Yamaha
has simply introduced a cornucopia
of latest audio gear within the type of three new community receivers and two new
loudspeakers, to be rolled out over the following a number of months. The brand new community
receivers embrace the R-N600A ($899.95), the R-N800A ($1,199.95), and the
R-N1000A ($1,799.95), all of which had been “designed and constructed to make use of
technological learnings and patents from the Flagship 5000 Sequencethe last word
expression of Yamaha True Sound,” in keeping with the corporate. All supply Yamaha’s
MusicCast music streaming expertise, which supplies entry to Spotify Join,
Tidal, Amazon Music, and Qobuz,
amongst different widespread companies. Apple Music is supported through Airplay 2. The
MusicCast smartphone app affords ease of use, and Yamaha says that customers can
take heed to their favourite music companies in as much as 384kHz/32-bit decision. The
new loudspeakers embrace the NS-800A, with a 6 ½” mid-woofer ($2,399.95 every)
and the NS-600A, with a 5 ⅛” mid-woofer ($1,499.95 every). Each function a
newly-developed “Harmonious Diaphragm” driver materials made from a mix
together with Zylon and spruce.
Yamaha
is extra devoted to Hello-Fi than ever earlier than. Our newest merchandise are usually not solely
grounded on our Hello-Fi and musical heritage but additionally on in depth analysis and
growth to supply progressive merchandise that embody Yamaha True Sound. This
new sequence of receivers and audio system will proceed to develop the attain of
Yamaha Hello-Fi merchandise and supply true music enjoyment to a broader viewers.
—
Alex Sadeghian, Director of Shopper Audio at Yamaha
Company of America
R-N600A
Community Receiver
At
$899.95, the R-N600A affords a comparatively inexpensive entry level into Yamaha’s
community receiver expertise. In response to the specs, the R-N600A delivers 80
watts per channel into 8 ohms,
however the specs derate this mannequin to 60 watts per channel into 4 ohms.
Notice: ALL fashions on this sequence price amplifier energy at full bandwidth from 20Hz to 20kHz with each channels pushed.
The R-N600A boasts quick, straight sign paths and a low-vibration chassis and body,
as outlined in Yamaha’s ToP-ART (Whole Purity Audio Copy Know-how)
mechanical construction and design philosophy. In response to Yamaha, ToP-ART
“faithfully maintains the integrity of the audio by combining a meticulously
symmetrical left/proper circuit structure, sign directness, and a chassis
geared up with the particular resin body ‘Artwork Base’ that absorbs and blocks pointless vibration.” The
receiver additionally advantages from a DAC part based mostly on the ESS Sabre ES9010K2M chip,
which affords a excessive signal-to-noise ratio and assist for 384kHz PCM and DSD
11.2 MHz native playback. The R-N600A’s Pure Direct mode reportedly permits the
audio sign to “journey the shortest attainable circuit route, bypassing the buffer
amp and the tone, loudness, and stability controls, to just about get rid of any
sign degradation, for the purest sound high quality.” The receiver includes a
built-in phono enter, together with coaxial and optical digital inputs. A
subwoofer output rounds out the connectivity. Yamaha says that the R-N600A
“delivers subtle sound and look for a complete listening expertise
that’s a step above the (competitors).”
R-N800A
![RN800A](https://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/yamaha-2023/RN800A.jpg/image_large)
Shifting
as much as the R-N800A ($1,199.95), you continue to get all of the options discovered within the
R-N600A, however the larger value affords numerous upgrades and extras and extra heft at 25lbs vs 21.5lbs of R-N600A. The ability
ranking goes as much as 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 120 watts per channel
into 6 ohms (curiously, no ranking is given for 4-ohm masses). The R-N800A additionally
will get Yamaha’s YPAO computerized room calibration expertise with precision
EQ, which “performs exceptionally high-precision equalization with accuracy of
as much as 192kHz / 64-bit audio decision,” in keeping with Yamaha. As well as,
YPAO-R.S.C. (Mirrored Sound Management) works in tandem to “actively management the necessary early
reflection sounds, robotically adjusting and optimizing how the sound is
heard in your room based mostly on the supplies of your partitions and your speaker
placement.” The following additional is a USB-B enter on the rear panel, permitting the R-N800A
to operate as a USB DAC for customers who wish to connect with a MAC or PC, or to an
exterior streamer or music server with USB output. These digital alerts are
handled to an upgraded DAC part utilizing an ESS Sabre ES9080Q chip and an ultra-precise devoted
crystal clock to enhance sign accuracy. The amplifier part advantages from
Yamaha’s Low Impedance Idea, which options thick wires for the bottom
connection in an effort to “completely get rid of power loss and degradation of the
audio sign,” in keeping with the corporate. The Low Impedance Idea additionally
features a screw connection for the output from the facility amplifier part, in
order to strengthen the bottom, which Yamaha says is necessary for audio
high quality. The purpose of those design decisions is elevated signal-to-noise
efficiency and the replica of “sound with full readability.” Lastly, the
R-N800A employs anti-resonance toes with skinny, curved reinforcing bars on the
outer periphery and thick, straight reinforcing bars within the heart. This design
is claimed to disperse and diminish vibration power transmitted from the skin
of the leg whereas sustaining excessive central rigidity. The outcome, in keeping with Yamaha,
is improved rhythm and dynamics.
