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Hi, thank you for another great video from both, you and Kristi I like the Yamaha old look and new features, but I was thinking during all the video that another gear is similar in features (HDMI, Dirac correction,...) and finally you talk a litle about it and it's the NAD M10 V2. More compact product, more modern style, class D amplifier, something diferent but also practical and nice. Regarding the black band that includes the screen, I agree with you Andrew that is a very intelligent and elegant way to include the screen in a classic design. Personally I think it's nice, and remember to me the vintage receivers that had wood pieces added to the chasis. In the other hand, as Kristi pointed correctly, if someone has any problem with it, it could select the all black design. But... I prefer the real contrast between the silver and black that the difference in the surface design between the black aluminium and the plastic surface and look in the screen. I have black Yamaha AVR (RX-V677) and a Yamaha BD-A1040 Blue-Ray/SACD that both like good, but I don't like so much just that difference between the black alluminium and the plastic screen area.
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I got the R-n2000a with a set of ns-3000 speakers. It sounds fantastic. Very natural, get seperation. I learnt the lesson to listen to speakers before you buy. I thought I wanted a KEF active speaker or Dutch&Dutch 8c, but when I listened to them, my ears got tired after an hour or so. With the 2000a+3000 setup, I listen to it for 11 hours straight one time and never tired of it. It's actually gotten better with time.
@robinsonbrand thanks. I really liked your review. You get that is about sound preference. One isn't necessarily better than the other (the audiolab is great if you like a forward sound) and more expensive isn't always better (the 1000 review showed that its more dynamic than its big brother).
Thanks for this Review. I got this amp and driving my Opera Quintas I am at the end of my journey. I bought it because of your review and am more than happy. 🎉
I have the R-N2000A paired with the KEF R3s and I am enjoying the pairing. To be honest, I hated the R3s before and was looking for new speakers to purchase. I thought the R3s were boring and lifeless unless you turned the volume to 50% or higher. The R-N2000A woke the speakers up and showed me their true potential. I am really enjoying my setup now
Andrew and Kristi, I just absolutely love the importance and emphasis you two put on style, design, and aesthetics of equipment and pieces as a whole and how it truly does affect integration of one’s lifestyle and choices of picking wisely! It’s too often overlooked by others and not only in the RUclips space. I have taken an influence for sure and designed my room and my sound system together to be seem less in appearance as to be most inviting for me and others when I love to show it all off! Great job as always, and thank you again!
Team Andrew. I'm a sucker for almost anything Yamaha, and I love the VU meters and the variable loudness knob and all the other knobs. I don't mind the black bar at all.
Totally agree with Kristi, that black bar is poorly justified visually, of course it allows to display information, but that information never justifies the width of the bar. The full black version manages to disguise this situation better by not differentiating something that really fails to create a powerful difference. Love your videos!
Been waiting for this review and comparison for months. Thanks again. I'm team Andrew and going for the silver. Growing up Dad and my uncle had CA 810 and CA 400 so silver is a no brainer.
Adding Christy to this channel was one of the best decisions you ever made bro- she has good sense and balances you perfectly. The RN 2000A has a lot of bells and whistles, but it seems like the Audiolab 9000A seems the better component if one doesn’t want/need all of that other stuff. I mean, if you already have a separate DAC and streamer and don’t want that why pay for it?
After having a little time to think about it, I really hope this Yamaha unit does REALLY well in the marketplace. Mainly because, if it does well, it will hopefully help to push the market into HDMI inclusion with more integrated units, which is only going to result in better choices for the consumer. We should all be cheering it on. 👍 Good job Yamaha!
GREAT REVIEW! I have to go with Andrew here. Sorry Kristi! (I think it looks great with those Martin Logans in white with silver cones.) I am going from GoldenEar Tritons (you guys never reviewed any of their stuff huh?) to a 2 channel setup for my living room space. (Moved the GoldenEar SuperCenter X with SuperSats to my bedroom and have it as a 5.1 system.) Your reviews of these two (Yamaha and Martin Logans) is a sign from the universe!
The Yamaha is a beautiful piece of gear. A very well done retro look. Maybe they could replace the black stripe at the bottom with frosted glass. It could still be a display but blend in better.
Thank you very much 🙏 dear Andrew and dear Kristi for this great presentation of the Yamaha network amplifier. I had an A-S2100 for a very short time. A great device in terms of sound. Unfortunately I got a lemon. The amplifier failed three times within 3 months. It got stuck in the protection circuit when I switched it on. After that I was fed up with Yamaha amplifiers. Two Yamaha mixers have been working here for years without any problems. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your work very much. All the best and Servus from Bavaria
So sad to hear you had a bad experience with an older Yamaha amp. That sucks. Hopefully, if you feel the need to give them another chance Yamaha won't disappoint in the future.
I love the black bar at the bottom. I think it gives you the blend of the black and silver instead of just the all black I don’t find it to be distracting at all. I think it complements that and really makes it look great with the combination of black and silver just a little black on the bottom it’s awesome.
Good morning friends! After learning that the black trim is functional, I am quite conflicted on my opinion of the styling here. Definitely like the combo of vintage vibes, modern technology, and HDMI support. I'm sure I'll add more when I finish the video, but I'm loving it so far! Great work.
Thank you for your informative reviews. The teamwork you and Kristi have make these reviews enjoyable as well. Your reviews are helping me formulate what I want and need from a receiver/amp. So many questions to be asked for another day to revamp my circa 2005 3.1 setup. Enjoy your weekend!
