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Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver - R-S700

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100W x 2 High Power Output/ ToP-ART (Total Performance Anti-Resonance Technology)/ Pure Direct For Short And Direct Signal Path/ Continuously Variable Loudness Control/ Sirius Satellite Radio Ready/ 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning/ Switchable CD Direct Amplification/ Preset And Zone 2 Remote Controls/ Black Finish
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Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver, Model RS700

Elite class stereo receiver combining ToP-ART technology and ART Base chassis construction with gold–plated speaker terminals and dual aluminum heat sinks for crisp, clean sound. Advanced features include continuously variable loudness control, CD Direct Amplification, along with Yamaha iPod dock connection, SIRIUS Radio Ready, 40-station AM/FM and zone 2 control for endless music enjoyment options.

Features:

  • Dual aluminum-extruded heat sinks ensure effective heat dissipation and help achieve crisp, clean sound.
  • Gold-plated speaker terminals and RCA in/out jacks are durable and provide highest quality connections.
  • With a straight connection to the CD input, CD Direct Amplification maximizes CD source S/N ratio.
  • An iPod Dock port provides highest quality sound from an iPod. iPod Video Out allows connection to a TV.
  • With a subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can greatly expand your choice of high quality radio programs.
  • This receiver makes it easy for someone in another room to listen to the music and even control playback.

Zone Control

  • Multi-Zone Compatibility
    Wouldn't it be nice to be able to enjoy your favorite music in more than one room? The R-S700 has a number of specialized functions that make it convenient to use in custom installations. With another receiver or amplifier plus a pair of speakers in a second room, the people in both rooms can hear the music that is playing. You can even put a pair of speakers in a third room and listen there as well. What's more, you can control playback of the main system from the second room with the Zone 2 remote control.
  • 12V Trigger Out (Control Out)
    The 12V trigger output can be used to automatically power on the components in Zone 2 when the main power is turned on. Output is a high 100mA, so relay operation is possible.
  • Main/Zone 2 Power Link
    When you switch on the R-S700 in the main room, the unit in Zone 2 will also come on.
  • Remote (IR) 2 In/Out and Remote 2 In
    These terminals let you connect an IR signal receiver for wireless remote control between the Main Zone and Zone 2.
  • Speaker A/B and A+B Selection
    Enjoy music in a third room! Just connect a second pair of speakers to the Speaker B terminals and you can listen to either pair or both of them at the same time.
  • Dedicated Zone remote Control
    The R-S700 provides a second remote unit for controlling operation of the main system from Zone 2.
  • The Look and Texture of Quality
    Offers the look and feel of the top-class A-S2000, with elegant aluminum front panel and silky touch volume/selector knobs. You can feel Yamaha's commitment to quality when you touch the knobs.
  • ToP-ART Sound Quality Design
    ToP-ART (Total Performance Anti-Resonance Technology) design uses a symmetrical layout for accurate sound field reproduction and the ART Base to eliminate effects from external vibration.
  • Pure Direct
    Music signals travel the shortest possible route, bypassing the buffer amp and tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.
  • New Speaker Terminals
    These high grade speaker terminals have gold plating for best connection and outstanding durability. The pitch between jacks is wider for easier insertion.
  • Highest Quality Parts
    The quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together, basically determines the sound quality of any component. Yamaha uses only very high quality parts, carefully selected and tested.
  • Continuously Variable Loudness Control
    Our ears lose sensitivity to high and low frequencies at low volume levels. This control lets you turn down the volume while maintaining the optimum frequency response.
  • Special Power Supply for Clear iPod Sound
    The iPod dock has an independent power supply to prevent operating or charging current from the iPod from flowing into the amp ground signal. This ensures optimum iPod sound quality.
  • Balanced System for Minimal Noise
    An unbalanced interface is subject to commonmode voltage noise, so Yamaha uses a balanced system to receive the iPod signal. This makes a significant contribution to reducing noise in the system for higher sound quality.
  • New Remote Controls
    The R-S700 preset remote control is designed to make it easy to operate the receiver's many functions. The R-S700 provides a second remote that allows system control from Zone 2.

