Im using this amp with focal theva n1, it sounds great, I have nothing to complain about. Got it for $1600.
@El_white_horse5 ай бұрын
I have it with the KLH model five and the sound is a amazing . the best combination I have had in many years .
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
Agreed, this is an awesome amp!
@WiliiamNoTell2 ай бұрын
WOW ! I just purchased the NR 2000 R . 4000. $ ITS SOUNDS PHENOMINAL !! Its built like a tank. Nothing like the unit you reviewd.
@rickweiss85782 ай бұрын
I have the r n1000a paired with Focal Chora 826D speakers. Great separation. Easy to listen for hours without fatigue.
@kieranmoore78411 күн бұрын
Hi, can you tell me whether the switches are metal or plastic? Thanks.
@michaelmityok10015 ай бұрын
Wow congrats on a pretty courageous review, Yamaha has sizeable clout in the industry. Just wish more reviewers would do this, curious if Tharbamar gave Yamaha a chance to respond before the review went live. Also curious to see the tenor of other reviews of the unit now that this review is out in the wild.
@budsmoker42011202 ай бұрын
I just got the 800A. I love it.
@antonio95955 ай бұрын
Se agradece su sinceridad e imparcialidad. Saludos desde España
@TharbamarАй бұрын
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@TommyS31195 ай бұрын
Excellent review! When these units were first introduced, I knew they wouldn’t have the nuts to drive my Dynaudios. I have always been a separates guy. These units remind me of a cheap AV receiver. And if I was really going to nit pick, I do not like the display in the front. Made of cheap plastic, and when cleaned of dust, it will scratch. That really pisses me off. Thank you!
@jerrypowers76715 ай бұрын
Too bad to see you are not impressed with this. I dont own it many others in the forums do and this is going to be a kick in the nuts for them.
@JasonBellisle4 ай бұрын
Not really, just cause someone else doesn't like it doesn't mean that we don't still love it and think its one of the best amps made at this price point in quite a while.
@jerrypowers76714 ай бұрын
@@JasonBellisle it's not just "someone else" it's a review on youtube watched by thousands of people. You don't see a difference?
@JasonBellisle4 ай бұрын
@@jerrypowers7671Nope, I really don't. Just cause someone makes a video and thousands of people watch it, doesn't make it true. Especially on a topic of something that is 100% subjective such as the way something sounds. I have this amp and it sounds phenomenal to me and I would say this review is 100% BS. Someone else might not share the same view because they have different taste in sound. I actually bought one and tried it, and for me, this is the best amp I have ever heard in my 51 years on this planet. I don't just jump on bandwagons and bash products without ever owning or hearing them like a lot of people do when they see a video like this.
@jerrypowers76714 ай бұрын
@@JasonBellisle good for you chief.
@JasonBellisle4 ай бұрын
@@jerrypowers7671Thanks man 👍
@chrisnotyourbusines77394 ай бұрын
english is not my first language and I have to focus hard to understand you, but its worth it.
@matytinman5 ай бұрын
The review is appreciated, for its sincerity. I listen to the demo and pfff 😔
@joaquinbarreto93985 ай бұрын
Love how Tharbamar keeps it real. You can expect honest truth.
@JasonBellisle4 ай бұрын
Clearly you have never listened to this amp
@user-zx6oc3bi3b5 ай бұрын
So impressed by your honest and genuine review. You have managed to mention what so many others have never said or brought up. And you dont entirely trash the product nor sing unrealistic praises for it either. Just a solid upfront discussion. That my friend gives you so much credibility and trustworthiness. Thank you for this review. I was seriously considering this product and so grateful to hear thoughts and personal experiences with this amp. Much appreciated my friend.
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
Hopefully you got it, its a fantastic amp. Better than anything i've heard in this price range!