Nice review. The combo A-S1200 + external DAC/streamer could be more future-proof than the R-N2000A. Those devices seem built like tanks, so both will likely work forever. The DAC/streamer component will likely improve in the following years, whereas the amplifier part has reached a plateau. So, if you have the combo, you may buy just a new DAC/streamer and keep going when the DAC/streamer part becomes obsolete. With the R-N2000a, you are stuck in the present configuration or depend on software updates, but you have to change everything for the hardware update when the DAC/streamer part becomes obsolete. Price-wise, the R-N2000A is about 3.150 euros, whereas the A-S1200 is about 1.900 euros at the present time in Italy. With about 1.250 euros, which is the difference between the two units, you can likely buy an excellent DAC/streamer (i.e., the Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition for just 1.250 euros or the standard Eversolo DMP-A-6 for about 900 euros or whatever you want cheaper or more expensive). You will miss only YAPO probably. My apologies for the long comment, but I am just thinking about one of those two purchases and splitting hairs...
As much as I like Audiolab design and concept just love this amp!! Definitely on my list when the time comes to upgrade my 6000A play. Oh, and I'm with Kristi this time: all black for the win!
Excellent review. I personally like the black bar at the bottom as I don't like having a display stuck somewhere within a silver faced component. It is a personal choice, however.
Soooo glad I saw this! Until I saw this, I was thinking of eventually buying the Yamaha A-S1200 based on other reviews but I was disappointed as to its “too analog-ishness”. (I gave up LP’s back in the 1980’s.) With the Yamaha A-S1200 (at least “on paper”), it seemed too limited although I loved the look of its build quality and the fact that it weighed almost 50 lbs. among other things. I’m sure it sounded amazing too. But there was no HDMI, thus to me, really no GOOD way to connect a smart TV as well as stream anything directly via Qobuz, my Hi-Res service. It seems the Yamaha R-N2000A now answers all my concerns and I was elated when I saw this review. “The Future of Hi Fi” is right! Time to save my bucks now.
Or the 1200 (or 2200) in combo with a decent streamer such as the Atoll ST 200 (or 300) Signature - the sound quality is amazing at a competitive price 😃
I'm Team Andrew on this one as far as design/color choices. I looked at pictures of the Black design and they're two different shades and textures of black. I find that annoying. At least with the Silver design there are some contrasting/complementary colors with the silver and black. What would be cool though is if the meters on the Silver had a black background/white lettering to go with the black bar at the bottom. That's how I would roll...
Hi Andrew! Hi Kristi! QotD. Team Andrew! I like the silver and the meters and the knobs, and the black doesn't bother me a bit. Suggestion/request: Made in America list (if that's even still a thing. Other than Klipsch or spend 10k+ on any one single item)??? I don't know how international your audience is. If you have a lot of overseas viewers, maybe they'd like to support manufacturing in their respective countries as well??? Maybe worth having a couple "made-in-X" companies/products reviewed???? Just a thought. Thank you for your channel!!!
Love all the comparisons. Two comments. Forgot to mention what for me is the killer feature and so well implemented not to mention extremely rare; the very effective variable loudness control. Not everyone listens to music loud and this is essential to maintain the perceived frequency response at lower volumes. I would like to see a comparison with the Lyngdorf TDAI 1120. Thanks.
We’ve had the R-N2000A for a couple months now and absolutely love it. We have the silver model with the black bar at the bottom (as Andrew demonstrated) and it looks great with our setup. We we’re definitely in love with the all-black model but weren’t willing to wait around for it to be available.
Andrew's question to Kristi: "Who are you?!" 😅 Too funny! I'm so glad that you reviewed this product. The features in the R-N2000A are amazing for the price! Also, great reasoning for stepping up to the R-N2000A instead of settling for the Bluesound for streaming.
I'm a fan of the black bar. I'm even more of a fan of the font and mode of text display. For the longest time, the dot matrix or segmented LED look has made amp displays look like pagers from the 90's. Thank you, Yamaha, for getting it right.
In the past you had to choose between beauty and modern features, "do i want a cabinet of black capable components or do i want to sacrifice features for a better looking product". Its really nice to see manufacturers noticing and stepping up when it comes to providing beautiful products that you can easily use with electronics that were made in this century! I've never been impressed with YPAO (well i suppose i was before the first time that i used dirac) but given that this is a stereo receiver, its probably acceptable for most circumstances. Really nice product, thanks for spending the time with it. For me personally i think i would pick the 7000A at half the price or wait for a new 9000 with HDMI. What a great time we live in
The 9000A from Audiolab isn't likely to get an HDMI input seeing as how it JUST came out (unless they do a running change). The 7000A is the one with the HDMI input and in terms of functionality, minus app streaming and room correction, the two are very comparable. YPAO is basically Yamaha's auto PEQ. I prefer this approach, I just prefer to do my own PEQ. But I will take YPAO over nothing. Thanks for watching as always!
Hi, for me, it looks like my friends Pioneer amp back in the 70's. It's gorgeous!!! Even with the black bar. Thanks for your work, you confirmed my choice of the Rotel A11... I love it...regards
This amp basically solves every single gripe I have with modern Stereo components and their long stagnation they’ve been in. It’s well overdue to have HDMI in every god damn stereo amp today. Just do it. Also, personally, I don’t mind the black strip on the silver model, I think it looks kind of interesting, but that’s just me. Black unit looks better for sure though. It seems like this is a proper modern day stereo amplifier for those who want it all without sacrificing sound quality or build quality. Tax return can’t come sooner. Great video and conversation!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews it definitely seems like the one I should have for an extremely long time. It looks good, its sound signature is right up my alley and I know Yamaha builds good stuff, hell my trumpet of choice is Yamaha, so I know it first hand when it comes to quality. Great video!