Specifications:

  • 100W x 2 high power output
  • ToP-ART (Total Performance Anti-Resonance Technology)
  • 40-station AM/FM random access preset tuning
  • Pure Direct for short and direct signal path
  • Switchable CD Direct Amplification
  • Continuously Variable Loudness Control
  • Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
  • Speaker A, B or A+B selection
  • +12V Trigger Output
  • Subwoofer Out
  • Rec Out selector
  • Pre-main coupler
  • IR Ports: 2 In / 1 Out
  • Power management (Auto power off)
  • Terminal for detachable AC cable
  • Preset and Zone 2 remote controls
  • Pure Direct Switch

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Width: 17.125"
  • Height: 6"
  • Depth: 15.25"

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit: 24.7 lbs
  • Shipping 29 lbs

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Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): Two Years Parts and Labor

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Air PlayNo
ColorBlack
Channels2
Watts Per Channel100
AM/FM Preset40
Bluetooth CompatibilityNo
Sattelite Radio ReadyNo
3D ReadyNo
iPod CompatibilityYes
Input ConnectorsComponent, Analog Audio, Digital Audio, Composite
Output ConnectorsComponent, Analog Audio, Digital Audio, Composite
THX CertificationNo
Height6"
Width17.12"
Depth15.25"
Weight24.7 lbs
Parts Warranty2 Years
Labor Warranty2 Years
  

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Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
 
4.6

(based on 22 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to set up (21)
  • Good power output (14)
  • Great sound quality (13)
  • Simple controls (12)
  • Energy efficient (9)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Basic systems (11)
    • Multiple rooms / whole house (7)
    • Replacement (5)
    • Smaller rooms / apartments (5)
    • Upgrade (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (9), Audiophile (8), Enthusiast (6), Practical (6)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    4.0

    Yamaha R-S700

    By OldManDave

    from Maumelle, AR

    About Me Audiophile, Tech Savvy

    Pros

    • Accurate Controls
    • Aesthetically Pleasing
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Good Power Output
    • Good Remote Control
    • Great Sound Quality
    • Ipodipadiphone Port
    • Ipod Port
    • Sub Out At This Price Poi

    Cons

    • No Sub Crossover Adjust
    • No Sub Volume Control

    Best Uses

    • Audio Only Systems
    • Basic Systems
    • Moderate Size Rooms
    • Smaller Rooms

    Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

    I use my R-S700 to drive a small system in my bedroom. It is coupled to a pair of Klipsch Reference RB-52's & a small subwoofer. The sound is clear, precise and soundstage full. The sound is voiced as decidedly neutral - not warm & not clinically dry. My only complaint - and I hesitate to say complaint because I enjoy the unit so much - is that there is no bass management functions. I'm quite happy that there is a sub-out at this price point; however, it would be very hand to be able to manipulate crossover/low-pass point as well as sub volume from front control &/or the remote. As it is, I have to control these parameters directly on the sub - inconvenient, but far from a deal breaker.

    I actually purchased this unit as a stand in while my reference pre-amp was out for repairs. It performed admirably in my reference audio system as well, which is why I decided to keep it to replace an older receiver in my BR system.

    Two thumbs up, esp for the MSRP.

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    5.0

    I should have bought this sooner!

    By FF Man

    from Wheeling, IL

    About Me Audiophile, Practical, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate Controls
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Energy Efficient
    • Good Power Output
    • Good Remote Control
    • Great Sound Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Basic Systems
      • Larger Rooms
      • Multiple Rooms / Whole House
      • Smaller Rooms

      Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

      I bought the R-S700 Yamaha receiver at the ABT store to replace a failing 28 year old Harmon Kardon receiver. ABT did not have the receiver hooked up in their listening room, so I was somewhat nervous about buying a piece of audio equipment without listening to it.

      There was nothing to be nervous about. The Yamaha receiver sounds way better than the old HK receiver ever did. The new receiver just woke up my Infinity tower speakers and I am hearing more detail from every audio source that I listen to. ABT gave me a great price on the receiver, too. I

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      5.0

      Outstanding Clear Sound

      By Musical Flyfisherman

      from Wheeling, IL

      About Me Practical, Tech Savvy

      Pros

      • Accurate Controls
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Energy Efficient
      • Good Power Output
      • Good Remote Control
      • Great Sound Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Basic Systems
        • Larger Rooms
        • Multiple Rooms / Whole House
        • Smaller Rooms

        Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

        The RS700 was purchased to replace a 29 year old Harmon Kardon receiver. What a difference. The clarity of sound is great with all music sources, including FM radio, CD player, phonograph, and audio streamed via an Apple Airport Express from my computer and Iphone.

        My favorite feature of the receiver is the CD Direct Amp. According to the manual the CD Direct Amp switch "Routes input signal from your CD player directly to the specially built in amplifier for the CD player". What this switch does on my stereo system (Carver CD player, Infinity Reference speakers)is to make the sound terrific. There is a major improvement of sound quality between playing CD's with the switch on and with the switch off. I'm hearing things in CD's that I have never heard before.

        I should have ditched my old receiver and replaced it with Yamaha sooner.

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        5.0

        Exactly What I was looking for

        By SUPERDAN

        from Hicksville, N.Y.

