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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Yamaha T-2 by dfa2124 on 2012-12-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My recent FM mystery in Off Air Audio  3 Replies 
Bumping up this very old thread but I bought a Yamaha T-2 in October via that well-known auction site here in the UK. Even through my humble system I can tell it is a cut above all previous tuners I have heard. Admittedly I have never had anything re...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Yamaha tuners by d4kng on 2012-12-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha tuners in Audio Discussions  1 Replies 
Hi all, I am new to this forum and am in UK. Having browsed this forum for a few days I have decided to join.I have a Yamaha CT7000 FM tuner and was wondering how much it is worth. The unit is immaculate, including the teak casework.RgdsMike...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Yamaha ns1000m speaker problem by Bill on 2023-05-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha ns1000m speaker problem in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
These were my first high end speakers purchased in 1980. They have been sitting in my basement for about 30 years as I've gone through everything from VMPS super tower 2 ar's to B&W 800 to my self built Edgar horns, which I’ve been using for abou...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Yamaha by el`Ol on 2010-12-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more non-spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  23 Replies 
Maybe the Yamaha will do better than the S3.http://www.azurahorn.com/Yamaha_on_204.pdf...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #175: Picked today a Yamaha B-2 to drive MiniMe. by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Thanks, scooter. I do not know Vince from Watertown. As long he does not work for Goodwins’ from Watertown I might be able to talk with him…. After some consideration I picked today Yamaha B-2 amp. It is V-FET from 1978, it might be interestin...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #178: Over/under two weeks on the Yamaha by RonyWeissman on 2009-07-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Hi Romy,  I had a background system for a while using either Kef 103.2 or tannoy gold 15¨ and McIntosh MC2205.  I don't know anything about the other McIntosh gear but this particular amp had a reputation amongst french vintage nuts. My old Threshold...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Listening the Yamaha B-2 amp. by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
Yamaha B-2 reportedly was a top-flying amp in end of 70s, during it very brief production period. It has in a way cult reputation, so I’ve bitten it. I was forced to very mildly and temporary modify it, just running the signal directly the ent...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Wow, the Yamaha MPX, who would believe! by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The FM Stereo and Multiplex MPX decoders in Off Air Audio  12 Replies 
Keeping harassing different people bout the most interesting options for multiplex decoder for my Rohde & Schwarz EU-6201 I was wondering if it makes sense to me to use the Rohde. It is a very good tuner but it is not necessary result in better s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Yamaha 6681B by T3GGG on 2011-04-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha 6681B in Horn-Loaded Speakers  0 Replies 
HI AllHas anyone one here have any experience with Yamaha 6681B. I have a good pair with working original diaphragms lined up. I will be looking at using them in a 400hz Le Cleac'h above a 100cm 160hz Horn, possibly with a Fane 8m from the current GB...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Yamaha by Bill on 2023-07-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha ns1000m speaker problem in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
It wasn't the caps. The 12 inch drivers were both frozen solid after being stored in a dry basement for 30 years. Looks like the coils somehow fused to the magnets.Ordered a used pair from Japan for $300 with shipping and they arrived after 20 days i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #190: The howly sound of Yamaha B-2 by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Well, I think my Yamaha B-2 is not working well. It slightly cures my ego with MiniMe. I took today the B-2 and drive them with good conventional loudspeakers and it had the same sound –very very howly (and ugly!!!) sound under 200Hz… I wonder, do I ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #192: Does Yamaha B2 worth a new thread? by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
I thought the B1 was Yamaha's V-FET and the B2 was a later "hybrid", but I suppose both are Vintage Sufferer's wet dreams.  I have never heard either amp, anyway. Yamaha B1 and B2 conceptually the same amp. B1 is made only with one polarity V-...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #193: Not sure if Yamaha merits new thread... by scooter on 2009-07-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Hi Romy,Given the Yamaha's age, I am not surprised it sounds terrible.  Someone needs to go through old caps, lousy transistors and cracked solder joints.  After service, it should be close to or better than new specs; it might not sound very good, b...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: The Yamaha B-2 and bass. by Romy the Cat on 2009-11-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
