Yamaha RX-596 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver

YAMAHA Updated: 2007-10-09
Yamaha RX-596 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver

CD / DVD Direct Amplification Circuit
Engaged by a front panel switch, it matches CD / DVD signal levels so each stage produces less noise, resulting in improved S/N ratio and maintenance of the amps total gain balance.

CLEAN POWER
The RX-596 provides 80 watts per channel with low distortion. It delivers enough power to comfortably handle the requirements of most rooms and most speakers.

FOUR AUDIO AND TWO AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS
The versatile RX-596 receiver can handle up to four independent audio program sources, such as CD or cassette deck, and an additional two A/V sources, such as VCR, laser disc, or DVD player.

PURE DIRECT SWITCHING
You can bypass the tone, loudness, and balance controls, routing the signal directly to Yamaha's discrete power amplifiers to provide the purest signal possible.

CD DIRECT AMPLIFICATION
The RX-596 incorporates a separate amplifier solely for the CD input. It bypasses the tone, loudness, input selector and balance controls and assures a pure power path.

TOP-ART CHASSIS DESIGN
Logical and symmetrical circuit and component layout ensures the strongest signal and the least interference.

HEAVY-DUTY TOP-ART BASE
Yamaha's ToP-ART base is constructed of composite material designed to dampen vibration and other resonances. It is filled with proprietary materials to further reduce any residual effects.

YAMAHA SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL
Ergonomically designed "paddle" remote control keypad allows you to control other Yamaha components, such as a CD player or cassette deck from the remote control transmitter included with the receiver. Power on/off button on the remote provides added convenience.

LINEAR DAMPING FACTOR CIRCUIT
The advantage of full range, 20 to 20,000 Hz, damping is that it improves the definition and resolution of the sound output throughout the audible frequency range.

INFRARED INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS
Makes the RX-596 an ideal choice for custom installation applications.

RECORD OUT SELECTOR
Lets you record one input source and listen to another.

CONTINOUSLY VARIABLE LOUDNESS CONTROL
Yamaha's unique variable loudness control compensates for the ear's inability to distinguish bass at low volume by increasing the bass proportionally as the volume is decreased.

A/B SPEAKER SELECTOR
Allows selection of either a first set of speakers or a second -- or both.

40-STATION DIRECT ACCESS PRESET TUNING
Up to 40 preset AM and FM stations can be grouped in five groups eight stations. These groupings make it easy for family members to easily access their favorite stations or to have musical genres, such as all the jazz stations, grouped together.

PLL IF COUNT SYNTHESIZED TUNING
Provides computer-accurate station tuning.

SLEEP TIMER
Permits a delayed receiver turn off. You can set it for up to two hours in 30 minute increments.

2-WAY SPEAKER TERMINALS
Yamaha's speaker terminals accept banana plugs and a variety of speaker wire.

HANDSOME NEW YAMAHA STYLING
Handsome new V-cut front panel is distinctively Yamaha.