@user-zx6oc3bi3b4 ай бұрын
You think so? I’ve been hesitant after the review of not worth the cost value in imaging and soundstage. And not great bass. I have model 5’s and he was using model 3’s so close to what I have. And I do really like his reviews. May I ask why you like it so much. Thanks for your reply and input my friend. Much appreciated.@@AnonyBass
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
I mainly listen to rock, hard rock, and metal music either on vinyl or hi-res flac files on my Cambridge CNX100. I'm pumping through a set of Fluance reference floor speakers. I have no sub and I've never once thought I didn't have enough bass. This amp easily gets those speakers thumping and they sound absolutely amazing. I've had amps in the 70s, 80s, and even a more modern Marantz I just got rid of. This is by far the best amp I've ever heard.
@user-zx6oc3bi3b4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much brother. I truly appreciate your input and experience on this amp very much. @@AnonyBass
@L33R0I2 ай бұрын
@@AnonyBasscan you recommend good bookshelf speakers for rock/ heavy metal?
@liamporter11375 ай бұрын
Thanks for the candid review.
@JR-ho5qm5 ай бұрын
Interesting review, I like the sound of these Yamahas and considering all the features including the streamer I consider it a good bang for your buck, as a all in one box 👍🏻 but I get what you are saying separates usually sound better. Keep in mind these lower tier Yamahas often go on sale
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
Only issue is they’re not aware(or ignored) of similar sound quality and more intuitive app system can be had for less than $500, that’s the problem with big name brands.
@JR-ho5qm5 ай бұрын
@@Tharbamar good point, however I feel like the Yamaha has more power or at least current than the smaller cheaper class Ds but have listened to
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
@@JR-ho5qm Please try SMSL AO300 or AO200 MK II to see how affordable class D amps can sound.
@JR-ho5qm5 ай бұрын
@@Tharbamar yes thanks! I have a SMSL AO200 in my garage system with a pair of Polk R200. I recently got a Yamaha RN800 for my work system and the Yamaha seems allot more Dynamic or powerful than my SMSL. I plan on getting another Yamaha for my garage 👍🏻
@radioleone5 ай бұрын
@@TharbamarHave you compared an r-n800 or even an r-n600 with the EO300? Apples and oranges. Juicy apples and tasteless oranges, to be precise.
@peterboyk30825 ай бұрын
Another great and honest review, thankyou 😊
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21205 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video reminds me somewhat of my Yamaha AX497 I bought New in 2010 But it was powerful no dac no Streamer Yammje drove my Pioneer hpm100s to room shacking levels !
@davidlima81944 ай бұрын
Enjoy your honest reviews that educate your viewers on the pros & cons of products we may be considering purchasing. I also like comparisons with other brands similar competing products so we as consumers can make better purchasing decisions... How would this compare with the much lesser expensive new Denon DRA-900H that is half the cost of this Yamaha? Thank you for your comprehensive brutally honest reviews expressing your opinions... very much appreciated!
@Tharbamar4 ай бұрын
It seems similar build quality to this Yamaha, could be same supplier for the chassis but for the price 900H should be comparable in sound. Thanks
@WRPhotography-zx5dv2 ай бұрын
Nice review, everything you said was correct. Im returning the Yamaha as its mid bass and lower bass is very weak in my room and on my Kef R7s. The soundstage sounds congested to me as well.
@ScottieScotlandАй бұрын
I am using the RN1000A with a pair of Traingle Boreo 8's, seems to sound fine but I play old 70s CD's (Digitally enhanced) plus a lot of old ''Bootlegs''
@george0t5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review. Can you recommend a better stereo receiver with bluetooth and HDMI ARC?
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
That is what I am not seeing in this conversation is a suggestion of a better way to get this capability at this price point. Adding a DAC to this unit improves almost all of the criticisms mentioned here. But people seem ok with adding streamers etc to other solutions and not seeing the irony of their criticism
@axxxxman5 ай бұрын
no mention of the room correction whether or not it makes a difference?
@CanuckQuestАй бұрын
I bought this and I love it.
@dewit7Ай бұрын
hive this amp an ilove it. Thx for Grace her music
@markwasik42645 ай бұрын
I own this model. What hi res streamer should I purchase? What other system would you recommend for the same price?