I ditched surround sound years ago because I couldn’t fit it In My small home. I currently use a Sansui Eight with a Bluesound Node which gives me ARC so I also use it for TV. I honestly couldn’t be happier. Plus my wife likes the simplicity of it. Let alone the fact that it just sounds better than my old AVR
Happy to see the power meters. I miss my old Sony integrated amp from the 80s that had those blue power meters. I like the Silver color and I don´t mind the black strip.
QOTD: This is one of the few, if any, times I disagree with Kristi. I like the way Yamaha has integrated it into their design. I don’t know what else one would have done that would have been better. If I were to upgrade from my Cambridge Audio CXA-81, it would be this or the SA-1200.
I have to agree with Kristi on this one...I'd prefer the full black aesthetic...it just looks weird with the bar on the bottom...and I think it would make the meters pop a bit too with an all black front
Because audiophiles have convinced themselves they don't need them or that it makes them less of an audiophile if they do...something like that. I'll throw in added cost as a treat. :-)
@@KristiWright As someone who rocks an analog integrated amp (Naim Supernait 3), Bluesound Node, subwoofer and uses a TV, I’m ready to order this today.
team Andrew all the way, the screen's hiding spot is amaizing. The black version looks nice too but nothing beats the other colour in the aesthetics department.
If you own Yamaha receiver which uses MultiCast and you struggle with sound stutter: Problem occurs more likely if you use higher bandwidth transmission e.g. FLAC 192kHz. It is observable just few seconds after starting playing new track. It affects many well known Yamaha products e.g. my WXC-50. The problem is unrelated to specific sound format (FLAC/AAC) or service (e.g. Spotify, Qobuz). Workaround: Switch off WiFi and connect Ethernet. Notice that you have to explicitly turn off WiFi. Plugging the Ethernet cable won't fix the problem by itself.
Team Andrew for me on this one. I like the silver face, and the dark bar at the bottom is tolerable. Not sure if it was mentioned in the review, but Yamaha added a loudness control. That item is absent on the A-S1200, 2200 and 3200. It's a really nice feature to have when listening at lower volumes.
Good morning! Something great to digest with Sunday breakfast. All valid points in the post-review discussion. It reminds me of a resto-mod in the car world. Mostly classic look with the added racing stripe and modern features. This is very tempting for a 2.1 setup. Thanks for bringing it to us.
Ha. I agree with Kristi 100% that black bar is a hard no! Luckily I prefer a black chassis. Also not something often commented on, but the binding posts and back panel as a whole look like it’s built for a lifetime
I have an A-S1200 integrated, which is basically identical to the amp portion of this unit's build. Like many Yamahas, it is a bit edgy and forward sounding out of the box. Leave it on 24/7 and let it break in for a long period of time. I turn the meters off on my A-S but it hasn't been "off" in 2 years. It sounds fantastic, crisp, accurate and smooth as a new baby's ass. Too bad about the black bar across the bottom, could do without that honestly if going with silver, which is otherwise awesome on this unit. My A-S is black as I got a great deal on it (1K off MSRP) and the rest of my gear is black, but I do like these in silver. Foregoing silver was a tough choice, but a grand off is a grand off - LOL
Been waiting for this review ever since I saw one of these at the HiFi shop, I own a Yamaha AS2200 and have no desire to get one of these but WOW they have done a great job with this new one, anyway great reviews guys and I won't say keep up the good work as you are very lucky to be able to get your hands on all of this wonderful gear to play with and make a living, that just means you do a great job to be able to do that
Thanks for a great review! Re. Display bar, I’m on “Team Kristy”. 😊 Also, I noticed Yamaha has discontinued the r-n602 and 803 units that were more budget network receivers. While I like the “all in one” convenience, I decided to replace my 602 with an a-s2200 and external streamer/dac for priority on sound quality.
Actually Re: Adding a Bluesound Node to an AS1200 - Buesound devices can learn codes from other devices, so you could use the Yamaha remote play, pause, forward buttons to control the node.
The black bar design at the bottom is a combination of art deco design and vintage.. in my opinion.. it looks great .. glad they did it. It's a distinct class for the piece.
Thank you for this detailed review of the Yamaha R-N2000A. I see that you have also tested a very similar product from NAD, the C399 model. Could you please briefly point out the differences. Which unit has the better sound quality? Since I am about to purchase one, an answer would possibly help me make the right choice.
Nice review guys. Can’t wait for the Audiolab 7000 review though. So excited and hopefully get to hear what’s your take on pairing it with B&W bookshelves.
I absolutely love Andrew and Kristi. There conversation at the end is always my favorite. I ended up going with an Anthem STR integrated and a BlueSound node streamer to drive my Maggie 1.7i for 2 channel. I tried arc but prefer stock tuning. Plan to get a pair of rel T9x so will active ARC for bass management at that point.
@@jstoli996c4s I needed the anthem due to it damping factor plus being rock solid stable at 2 ohms to drive the Maggie’s. I was surprised at how good the onboard Dac is but not as excited about the ARC results. I think with duals subs I’ll see the benefit of it though. Have no experience with the Michi but did own the Hegel h160 and demo’d the h190.
I’m for the integrated amp (S2200) plus something like the Node X because of tech change. A quality integrated amp will last 20 years easily. Tech ? 5 years before improvements and changes makes me want to update. Great video!
