bergun
Well-Known Member
I know I’m probably one of the few people out there that’s not too crazy about all the fancy angels on the front metal faceplates of most of the mainstream audio/home theater gear that’s being put out by most of the manufactures like Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo, Marantz, Sony and so forth.
I do understand that they must change their products to reflect that it’s a new/improved item by giving it a new/improved image, but to me, the design of the metal faceplates on the above gear sucks, especially if you stack them… I will admit, that the new Marantz gear with the angled sides do look good, but only with other matching components from the same line-up, as well as the stuff from Cambridge Audio, which still have the classic lines.
I will admit that I’m a Yamaha/Denon fan and wish that they would return to their styling from the 80s and 90s, but I’m not holding my breath nor do I think that they will ever re-release any of their classic equipment from that period. Yes, I will agree that today’s technology in both audio and video gear is far superior to most of their previous items and I will also admit that I’m into classic audio equipment from that period too, but many for nostalgic reasons, followed by the looks.
I will give Yamaha credit for both their A-2000/1000/700 intergraded amplifiers, as well as their CD-S2000/1000/700 CD players, but if they would release a matching FM/digital Tuner, I would jump on them in a heartbeat!! Also, if Yamaha would release a similar home theater receiver and/or stand alone H/T amplifier AND matching DVD/Blu-Ray player WITH same or close styling of the above items, I would be in heaven.
….A matching 5 or 6 disc, CD changer and turntable would also be nice too!!
I’ve pretty much have given up on spending too much of my limited audio/video funds on eBay or other used gear since most of the stuff I’m coming across is basically junk at this point… Yes, I know that the classic gear that I’m into is between 20 to 30 plus years old and will wear out, but a lot of the items I’ve purchased have been cannibalized by their previous owners for their working parts, which is the main reason for me moving away from the used market.
Again, I do not feel that any of the main manufactures of mid-fi gear, like Yamaha will ever re-release a classic item like their M-80/85 Power amp with matching preamp and tuner, but by simply designing the faceplate, knobs, levers, toggles, etc., with the styling of that period, they would widen their market since a lot of “Baby Boomers” and “Generation Xers” are at the peak earning years and are looking back in the past for memories, yet realize that most of today’s technology is far better today than in the past.
How hard would it be to take the general styling of Yamaha’s R-9 receiver from 1986 or the RX-1100 from 1987 and apply it to the a future release of a home theater receiver WITH all the current technology of their current models??
Heck, just look at the Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro!! They’re not the same cars from the 60s/70s, but they do have the looks WITH better technology, which gives the buyer the pride of ownership!!
I do understand that they must change their products to reflect that it’s a new/improved item by giving it a new/improved image, but to me, the design of the metal faceplates on the above gear sucks, especially if you stack them… I will admit, that the new Marantz gear with the angled sides do look good, but only with other matching components from the same line-up, as well as the stuff from Cambridge Audio, which still have the classic lines.
I will admit that I’m a Yamaha/Denon fan and wish that they would return to their styling from the 80s and 90s, but I’m not holding my breath nor do I think that they will ever re-release any of their classic equipment from that period. Yes, I will agree that today’s technology in both audio and video gear is far superior to most of their previous items and I will also admit that I’m into classic audio equipment from that period too, but many for nostalgic reasons, followed by the looks.
I will give Yamaha credit for both their A-2000/1000/700 intergraded amplifiers, as well as their CD-S2000/1000/700 CD players, but if they would release a matching FM/digital Tuner, I would jump on them in a heartbeat!! Also, if Yamaha would release a similar home theater receiver and/or stand alone H/T amplifier AND matching DVD/Blu-Ray player WITH same or close styling of the above items, I would be in heaven.
….A matching 5 or 6 disc, CD changer and turntable would also be nice too!!
I’ve pretty much have given up on spending too much of my limited audio/video funds on eBay or other used gear since most of the stuff I’m coming across is basically junk at this point… Yes, I know that the classic gear that I’m into is between 20 to 30 plus years old and will wear out, but a lot of the items I’ve purchased have been cannibalized by their previous owners for their working parts, which is the main reason for me moving away from the used market.
Again, I do not feel that any of the main manufactures of mid-fi gear, like Yamaha will ever re-release a classic item like their M-80/85 Power amp with matching preamp and tuner, but by simply designing the faceplate, knobs, levers, toggles, etc., with the styling of that period, they would widen their market since a lot of “Baby Boomers” and “Generation Xers” are at the peak earning years and are looking back in the past for memories, yet realize that most of today’s technology is far better today than in the past.
How hard would it be to take the general styling of Yamaha’s R-9 receiver from 1986 or the RX-1100 from 1987 and apply it to the a future release of a home theater receiver WITH all the current technology of their current models??
Heck, just look at the Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro!! They’re not the same cars from the 60s/70s, but they do have the looks WITH better technology, which gives the buyer the pride of ownership!!
