Home Theater Amped up with M-Series Perfromance

[Freo-1]

Just finished re-configuring the HT setup with a Oppo BD-83 SE, Krell Showcase processor, and a Yamaha M-85 for the front, a MX-800 for the center channel (bi-amped), and a M-80 for the rear speakers. The speakers are Legacy Signature III's, Legacy Silver Screen, and Legacy Sattiltes.

The Yamaha's were all refurbished by Skip Lacey of Legandary Amps, with new binding posts, LED's, and replacement parts as required. The M-85 was extensively re-worked. The results are truly outstanding.

For less money than what one would pay for a used Krell multi channel amp, you can get a lot more power, with sound that easily is as good or better than the majority of the high end amps out there. The MX-800 REALLY improves the center channel presentation, with some of the most life like vocals I've ever heard from an audio system, regardless of price.

In summary, once refreshed, one cannot go wrong with the Yamaha M series amps.

 

[brutal]

Very nice. Solid gear.

I have the Oppo BDP-83, the non SE model, and it sings.

I use an RX-V3800 for the front end and Yamaha Pro amp outboard amplification.

 

[SoCal Sam]

Congrats with your results. Although the Krell screams class and money, it's the quality of the signal reproduction that counts in my book. One of these days, I plan on getting my HT up and running with my Classe SSP-25, PC2002M's, and Yamaha NS-M speakers.

 

[Freo-1]

Congrats with your results. Although the Krell screams class and money, it's the quality of the signal reproduction that counts in my book. One of these days, I plan on getting my HT up and running with my Classe SSP-25, PC2002M's, and Yamaha NS-M speakers.

That should provide excellent results.

So far, very happy with the M series Yamaha amps. Would put them up against any other amp in the same power class, regardless of price.

 

[Lwrs10]

I have a M-50 on my front channels and it is a really clean powerful amp. I would have to agree with you.