yamaha preamp

[brad6285]

i just bought a yamaha preamp cx800u. does anyone know what the u stands for. it seems the other preamps dont have a u after it. i hope i didnt mess up. thanx brad

 

[whoaru99]

I don't recall exactly, might be the "universal" model meaning selectable input voltage to work in several different regions/markets.

Does it have a voltage selector on the back panel?

 

[OverLoad]

U are the US and Canadian models

 

[lha1992]

I would think the U stand for Universal model as what whoaru99 said because I've seen some yamaha receivers and amps have a u after them like CR-600u and that was a universal model with the voltage selector.

Does the pre-amp have a selectable voltage switch on the back?

 

[OverLoad]

I would think the U stand for Universal model as what whoaru99 said because I've seen some yamaha receivers and amps have a u after them like CR-600u and that was a universal model with the voltage selector.

Does the pre-amp have a selectable voltage switch on the back?

You might think that but your wrong in the case of the Yamaha line the OP is referring to. The CX preamps and MX amps with a "U" were US and Canadian models. I serviced Yamaha under warranty in the 80's and 90's.

 

[avionic]

You might think that but your wrong in the case of the Yamaha line the OP is referring to. The CX preamps and MX amps with a "U" were US and Canadian models. I serviced Yamaha under warranty in the 80's and 90's.

Codes as follows quoted from yamaha service manual

U---USA
C---Canadian
R---regular
E---European
G--General
A--Australian
B--British

 

[OverLoad]

Codes as follows quoted from yamaha service manual

U---USA
C---Canadian
R---regular
E---European
G--General
A--Australian
B--British

Those codes are to differentiate the various changes to schematics, parts, boards etc for the various countries such as power supplies for example. The OP is referring to the actual model number of the unit. Have you seen a model CX-800C, 800R, 800E, 800G, 800A? NO, its either an 800 or an 800U. I repeat, the 800U is the US and Canadian version and the 800 will be all others.

 

[avionic]

Those codes are to differentiate the various changes to schematics, parts, boards etc for the various countries such as power supplies for example. The OP is referring to the actual model number of the unit. Have you seen a model CX-800C, 800R, 800E, 800G, 800A? NO, its either an 800 or an 800U. I repeat, the 800U is the US and Canadian version and the 800 will be all others.

Have you seen a model CX-800C, 800R, 800E, 800G, 800A?

Sure haven't you..

 

[the-real-mandak]

Well have you seen a CDX-550E in the US? we have it here in Europa

But you are right about the CX-800U, i stands for US & Canada.

 

[TejasRichard]

I have nothing constructive to add to this discuassion: Overloads avatar keeps distracting me.....

 

[avionic]

NO, its either an 800 or an 800U. I repeat, the 800U is the US and Canadian version and the 800 will be all others.

Mello out..It really is'nt worth getting upset about.The only real difference is input power management...

 

[Yamahalic]

Interestingly, when I look through all of my old Yamaha brochures, the "U" suffix was always only attached to Amps and PreAmps, and was only used with the TOTL model for a particular model year. For example, the one I am looking at now has the following TOTL "U" models in it: CX-1000U, MX-1000U. Perhaps it means "Ultimate"

 

[avionic]

I have a CDX-510u CDP--bottom feeder..

 

[OverLoad]

Mellow out? :scratch2:

I'm merely trying to make sure the correct info is provided. The OP asked a simple question and I answered and then corrected others chiming in with information that isn't correct or related. YES, there is a CDX-550E MODEL and its a CDP, however I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. When you find a unit or owner's manual that says CX-800E or any other letter besides U on it please let me know.

 

[avionic]

Sorry..Your right about the model # suffix..Just kinda sounded like you were getting upset.Don't want anyone stroking out.Thats all I've heard about lately is your Healthcare system.::thmbsp:

 

[audiozaz]

I have a CDX-510u CDP--bottom feeder..

Same here, CDX-710u, not working tough...

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