R-N1000A
![RN1000A](https://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/yamaha-2023/RN1000A.jpg/image_large)
The
range-topping R-N1000A ($1,799.95)
affords every part discovered within the R-N800A, however with even higher performance
due to the addition of an HDMI ARC connection to be used in a easy however
highly effective stereo or 2.1-channel dwelling theater setup. The ability ranking is
similar to that of the R-N800A, at 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 120 watts per channel into 6
ohms although this mannequin weighs an additional 2lbs over the R-N800A. However underneath the hood, the R-N1000A
affords upgraded components high quality, together with a custom-made energy transformer and
block capacitors, upgraded resistors, a one-point grounding system,
high-quality audio condensers, and different “top-class components” that permit the amp
to “effortlessly deal with demanding audio sign circumstances.” Yamaha believes
that the sound high quality of any element is decided by the standard of every
particular person half, in addition to how they work collectively. The corporate has, due to this fact,
fastidiously chosen and examined the components used within the R-N1000A, proper all the way down to the
gold-plated speaker and enter terminals, that are distinctive to this mannequin.
Notice: The flagship of the sequence, the R-N2000A ($3,999) sports activities attractive VU meters and weighs in at virtually 50lbs. It’s really rated 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms (10 watts lower than the R-N1000A) however boasts 145 watts/ch into 4 ohms. Gene DellaSala has this unit in for overview so keep tuned for bench take a look at outcomes….
The R-N1000A
additionally options an upgraded enclosure strengthened by a double-bottom chassis and
a 1-mm-thick iron damping plate added to the chassis backside. Yamaha says that
this mechanical design “eliminates vibrations that will adversely have an effect on the
sound and enhances the expressiveness of the decrease frequencies — conveying each
the profound energy and supple grace of a full orchestra efficiency.”
New
Audio system
NS-800A (left) and NS-600A (proper)
The
new NS-800A and NS-600A two-way stand-mount audio system had been created to develop
Yamaha’s loudspeaker choice, catering to clients in the hunt for smaller
and/or extra inexpensive choices that also ship sound impressed by the model’s
flagship NS-5000 audio system. The NS-800A ($2,399.95 every) makes use of a 6 ½” mid-woofer, whereas the smaller NS-600A ($1,499.95
every) has a 5 ⅛” mid-woofer.
Each audio system function a singular diaphragm materials referred to as “Harmonious Diaphragm,”
which is used for each the tweeter and the mid-woofer, and constructed from a mix of
Zylon and spruce. Zylon is a artificial polymer with all kinds of
makes use of, from army physique armor to the suspension strains on parachutes utilized by
SpaceX on its Crew Dragon spacecraft. Yamaha says that Zylon has “glorious
sound velocity and optimum inside dissipation,” and is due to this fact used within the
firm’s $15K NS-5000
audio system. Spruce wooden is used on the soundboards of
Yamaha’s grand pianos. By utilizing the identical Zylon/spruce mix for each the
tweeter and mid-woofer, Yamaha says the audio system keep tonal coherency
throughout the frequency spectrum. Each audio system additionally function different distinctive
loudspeaker applied sciences, together with resonance suppression chambers and acoustic
absorbers. Yamaha’s patented resonance suppression
chambers are mounted on the again of the tweeter. These specially-shaped tubes
are designed to cancel undesirable resonance generated behind the diaphragm,
“revitalizing and sustaining the unique sound,” in keeping with Yamaha.
In the meantime, the corporate’s patented acoustic absorber tubes reportedly “get rid of
standing waves, whereas minimizing the quantity of absorbing materials (contained in the
cupboard), in order that the unique realism of music is reproduced with full power
and dynamism.” Each audio system use high-quality components within the crossover circuit,
together with Mundorf’s
MCap Supreme Basic audio
capacitors. The audio system additionally
boast what Yamaha describes as “an enormous woofer coil.” The speaker cupboards had been
designed with the identical vibration evaluation expertise used within the design of
Yamaha’s musical devices, and are completed within the firm’s signature gloss
end — the identical end discovered on its most interesting pianos. Different premium touches
embrace stable brass speaker terminals and Twisted Flare Ports. The previous
present a “extremely safe connection and opulent really feel,” whereas the latter
reportedly reduces air turbulence noise, contributing to clear low frequency
replica.
The
devoted SPS-800A speaker stands ($699.95 every) have legs made from curved MDF,
which reportedly affords inflexible assist whereas minimizing the impact of sound
reflections and eliminating minute vibrations higher than metallic stands. The
base of the stand is a three-layer construction of 1.7-inch-thick MDF, laminated collectively to
guarantee power and rigidity. Removable spikes are included, as are screws for
attaching the audio system securely to the stands.
Launch
Dates:
R-N1000A:
Out there Now
R-N800A:
Out there September 2023
R-N600A:
Out there October 2023
NS-800A:
Out there Early 2024
NS-600A:
Out there Early 2024
SPS-800A:
Out there Early 2024
Extra
info: yamaha.com
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