C-5000: this 42-lb preamp boasts high end controls, a copper-plated inner chassis, and Yamaha’s famous tone defeat circuit. A glance at the specs shows a phono SN Ratio of >80dB (Moving Coil) and >98dB (Moving Magnet).
Thats some nice looking gear, I'm guessing pricey too. I'm still waiting for a cheap A-S1100 to come along. I love my A-S1000 but it looks so bland compared to those S1100 models, especially the silver faced ones. Eh, it matches my Yamaha RX-A2070 AVR. And it drives the Polk towers very well. When Yamaha craps on me like Onkyo did with some of their HDMI gear I'll start looking for something else to own. I don't think I have to worry about that though. They make the best audio gear made today, period!