I will be Team Andrew on this one. I am a big Yamaha fan. I do understand the critical reviews that the get from time to time, but they are still one of my favorites.
My problem with HDMI is it’s backend purpose of anti-piracy, a role that it’s entirely failed at and has done nothing but serve to inconvenience and penalize honest users. All it takes to kill your digital input is a HDCP update that your manufacturer doesn’t bother pushing. It’s a shame toslink and the other digital inputs were never updated or expanded upon
Sorry Andy, team Christie all the way. Much prefer the Audiolab styling and generally not really into the whole vintage styling look, whether it's speakers or amps. Love the content though, so keep up the good work!👍
I'm also not a fan of the black bar. If the Harman Group would only send you guys the Arcam SA30 to review. I'm not so much a fan of it aesthetically, but it seems to pack a lot into a small plain Jane black box for less than the Yamaha. I would just love to see more reviews and comparisons that also include the Arcam.
Can we just take a moment and bask in the silver face revival? Technics, Marantz, Yamaha - I love that this stuff is back in the US market after decades of Japan-only releases. I’ve been eagerly awaiting this review, because on paper, this receiver is amazing. I really want to give my ears a chance to hear this with the new Martin Logan Motion series. And as for color, I’m #TeamMe. 😆 Silver, all the way - and what that black bar adds visually is the ability to bring in some black components… because there is always that one component that you don’t already own in silver. (I’m looking at you, Blu-ray player.) Excellent review. Thanks!
OMG dangling the carrot with that Anthem review. Sitting in my hands waiting for that. Pretty much the deciding factor on hitting the checkout button on that or not. Also read some very old reviews from Andrew in the Parasound A51 and A31 amplifiers from over 10 years ago which have me thinking about an MRX1140 combo with a A31 for LCR power and use the MRX to power surrounds and height channels. The new Sony ES is also in the running to pair with that A31.
I would vote for the black unit aesthetically for sure. I’m betting though after a few months of ownership the users of the silver wouldn’t even notice the contrast and would miss the useful info on the display.
It is great to see a product come close to what you personally would like to own. An integrated AV amp with room correction is right up my alley! A Zone 2 switch to bring in a tape loop for a tape recorder or equalizer would be a bonus. The silver facade is great and maybe Yamaha could offer a light mode for the OLED display stripe to give a faux silver background with a black letter display? I would love to have one!
Stunning ! Love the look too ! Wondering why they don't implement eARC instead ? Maybe ARC is enough of stereo playback ? Glad to see HDMI-CEC too. It's probably one of the most under appreciated function ever the past 10+ years. No more 10+ remotes to control your system.
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I think it looks great. I have an A-S2200 but would have picked up this in a second were it available back then.
Hi, thank you for another great video from both, you and Kristi
I like the Yamaha old look and new features, but I was thinking during all the video that another gear is similar in features (HDMI, Dirac correction,...) and finally you talk a litle about it and it's the NAD M10 V2. More compact product, more modern style, class D amplifier, something diferent but also practical and nice.
Regarding the black band that includes the screen, I agree with you Andrew that is a very intelligent and elegant way to include the screen in a classic design.
Personally I think it's nice, and remember to me the vintage receivers that had wood pieces added to the chasis.
In the other hand, as Kristi pointed correctly, if someone has any problem with it, it could select the all black design. But... I prefer the real contrast between the silver and black that the difference in the surface design between the black aluminium and the plastic surface and look in the screen.
I have black Yamaha AVR (RX-V677) and a Yamaha BD-A1040 Blue-Ray/SACD that both like good, but I don't like so much just that difference between the black alluminium and the plastic screen area.
I think you’re subscribers would go up if both of you were on camera. Especially for live broadcasts. Just a suggestion.
@@craigosterberg5045 I definitely think they would too so that should tell you how much I *don't* want to do it.
This is a review you're definitely going to watch through to the end. Our convo at the end goes into a lot of detail with respect to comparisons.
To those who don't watch to the end: what are you doing with your life?!
Ah, let me do that now:-)
Subtle hint to viewers to actually watch the video to the end rather than stopping it a few minutes in to write a comment asking "how this Yamaha amp compares to...?"
I got the R-n2000a with a set of ns-3000 speakers. It sounds fantastic. Very natural, get seperation.
I learnt the lesson to listen to speakers before you buy.
I thought I wanted a KEF active speaker or Dutch&Dutch 8c, but when I listened to them, my ears got tired after an hour or so.
With the 2000a+3000 setup, I listen to it for 11 hours straight one time and never tired of it. It's actually gotten better with time.
That's great that you found a system combo that worked best for you!
@robinsonbrand thanks. I really liked your review. You get that is about sound preference. One isn't necessarily better than the other (the audiolab is great if you like a forward sound) and more expensive isn't always better (the 1000 review showed that its more dynamic than its big brother).
Not only the Old-School look.
But that "screen/display" at its bottom is an absolute sign of GENIUS!!!
Very smartly placed.
Great Review.
Thank you so much! I agree, the Yamaha is a stroke of genius and a master class on how to merge old-school and new!
Thanks for this Review. I got this amp and driving my Opera Quintas I am at the end of my journey. I bought it because of your review and am more than happy. 🎉
I have the R-N2000A paired with the KEF R3s and I am enjoying the pairing. To be honest, I hated the R3s before and was looking for new speakers to purchase. I thought the R3s were boring and lifeless unless you turned the volume to 50% or higher. The R-N2000A woke the speakers up and showed me their true potential. I am really enjoying my setup now
I feel the same way about my LS50 metas. Maybe I need a new amp.
