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Yamaha AX-470 Vollverstärker Verstärker Audio Stereo Anlage

Hersteller: Yamaha
Modell: AX-470
Typ: Vollverstärker
Baujahre: 1993 – 1995
Hergestellt in: Japan
Farbe: Schwarz, Titan
Fernbedienung: ja
Leistungsaufnahme:
Abmessungen: 435 × 150 × 388,5 mm (B×H×T)
Gewicht: 9,5 kg
Neupreis ca.: 550 DM

Anschlüsse
Anzahl der Eingänge:
Phono MM 2,5 mV / 47 kOhm
CD, Tuner, AUX, 2 × Tape 150 mV / 47 kOhm

Anzahl der Ausgänge:
2 × Lautsprecher
2 × Rec-Out 150 mV / 470 Ohm
Kopfhörer 0,3 V / 680 Ohm

Technische Daten
Dauerleistung (bei Klirrfaktor)
8 Ohm: 2 × 75 Watt bei 0,015 %
Dynamikleistung
8 Ohm: 2 × 115 Watt
4 Ohm: 2 × 160 Watt
Gesamtklirrfaktor: 0,015 %
Dämpfungsfaktor: 240
Signalrauschabstand: 110 dB
Stereokanaltrennung: 65 dB
Klangregelung:
Bass: ±10 dB bei 20 Hz
Höhen: ±10 dB bei 20000 Hz
Loudness: regelbar
High Filter: nein
Low Filter (Subsonic): nein
Mute: nein
Direct/Line-Straight: CD-Direct und Pure-Direct

Besondere Ausstattungen
Record-Selector

Zustand: Gebraucht - Gebrauchsspuren vorhanden

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a well-liked late-’90s Yamaha integrated, and at €100 it lands clearly below the €124 25th percentile for recent comparable EUR listings, so it reads as a strong deal rather than just a fair one. Against a €149 median and €151 75th percentile, the asking price leaves room for a bit of service or a sensible gamble.

What makes it worthwhile is the usual Yamaha strength: solid, straightforward power, good drive, and a clean, listenable presentation that suits most bookshelf and floorstanding speakers. If the listing is genuinely clean and original, that’s the real upside here; for this money, you want to see evidence of proper function, quiet controls, and no sketchy repairs.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Yamaha

Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.

Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.

Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.

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