Yamaha HTR 5730 receiver low volume issue
OK, I generally like Yamaha receivers and have owned a few, but I've got a serious issue with this one. It was a thrift store score, so I don't know if it has a problem, and also, I know this is a low end surround receiver, but. . this is, I think the least powerful receiver I've ever heard, and 100 watts is an insane joke. I've had 20 watt receivers that stomp this one. And I'm not just talking about powering a full surround system. It's just as weak in stereo mode. I know it's set up right, too, because I'm very surround sound savvy. I've seen comments on the web questioning the power of this receiver, but they don't seem to really definitively nail this receiver as being really weak. Anybody out there have any experience with these. Just checking because the one I have may just be broken. Sound is clear, but there is just an incredible lack of volume. Any info appreciated.