Yamaha's latest stereo receivers
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Wow!! Hot looking. Yamaha Stereo receivers always have sounded really good. I'd like to check out this new line. A nice affordable pair of Polk speakers with one of these would make for a very nice on a budget 2 channel system.Dan
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any idea if they'll be 4ohm stable for those with LSI 7s and 9s.Main 2ch -
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any idea if they'll be 4ohm stable for those with LSI 7s and 9s.
Even on the $330.00 model, there's a switch on the back panel that you can set for 4 ohm speakers. -
They look like rebadged R8s from the 80s.>
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I have always wanted to try a yamaha receiver as I like the brightness for movies but I'm not sure about listening to music on a yammy
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polkfarmboy wrote: »I have always wanted to try a yamaha receiver as I like the brightness for movies but I'm not sure about listening to music on a yammyI've heard that about the HT AVRs, but I can tell you on mine, it's not bright at all, IMO. Detailed, yes, but not the least bit harsh. Adding tubes only enhanced it.
Whether a component/speaker is "bright" or not is totally subjective. Only the listener can truly say whether it's "bright" or not. Also dependent on system synergy with other components in the system. -
i've also heard that higher end yammys aren't bright at all and I would guess considering who these will be aimed for (stereo listeners) that they probably are not the bright yammys that we are accustomed to in their mid and entry level AVRS but I could be wrong.Main 2ch -
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They look sorta familiar, in a good way, don't they?
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Very nice. Sub output on the lower model too. They look great!
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I recall one person on here awhile back that had an RX-797 driving his LSi9s. Can't remember now who it was, but I recall him liking the combo. I have a 797 driving a pair of RTi6s and dig it. Correct, there is a switch on the rear panel specifying 4 - 8 ohm.
Hey Mike...I have the 797 too. When I first saw the pic and desciption, I assumed that the model pictured above is its updated version. What do you think?
I bought my 797 just a few months before I joined Club Polk (Feb. 08). I am still very happy with it. We have it in the bedroom, driving a pair of RtiA3s with a lower-end Marantz CDP, Signal Cable Analog II ICs, and some speaker wire I need to upgrade...I think it sounds wonderful for what it is. Very robust, don't you think? I also really like the feel and look of it. Solid and classy. When I started to get into separates I still didn't think of selling the Yamaha for a second. I got mine from Audio Advisor for $350 and must say it was worth every penny. Its a keeper. In fact, its one of the few products I've reviewed at Amazon (because I was so impressed with it)
Aside from some changes in the front layout and remote, I'm wondering what differentiates the new model from the old one.
EDIT: I see you answered my first question while I was typing this post .:cool:2 Ch.
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I like the new models with retro uncluttered Yammy look of old.
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That 700 would probably match up nice with that S1800, cs.
yeah I wouldn't be surprised if it did.. if I see reviews that show that these are not your typical bright yammys I might have to consider the receiver as a pre perhaps.... shame the integrated doesn't have pre outsMain 2ch -
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Sharp! Those rectangular dials are somewhat nostalgic to the receivers they made back in the 70's.
Preamps, too>
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Even on the $330.00 model, there's a switch on the back panel that you can set for 4 ohm speakers.
I'd leave that little switch alone. On my Rxv992 when i used the switch on my 4ohm speakers the 992 just shut down when i put it back to 8ohm it worked fine although i could not turn it up very loud without it shutting off. -
Can someone post the spec's of these things @ 4 ohms...thinking about grabbing one to replace my Denon 1610 since I really dont need 5.1 in my office, just a good 2.1 setup
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J&R have these Yamaha receivers on pre-order for less than MSRP with free shipping.
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How would these units compare to the generally well-regarded Harman/Kardon two-channel receivers? I've been looking at them for a while, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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From the manual:
The R-S700 RMS power rating is 100 Watts per channel 8 ohm, 120 Watts per channel 6 ohm. Rating at 20hz- 20khz The Dynamic power rating is 140 Watts per channel 8 ohm, 170 Watts per channel 6 ohm and 220 Watts per channel 4 ohm.
Just for the heck of it I called Yamaha New Product Information number. The tech rep was clueless and that is being kind. I gave him the model number and he told me they don't make this model. Then I waited for him to find it on their web site. Then I asked if he had any 4 ohm power ratings and he said their stereos will not work with 4 ohm speakers.:eek: I said this model has an impedance matching switch with a 4 ohm setting and he said he had never heard of that. He already had taken my email address down so I asked if someone could email a 4 ohm RMS rating and he said well I will put it into our system and we will see what they can do. From everything I was told I kind of doubt that will happen. -
I fully agree with you, I heard and read so often the comment on Yammy being bright (especially with Polk speakers) but I never experienced that with my HTR-6080 which drives the HT set-up.Whether a component/speaker is "bright" or not is totally subjective. Only the listener can truly say whether it's "bright" or not. Also dependent on system synergy with other components in the system.