@andreasjonsson80752 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful youtube channel
@Tharbamar2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@andreasjonsson80752 ай бұрын
@@Tharbamar 🙏🏼
@guillermoramos7445 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your opinion Tharbamar. Do you have any alternative at this asking price (integrated amp all In one)
@shaunyweaver11445 ай бұрын
Audiolab Omnia at this moment is half price . Audiolab tweaked the midrange to my ears and it's an excellent bit of kit .
@guillermoramos7445 ай бұрын
@@shaunyweaver1144 thanks!
@GeorgiNikolaev-nz7pw3 ай бұрын
@Tharbamar - indeed I had the same listening experience with the Yamaha R-N1000A. I was not impressed at all coming from my Denon PMA-1700ne, which I loved but unfortunately developed a fault so I had to be refunded for. And now I am back on the market searching for a new amp for about £1000, I am thinking is it better to get something like Denon PMA-2010ae (second hand obviously) or another PMA-1700ne. I will use with DALI Opticon 2 and a WiiM streamer. You've been a long-time Denon user. What are your thoughts around buying an older model but higher class? Definitely, I will need to add a DAC too as i listen digital only (for now).
@Tharbamar3 ай бұрын
Definitely going up to 2010AE or 2500 series in general is better in every way.
@kieranmoore78411 күн бұрын
Are the switches metal or plastic? The Yamaha website doesn't specify the material for the R-N1000A, whereas it does for the A-S701
@Tharbamar10 күн бұрын
If I remember rightly most of the knobs are plastic.
@kieranmoore78410 күн бұрын
@@Tharbamar Thanks for the reply. Disappointing though!
@upitshak3 ай бұрын
Thanks for emphasize the sound quality. Other review's judged the whole package. So If one's looking for an alternative without the streaming etc' but need hdmi input , what would you suggest?
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
Right so it’s ok to add a streamer to another unit but we can’t add a DAC to this unit? Isn’t that similar consideration? I use a phono amp I already had with this unit and I use the Direct setting. It’s phenomenal.
@shaunyweaver11445 ай бұрын
This is the first truly honest review of this Amplifier.. Its got the lot just not good enough lot .. Thanks for the review Tharbamar
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
Have you ever listened to this amp in person?
@chuahsp11095 ай бұрын
I dont know…maybe smsl ao200 mk2 + smsl su-x is a better option.
@arthurkillen3965 ай бұрын
I have the ao200 mk2 and the smsl vmv d1se2, and that combo was more pleasing to me than this yamaha. The yamaha went back pretty quickly.
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
I also have that smsl amp and both a topping and smsl mid tier DAC and I would disagree
@pistopit71425 ай бұрын
Good I've seen this review as I was about to buy Yamaha R-N800a. My Chord Mojo 2 for £400 sounds so much better then this.
@llee42255 ай бұрын
Good to hear an honest and straight forward review. It help to balance and qualify other reviews are many are so positive.
@marc66522 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. However, I'm surprised to see that sound rendering is so subjective. You say that it's not as good as you'd expect. But nobody knows if it'll be different with other speakers for instance and it is therefore not possible to accuse the amplifier in my opinion.
@Tharbamar2 ай бұрын
Yes sound is always subjective, But the problem is $260 SMSL AL200 is almost as good in back to back sound comparison. Another is most people don't have enough experience with many different amps in general. Also most reviewers will say only good things to keep making money with manufacturers.
@michalzielinski1485 ай бұрын
Hi Tharbamar What do you think about Denafrips Hyperion? It would be great if you could test this amplifier sometime. Regards
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
I haven't try it yet, thanks
@1jhnpennington5 ай бұрын
And some people said that that you love everything 😂
@joeythedime18383 ай бұрын
Would love it if you could review the Yamaha R-N2000A.
@Tharbamar3 ай бұрын
Maybe one day!
