I've never owned a Yamaha Amp before and want to buy something representative of the "natural sound". Would a CA1010 or CA2010 be a good buy, or would there be a lot to gain by going to a M4, M2, B2, M80, or something else? I know the CA's have a class A switch, which of the power amps are class A? Which are considered more reliable than others? Thanks
Looking to purchase first Yamaha Amp, need opinions
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volvorwd
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Check out there pro line as well as I love my P2050 w a c45 or may check out there integrated amps I have a A-500 but if u want class a check out the A-1000
Yamaha A-500, T-1, K-960, GE-5, DT-60, C-45, P2050, T-500
Denon DCD-1290, DRA-350
Technics SL-1200M3D
Nak DR-3
Rotel RD-965BX
Apple iPod Classic 160gig w dock
Klipsch Image 1 headphones
Kef C40
EV FR12-2
Yamaha A-500, T-1, K-960, GE-5, DT-60, C-45, P2050, T-500
Denon DCD-1290, DRA-350
Technics SL-1200M3D
Nak DR-3
Rotel RD-965BX
Apple iPod Classic 160gig w dock
Klipsch Image 1 headphones
Kef C40
EV FR12-2
Of all the vintage Yamaha amps I've owned, the B-2 is the most enjoyable in my system. A healthy one is very hard to beat...
What he says. :thmbsp: :yes:
Valveglow
Super Member
Every response you received has merit. I have a CA-810 which is a great amp. The 1010 and 2010 are wonderful pieces.
mhardy6647
Lunatic Member
... as is the CA-800.
belgianbrain
Super Member
Of course it all depends on your budget...
But assuming you want to spend a conservative amount (say less than $300), I'd say look for an A-700 or an A-1000.
That's probably the best bargain in the whole line-up. With tone control bypass on the Digital Audio Input and Class-A mode, the sound is exceptional.
But assuming you want to spend a conservative amount (say less than $300), I'd say look for an A-700 or an A-1000.
That's probably the best bargain in the whole line-up. With tone control bypass on the Digital Audio Input and Class-A mode, the sound is exceptional.
Any of the vintage CA* units would be an excellent way to experience Yamaha "natural sound".
SuperLead100
"These go to 11"
:yes:^what he said; but don't discount the newer A-S series...very impressive sound, cheesy knobs, but clean ,detailed, and natural
yamahammer
mikiesmadness continues
M-45 and up would also be nice way to start