@@Robertocamero785 It could make a huge difference
Andrew and Kristi, I just absolutely love the importance and emphasis you two put on style, design, and aesthetics of equipment and pieces as a whole and how it truly does affect integration of one’s lifestyle and choices of picking wisely! It’s too often overlooked by others and not only in the RUclips space. I have taken an influence for sure and designed my room and my sound system together to be seem less in appearance as to be most inviting for me and others when I love to show it all off!
Great job as always, and thank you again!
Team Andrew. I'm a sucker for almost anything Yamaha, and I love the VU meters and the variable loudness knob and all the other knobs. I don't mind the black bar at all.
I remember when audiophile was far cheaper and easier. Glad to still see it active, but moving far beyond my current budget.
Totally agree with Kristi, that black bar is poorly justified visually, of course it allows to display information, but that information never justifies the width of the bar. The full black version manages to disguise this situation better by not differentiating something that really fails to create a powerful difference.
Love your videos!
Been waiting for this review and comparison for months. Thanks again. I'm team Andrew and going for the silver. Growing up Dad and my uncle had CA 810 and CA 400 so silver is a no brainer.
new amp with vintage look, I love it, these VU meters 😍
OK, this is off topic BUT, when I listen to your videos, my dogs get very relaxed and calm! I thank you for that!
Adding Christy to this channel was one of the best decisions you ever made bro- she has good sense and balances you perfectly. The RN 2000A has a lot of bells and whistles, but it seems like the Audiolab 9000A seems the better component if one doesn’t want/need all of that other stuff. I mean, if you already have a separate DAC and streamer and don’t want that why pay for it?
After having a little time to think about it, I really hope this Yamaha unit does REALLY well in the marketplace. Mainly because, if it does well, it will hopefully help to push the market into HDMI inclusion with more integrated units, which is only going to result in better choices for the consumer. We should all be cheering it on. 👍 Good job Yamaha!
GREAT POINT!!!
It has variable loudness control -- a great feature for improving sound quality at low listening volumes
13:19 the all black looks fantastic
I just bought this receiver based on your review. I got a deal for 2799.99. Had to grab it. Thanks for your advice. I know I’ll love it.
Do you like it?
GREAT REVIEW! I have to go with Andrew here. Sorry Kristi! (I think it looks great with those Martin Logans in white with silver cones.) I am going from GoldenEar Tritons (you guys never reviewed any of their stuff huh?) to a 2 channel setup for my living room space. (Moved the GoldenEar SuperCenter X with SuperSats to my bedroom and have it as a 5.1 system.) Your reviews of these two (Yamaha and Martin Logans) is a sign from the universe!
The Yamaha is a beautiful piece of gear. A very well done retro look. Maybe they could replace the black stripe at the bottom with frosted glass. It could still be a display but blend in better.
I am chocked that you didn't mention Yamahas very special and unique variable loudness.
Thank you very much 🙏 dear Andrew and dear Kristi for this great presentation of the Yamaha network amplifier. I had an A-S2100 for a very short time. A great device in terms of sound. Unfortunately I got a lemon. The amplifier failed three times within 3 months. It got stuck in the protection circuit when I switched it on. After that I was fed up with Yamaha amplifiers. Two Yamaha mixers have been working here for years without any problems. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your work very much. All the best and Servus from Bavaria
So sad to hear you had a bad experience with an older Yamaha amp. That sucks. Hopefully, if you feel the need to give them another chance Yamaha won't disappoint in the future.
I love the black bar at the bottom. I think it gives you the blend of the black and silver instead of just the all black I don’t find it to be distracting at all. I think it complements that and really makes it look great with the combination of black and silver just a little black on the bottom it’s awesome.
Good morning friends! After learning that the black trim is functional, I am quite conflicted on my opinion of the styling here. Definitely like the combo of vintage vibes, modern technology, and HDMI support. I'm sure I'll add more when I finish the video, but I'm loving it so far! Great work.
I definitely like the direction Yamaha is going, Andrew is 💯 correct when comparing this to Rotel (and the 1200+node option)
Thank you for your informative reviews. The teamwork you and Kristi have make these reviews enjoyable as well. Your reviews are helping me formulate what I want and need from a receiver/amp. So many questions to be asked for another day to revamp my circa 2005 3.1 setup. Enjoy your weekend!
Gotta say, the production value on your videos is getting better and better. Great work.
Nice review. The combo A-S1200 + external DAC/streamer could be more future-proof than the R-N2000A. Those devices seem built like tanks, so both will likely work forever. The DAC/streamer component will likely improve in the following years, whereas the amplifier part has reached a plateau. So, if you have the combo, you may buy just a new DAC/streamer and keep going when the DAC/streamer part becomes obsolete. With the R-N2000a, you are stuck in the present configuration or depend on software updates, but you have to change everything for the hardware update when the DAC/streamer part becomes obsolete. Price-wise, the R-N2000A is about 3.150 euros, whereas the A-S1200 is about 1.900 euros at the present time in Italy. With about 1.250 euros, which is the difference between the two units, you can likely buy an excellent DAC/streamer (i.e., the Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition for just 1.250 euros or the standard Eversolo DMP-A-6 for about 900 euros or whatever you want cheaper or more expensive). You will miss only YAPO probably. My apologies for the long comment, but I am just thinking about one of those two purchases and splitting hairs...
Top advice. First fix the base (int. amp) and add digital components to it. Invest once in the amp only.
As much as I like Audiolab design and concept just love this amp!! Definitely on my list when the time comes to upgrade my 6000A play. Oh, and I'm with Kristi this time: all black for the win!
