Yamaha R-S500 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
With its continued excellence in sound reproduction, Yamaha has once again created a versatile stereo receiver for the music lover in you. The R-S500 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver offers superb functionality and dual-room capability that will be hard to match at this price point. Yamaha's 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. Most of the receiver's audio processing is handled automatically, with little intervention on your part. However, it is so advanced; its discrete output reproduces music with unmatched sonic clarity and dynamic power.
In a nutshell, the R-S700 is a 2 x 75W stereo receiver capable of delivering breathtaking stereo sound. It features a ton of input jacks, a subwoofer out, individual treble, bass, and balance controls, Remote Interactive (RI) port, A/B speaker switching, banana plug speaker posts, and an AM/FM tuner. Because of the high efficiency of its design, this powerful receiver produces exceptional sound quality, and clarity in every audible detail.
Advanced 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
- 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
- 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 common mode 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
| Amplifier | |
|---|---|
| Surround RMS Power | 75W x 2 @ 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.04% THD |
| No. of Channels | 2 |
| Dynamic Range | 8, 6, 4, 2 ohms (105/125/150/178W) |
| Maximum Output Power | 105W |
| Power Bandwidth | 0.06% THD, 37.5W, 8 ohms->10Hz to 50kHz |
| Damping Factor | 1kHz, 8 ohms->150 or more |
| Maximum Output Power | 1kHz, 10%, 8 ohms-> 115W |
| Input Sensitivity |
Phono: 35mV/47 kohms CD: 200mV/47 kohms |
| Max Input Signal | Phono: (1kHz, 0.003% THD) 60mV or more CD: (1kHz, 0.5% THD) 2.2V or more |
| Output Level |
CD, (Input, 1kHZ, 200mV) REC: 200mV/1.0 kohms CD, (Input, 1kHz, 200mV, 8 ohms) Phones: 410mV, 470 ohms |
| Freq. Response (Rec/Repro) | CD, (10Hz to 100kHz) 0+/-1.0 db |
| Equalization | Phono: 0+/-0.5 db |
| THD |
CD, etc. to Speakers (20Hz to 20kHz, 50W, 8 ohms)->0.015% or less |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | CD, (200mV) 100 db or more |
| Residual Noise | 30 |
| Channel Selection | CD, (5.1 kohms input shortened, 1/10kHz)->65/50 db or more |
| Tone Control |
BASS Boost/Cut (50Hz) +/- 10 db Turnover Frequency->350Hz TREBLE Boost/Cut (20KHz) +/- 10 db Turnover Frequency->3.5kHz Continuous Loudness Control Attenuation (1kHz) -30 db Gain tracking error (0-99 db)-> 0.5 db or less |
| AM/FM Tuner |
FM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz AM: 530 to 1710 kHz 40-Station Preset Tuning Sirius Satellite Radio Ready |
| Other Ports |
Subwoofer Out Pre-Out / Main-In Coupler Zone 2 Output IR Ports In x 1/ Out x 1 +12V Trigger Output FM Antenna x 1 AM Antenna x 1 Dock Jack x 1 CD Jack x 1 Phono x 1 Tape Jack x 1 GND Terminal x 1 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | AC 120V, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 190W |
| Power Consumption (idle) | 0.5W or less |
| Maximum Power Draw | 380W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.1 x 6 x 15.3" (435 x 151 x 387mm) |
| Weight | 22.5 lb. (10.2kg) |
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Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
- Versatile inputs
Cons
- Confusing / Bad Remote Control
Best Uses
- Classical music
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha R-S500 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:
This receiver replaced a 38-year-old (twice rehabbed) Pioneer unit. Our musical diet is almost completely classical, from CDs and LPs (occasionally radio), and the receiver is driving very inefficient 5-ohm speakers.
Strengths: Excellent, clear, detailed, full-spectrum sound--it continues to surprise me how much this receiver improves the system. Very versatile with lots of auxiliary "line" inputs (my Droid and old portable cassette recorder play nicely with the headphone output routed to a "line" input). Basic setup and operation are straightforward.
Weaknesses: The volume control reads out in apparently arbitrary decibels (-90 to +15)--I have no idea what "0 dB" is, and the manual doesn't say. Maybe a watt isn't what it used to be, but the sound from the speakers is not as loud as it was from my old 50 watt-per-channel Pioneer. While basic setup and operation are easy, other functions require the remote, which is complex enough to fly a 747. The Loudness function is awkward to use.
Overall: Excellent sound, excellent value. If you have inefficient speakers and play loud rock, though, this isn't the unit for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Good Remote Control
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Yamaha R-S500 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:
This receiver replaces 3 separate tube pieces from back in the 1960's. Tubes started going bad and I figured it was time to get something new. Unbelievable how clean and clear the sound is. Plenty of connectivity, though I wish it had optical digital audio inputs. Lots of power which is nice with my Klipsch Chorus speakers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about Yamaha R-S500 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver:
I needed a AM FM receiver for my vintage KLH speakers and this receiver's it. Easy to use and it delivers great sound. Just what I wanted.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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What's in the Box
- Remote Control
- 2 x AAA Batteries
- Power Cable
- Indoor FM Antenna
- AM Loop Antenna
- Owner' Manual
- 2-Year Yamaha Limited Parts and Labor Warranty
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