Yamaha 7.2-Ch. Network A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay $300 shipped (orig. $675)

Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon has the Yamaha RX-V675 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with Airplay for $299.95 shipped. That’s $350 or 54% under its original listing, between $136 and $300 under the next best prices and the lowest we’ve seen by $175.

Features:

• 7.2-channel powerful surround supported in HD Audio format decoding; compatible with several audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, & FLAC/WAV 192 kHz playback
• Supports AirPlay allowing you to stream music wirelessly from iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, as well as from iTunes on Macs & PCs
• Yamaha AV Controller App on iPhone & Android devices, enables controlling power on/off and volume, select inputs, and DSP modes etc.
• New Virtual CINEMA DSP provides virtual 7.1-channel surround sound from only front speakers (2.1-channel), with no need for rear speakers
• MHL provides easy, direct connection of compatible mobile phones; front panel USB port allows convenient connection of an iPod/iPhone/iPad to enable direct transmission directly to the AV receiver – results in minimal signal loss or interference

It has received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 220 Amazon customers.