Excellent review. I personally like the black bar at the bottom as I don't like having a display stuck somewhere within a silver faced component. It is a personal choice, however.
Soooo glad I saw this!
Until I saw this, I was thinking of eventually buying the Yamaha A-S1200 based on other reviews but I was disappointed as to its “too analog-ishness”. (I gave up LP’s back in the 1980’s.) With the Yamaha A-S1200 (at least “on paper”), it seemed too limited although I loved the look of its build quality and the fact that it weighed almost 50 lbs. among other things. I’m sure it sounded amazing too. But there was no HDMI, thus to me, really no GOOD way to connect a smart TV as well as stream anything directly via Qobuz, my Hi-Res service.
It seems the Yamaha R-N2000A now answers all my concerns and I was elated when I saw this review. “The Future of Hi Fi” is right! Time to save my bucks now.
Or the 1200 (or 2200) in combo with a decent streamer such as the Atoll ST 200 (or 300) Signature - the sound quality is amazing at a competitive price 😃
I'm Team Andrew on this one as far as design/color choices. I looked at pictures of the Black design and they're two different shades and textures of black. I find that annoying. At least with the Silver design there are some contrasting/complementary colors with the silver and black. What would be cool though is if the meters on the Silver had a black background/white lettering to go with the black bar at the bottom. That's how I would roll...
Hi Andrew! Hi Kristi!
QotD. Team Andrew! I like the silver and the meters and the knobs, and the black doesn't bother me a bit.
Suggestion/request: Made in America list (if that's even still a thing. Other than Klipsch or spend 10k+ on any one single item)??? I don't know how international your audience is. If you have a lot of overseas viewers, maybe they'd like to support manufacturing in their respective countries as well??? Maybe worth having a couple "made-in-X" companies/products reviewed???? Just a thought. Thank you for your channel!!!
Thanks for the review! Absolutely beautiful looking amplifier! And that black bar , is genius.
Gorgeous! Yes, I love the use of the black stripe for the hidden display.
Love all the comparisons. Two comments. Forgot to mention what for me is the killer feature and so well implemented not to mention extremely rare; the very effective variable loudness control. Not everyone listens to music loud and this is essential to maintain the perceived frequency response at lower volumes. I would like to see a comparison with the Lyngdorf TDAI 1120. Thanks.
We’ve had the R-N2000A for a couple months now and absolutely love it. We have the silver model with the black bar at the bottom (as Andrew demonstrated) and it looks great with our setup. We we’re definitely in love with the all-black model but weren’t willing to wait around for it to be available.
Andrew's question to Kristi: "Who are you?!" 😅 Too funny! I'm so glad that you reviewed this product. The features in the R-N2000A are amazing for the price! Also, great reasoning for stepping up to the R-N2000A instead of settling for the Bluesound for streaming.
I'm a fan of the black bar. I'm even more of a fan of the font and mode of text display. For the longest time, the dot matrix or segmented LED look has made amp displays look like pagers from the 90's. Thank you, Yamaha, for getting it right.
In the past you had to choose between beauty and modern features, "do i want a cabinet of black capable components or do i want to sacrifice features for a better looking product". Its really nice to see manufacturers noticing and stepping up when it comes to providing beautiful products that you can easily use with electronics that were made in this century! I've never been impressed with YPAO (well i suppose i was before the first time that i used dirac) but given that this is a stereo receiver, its probably acceptable for most circumstances.
Really nice product, thanks for spending the time with it. For me personally i think i would pick the 7000A at half the price or wait for a new 9000 with HDMI. What a great time we live in
The 9000A from Audiolab isn't likely to get an HDMI input seeing as how it JUST came out (unless they do a running change). The 7000A is the one with the HDMI input and in terms of functionality, minus app streaming and room correction, the two are very comparable. YPAO is basically Yamaha's auto PEQ. I prefer this approach, I just prefer to do my own PEQ. But I will take YPAO over nothing. Thanks for watching as always!
Well, if my RN803 goes down I’ll pick that up!
I NEED Technics to bring out something like this. HDMI alone would be a game changer. They are just sooo super slow to adapt…
Great job, guys! I had been eagerly awaiting this review. Wish I had a reason to buy this unit.
The black bar isn't that bad, especially since it's actually functional.
Maybe marantz floatin look better
Hi, for me, it looks like my friends Pioneer amp back in the 70's. It's gorgeous!!! Even with the black bar. Thanks for your work, you confirmed my choice of the Rotel A11... I love it...regards
The black bar is one of the things I like most about it
I like how the black bar looks like a throwback to the Yamaha CA-700.
Only thing I wish my SU-G700 had... HDMI. I have a converter but its just the convenience that is so wonderful.
SAME but they'll never do it b/c audiophiles gonna audiophile. LOL.
That is one of the most beautiful modern pieces of gear I've seen. Like Kristi I love the meters. Edit: but unlike Kristi I like the black stripe.
Thanks for your hard work guys! Hope you can get the new 2023 QD-Oled eventually
Just installed a new OLED in our bedroom yesterday and I have to say, it's kicking butt already!
I am with Kristi on the black bar across the bottom-eesh, what were they thinking? This was a great review!
This amp basically solves every single gripe I have with modern Stereo components and their long stagnation they’ve been in. It’s well overdue to have HDMI in every god damn stereo amp today. Just do it. Also, personally, I don’t mind the black strip on the silver model, I think it looks kind of interesting, but that’s just me. Black unit looks better for sure though. It seems like this is a proper modern day stereo amplifier for those who want it all without sacrificing sound quality or build quality. Tax return can’t come sooner.