@AJ-vy4yu4 ай бұрын
I got Wharfedale Diamond 225 speakers some years ago after seeing your review of them. I love them. Now I'm thinking of building a 2.1 channel music/gaming/movie system that is connected to a PC and 4K/120hz hdmi 2.1 projector. I'm not planning on adding more speakers in the future and I rather not get AV receiver. Would Yamaha R-N800a or any other receiver in the same price category be a be a great choice for HiFi sounding 2.1 system? As for the speaker side, I'm thinking of getting Klipsch RP-8000F for 1179€ a pair and R-120SW subwoofer for 299€.
@Tharbamar4 ай бұрын
Denon DRA-900H should be great choice for your need, thanks
@AJ-vy4yu4 ай бұрын
@@Tharbamar Thanks! I look it to that.
@vbabitsfulАй бұрын
Did you like T-N2000 in combination with tad s-1ex? Thanks
@tigerbalm6662 ай бұрын
I hate plastic binding posts! I've seen all metal ones in less $ products!
@umitbey48525 ай бұрын
Looks like a piano with Yamaha legs
@gnd1445 ай бұрын
A look inside and you can tell its cheaply built. - Can't read the display from listening distance. - Many more options at this price.
@antoniosmith1974 ай бұрын
How does the DAC compare to the Bluesound Node X
@gasolin755 ай бұрын
weakest link on my r-n600a is without any doubt the phonostage
@BoRerunn4 ай бұрын
What's the difference between 800 and 1000 , all the specs are the same. thanks for the feedback I'm going to scratch it off my list
@Tharbamar4 ай бұрын
RN1000a come with HDMI ARC.
@blossbluez3 ай бұрын
The HDMI Arc is not the only difference between the two models as our expert maintains.
@Tharbamar3 ай бұрын
@@blossbluez So lets get down to detail here, Major SPECS are exactly the same, 1. Same Amplifier/Power. 2. Same SNR. 3. Same DAC and SPECS. 4. Same YPAPO. 5. Same Streaming Options and Features. Differences are, Different Remote Controls RAX41(RN800a) RAX40(RN1000a). 2 Optical, 2 Coaxial (RN800a). 2 Optical, 1 Coaxial, 1 HDMI ARC (RN1000a). Buit-in Wireless Antenna (RN1800a). Screw on Antenna (RN1000a), RN1000a is about 2 LB heavier for slightly better quality chassis, So Does it worth extra $600? for Same sound quality. Rest of the features and streaming capabilities are very same and easily attainable those option and features with something like WiiM Amp for $299, it can even sound better if someone know how to use PEQ and EQ for 1/5 of the price. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJyCfa2I37vIo6s.html Don't get fooled by marketing.
@blossbluez3 ай бұрын
@@Tharbamar O.k., there are more differences than HDMI. If the other differences have positive effects on the quality of the sound should be proved more carefully. Yamaha seems to be convinced that the more expensive model is the more audiophile one because of the better parts for example. Is this mere marketing speech? Perhaps we should ask the customers themselves how they estimate the sound of their devices. Like many others I think the RN 1000a sounds great.
@Tharbamar3 ай бұрын
@@blossbluez Because most of those folks never heard a great sounding amp in their systems or not enough experience.
@gasolin755 ай бұрын
Do you have a good power cable you can try ?
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
I have power cables from PS Audio to iFi to Oyaide but Power cable can’t help weak amplifier.
@cnhhnc5 ай бұрын
An honest price for this should be around 1050-1100. Definitely overpriced. But what today isn't? Everything is INFLATED, because they can, lol!
@jman83685 ай бұрын
The 2000a is supposedly much better sounding.
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
In the reviews I have heard I can tell the difference but it’s closer than you think
@aussie811425 күн бұрын
The 2000 is supposed to sound better.
@michaelwright16025 ай бұрын
Pretty sad, this looks like something you would find at Kmart or Montgomery Ward.
@13243905 ай бұрын
The Yamaha brand name accounts for at least $1,000 of the $1,800 retail price. The chassis material doesn 't even compare with any $200 tiny Chinese amps. What a shame !
