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Thread: Yamaha back into "audiophile" check it out! |
    
New member Username: R3cc0s
Calgary,
Alberta
Canada
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 03:45 pm: |
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I was fortunate enough to have a quick listen to this setup... unfortunately it was at a big box store which happens to be a "bose" re-seller which also happened to have this beauty hooked up to a set of 901s :p
have a look
[url=http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/yamaha-aims-high-with-cd+s2000-cd- player-and-a+s2000-amplifier-314599.php]Home Entertainment: Yamaha Aims High With CD-S2000 CD Player and A-S2000 Amplifier[/url]
[url=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/av/products/hf/as2000.html]A-S2000 : YAMAHA Audio and Video[/url]
[url=http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/av/products/hf/cds2000.html]CD-S2000 : YAMAHA Audio and Video[/url]
as far as I could tell, they powered very well, but the speakers were sevearly limited its potential
I'm contemplaiting whether to take this baby home to see if it can do what other recommendations can at a far higher price point.
This integate is 2K, the CDP is 1.5K |
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Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 835
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 09:07 pm: |
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I think there was thread on here a little while ago about this.
It's good to see Yamaha attempt to reclaim some of it's former glory. |
New member Username: R3cc0s
Calgary,
Alberta
Canada
Post Number: 6
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 01:36 pm: |
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anyone who has insight into whether the design is good enough to compete with the big names?
As in my post above, I'm looking into some Simaudio, Naim type of equipment
but this Yammie is roughly in the same pricepoint but I like the asthetics and power rating better |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 842
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 08:14 pm: |
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Let us know if you pick this up, Paul. |
Bronze Member Username: Zorro
Post Number: 67
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 10:24 am: |
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Paul,
Have you had any luck finding a sales rep for the a-s2000?
I've sent two e-mails to Yamaha requesting some info but no response yet.
It sure looks attractive, if we could only audition it!
Good luck |
Bronze Member Username: Zorro
Post Number: 77
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 12:36 am: |
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Just F.Y.I. in case you are interested
Reply from Yamaha regarding the a-s2000:
Thank you again for your inquiry. At this point we have not begun shipping the unit that you mentioned. And there is not official date at this point.
Best Regards,
The Yamaha Customer Support Team
Good luck |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 874
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 08:30 am: |
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"And there is not official date at this point."
So they were just teasing us? |
Bronze Member Username: Zorro
Post Number: 78
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 12:26 pm: |
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I guess so,
Found the following review so, I am not sure that I would like to audition it anymore.
http://www.audioenz.co.nz/2008/yamaha_2000.shtml
Oh well, it looked nice on paper |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 878
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 12:31 pm: |
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"you have a competent but unsatisfying sound, lacking the warmth, tonal colours"
So in other words, it sounds like a Yamaha... |
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