Great video and conversation!
Thought you'd like this one Vadym!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews it definitely seems like the one I should have for an extremely long time. It looks good, its sound signature is right up my alley and I know Yamaha builds good stuff, hell my trumpet of choice is Yamaha, so I know it first hand when it comes to quality. Great video!
I ditched surround sound years ago because I couldn’t fit it In My small home.
I currently use a Sansui Eight with a Bluesound Node which gives me ARC so I also use it for TV.
I honestly couldn’t be happier.
Plus my wife likes the simplicity of it.
Let alone the fact that it just sounds better than my old AVR
Happy to see the power meters. I miss my old Sony integrated amp from the 80s that had those blue power meters. I like the Silver color and I don´t mind the black strip.
QOTD: This is one of the few, if any, times I disagree with Kristi. I like the way Yamaha has integrated it into their design. I don’t know what else one would have done that would have been better. If I were to upgrade from my Cambridge Audio CXA-81, it would be this or the SA-1200.
I have to agree with Kristi on this one...I'd prefer the full black aesthetic...it just looks weird with the bar on the bottom...and I think it would make the meters pop a bit too with an all black front
This has been one of the funnier reviews you both have done. Meme and GIF material. Thanks yall
Excuse me Sir ! Love the channel dam you have came a long ways been with you since day1 keep up the good work -
Appearance of it is stunning and black bar just elevate it
I think the design ques are on point, honouring the old whilst embracing the new. Very elegant
Why in the world has it taken manufacturers so long to offer products like this?? It’s pretty much perfect.
Because audiophiles have convinced themselves they don't need them or that it makes them less of an audiophile if they do...something like that. I'll throw in added cost as a treat. :-)
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As someone who rocks an analog integrated amp (Naim Supernait 3), Bluesound Node, subwoofer and uses a TV, I’m ready to order this today.
@@CJL36 If you do, I sincerely hope you enjoy it!
team Andrew all the way, the screen's hiding spot is amaizing. The black version looks nice too but nothing beats the other colour in the aesthetics department.
If you own Yamaha receiver which uses MultiCast and you struggle with sound stutter:
Problem occurs more likely if you use higher bandwidth transmission e.g. FLAC 192kHz. It is observable just few seconds after starting playing new track. It affects many well known Yamaha products e.g. my WXC-50. The problem is unrelated to specific sound format (FLAC/AAC) or service (e.g. Spotify, Qobuz).
Workaround: Switch off WiFi and connect Ethernet. Notice that you have to explicitly turn off WiFi. Plugging the Ethernet cable won't fix the problem by itself.
Team Andrew for me on this one.
I like the silver face, and the dark bar at the bottom is tolerable.
Not sure if it was mentioned in the review, but Yamaha added a loudness control.
That item is absent on the A-S1200, 2200 and 3200.
It's a really nice feature to have when listening at lower volumes.
That loudness feature will probably be in all A-SX300 models.
Good morning! Something great to digest with Sunday breakfast. All valid points in the post-review discussion. It reminds me of a resto-mod in the car world. Mostly classic look with the added racing stripe and modern features. This is very tempting for a 2.1 setup. Thanks for bringing it to us.
Thanks for watching. More importantly, what was for breakfast?
Cheese omelette and biscuits!
Great review guys…love the comparisons…and “who are you?” 😂. Keep it coming.
Ha. I agree with Kristi 100% that black bar is a hard no! Luckily I prefer a black chassis. Also not something often commented on, but the binding posts and back panel as a whole look like it’s built for a lifetime
Build quality on this bad boy is insane. Second (maybe) to the R1000 which is a $10K integrated that can't do HALF of what the Yamaha can.
I have an A-S1200 integrated, which is basically identical to the amp portion of this unit's build. Like many Yamahas, it is a bit edgy and forward sounding out of the box. Leave it on 24/7 and let it break in for a long period of time. I turn the meters off on my A-S but it hasn't been "off" in 2 years. It sounds fantastic, crisp, accurate and smooth as a new baby's ass.
Too bad about the black bar across the bottom, could do without that honestly if going with silver, which is otherwise awesome on this unit. My A-S is black as I got a great deal on it (1K off MSRP) and the rest of my gear is black, but I do like these in silver. Foregoing silver was a tough choice, but a grand off is a grand off - LOL
Been waiting for this review ever since I saw one of these at the HiFi shop, I own a Yamaha AS2200 and have no desire to get one of these but WOW they have done a great job with this new one, anyway great reviews guys and I won't say keep up the good work as you are very lucky to be able to get your hands on all of this wonderful gear to play with and make a living, that just means you do a great job to be able to do that
Thanks for a great review! Re. Display bar, I’m on “Team Kristy”. 😊 Also, I noticed Yamaha has discontinued the r-n602 and 803 units that were more budget network receivers. While I like the “all in one” convenience, I decided to replace my 602 with an a-s2200 and external streamer/dac for priority on sound quality.
Good choice. Streamers and DACs come and go, but a good amp stays.
Yamaha would sell as many n2000s if the n803 still existed. It was/is a great piece.
Actually Re: Adding a Bluesound Node to an AS1200 - Buesound devices can learn codes from other devices, so you could use the Yamaha remote play, pause, forward buttons to control the node.
Intergrateds are my favorite thing yall review, and I've been waiting for this one!
Hope it was worth the wait!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews it always it!
A great review guys again. I am with Andrew team here as for the black bar. I believe it is genius
The black bar design at the bottom is a combination of art deco design and vintage.. in my opinion.. it looks great .. glad they did it. It's a distinct class for the piece.
