Matthews

I am in bliss (finally & for real) Wow, this little Nakamichi has done something I have never experienced before. I would like to attribute it to the new, vintage Yammy but I have a lot of experience with these amps. It is the Nak For lack of a better term, the most amazing separation I have ever heard. Simply put, incredible! Thank you, "cincymat" !!! Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ edit: now we are having fun A little bi-amping fun that is. Carver on the horns, Yammy pulling in the lower end. Sir Mookie Rocks

Selling my Yammy integrated A-S500. $300 plus actual shipping. Original owner. Very little use. Comes with remote and original factory box. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

YAMAHA I have the Yammy A-S500 hooked up to a pair of RF-7's right now and love it. Sounds marvelous with plenty of grunt to get the job done (IMO). Matt

how do you like to listen to your music? Rock, Jazz, Classical? House pounding loud (you have the right speakers if so ). Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

"reynoir", I think you are pretty close to fair market price (allow yourself some room for negotiation). I just paid $800 for a pair of RF-7 Cherry, pristine in box. My RSW-15 Cherry sub is for sale at $700. You are not far off on pricing, IMO... Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

WooHoo - congrats, David I think you are going to be extremely happy with your new toys keep us posted Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

I purchased Troy's RF-7's. They were exactly as described and in pristine condition. I would venture to say all his other components and parts have been taken care of likewise. In case someone is "on the fence", trusted seller, buy with confidence (my 2 cents)... Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

even better, 300-400 watts, and... yes you do! ...power hungry monsters

Yes, interesting. My experience: I use wifi to transmit to my laptop. Connected to the laptop is an NAD wireless DAC transimitter which then sends the signal to the NAD DAC receiver at my pre-amp. Many times, I have listened to the exact same song, back to back, from my 3 available sources (CD, Spotify, Pandora). Spotify has a very slight hand up over the Pandora. However, CD (hardwired) play and Spotify are so close in sound quality the result is a tie finish (hence, selling my CD player). I did all of this to try and find weak spots with the NAD wireless DAC. I was very suspicious the unit would perform up to my expectations. To report, I am happily delighted with the NAD wireless performance. For me, this eliminates the question of using wifi to transmit my signal (vs hardwire). Just my experience... Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

i picked up this little gem yesterday...

yes, BOTH of em' - SWEET SWEET SWEET ...we are very good at spending your money around here

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If you are truly considering these units, I would strongly suggest you contact the seller directly for full details. If they are a reputable merchant, they will be happy to answer any and all questions. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ edit: be SURE any unit you may consider is of the proper voltage for your area...

...this is one of the sweetest Yammy set ups I have ever seen - I would consider selling my Klipsch to get my hands on that!!! I can always find more Klipsch

Yes, you are correct. This is a "stereo amplifier" (aka 2-channel) as referenced in your original question. You must have a pre-amp, also know as a control amplifier to run a stereo amplifier (separates). You are going to find this type of review and comments about most all generic type amplifiers. This is not your typical, generic amplifier. Example, I have had several Rotel amps that sound fantastic with my Klipsch. At the same time, I had one power house Rotel that lasted mere days in my system, it sounded horrible. Also, and I don't know why, there are Yamaha haters out there. The quality and design of the Yammy M-series is top notch (IMO). This beast weighs over 50 pounds, that is not 50# of plastic... I am not trying to convince you that this is the amplifier for you. I like vintage Yamaha gear and just noticed this one is across the pond, perhaps a reasonable shipping distance to your door. There are MANY fine amplifiers out there. I think you may be looking for an integrated amplifier or a receiver rather than a stereo power amplifier. +1 Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

Thanks George I have never heard any of the MX series, they are a bit later in production years. I have had several M-series though so I know what this 60 sounds like. And I like it I am a man on a budget and think I got a pretty good deal on this little gem, $330 shipped. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

Just could not stand it anymore. The price was right! Purchased a Yammy M-60 in superb condition. Link below is of the actual amp I just bought... YAY Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

I have never had the opportunity to sample the MX-1000. I have however owned several M-series Yamaha's as well as many other brand, high powered amplifiers. Hands down, the Yamaha is my favorite amp to date. This weekend, I will be playing with a Carver amp that a friend loaned to me. I have heard from others, they are wonderful amps too. An answer to your question, musically speaking -AWESOME- ...with all the reserve power you could ever want to pump into your RF-7's It may not be often but you will crank them babies up ever now and again If you haven't noticed, I am a biased Yammy thumper... Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

HaHa - very funny Sir I will say however, am quite impressed with the 7's so far. Just not used to my speakers digging so deep. Pretty incredible, I am pretty darn happy with them. I like them so much, am even letting the nice fella who bought my La Scala's come back to get the matching, cane grilled, Cherry RSW-15. He needs it more than I do. The neighbors will be Grateful Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

I forgot to tell you, Mark. When I picked up the 7's, Sir Mookie sent me home with a nice little Carver amp to play with your Nakamichi. Haven't had a chance to set them up yet but am looking forward to next weekends listening sessions This very well may be the one reason (yours & Mookie's kindness) I am able to hold out just a little bit longer in my quest. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

Yeah, they are saved in my "watch list" too. I am doing my best of holding out, may not last much longer. Thanks Mark Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

The 85 is my favorite! I have had both the M-80 and an Onkyo M-504 at the same time so I was able to A/B the two. Hands down, Yamaha took the cake. Not talking about power output but rather the actual sound of the amplifier. They are both power house's. Comparatively, the Onkyo has a much more sterile sound and did not play as well with the RF-7's I had at the time. Those old Yammy's are just sweet! I have a line on an M-60 at the right price but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Nervous that if I waste time, looking for what I really want, it will be gone. Nervous if I pull the trigger, what I really want will immediately appear -UHG- Gosh, wish I still had all the SS amps that have come and gone. Perhaps it is time to start collecting rather than buy/sell? Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

This is in Athens, Greece. The cream of the crop in vintage Yamaha amplifiers (IMO of course). Has a "best offer" option. Perhaps worth your consideration. I would do a many of things to get ahold of one of these beasts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/201884885090?redirect=mobile Matt