129/188 W (21.1/22.7 dBW)

how many 602's are you powering?

[beehive]

this is for the 657, but should be similar to your 659

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=863&page_number=3

how many 602's are you powering?

Mike_c and htsteve,

Thank youI have 602 S3 as fronts, LCR60 and 600s rears...
the Yamaha will be with me in 7 days...

[Music4Life]

Mike_c and htsteve,

Thank youI have 602 S3 as fronts, LCR60 and 600s rears...
the Yamaha will be with me in 7 days...

I am considering this receiver but in our place, electronics can't be auditioned (unless it is already setup). Please give my your honest review. I am considering Pioneer VSX-816, Onkyo TS-603 as well. Thank you.