Yamaha has a genuine commitment to providing absolutely the finest sound quality possible in every component they make. With over a century of experience in sound production (Yamaha made their first reed organ in 1887) and their status as a world leader in acoustic and electronic musical instruments they are passionate about creating and reproducing sound in the most beautiful and natural way. With each new series of receivers audio performance has been improved and refined. The RX397 maintains Yamaha's tradition of performance with an impressive array of technology and features.