PowerSellerNYC.com has dropped the price on the Yamaha 7-channel home theater receiver (model no. VSX1019) from $599 to $449, a $150 price cut.  That makes this a tie for the lowest price we have seen on this receiver by about $50.  FREE shipping is included and sales tax applies for residents of most states. 

If you are looking for a more basic AM/FM stereo receiver, check out Yamaha's RX-497 receiver that offers 150W of power and it comes XM ready.  This receiver is available at SoundFactoryPro.com for $269.95 with FREE shipping. Or jump to the Pioneer Elite SC-05 for a premium 7.1 channel receiver with three HDMI inputs, HDMI switching, XM and iPod compatibility for $789 with FREE shipping at Dbuys.com. 

The Yamaha 5.1-channel home theater receiver features a variety of connectivity options including Bluetooth support for A2DP audio streaming, iPod compatibility via the optional YDS-11 Universal Dock, front panel mini jack input, as well as HDMI, S-Video, component video, and AV digital input.  It is backed by a two year warranty on parts and labor from Yamaha.  Dimensions: (H) 5-15/16" x (W) 17-1/8" x (D) 12-1/2" ; weight 17.6lbs.