I just wanted to post here on the Yamaha board about how I am continually impressed by my old Yamaha DSP a2070. The sound is crystal clear; every speaker that I try with this unit is improved by it!! The DSP programs are fun to play with; right now I am into listening to classical music as background sound 24 hours a day in my work/bedroom area. The Church/Freiburg mode is interesting. I run it in two-channel mode often also. I think it is listed as 80 watts, which has baffled my more watts is better viewpoint on equipment. Anyway, my interest is up, I am sold on Yamaha!
Sold on Yamaha!
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merrylander
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So grasshopper, you have now heard it.
LAB3
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I have nothing but Good things to say about the Yamaha units I have owned. I have a Yamaha AVR RX-V2400 from 2003 that still works like new. Replaced it with a HD model RX-V1900 that I am really happy with.
I do use a extra fan on all my amps/AVR etc. and made sure the units have air space above them (no stacking ) the more power the amps make the more heat.
I have owned a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 motorcycle for 20 years and 61,000 miles later with no engine problems.:thmbsp: Yamaha made a good oil coolier for it.
I do use a extra fan on all my amps/AVR etc. and made sure the units have air space above them (no stacking ) the more power the amps make the more heat.I have owned a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 motorcycle for 20 years and 61,000 miles later with no engine problems.:thmbsp: Yamaha made a good oil coolier for it.
My T-80 tuner always pleased me. Have moved to HD with Sony tuner. Still use a 12 year old Yamaha rec in TV room.
** Update - my Sony bit the dust (lightning, I think)..they discontinued it, but I think I will stay away from HD
Anyway - the regular FM on my T-80 sounds better .. the high end seems smoother, and the whole sound seems less compressed...I am listening to WFCR in Amherst MA
Raynald
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The DSP-A1000 and 2070 were great units. The Dolby Pro Logic decoding is way obsolete for HT but the DSP modes are indeed a lot of fun for audio. I find the stock settings a bit overdone, but by turning down the effect levels a bit it can be very natural with the right recordings. I always liked the Jazz Club settings. For someone who has a lot of soeakers lying around, picking up one of them for the little money they sell for is a great deal in terms of hours of fun per dollar.
I agree the RX-V1 is an awsome piece, I use mine in 2 channel mode daily in our living room system. My new HT receiver is the RX-V1800 and the DSP settings are better than ever for music.
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Yamaha amps, int amps, and receivers are to die for! Aside from the int amp listed in my sig, I also have a beautiful CR-620 and my first real audio piece was a humble but wonderful CR-220.
I'm not sold on Yammie turntables but I love the cassette decks. My 2-head K-960 blows my Nak CR-3 out of the water.
I'm not sold on Yammie turntables but I love the cassette decks. My 2-head K-960 blows my Nak CR-3 out of the water.
Rex Aeterna
Gigolo of Gigolos
i traded one of my sansui's for a yamaha R-9 and happy i did. i was so impressed by the power this beast can handle(especially at 3ohm loads) that i don't miss a single thing about the AU-d7 i traded for it. it's actually my favorite and main amp now. it even replaced my beloved sansui 5000x for main amp duty. after experience this amp i just fell in love with yamaha. i never heard the older CR models yet tho.
cnh2
Super Member
I just got my Yamaha CR-800 in today. Running it with a pair of Dyncao A25s for now. Unit is in pretty good shape. My first Vintage Yamaha.
Natural Sound. Hmmm. I find it a little bright and forward so far. Better detail than a Marantz or a Pioneer but I find I have to use the Loudness contour to get a little more bass. The sound is, for lack of a better word, 'clean'. And that's good. But can you have too much of a good thing? I need to listen a little more.
Maybe try some other speakers. I have some EPI-100s and a set of ADS L520s on the way. Then there are the Polk Monitor 10As I'll be picking up soon.
I know from reading posts here that a number of you like Monitors with Vintage Yamahas. It goes without saying that I like Polk. lol
cnh2
Natural Sound. Hmmm. I find it a little bright and forward so far. Better detail than a Marantz or a Pioneer but I find I have to use the Loudness contour to get a little more bass. The sound is, for lack of a better word, 'clean'. And that's good. But can you have too much of a good thing? I need to listen a little more.
Maybe try some other speakers. I have some EPI-100s and a set of ADS L520s on the way. Then there are the Polk Monitor 10As I'll be picking up soon.
I know from reading posts here that a number of you like Monitors with Vintage Yamahas. It goes without saying that I like Polk. lol
cnh2
bob06
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In the 80s I went to a high end audio store to buy me a kick a$$ stereo system. When I went inside I seen a McIntosh system that I instantly fell in love with. But at the time I couldn't afford it. I ended up buying a Yamaha system that included a M-65 C-65 EQ-60 and a T-1020. Well to make a long story short I still have that same system after 25+ years. And not once have I had any problems with it. Every year I pop the hoods on them and clean out the dust and thats it. IMO that was a investment well made. Over the years I have bought other yamaha pieces with the same results. So you can see from my story I am Sold on Yamaha. Oh and I still can't afford McIntosh.