Yamaha CR-2020

Jhayman
Jhayman Posts: 1,548
edited June 2013 in Electronics
Just found a working one at my local Value Village for $14.99
I've seen these on here before and believe they are good units and worth some money I think.
Ill post pics when I get home can't seem to do it from my iPhone?
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Pics, it did happen..
    This thing is a Beast..

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,806
    edited May 2013
    Easily worth 25...

    ;-)
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited May 2013
    Looks good!
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    That's Great a 35% profit with the right buyer..
    Now if I can only find the right buyer..lol
    Jhayman wrote: »
    Pics, it did happen..
    This thing is a Beast..

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    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,472
    edited May 2013
    I'd give you that 35% profit for it...
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited May 2013
    Congratulations, jhayman. IMO, the Yamaha CR 2020 is one of the best vinatge receivers of all time. I have one driving my SDA 2B TL speakers and it does a fantastic job and sounds great. I love the Yamaha CR series and the CR 2020 is one of the best. And what a deal. They easily go for between $350-$500, depending on condition. You literally got a steal. Wow! Enjoy!
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,472
    edited May 2013
    You're not helping...
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Thanks Pglbook..
    Maybe I should ask for 100% return on my money..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,650
    edited May 2013
    I'll give you $30...hell, I will even cover shipping. :mrgreen:
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited May 2013
    Didn't Home Entertainment use to sell those back in the day? Looks like you got a heck of a deal there Jhayman!
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited May 2013
    Super deal....enjoy that receiver....what are you planning on hooking it to ?
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,806
    edited May 2013
    A vintage pair of Polks wouldn't be a bad choice...
    but then again, neither would, say, a pair of Allison Ones.

    The CR-2020 is a fine, beautiful, and elegant receiver.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Well after much reading online about this receiver, it seems I have found myself a real gem and worth getting fixed up..
    I think I am going to bring it to a vintage audio repair business..
    It works fine but I think I would like to get it looked at and cleaned up, I'll pop the top off today to have a look and see what thevcolors tell me, if they were a smoker and or very dusty ,crud, and post a few pics maybe someone could chime in to tell me if it really looks like it needs attention or not..
    I know a couple of the lights are out, but I read they run parallel so if one bulb goes they all do not work.
    As for speakers the only other speakers I have kicking around are from my original Stereo in 1988 called Vision Acoustics nothing special..
    But I like th fact the CR-2020 has 2 phono inputs very cool, great for A/B comparisons..
    I would have to search up here for vintage Polks, you guys have so much more choice than we do up here, specifically for shipping in the Conus flat rate..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited May 2013
    I have the cr-1040 and hooked to Monitor 10's and it is to me a perfect match for my room size..i have also a cr-620 hooked to Monitor 7's which also sound fantastic. Overall i like the 7's for size. If i was going to upgrade parts the 7's would win....cleaning that unit shouldnt be expensive. Here i was quoted a price of 55.00 with lights repaired also. I think that was very fair....i think you will enjoy that unit with whatever speakers you like....that was a very good find.... Randy
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Thanks Randy..
    I really love the look of the older receivers , lots of stuff to play with..
    I like buttons and led lights..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    I have a question, can this receiver accept Logitech Z-5500 speakers or Realistic Minimus old oak cabinets..without causing one sort of melt down?
    I remember one time many years ago, I wanted to have better computer speakers so I cut the wires on the Altec Lansing amp/sub combo and plugged in better speakers and the amp went POP, lol
    So I don't want to have a melt down, which I'm sure won't happen with this amp but just using Caution..
    Also my Bigger speakers are 6ohm will that matter on this unit?
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited May 2013
    Im not sure about the Logitech but the Realistic's should work i would think. With that receiver you could make a pair of nice speakers sing. Do some research. Depending on budget is always a factor too.... The Yamaha should be able to support 6ohm speakers. If im wrong someone will chime in'im sure......what is the model of the Realistics ? There are alot of good advice here. Mhardy has alot of Yamaha's and has been a big help with speaker advice especially with the CR- models :)
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited May 2013
    Jhayman wrote: »
    Thanks Randy..
    I really love the look of the older receivers , lots of stuff to play with..
    I like buttons and led lights..
    ....those are BEAUTIFUL. I thought i had one recently but the seller had issues on Ebay. So i didnt/wasnt able to purchase it. So i ended up buying the cr-1040
    talking about the cr models. I hope to land a cr-1000 some day. I think it is my favorite besides the 3020 MONSTER RECEIVER....but for now im content with what i have....
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited May 2013
    Jhayman, the Yamaha CR 2020 has no problem at all driving 6 ohm speakers. In the past, I used my CR 2020 to drive a pair of Polk Monitor 10s and they drove them with ease and it was a great match (early Monitor 10s are 6 ohm while later Monitor 10s are 8 ohms). And now I use my CR 2020 to drive a pair of SDA 2B TL speakers, which are also 6 ohm, and it does a great job driving them and sounds wonderful. The only thing to be careful about with the CR 2020 (and I learned this the hard way) is NOT to use it to drive 2 pair of speakers if either pair of speakers is less than 8 ohm. But, if you are using it to drive only one pair of speakers, and your pair of speakers is 6 ohm, there is no problem at all. Enjoy!
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Thank you Pglbook
    I found a pr of PSB Alpha's that were hanging on my wall for a 7.1 but I forgot I had them there, never hooked them up.
    pglbook wrote: »
    Jhayman, the Yamaha CR 2020 has no problem at all driving 6 ohm speakers. In the past, I used my CR 2020 to drive a pair of Polk Monitor 10s and they drove them with ease and it was a great match (early Monitor 10s are 6 ohm while later Monitor 10s are 8 ohms). And now I use my CR 2020 to drive a pair of SDA 2B TL speakers, which are also 6 ohm, and it does a great job driving them and sounds wonderful. The only thing to be careful about with the CR 2020 (and I learned this the hard way) is NOT to use it to drive 2 pair of speakers if either pair of speakers is less than 8 ohm. But, if you are using it to drive only one pair of speakers, and your pair of speakers is 6 ohm, there is no problem at all. Enjoy!
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited May 2013
    pglbook wrote: »
    And now I use my CR 2020 to drive a pair of SDA 2B TL speakers, which are also 6 ohm, and it does a great job driving them and sounds wonderful.

