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VINTAGE YAMAHA STEREO MUSIC AMPLIFIER/RECIEVER______________________________________________________________MADE IN JAPANIN GREAT WORKING CONDITIONVERY MINOR MARKSCOMES WITH POWER CORDCAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAILABLECHECK OUT MY OTHER AUDIO ITEMS!SpecificationsPower Output: 35 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)DIN Power Output: 2x 45 watts (into 8Ω according to DIN standards)Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.015% (virtually inaudible distortion level)Frequency Response: 20Hz to 100kHzTuning Range: FM, MW (AM)
The unknown condition is the key issue here: at USD 401, this sits well above the comparable median of USD 231 and just below the 75th percentile of USD 423. With no precise model, photos, or operating details, the price is difficult to call a bargain; it is a relatively strong ask for an unidentified Yamaha receiver or amplifier.
Yamaha’s Japanese-built vintage gear can offer a very enjoyable combination of clean, lively sound, solid tuners, and attractive classic styling, with some models especially appealing to collectors. Before paying near the upper end of the market, confirm the exact model, power output, input functionality, tuner operation, and whether the controls, lamps, and outputs work cleanly. Original cabinets, service history, and a working phono stage would improve the case; otherwise, negotiation toward the median would be sensible.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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