swami49 Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 I've been looking for a low-cost amp that runs class a at low wattage for my cornwalls. Someone suggested the Yamaha m-60 or m-80. In looking, I found an mx-830, but can locate no information regarding this amp. Is anyone familiar with it? Am I on the right track to match my Cornwalls at a reasonable price? Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 There are about four m80's on ebay right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swami49 Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 I have been watching, but this mx-430 is local, comes with a guarantee, and is about 2/3 the price. I am hoping it is of comparable quality. sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swami49 Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 sorry, make that mx-830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 Swami, The Yamaha MX-830 came out in 1991 and along with the MX-630 and MX-1000u was the "big three" from Yamaha that year (not including the rare MX-2000 series). It was rated at 170 watts per channel,has 3 sets of speaker outputs, and weighs in at 30lbs. It has Yamahas HCA Hyperbolic Conversion Amplification which is suppose to be smoother from Class A to Class A/B transition than the earlier M series.I don't know how long it stays in Class A though,10-15 watts is my guess.It does not have the power meters like the M-85/MX-1000u. I can't tell you how it sounds as I have never heard one but if the price is right (they retailed for $699.99 in 1992) I say go for it-really not much to lose as you can always sell on audiogon/audioweb/e-bay. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 I have a M-80, and a M-65. I have had both run my Forte II'a on my HT. They are also run through a Yamaha EQ, sounds great. I have yet to run the Cornwalls (1979) through the Yamaha yet. I am saving them for tubes. Let me know what yours sound like when you buy. The yamaha amps were a definite improvement over the integrated RXV-992. It is used as the processor now. Lots of and head room on the Yamaha M series and volume. The Klipsch get a little bright over 95db. Have lots of slam though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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