Joined on 04/26/05
Good Receiver
Pros: Great value for the cost Sounds Great User Friendly Ipad 3 connects through USB port - recognized as an iPod Simple operation once programmed
Cons: The audio output selection is hidden in the menuing system. I would like to simply switch back and forth between the TV speakers and external speakers.
Overall Review: Early review... wanted to comment of the sound. I bought this receiver to replace my old Threshold Stasis Amp/preamp - running it in stereo mode on a pair of Klipschorns (without any sound enhancements). Over the decades I've connected many other amps to the Horns with disappointing results. Nothing I tried could even stand in the shadow of the old amp. On purchase, I thought of this receiver as a junction box - I wanted to connect my HTPC, Blue Ray, TV and Speakers. Therefore, enjoying internet and my digitized music... The V373 is VERY good sounding amp. The highs are not as soft and the music not as deep... For the price, it's has fantastic sound and user friendly operation.
Poor Quality / Engineering
Pros: It wasn't expensive.
Cons: Screw that is turned to open latch which holds the plug on popped off (broke).
Overall Review: Not worth returning.
Day One Report
Pros: - User friendly Bios (easy setup) - Plenty of connectors - USB, Fans - M2 connectors - M2-1 is super fast, M2-3 works flawlessly - Installed without issue - Great performance (R7 3700x) - ASRock has a great website with easy access to resources (why I buy ASRock) - Nice price
Cons: - I think you have to manually update the drivers (not a big deal). - Mine came with BIOS version 1.0. Version 1.01 is available (not a big deal).
Overall Review: Happy with purchase.
Gets it Done
Pros: Reliable when connected to a USB 2.0 port Works with Mint Linux KDE 14.3 and Windows 10
Cons: Unreliable when connected to USB 3.0 port
Overall Review: Crashes Explorer when connected to a USB 3.0 port (not reliable on Linux). It does a great job when connected to a USB 2.0 port. I use this to backup data on 3.5 inch drives for long term storage. I plan to use it every 6 months, so it meets my need.
Don't fit head - large
Pros: Free, decent sound
Cons: Way too large. Might fit if you where a hat.
Overall Review: What were they thinking? Don't buy.
SSR-450RM
Pros: Quality Build Moderately Quiet Modular w/ 2 dedicated Sata connector cables
Cons: Stiff cables, but above average Moderately Quiet
Overall Review: There are only a few gold rated modular 450w power supplies (ps). I own this and the Rosewill Capstone 450w. The Capstone has a 135mm fan vs. the 120mm on this model. Both fans are moderately quiet. Moderately quiet means that I can here them, but they are not offensive. Neither, by far, are not the quietest PSs I've owned. With both, the noise is similar to a 120mm fan spinning just above 1,000 rpm. With 120mm case fans, 900rpm and below seems quiet to me. The Seasonic modular ps cables are flat, which allows them to bend forward and back , but they are too stiff from side to side. This makes them difficult on a drive stack, 5.25 CD, 3.5 HD & 2.5 SSD, because excessive stress is put on flimsy Sata power connectors. Seasonic Sata cable plugs, L shaped, favor a bottom mounted power supply unlike the Capstone which favors an upper location. With the Capstone, ps at bottom, I had to run cables to the top of the case and then connect drives going down. Capstone cables are stiff in all directions, putting stress on wires (the ps cable wires) at the plug and plugs are too closely spaced. Also, too many plugs are Molex. What good is modular (the Capstone) if only 1.5 cables have Sata plugs? Yep, you get stuck with two molex plugs (the other .5) hanging in your case. Cables, while not perfect, are much better with the Seasonic. Two cables are dedicated to Sata connectors.