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SEE PICTURES FOR COSMETIC CONDITION!New Capacitors! - Power, protection,amp, tone, phono circuits.New transistors! - Power, protection circuits.Protection relay checked and contacts cleaned.Fresh thermal grease on output transistors.All controls cleaned.All inputs and outputs tested and verified.Idle current set.All new LED lights.I buy and mechanically and cosmetically clean all the units I sell. I test and repair as needed. I will not sell anything that is inferior unless stated in the ad. Due to the age of the items I sell, I cannot warranty that things will not break. Original bulbs will eventually burn out. Capacitors will fail eventually. If I think it should be repaired before I sell, I will!I ship using Reverb Safe Ship so we are both covered in case of unforeseen incidents.I do NOT ship USPS. If that happens to be the only option available, buyer will be responsible for additional costs. Or you may request an order cancellation.Any refunds or price/shipping adjustments after the 7 day return policy is at my sole discretion.
It’s a buyer’s market at this level, but this asking price is still on the ambitious side for the model’s recent USD comps. At US$499, it sits above the US$426 median and well above the US$339 25th percentile, though still below the US$562 75th percentile, so it’s not outlandish—just not a bargain.
What keeps it interesting is the CR-620’s strong vintage appeal: it’s a respected early-’80s Yamaha receiver with a clean, musical presentation, solid build quality, and enough charm to make it a satisfying daily listen if the unit is healthy. If it’s truly clean, original, and fully functional, that narrows the value gap; at this price, though, buyers should want evidence of service history, quiet controls, and stable operation, since age-related maintenance is the main concern on gear like this.
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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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