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Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver - R-S500B

Abt Model: RS500BL
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$349.95  
75W 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/ Zone 2 Remote Control/ Black Finish
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Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver, Model RS500BL

Superior sound stereo receiver combining ToP-ART technology and ART Base chassis construction provide for crisp, clean sound. Advanced features include continuously variable loudness control, Pure Direct along with Yamaha iPod dock connection, SIRIUS Radio Ready, 40-station AM/FM and zone 2 control gives an assurance of total music enjoyment.

Key Features:

Zone 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.

  • 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 second 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.

  • 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 silver 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-S500 preset remote control is designed to make it easy to operate the receiver's many functions.

Features:

  • 75W x 2 high power output
  • 40-station AM/FM random access preset tuning
  • Speaker A, B or A+B selection
  • Pure Direct for short and direct signal path
  • Subwoofer Out
  • Rec Out selector
  • Power management (Auto power off)
  • Preset remote control

Specifications:

  • ToP-ART Technology: Yes
  • RMS Output Power: 75W x 2
  • XM Satellite Radio Ready: Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
  • Pure Direct Switch: Yes
  • THD: [0.04%]
  • Linear Damping Factor (Speaker A): 150 or more
  • Continuously Variable Loudness Control: Yes
  • REC Out: Yes
  • Remote Controllable Master Volume Control: Yes
  • 40-Station Preset Tuning: Yes
  • Zone 2 Output: Yes
  • IR Ports: 1 In / 1 Out

Approximate Dimensions:

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

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit: 22.5lbs
  • Shipping 29 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): Two Years Parts and Labor
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Air PlayNo
ColorBlack
Channels2
Watts Per Channel75
AM/FM Preset40
Bluetooth CompatibilityNo
Sattelite Radio ReadyYes (with adaptor)
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"
Weight22.5 lbs
Parts Warranty2 Years
Labor Warranty2 Years
  

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Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
 
4.7

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (13)
  • Great sound quality (8)
  • Good power output (7)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Well built / quality (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Basic systems (6)
    • Replacement (4)
    • Upgrade (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Audiophile (6), Enthusiast (5), Tech savvy (5), Practical (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    5.0

    well designed and built

    By jrj

    from Kettering Ohio

    About Me Audiophile, 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:

      From the "record out selector" to the many analog inputs (including phono) this receiver is the perfect match of design and build quality. Yes, the digital display only turns off with the "pure direct" switch turned on...not a big deal. Yamaha has remained a great source of quality audio gear and the RS 500 reflects that.

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      • No

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      5.0

      clean sound-good value

      By geedee

      from murfreesboro, Tn.

      About Me Audiophile, Practical, Technically Challenged

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Cheesy Plastic Knobs

      Best Uses

      • Basic Systems

      Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

      This is a great choice in a small field of 2 channel receivers. Sound is very clean, no background noise whatsoever. An excellent value. Seems to be well made.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Great tuner/amp

      By Paul

      from Spokane, WA

      About Me Practical

      Pros

      • 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:

        This is to replace my beloved Sansui 800 circa 1969. I thought I would lose some of the analog "warmth" to which I was accustomed, but no. Excellent sound with a mix of old Marantz and new Polk speakers.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Love it!

        By Yamaha fan

        from ringwood, ok

        About Me Audiophile, Tech Savvy

        Pros

        • Accurate Controls
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Good Power Output
        • Great Sound Quality
        • The Finish Is Beautiful

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

          Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

          I love it! Call me old school but this is how music should sound! I have floor speakers (Pioneer 12" woofer 4 way) This amp makes those speakers sound better than ever. I was planning on new speakers after another pay check but no need!

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          4.0

          Awesome replacement

          By The music Kid

          from Middletown, CT

          About Me Audiophile, Practical

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Confusing / Bad Remote Control

          Best Uses

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

          Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

          I purchased the R-S500 to replace my 30 year old Yamaha receiver that finally died. It was easy to set up and I found the iPod connection easy to make and easy to control.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Great Product!

          By Vinyl Dude

          from Huntington Beach, CA

          About Me 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
            • Multiple Rooms / Whole House
            • Smaller Rooms
            • Use W Older Components

            Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

            I would buy it again in a heartbeat!

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            • No

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            5.0

            Fine piece of equipment

            By J Godwin

            from Spring TX

            About Me Audiophile, Practical, Tech Savvy

            Pros

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

            Cons

            • No con that i can disern

            Best Uses

            • Basic Systems
            • Great for old style stero

            Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

            This unit is powering a pair of Sony 200W speaker towers. I use it as a old style stereo. 1 pair of speakers and no sub anything.
            The clarity even at highest vol. is amazing!
            When I first got it going I wa splaying with it and kept cranking the vol. up. To my suprise it only seemed to get so loud and then level off.
            Found out how wrong I was when I went outside and the music was still CLEAR.
            Overall I would definately reccomend to anyone.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Extraordinary sound

            By Phil

            from Beaverton OR

            About Me Audiophile, Tech Savvy

            Pros

            • Good Remote Control
            • Great Sound Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

                The sound produced is amazingly spacious, airy and clean, with unusual channel separation. It did take a while to learn the loudness control, which is different in operation from the Yamaha receiver I had in the '80s and 90s. And the sound is a little bass-light and bright for my taste. FM is very sensitive but required a directional antenna to cope with multipath. All the switchable inputs one could ask for, and including a real phono input. A great basic 2-channel receiver with exceptional sound quality.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Great receiver

                By Madjack

                from Harvest AL

                About Me Enthusiast

                Pros

                • Easy To Set Up
                • Easy To Use
                • Quality Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Replacement
                  • Upgrade

                  Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

                  Superb sound. I have been a Yamaha customer since 1979. Have numerous components wired into the receiver and no problem with Bluray, phono, dvd player and tape deck.Excellent costruction and hope to get same length of use out of it that my earlier versions had.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Great Unit - Great Sound

                  By Larry

                  from Churchville, NY

                  About Me Enthusiast

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Set Up
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Quality Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Replacement
                    • Upgrade

                    Comments about Yamaha 2 Channel Black Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:

                    This R-S500 is a replacement for a 43 year old receiver. Love the channel presets and remote (as compared to the old manual operation). I was a bit confused about the loudness control as my old unit had a simple button marked loudness that gave the low end a boost a low volume levels. The continuous loudness control seemed to just lower the overall volume but I finally realized I needed to compensate buy increasing the volume after setting it. Once understood it works nicely.

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                    • Personal
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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