YAMAHA INTRODUCES SIX NEW HIFI PRODUCTS TO ITS AUDIO LINEUP

A new line of modern HiFi products from Yamaha, including speakers and network receivers, offers an assortment of features and price points for a wide range of HiFi customers.

NEW HIFI RANGE FROM YAMAHA

Yamaha has introduced new HiFi network receivers and speakers, offering both analogue and digital capabilities at a variety of price points. The new HiFi lineup includes the R-N1000A, R-N800A and R-N600A network receivers, as well as the NS-800A and NS-600A speakers and SPS-800A speaker stand.

YAMAHA HIFI NETWORK RECEIVERS

The new HiFi network receivers were designed and built to use technological learnings and patents from the flagship Yamaha 5000 Series.

“Our latest products are not only grounded on our HiFi and musical heritage but also on extensive research and development to produce innovative products that embody Yamaha True Sound,” said Alex Sadeghian, director of consumer audio at Yamaha Corporation of America.

R-N600A

STREAMING TECH

All receiver models include the latest MusicCast music streaming technology, giving access to popular services such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Qobuz and Apple Music via Airplay 2, among others, through a convenient smartphone app. Customers can listen to their favourite music services in up to 384kHz/32-bit resolution.

Notable features of the R-N1000A and R-N800A include YPAO automatic room calibration technology and USB DAC. The R-N1000A consists of the widest feature set, adding high-quality parts including premium-grade capacitors, resistors and gold-plated terminals, and an HDMI ARC connection for connection to a TV.

R-N800A

YAMAHA R-N600A NETWORK RECEIVER

Authentic HiFi quality with ToP-ART mechanical structure: short, straight signal paths and low-vibration chassis and frame

Pure direct mode

ESS SABRE ES9010K2M DAC for superior S/N performance

MusicCast allows listeners to stream from popular music services

USB-A front-panel terminal

Network capability allows high-performance DSD 11.2 MHz native playback and 384 kHz playback

Subwoofer output

Phono, Coax and Optical input terminals

YAMAHA R-N800A NETWORK RECEIVER

The R-N800A includes the features found in the R-N600 above with the following additions:

ESS SABRE ES9080Q DAC for superior S/N performance

USB-B rear-panel terminal

YPAO™-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) and precision EQ for ideal listening environment

R-N1000A

YAMAHA R-N1000A NETWORK RECEIVER

The R-N1000A includes the features found in the R-N800A with the following additions:

HDMI ARC terminal for excellent TV sound

High-quality parts: coupling capacitors, resistors, gold-plated terminals

Double bottom chassis made of iron for further strengthening the structure and eliminating vibrations

YAMAHA LOUDSPEAKERS

Additionally, the new NS-800A and NS-600A two-way bookshelf speakers were created to expand the brand’s HiFi offerings to meet a range of customer needs. Both speakers feature a unique diaphragm material made from a blend of Zylon that is used on flagship NS-5000 speakers and spruce used on piano soundboards. Patented technologies, resonance suppression chambers and acoustic absorbers, along with an authentic Yamaha piano finish are also part of the premium build of these speakers. Additionally, SPS-800A speaker stand, created especially for these speakers, allows for optimal placement and minimization of vibrations.

NS-600A

“Yamaha is more dedicated to HiFi than ever before,” said Alex Sadeghian. “Our latest products are not only grounded on our HiFi and musical heritage but also on extensive research and development to produce innovative products that embody Yamaha True Sound. This new series of receivers and speakers will continue to expand the reach of Yamaha HiFi products and offer true music enjoyment to a broader audience.”

YAMAHA NS-800A AND NS-600A BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS

NS-800A 2-way bookshelf speaker with 6 1/2″ woofer and 1 1/4″ tweeter

NS-600A 2-way bookshelf speaker with 5 1/8″ woofer and 1 1/4″ tweeter

A newly developed diaphragm made of a blend of materials, including Zylon and spruce, for true tonal balance

Ideal cabinet construction, designed with vibration analysis technology used in crafting of Yamaha musical instruments

Yamaha-patented Acoustic Absorber optimized for the NS-800A & NS-600A

Yamaha-patented Resonance Suppression Chambers for suppressing unwanted resonance

Authentic Yamaha piano finish, solid brass speaker terminals

High-quality parts for crossover circuitry, including audio capacitors made by Mundorf of Germany

The Twisted Flare Port reduces air turbulence noise

Solid brass speaker terminals

NS-800A and stands

YAMAHA HIFI RANGE PRICING & AVAILABILITY

R-N1000A: $1,799.95; Available August

R-N800A: $1,199.95; Available September

R-N600A: $899.95; Available October

NS-800A: $2,399.95 each; Available Early 2024

NS-600A: $1,499.95 each; Available Early 2024

SPS-800A: $699.95 each; Available Early 2024