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Question: Do I need banana plugs to connect speakers to this unit?
Document: Back to this receiver - it powers my set-up (below) easily. It'll shake the room while maintaining good sound quality. Banana plugs from the speakers to connect to the back of the receiver are convenient after you spend 10-15 minutes of your life connecting speaker wire to the plugs. The GUI for the receiver's software is dated... it feels like MS-DOS.
This receiver is the best for someone just starting to build their home audio system (like me). The connections in the back are optimal for connecting speakers(can take banana plugs) and other devices. Setup did take me a couple of hours and the manual they give you is a CD that didn't open up on my Mac so I had to download all 80+pages of it from their website.
Splendid in terms of value and range for the price it comes for. The network feature works smoothly and is easy to setup. Sewell fast-bolt banana plugs work fine. I have paired it with BA Soundware S speakers and they come together like  a charm....more than satisfied with the purchase. Thanks Yamaha and Amazon, and all the reviewers for helping me make what seems to be a smart decision
I chose this because of previous brand familiarity & the superb price, under $250! If it lasts as long as my other receivers, (20 yrs) Marantz/Sherwood, it will be working long after me! You can use banana plugs for speaker hookup also.
First of all I was really excited about the android app. I could use it anywhere in the house from my phone and it would work fine. Recently it updated and now it cannot connect to the receiver. I have tried it from a couple phones and my tablet with the same results. I have done quite a bit of troubleshooting too. I also wish it had more hdmi inputs as now I have a need for more than 4. The sound seems pretty good paired with my KEF speakers.
I purchased the Yamaha RX-V473 receiver based on reviews here and elsewhere and have not been disappointed. A good all around receiver that replaced an older unit. It gave the ability to connect with new technology HDMI accessible TV and DVD player but still works with older CD player and has more than enough power for my speakers.
We were able share our Windows Media music library through our home network and play music from our IPOD through the front panel USB port.In order to get airplay working we only need to update the IPOD software, which we haven't tried yet, but I'm sure it will be great to use.We are using the speakers from the original unit and a newer Polk powered subwoofer, the ability to match the speaker impedance from the front panel is a very nice feature. I would highly recommend this unit.
So even if you don't have an iPad or iPhone... connect it to your network and you can browse a whole boatload of free content out there. I didn't even bother to really setup the AM/FM tuner because I just don't need any of that when I have millions of other options between net radio and airplay enabled apps. The on screen interface is pretty basic... but it gets the job done.I highly recommend.
I can turn them all on/off and control them with the 473's remote so I only need one - YEAH!.The sound fields and decoding are great with lots of options and the receiver is intelligent enough to pick the right one all the time. The music compression enhancer really makes your MP3s come alive. I can connect my MP3 player, phone, tablet to the receiver and access the media on them through the receiver, no problem.
I just received this Network receiver on Friday of last week 5/25/2012 and so far I am very impressed. I have my xbox, ps3, macbook pro and cable box all in hdmi in and my wii is hooked up composite and I still have plenty of room to connect more devices if I need to. I have my receiver hdmi out to my TV and am usingKlipsch HD 500 Compact 5.1 Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)with it.
Answer: No, but it would make things easier and quicker.  This unit handles connections either way.