        About Me Love my music

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Great Sound Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Basic Systems
          • Multiple Rooms / Whole House

          Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

          This unit was recommended to me by the folks at Crutchfield Electronics. I was looking for a basic Stereo receiver to listen to my music, be it Radio, CD, Tape or records and this fit my needs perfectly.

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          4.0

          Yamaha Receiver

          By Moishe

          from Chicago, Il

          About Me Audiophile, Technically Challenged

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate Controls
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Good Power Output
          • Great Sound Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Basic Systems
            • Multiple Rooms / Whole House

            Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

            FM radio, 33 1/3 records and CDs. Great sound, easy to use. Was easy to install

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            5.0

            R-s700 Yamaha outperforms 4-channel

            By Stormi

            from rural West Central, OH

            About Me Audiophile, Tech Savvy

            Pros

            • Accurate Controls
            • Easy To Set Up
            • Good Power Output
            • Great Sound Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Basic Systems
              • Larger Rooms
              • Multiple Rooms / Whole House

              Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

              Only one con: Nobody in town had banana plugs to fit, and manual did not give size for anyone to order them. Lucily, a call to an online electronics supply and they were quickly identified and in the mail.

              Pro: This amp was our Christmas gift to ourselves and it is awesome, powerful, sounds great. Coming off an aged quadraponic system, we wanted to retain 4-speakers per room, and the Yamaha complies and makes them sound incredible!

              It was easy to hook up a varety of components, including tape, CD, burner, turntable, MP3 unit and even a speaker switch unit for whole house capability. The receiver switch which monitors the ohm usage so no damage will result from a drop in ohms is a much appreciated feature. In one afternoon (once the ordered banana plugs arrived) full, defined sound was filling the house, with the switch of a button. The speakers sounded like anew.Listening was like being in a concert hall, with the Yamaha outperforming our quadraphonic predessor.

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              4.0

              Excellent performace - it's 2013

              By waynewta

              from philadelphia, pa

              About Me Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

              Pros

              • Accurate Controls
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Energy Efficient
              • Good Power Output
              • Good Remote Control
              • Low To Zero Distortion
              • Ultra-wide Frequency Resp

              Cons

              • Limited Functions

              Best Uses

              • Den
              • Guest Room
              • Multiple Rooms / Whole House
              • Platroom

              Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

              This unit displays great "tonality," "musicality," "staging," and "timbre." I'm being sarcastic - I don't know what those words mean (they're used in audiphile magazines to promote a clubby atmosphere.) What I do know is that the Yamaha R-S700 performs flawlessly on the test bench and in real life with distortion figures that are nearly immeasurable and certainly inaudable except to perhaps Superman. The unit has a frequency response range wider than the hearing of any human I know. You don't even need to listen to it (or any modern receiver for that matter before you buy it; I didn't.) as the system's speakers and speaker placement have a far greater and measurable impact on audio reproduction. Wayne Reses.

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              ToP Notch Receiver for the money

              By Rick

              from Chandler, AZ

              About Me Tech Savvy

              Pros

              • Accurate Controls
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Good Power Output
              • Great Sound Quality

              Cons

              • No Optical Input

              Best Uses

              • Basic Systems
              • Smaller Rooms

              Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

              I drive a pair of Paradigm Titan Monitors with a Marantz CD player and Pro-Ject turntable and occassionally an iPod. This is a secondary one room system in my house and I love it. My ipod through the Yamaha docking station doesn't sound as good on this unit as it does my RX-V3900 but that unit was $1300 more than the R-S700 so that's to be expected. I love Yamaha!

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              4.0

              Flexibility and Control options

              By NY musician

              from Orange Co. NY

              About Me Audiophile, Practical, Tech Savvy

              Pros

              • Accurate Controls
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Good Power Output
              • Good Remote Control

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Basic Systems

                Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

                I was pleased with the clean styling, flexibility, smooth sound, and control options. I use the FM, Line-input, Phono, and CD inputs.
                My FM listening (24/7 classical) is on the edge of the signal coverage, so in STEREO mode I don't have full quieting. MONO mode is quiet and eliminates the wide-band white noise. Cannot review the AM reception, as I have high local noise level.
                The audio line input from my HDTV is welcome and enhances my television viewing experience. The PHONO input was quite welcome and performs with smooth amplification, as I enjoy an extensive library of vinyl LPs.
                It is convenient to have a separately designated CD input, easily selected remotely.

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                5.0

                Solid Sound Great Upgrade

                By Roger

                from Illinois

                About Me Tech Savvy

                Pros

                • Accurate Controls
                • Easy To Set Up
                • Good Power Output
                • Great Sound Quality

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Basic Systems

                  Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

                  Great sound through Monitor Audio RX6s. Easy to setup and plenty of options for inputs. If you're looking for something other than a surround sound receiver this is the unit for you.

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