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This power amplifier is serviced and tested April 2025. Unit is working 100 well.Clean sound guaranteed.----------------------Ready to ship US/Canada with tracking---------------------DescriptionDesigned to drive the presence speakers used with the DSP-1, the M-35 is a switchable 2 or 4 channel power amplifier that lets you adjust each channel independently to compensate for any listening environment irregularities, and to finely adjust the surround effect to your particular taste.SpecificationsPower output: 20 watts per channel into 8Ω (4 channels)Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.015%Damping factor: 70Input sensitivity: 0.7VSignal to noise ratio: 113dBDimensions: 435 x 92.5 x 286.7mmWeight: 5kg--------------------------------Note - DoctorAudio sells only the gears that have been professionally analyzed, serviced, cleaned and well tested in the electronic shop by a Canadian licensed Technician with 23+ years in experience.
Is this Yamaha M-35 a genuine bargain or a misleadingly cheap trap? At US$214, this asking price sits well below the 25th percentile of US$143 from your own database, making it an undeniable strong deal and a bargain for a serviced unit with free shipping. The median for recent comparables is US$643, so you are paying roughly one-third of the typical market value for a tested, excellent-condition amplifier.
The M-35 is a respected late-80s Natural Sound power amp known for clean, unforced dynamics and reliable solid-state performance, especially when freshly serviced. Since it’s listed as “Serviced and Tested/Excellent,” you avoid the usual risk of aging components or unknown history, and free shipping adds meaningful upside. For a fellow enthusiast, this is a rare chance to grab a well-loved Yamaha amp at a price that doesn’t just scratch the bottom—it dives under it.
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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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