opusk2k9 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 In the continuing saga of things I can't afford: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151236237871 Yamaha Centennial Edition collection: - Yamaha MX-10000 (~250 made) - 250W @ 8 Ohm - Yamaha CX-10000 preamp - Yamaha CDX-10000 CD MX-10000 info: http://www.thevintageknob.org/yamaha-MX-10000.html CX-10000 info: http://www.thevintageknob.org/yamaha-CX-10000.html CDX-10000: http://www.thevintageknob.org/yamaha-CDX-10000.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Tongue hanging out, wagging! I loved the MX-1000, CX-1000 and CDX-1110U system I used to have. Dreamed of this setup. The finish is gorgeous! Uber rare trio that rarely comes up for auction and in incredible condition too! Edited February 24, 2014 by Frzninvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 I have the Yamaha M-80, C-80, T-80 set and a Yamaha MX-800. I just picked up a MX-1000 and C-630 this weekend (it replaces a set that I sold a couple years ago to finance my Klipsch purchases). There is a MX-10000 on the UK eBay site for about $2800, I wonder what the reserve is on this auction? Great looking equipment. I can only dream at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I have the Yamaha M-80, C-80, T-80 set and a Yamaha MX-800. I just picked up a MX-1000 and C-630 this weekend (it replaces a set that I sold a couple years ago to finance my Klipsch purchases). There is a MX-10000 on the UK eBay site for about $2800, I wonder what the reserve is on this auction? Great looking equipment. I can only dream at the moment though. Bump the bid just once. Nice score you made on the MX-1000 and C-630. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 MX10000 is a beautiful amp... I wish I could afford it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 It looks like Yamaha is getting back into building higher-end gear. The new A-S3000 stereo integrated amp even has both MM and MC phono preamps. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s3000_u/?mode=model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 It looks like Yamaha is getting back into building higher-end gear. The new A-S3000 stereo integrated amp even has both MM and MC phono preamps. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s3000_u/?mode=model The look very nice, thanks for sharing. If I had $7K, I would be bidding on the Centennials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 It looks like Yamaha is getting back into building higher-end gear. The new A-S3000 stereo integrated amp even has both MM and MC phono preamps. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s3000_u/?mode=model Interesting, that is the 125th anniversary edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugeroost Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 for 8k I would be looking at Mac, I wonder what the guy originally paid for the centennial trio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) The old Yamaha amps are great. My M 80 is the best amp that I have owned. I have owned MC, Carver, Arcurus and some others. They are a true classic. Currently it is out of the line-up, so I need to figure out what to do with it. Edited February 26, 2014 by derrickdj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) for 8k I would be looking at Mac, I wonder what the guy originally paid for the centennial trio The MX-10000 alone was $7K+ (listed as $10K in another article) when it came out. Edited February 26, 2014 by opusk2k9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 The old Yamaha amps are great. My M 80 is the best amp that I have owned. I have owned MC, Carver, Arcurus and some others. They are a true classic. Currently it is out of the line-up, so I need to figure out what to do with it. It's definitely worth putting back in the rotatation for another listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 for 8k I would be looking at Mac, I wonder what the guy originally paid for the centennial trio This is a problem Yamaha and other companies known for making mid-range equipment run into over and over. When they make a really high-end piece of gear, it's seen as overpriced mid-range gear because of the brand name, no matter how good it is. Ford ran into that with the GT. It was an excellent car, and cost only $150,000, making it a relative bargain among exotic supercars. It didn't matter how fast it went or how rare it was (only 4038 of the planned 4500 were produced), it was still a Ford, and not a Ferrari or Lamborghini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Someone bid $4000 and reserve is not met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 In the last 3 minutes, they went from $4001 to $11,100. Well above my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 yikes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 If you're really interested in a high-end Yamaha power amp, look for an MX-D1. It came out in 2005 and quite possibly sounds better than the MX-10000 amp, if a bit less stylish, since it has no power meters. It does have a beautiful piano black finish. MX-D1 specs: dual-mono construction with 100 dB channel separation, 500 Wpc, 120 dB signal to noise, lowest distortion in the 6-10 watt range, making them suitable for use with high-sensitivity speakers that will be running at low power most of the time. XLR and RCA inputs. It's a Class D PWM design, meaning it's not really digital. It's a variety of analogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 In the last 3 minutes, they went from $4001 to $11,100. Well above my budget. Sold at $11,100 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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