I always like and trusted Yammys afterall, they been in the music industry for so many years that they ought to know how to design stereo receivers to reproduce music adequately. I think those new stereo receivers will be welcomed by many (my self included) as they manufacture strong receivers and AVR and pricing is also friendly. I like the fact that they rate their outputs in RMS value versus the inflated dynamic marketting power which is often used nowadays (even by them at times).i've also heard that higher end yammys aren't bright at all and I would guess considering who these will be aimed for (stereo listeners) that they probably are not the bright yammys that we are accustomed to in their mid and entry level AVRS but I could be wrong.
I never realized they were still also making component stereo amps; http://www.yamaha.ca/av/stereocomp/AS2000.jspDARE TO SOAR:
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Now that looks nice.. love the silver with wood sidesMain 2ch -
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I never realized they were still also making component stereo amps
I am somewhat surprised that Yamaha still has the MX-D1 power amp in its current US lineup.
Just $5,000 and 500 watts/channel. Dynamic power is 1,000 watts/channel into 4 or 8 ohms :eek:
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Outfitter03 wrote: »From the manual:
The R-S700 RMS power rating is 100 Watts per channel 8 ohm, 120 Watts per channel 6 ohm. Rating at 20hz- 20khz The Dynamic power rating is 140 Watts per channel 8 ohm, 170 Watts per channel 6 ohm and 220 Watts per channel 4 ohm.
Just for the heck of it I called Yamaha New Product Information number. The tech rep was clueless and that is being kind. I gave him the model number and he told me they don't make this model. Then I waited for him to find it on their web site... He already had taken my email address down... I kind of doubt that will happen.
FWIW I actually recently put myself on some sort of Yamaha mailing list for updates (though I have not bought a piece of new Yamaha equipment since ca. 1983); we'll see if anything comes through on this (truth be told) rather elegant looking new hardware. -
Remembered my login for Yamaha's download stuff and answered my own question. For those wondering, per the manuals here are the spec's for each
R-S300:
Minimum RMS Output: (8 ohm, 20 Hz to 20Khz, .04THD) = 50 w + 50 w
Dynamic Power per channel (IHF): 8/6/4/2 = 70/77/89/100 W
R-S500:
Minimum RMS Output: (8 ohm, 20 Hz to 20Khz, .04THD) = 100 w + 100 w
Dynamic Power per channel (IHF): 8/6/4/2 = 105/125/150/178 W
R-S700:
Minimum RMS Output: (8 ohm, 20 Hz to 20Khz, .04THD) = 120 w + 120 w
Dynamic Power per channel (IHF): 8/6/4/2 = 140/170/220/290 W
I would try to upload images of the specifications page, but the PDF's are locked so I cant do that and I am too lazy to find a workaround (or use one)."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
"CTRL + PRINT SCRN" is the (usual) 'workaround' :-)
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mhardy6647 wrote: »"CTRL + PRINT SCRN" is the (usual) 'workaround' :-)
Just sayin'.
True, but then I have to upload them to Photobucket (which has a limted bandwidth for pics since I dont use the pay version) after I email them home (wont upload anything from work). And I am lazy and at work... "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Just out of curiosity, why the interest in the Yamaha stereo receivers?
I am asking because there're less than 70 views, with no response, to the thread of the new Yamaha integrated amp that featured similar retro styling.
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EndersShadow wrote: »True, but then I have to upload them to Photobucket (which has a limted bandwidth for pics since I dont use the pay version) after I email them home (wont upload anything from work). And I am lazy and at work...
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Just out of curiosity, why the interest in the Yamaha stereo receivers?
I am asking because there're less than 70 views, with no response, to the thread of the new Yamaha integrated amp that featured similar retro styling.
FWIW, I like to see and hear these receivers myself.
Wow, I didnt even see that post. Liking the A-S500 much much more personally. I myself would use this for my office setup since I have given up on using it as a secondary HT system but use it more for listening to Pandora.
As such in my case the Denon 1610 works, but I am tired of dealing with scaling issues when sending video and audio out via my ATI 5450 graphics card. I figure if I get a nice stereo reciever and add a very good sound card (sending the signal out via RCA) I can fix that while getting a little bit better sound. That way I have the HDMI straight to the monitor and the sound to the integrated amp and then to my speakers. Plan on adding the PSW125 from downstairs to the office when I upgrade my main rig to a single (and then dual) SVS PC-12NSD DSP's."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
For those who are interested, here I present another alternative....the Pioneer Elite SX-A6-J stereo receiver on clearance directly from Pioneer for $280.00 (formerly $500.00)
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Can't seem to find the specs for that toy. Has to be some good at that pricing.I am somewhat surprised that Yamaha still has the MX-D1 power amp in its current US lineup.
Just $5,000 and 500 watts/channel. Dynamic power is 1,000 watts/channel into 4 or 8 ohms :eek:DARE TO SOAR:
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