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
This isn’t true. Cmon now. And I own a bunch of those amps and love them
@13243902 ай бұрын
@CanuckQuest I don't own a "bunch" of but of the Yanaha brand I do have two amps, one $600 CD player and one $650 cassette deck -- all premium models back in late 80s, so I'm entitled to share my experience with their relatively inadequate built quality for the price.
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
@@1324390 with respect, how do you compare $200 Chinese amps to this? Cmon now.
@contragica86095 ай бұрын
Honestly, it sounds like a bucket, I wouldn't keep something like that in the house
@pistopit71425 ай бұрын
😂
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
Clearly you have never listened to one of these amps in person.
@contragica86094 ай бұрын
My friend is a dealer for Yamaha, Accuphase, Denon, and other brands. Therefore, I listened to this series before many, but you know how it is with 'audiophiles', you don't have a place on their street, you might be one of them.
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
This a a crazy comment. This unit sounds really good
@contragica86092 ай бұрын
It sounds good only in your head, that's all and nothing more. In the meantime, I suggest you listen to other brands of the same level and you will quickly change your opinion
@sachinshiva15 ай бұрын
Your all videos are not fruitful at the end as your demo song is not so engaging ,change track at least .Same track in all demos. Isn't it strange, or lazy or negligent ?Your narration is so good but song demo not engaging. You have viewers all over world, As a request ,Please select some tracks from different music styles and use them as demo songs .Hope it may be useful for all muisc lovers.
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
ok who is going to pay for copyright?
@rodplanet59015 ай бұрын
@@Tharbamarmaybe he will shoulder the cost😁😂🤣
@redstarwraith5 ай бұрын
@sachinshiva5776 the nature of music is that nothing you can think of is going to appeal to everyone.
@sachinshiva15 ай бұрын
@@redstarwraith SAME TRACK DOESN'T DO JUSTICE WITH WHAT KZfaqR SAYS,WORDS ,VIEWS EXPRESSED TO BE HEARD IN MUSIC ,reviews else WHAT IS THE USE OF VIDEO AND REVIEW. Also ,I am talking about review of various brands and model, nothing against youtuber or appeal to anyone.
@redstarwraith5 ай бұрын
@sachinshiva1 it's strange to think that anyone should have to explain a concept as simple as this on Tharbamar's platform. You say the track, "Doesn't do justice" - do you realize how entirely SUBJECTIVE that remark is? The reason the same track is used repeatedly is it is an established baseline. It is one any regular viewer of the channel would be familiar with. If he used a different track all of the time, there would be very little utility in that.
@OscarSanchez-tk3hx5 ай бұрын
No thanks my vintage Marantz looks more professional and sounds much much better
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
So you have purchased one of these and did a in-home comparison?
@OscarSanchez-tk3hx4 ай бұрын
A coworker bought one after some comparison with my vintage Marantz 2265B he was more impressed with my unit
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
You could say that the vintage MArtantz sounds better than almost everything else though
@jmp6225 ай бұрын
So it’s junk. Thanks.
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
Price is too high for it.
@jC-kc4si5 ай бұрын
I'm kinda shocked at the price, previous n803 with ypao 100 wpc but no hdmi was around $600.
@OldMeloman5 ай бұрын
My Fosi V3 sounds better.
@AnonyBass4 ай бұрын
So you have purchased one of these and did a in-home comparison?
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
@@AnonyBass lol, right? I actually bought the V3 Monos. I will plugh it into the preamp section of the Yamaha to compare!
@profoto5495 ай бұрын
Good afternoon! please tell me if I choose between Yamaha R-N1000A and SMSl AO 300 which will sound better with bookshelf speakers?
@Tharbamar5 ай бұрын
For the amplifier stage R-N1000A have better sound, for the money AO300 is hard to beat that’s all I can say.
@profoto5495 ай бұрын
thank you for your opinion@@Tharbamar
@JR-ho5qm5 ай бұрын
The Yamaha is much better IMO. I actually really like the Yamaha. Good luck
@CanuckQuest2 ай бұрын
@@JR-ho5qm Its really good. I added a decent phono amp and used the direct settings. Epic sound