Yamaha R-S700 AM/FM Receiver

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23 User Reviews
 
4.9 out of 5
 
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200 W • Multi-room • iPod Ready
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$301.76
 
 
 
 
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
Great receiver for just music listening by toconnor126 on bestbuy.com May 17, 2012
Bought this receiver to replace an older Kenwood I've had for about 20 years. Really nice features and nice and loud. The receiver has Pure CD and Pure Music selections that make the music sound great without messing with the dials too much. I have a ...
 
Yamaha R-S700 by Nafser on newegg.com Mar 31, 2012
If you're considering this item, most likely you're looking for a solid stereo receiver with 1980s throw back decor. The primary usage of this receiver is to play back my tunes from an iPOD and also from a laptop, both of which are connected via an outboard ...
 
Yamaha R-700 by Steve M on crutchfield.com Feb 5, 2012
This thing sounds fantastic - the better the program source (primarily CD's but also some old but very good reel to reel tapes) the better the sound. It actually competes with some very high quality separates I've owned in the past. FM reception is poor ...
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The best in breed!! Jan 24, 2012
I use this system with a pair of refurbished JBL L-112 studio speakers; Marantz 4Gs *refurbished; Yamaha CD player; Marantz double cassette deck; Technics SL-30 phono. This receiver is just incredible. The sound is outstanding. I tried a Kenwood and Onkyo. ...
 
Loving it by will220 on amazon.com Apr 9, 2011
Loving this stereo receiver! I bought this unit to replace my 3 years old onkyo sr605 that no longer produce any audio and I was really disappointed with onkyo build quality since I am a very light user and took very good care of it. I did my research ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Yamaha R-S700BL Stereo Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Overall it looks tough and crude and thats exactly why I like the looks so much.........reminds me of the amps from the 80s...Overall, this makes a pretty good system if not outstanding...The tuner sounds very good, but it's sensitivity is poor at best, my old Sansui it replaced picked up more stations stronger with only a wire...
crutchfield.com
 
4.8 out of 5
from 9 reviews
Yamaha R-S700 Stereo receiver - Reviews at Crutchfield.com
This thing sounds fantastic - the better the program source (primarily CD's but also some old but very good reel to reel tapes) the better the sound...It's simply a stereo reciever with a good amp...Overall, the unit is solidly made with a nice, thick aluminum face...
bhphotovideo.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Yamaha R-S700 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver R-S700BL B&H Photo
Accurate Controls Easy To Setup Good Power Output Great Sound Quality Very well built from quality construction...Sounds great and is very easy to use...Accurate Controls Good Power Output Great Sound Quality Total absence of distortion, and noise and a very well balanced frequency response...
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vanns.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Yamaha RS700 2-channel stereo receiver | Vanns.com
Replace an old Yamaha receiver this new receiver is a great improvement...Plastic only on the knobs and on the speaker terminals...Easy to set up, very versatile, simple to operate, runs cool even at sustained high volumes.Not quite as good as my high end power amp setup, but still excellent...
jr.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Yamaha R-S700 Stereo Receiver - Black in Stereo and Surround Sound Receivers | JR.com
Accurate Controls Easy To Setup Good Power Output Good Remote Control Great Sound Quality No switched power I use this system with a pair of refurbished JBL L-112 studio speakers; Marantz 4Gs *refurbished; Yamaha CD player; Marantz double cassette deck; Technics SL-30 phono...The Onkyo was supposed to deliver a good punchy sound according to the [@] tech...The sound is very crisp and lots of good low end punch...
bestbuy.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Best Buy - Yamaha - R-S700 AM/FM Receiver - 100 W RMS - Black customer reviews -...
Easy to set up, manual explains all features clearly Remote is a little complex Bought this receiver to replace an older Kenwood I've had for about 20 years...I have a set of Bose Acoustamas 5 speakers and the receiver has put new life into them...Highly recommend to anybody that just wants loud clear music from their stereo...
newegg.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Newegg.com - YAMAHA R-S700 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
If you're committed to listening to music in good "old-fashioned analog stereo," this receiver will serve you well...The tuner is very good and captures all the major local stations in Central NY...Was expecting the shipment to be double-boxed, but it wasn't and the overall condition of the box showed no dents or rips - your mileage will vary...
technologytell.com
 
 
 
HomeTechTell Review: Yamaha R-S700 Stereo Reciever | HomeTechTell
After utilizing my tried and true Denon AVR-1905 since I bought it new, I honestly had forgotten how good a simple stereo amp could sound...Out of the box, and resplendent with that new electronic gadget smell, the first thing I noticed about the R-S700 were the binding posts...So now, thanks to the R-S700 I have to rethink my testing choices, and that’s not a bad thing at all...
avsforum.com
 
 
 
Yamaha R-S700 / In market for a Stereo Amplifier, looking for ...
I have recently purchased a set of Martin Logan Motion 4's, and since they are a 4 ohm rated speaker, and do seem to be very power hungry, I am now looking to purchase...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
cnet.com
Yamaha R-S700 Overview & Specs - AV receivers - CNET Reviews
Quick Specs - Product type: Receiver. Price Range: $499.95 - $499.99 from 4 stores.
ecoustics.com
Yamaha R-S700, R-S500 and R-S300 Stereo Receivers
Yamaha introduced three new stereo receivers combining vintage designs, modern features and absolute sonic purity. The new lineup includes the R-S700, R-S500 and R ...
hometheaterhifi.com
Yamaha R-S700 Stereo Receiver - Secrets of Home Theater and ...
Design of the Yamaha R-S700 Stereo Receiver. The R-S700 is almost a throwback to another era. Aesthetically, it looks like a standard black receiver.
 
 
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