    I thought you were driving your 2Bs with a Parasound 1200(?).
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited May 2013
    teekay, I am currently using the Yamaha CR 2020 with the SDA 2Bs. I got the HCA 1200 but never got a pre amp for it so I was using it with the CR 2020 for a while. However, since I am selling the HCA 1200 (I have it listed for sale in the FM), I decided to go back and just use the CR 2020 for now until I can afford a good pre amp such as a Parasound 2100. I will be getting a mint Parasound HCA 1500A in a few weeks and when I get a pre amp for that I will use that with the SDa's. I am trying to move the Parasound HCA 1200 and am selling it cheap if you know of anyone who needs a great amp at a fantastic price. Thanks.
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited May 2013
    Jhayman, that is a HUGE score. Congratulations!! Best I've seen in a while. I mean fifteen bucks!?! Fifteen bucks?!? You pulled the ol' "bring your own pricing label gun" trick, didn't you? :wink:

    pglbook, congrat's on the HCA1500A! You're gonna love that amp with your SDAs. :cool: I had a super minty one lined up at an unbelievable price and I snoozed and I loozed. I still get upset every time I think about it...
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    Thanks Teekay0007...
    no pricing gun here if I had I would make everything a $1 for me, lol
    I just go there everyday for 5 min, so far I've found a Mint Technics SL-1200MK2, Rotel CPD-930ax and the Yamaha and few other nik nacks, most of my record collection is from there..
    I pull about 5 or 6 and go over them with a cloth to check for scratches and such been pretty lucky I must say..
    Not to mention the Deal I got on my Paradigm Reference Studio 100's for less than 1/2 price and I sold my PSB's the same day as well..
    and know I'm here talking to you guys learning a lot and even buying things from members, lol
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited June 2013
    You need to keep going there. It pays off. Lol
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    I just remembered there is a Yamaha service Center about 15 min from me, I completely forgot about even though I was already there once before, lol
    Think I will call them Monday and see if they will look at my unit and give it a bath in some fancy water to clean all the parts..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • Bob in WI
    Bob in WI Posts: 155
    edited June 2013
    if that sounds 1/2 as good as it looks......... classic, just classic.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    Well I've had enough beers to venture opening the 2020 and just as I thought it dusty, I mean it probably has not been opened in 35 years..
    Going to use my compressed Air from a can to clean it up a bit..
    It has five lights four in the VU meter area and one one the tuning bar to light up the station..
    That one works but the other four do not, anyone care to guess, I mean besides the obvious they are all burnt out, maybe something I can fix while I have it open..?
    I thought I read somewhere they were all in series so if one dies they all die, but one is working?
    Thank You for your patience
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    Oh forgot to add pics.
    I also read somewhere that Dust is a protector of electronics, lol
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited June 2013
    That looks great....ive seen a whole lot worse on ones ive bought. Hope it went smoothly
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