Rick Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Here's a beautiful example of the classic Yamaha CR-1040 receiver. It is in near museum quality condition, and works perfectly. I have been using it every day in my main setup for 4 months, and it has performed flawlessly. The original owner passed away this spring, and it was inherited by his son, who I then purchased it from. It spent its entire life in the same enclosed cabinet and was used very little, and it shows. About the only thing I have been able to see that keeps it from being a near perfect example are a couple of very light "scuffs" on the top of the case. I am guessing it happened when it was removed from the cabinet it lived in, but they are not at all scratched into the finish, and they are hard to photograph, and hard to see to the naked eye. I am nearly certain these can be buffed out. Other than that, this thing looks practically brand new, with a perfect faceplate, straight edges on the cabinet, and no dings or marks of any kind. All the lamps & meters work, the controls are not noisy, and it is 100% operational. And oh yeah, it sounds fantastic! I didn't believe I would ever part with this, but a 7 month layoff has made it necessary. It comes with all the original paperwork: Product brochure, owner's manual, warranty card, and even the receipt dated 4/9/81. The only thing I didn't get was the original box, but I have extensive experience in packing electronics, and it will be packed very safely for shipping (as well as being insured). My price of $450 includes free shipping to the Continental US only. Postal Money Order/Certified Check Only. To eliminate the risk of UPS or FedEx damaging it during shipping, I am also willing to take a road trip (up to 150 miles each way from 14845) to meet up with a buyer. Specs: General System: Transistor Receiver Power consumption: 780 W 120/240 V Pre Amplifier Inputs: 1 Phono MM; 1 Phono MC; 2 Tape; 1 AUX Inp. Sensitivity High Level: 120 mV Inp. Impedance High Level: 40 kΩ Frequency Response High Level: 5-100,000 (-2 dB; AUX 0.2 dB) HZ Signal/Noise High Level: 100 db Inp. Sensitivity Phono MM: 2.5 mV Inp. Impedance Phono MM: 47 kΩ Frequency Response Phono MM: RIAA (±0.2 dB) Signal/Noise Phono MM: 95 db Inp. Sensitivity Phono MC: 0.1 mV Inp. Impedance Phono MC: 50 kΩ Signal/Noise Phono MC: 85 db Outputs: Rec out Harmonic Distortion: 0.02 (0.01/0.05 Phono MM/MC) % at rated output Tone Controls: Bass; Middle; Treble Filters: Low; High Loudness: variable Power Amplifier Speaker Outputs: 2 x 2 Speakers; 2 Phones Continuous Power 4Ω: 80 + 80 (IHF); 120 + 120 (DIN) Watts Continuous power 8Ω: 80 + 80 (IHF); 100 + 100 (DIN) Watts Frequency Response: 10-40,000 (±0.2 dB) HZ Damping factor: 40 Harmonic Distortion: 0.02 % at rated output Tuner Display: analog Frequency Range FM: 87.5-108 MHz Frequency Range AM: 525-1,605 KHz Signal Strength Meter: 1 : 0=NO, 1=YES Center Tuning Meter: 1 : 0=NO, 1=YES Instrument Multipath: 1 : 0=NO, 1=YES Inp. Sensitivity Mono: 1.2 (DIN, 40 kHz/ 26 dB); 1.6/0.8 (IHF 300/75 ?) μV Inp. Sensitivity Stereo: 35 (DIN, 40 kHz/ 46 dB) μV Frequency Response: 30-15,000 (+0.4/-1 dB) HZ Harmonic Distortion: 0.07 (Mono); 0.09 (Stereo) % at rated output Separation: > 82/65 (DX IHF/DIN); 48/35 (Local IHF/DIN) db Signal/Noise Mono: 90/78 (IHF/DIN) db Signal/Noise Stereo: 84/74 (IHF/DIN) db Pilot Signal Rejection: 70 db IF Rejection: > 100 (98 MHz) db Physical Dimensions: 20.5 x 5.9 x 15.2 (w) x (h) x (d) Weight: 36.4 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Not my best photos, but anyone who knows me knows that I'm a no [bs], honest seller. If anyone wishes to see additional pics, just let me know... There are no blemishes on the sides, I had wiped it off with a damp paper towel paper and it wasn't completely dry yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boxx Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great looking unit Rick. I know that this one will be hard to part with.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great looking unit Rick. I know that this one will be hard to part with.... Boxx, You are correct, this is very difficult to part with (probably more so than any piece of equipment that I've ever let go)... When I found this, I considered it a once in a lifetime score... And you know how much I loved to take photos of it to post in the "right this minute" thread... [8-|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Absolutely gorgeous Rick, one of the best looking receivers of that era/time period. If I had the coin I'd be all over it as I would love to have it on the Vandersteens in my sons room instead of the AV NAD unit they are running! I second Boxx on that sweet little setup you have put together and hopefully someone will become the proud new owner soon and help a brother out[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I wish modern Yamaha receivers still came with power output meters and a tuning meter like your CR-1040. I had a CR-1020 for decades and liked its features. On the other hand, the newer receivers do sound clearer, which more than makes up for the loss of those features, plus the variable loudness. That was good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Also note, for anyone not familar with this... it has an 'adapter' circuit. You can see the connections for it on the back. This allows you, via a button on the front, to bring that circuit in or out. I used it as an insertion point for my dbx stuff. This allows your tape monitors to be dedicated to tapes. I really liked that feature, as well as the variable loudness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Price reduction from my Audiogon listing to $425 shipped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Monday bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rick Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Friday bump... Geez, I thought this one would be an easy sell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Final price reduction, to $400 shipped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I will also offer a package deal for the receiver and the Boston Acoustics VR965's I am selling here, for $550 for both. This is for a local pickup, or I'll drive up to 75 miles each way from zip 14845 to meet up. No shipping on the package deal. http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/175848.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I am surprised there hasn't been more interest in this beautiful receiver, Rick. I have always been a fan of the old Yamaha beasts, & I am very happy with my CR-820. I wish I had any room or need for this piece, it should have traded by now.Happy Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Indeed, I too wish I were currently in the position to pick this up as I would much rather have it on my boys VAndy 2C's than the NAD AVR receiver driving them now! In today's dollars this is a bargain[] Good luck Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks guys. The Yamaha just sold on Audiogon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Rick, I think your kind fellow forum members are trying to tell you that this Yamaha belongs at home with you! I think everyone should have one of the CR series EDIT - whoops! I see that I'm too late to talk you out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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