Thank you for this detailed review of the Yamaha R-N2000A. I see that you have also tested a very similar product from NAD, the C399 model. Could you please briefly point out the differences. Which unit has the better sound quality? Since I am about to purchase one, an answer would possibly help me make the right choice.
Nice review guys. Can’t wait for the Audiolab 7000 review though. So excited and hopefully get to hear what’s your take on pairing it with B&W bookshelves.
I absolutely love Andrew and Kristi. There conversation at the end is always my favorite. I ended up going with an Anthem STR integrated and a BlueSound node streamer to drive my Maggie 1.7i for 2 channel. I tried arc but prefer stock tuning. Plan to get a pair of rel T9x so will active ARC for bass management at that point.
I like that Anthem STR and the Michi X3.
@@jstoli996c4s I needed the anthem due to it damping factor plus being rock solid stable at 2 ohms to drive the Maggie’s. I was surprised at how good the onboard Dac is but not as excited about the ARC results. I think with duals subs I’ll see the benefit of it though. Have no experience with the Michi but did own the Hegel h160 and demo’d the h190.
I’m for the integrated amp (S2200) plus something like the Node X because of tech change. A quality integrated amp will last 20 years easily. Tech ? 5 years before improvements and changes makes me want to update. Great video!
I will be Team Andrew on this one. I am a big Yamaha fan. I do understand the critical reviews that the get from time to time, but they are still one of my favorites.
Fine review of another retro piece of gear with some modern twist!.
Agree with Kristy on the looks. All black would be better than a split.
Been looking for a stereo receiver with HDMI ARC input for a while. This is great, and the old-school look works for me.
Excellent review! I LOVE the look of this unit.
It's a beauty!
My problem with HDMI is it’s backend purpose of anti-piracy, a role that it’s entirely failed at and has done nothing but serve to inconvenience and penalize honest users. All it takes to kill your digital input is a HDCP update that your manufacturer doesn’t bother pushing. It’s a shame toslink and the other digital inputs were never updated or expanded upon
Sorry Andy, team Christie all the way. Much prefer the Audiolab styling and generally not really into the whole vintage styling look, whether it's speakers or amps. Love the content though, so keep up the good work!👍
I'm also not a fan of the black bar. If the Harman Group would only send you guys the Arcam SA30 to review. I'm not so much a fan of it aesthetically, but it seems to pack a lot into a small plain Jane black box for less than the Yamaha. I would just love to see more reviews and comparisons that also include the Arcam.
I’m shook that Kristi likes the Audiolab looks better!!!
Did you try out the Yamaha loudness control?
Can we just take a moment and bask in the silver face revival? Technics, Marantz, Yamaha - I love that this stuff is back in the US market after decades of Japan-only releases.
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this review, because on paper, this receiver is amazing. I really want to give my ears a chance to hear this with the new Martin Logan Motion series. And as for color, I’m #TeamMe. 😆 Silver, all the way - and what that black bar adds visually is the ability to bring in some black components… because there is always that one component that you don’t already own in silver. (I’m looking at you, Blu-ray player.) Excellent review. Thanks!
Which one sounds better Yamaha R-N2000A or Rotel RA-1572 MKII? I have to decide for one of the two.
I have narrowed it down to those two as well. Inclined to go with Yamaha due to superior features.
Did any of you pick Yamaha R-N2000A? I am between these two amps too. The Yamaha R-N2000A is $2400 on Amazon right now. Any advice? Thanks
Ben zelf nu in bezit van Yamaha R-N 2000A & Dali Epicon 2 . Zeer tevreden wat er gepresenteerd word . 😊
I like the black bar, you WIN
I like the looks of the rn2000a. I like having the meters to show if one channel has a problem.
If budget wasn't a concern, I would have gone with the Yamaha R-N2000, I settled on the Marantz Model 40n and can say I am completely happy with it
You have a great amp! Thanks for watching.
A looker and sounds great too. It's nice to see manufactures stepping up their design chops.
Nice review of a nice looking amplifier! Black bar looks fine to me.
OMG dangling the carrot with that Anthem review. Sitting in my hands waiting for that. Pretty much the deciding factor on hitting the checkout button on that or not. Also read some very old reviews from Andrew in the Parasound A51 and A31 amplifiers from over 10 years ago which have me thinking about an MRX1140 combo with a A31 for LCR power and use the MRX to power surrounds and height channels. The new Sony ES is also in the running to pair with that A31.
I would vote for the black unit aesthetically for sure. I’m betting though after a few months of ownership the users of the silver wouldn’t even notice the contrast and would miss the useful info on the display.
not first but still happy to be here, hope you two are having a great sunday
Thanks and the same to you!
Glad to see Yamaha stepping it out. Great features and wonderful separation and detail sounds like a winner.
It is great to see a product come close to what you personally would like to own. An integrated AV amp with room correction is right up my alley! A Zone 2 switch to bring in a tape loop for a tape recorder or equalizer would be a bonus. The silver facade is great and maybe Yamaha could offer a light mode for the OLED display stripe to give a faux silver background with a black letter display? I would love to have one!
Stunning ! Love the look too ! Wondering why they don't implement eARC instead ? Maybe ARC is enough of stereo playback ? Glad to see HDMI-CEC too. It's probably one of the most under appreciated function ever the past 10+ years. No more 10+ remotes to control your system.
For stereo ARC is fine.
Love Kristi's feedback... Looks are so subjective and I probably am with Kristi with the more minimalist look of the Audiolabs ???