I was listening recently my revived Yamaha B-2 and was thinking if it has “interesting” in bass. Coincidently this week had great influence by the celebrated contrabassoonist Susan Nigro, so I shut down Macondo and let B-2 with MiniMe to care the job...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
This there is continuation of a series of post I have about the Yamaha B-2 in the MiniMe thread: http://www.GoodSoundClub.com/TreeItem.aspx?PostID=11029 I got today the papers for my B-2 amp.  A quick look at the circuitry and rea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: The non-annoying status. by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
The greatest thing that happened to my Yamaha B2 amp was the fact that I got rid of my MiniMe ported bass section. The MiniMe is truly nice now and I operate in the highly desirable not annoying status. That all made me to pay more attention to w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Wow, the Yamaha MPX, who would believe! by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The FM Stereo and Multiplex MPX decoders in Off Air Audio  12 Replies 
Keeping harassing different people bout the most interesting options for multiplex decoder for my Rohde & Schwarz EU-6201 I was wondering if it makes sense to me to use the Rohde. It is a very good tuner but it is not necessary result in better s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #186: It is the worse that I heard, ever! by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] After some consideration I picked today Yamaha B-2 amp. It is V-FET from 1978, it might be interesting. Post Vince’s site or his shop info I might need to have B-2 serviced or modified. I think the 140W of B-2 might be goo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #42: How I shot myself in tail. by Romy the Cat on 2012-02-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Opera Room in Audio Discussions  77 Replies 
Last week a local audio guy come to my place to listed some music and I played to him my Wand’s Bruckner 4 in video room. With all “phenominality” of the performance I need to confess that sound was horrible. The guy did not complain, so I did not st...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Some HD tuners with digital outputs by scooter on 2008-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: HD Radio? Good, bad or ugly? in Off Air Audio  7 Replies 
Hi Romy: I did not find any computer-based HD Radio receivers. The following link to HD Radio receiver Manufacturers does not seem to list any IT firms: http://www.ibiquity.com/manufacturers/receiver_manufacturers So, I spent some time researching H...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #51: 1year gone by Bill on 2023-07-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 3.0 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  51 Replies 
I worked on the Dannoy's for about a year, first with the Vitavox bass driver, then using two tannoy red 10's using only the cone for the second unit to improve volume and bass reproduction. Changed out amplifiers, used original, English new knockoff...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #81: I've start using reverberation injection after your favourable res... by DorinD on 2021-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 2+3 surround sound?? in Playback Listening  82 Replies 
Dear Sirs,Following Romy's the Cat Youtube series on reverberation injection, I started gathering info and looking for some equipment to start experimenting. I was lucky enough to get a relatively cheap Yamaha DSP-1 in perfect condition from Germany ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #44: It is intolerable and it is time to roll back… by Romy the Cat on 2012-03-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Opera Room in Audio Discussions  77 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Last week a local audio guy come to my place to listed some music and I played to him my Wand’s Bruckner 4 in video room. With all “phenominality” of the performance I need to confess that sound was horrible. The guy di...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
This there is continuation of a series of post I have about the Yamaha B-2 in the MiniMe thread: http://www.GoodSoundClub.com/TreeItem.aspx?PostID=11029 I got today the papers for my B-2 amp.  A quick look at the circuitry and rea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: The Yamaha B-2 and bass. by Romy the Cat on 2009-11-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
I was listening recently my revived Yamaha B-2 and was thinking if it has “interesting” in bass. Coincidently this week had great influence by the celebrated contrabassoonist Susan Nigro, so I shut down Macondo and let B-2 with MiniMe to care the job...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Somewhat different route(s) by Gregm on 2006-08-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cool running AB amplifier.. with good sound. in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
This would involve some researching... thus introduing (possibly unecessary) complexity: look for a Sony or Yamaha or Sansui "power j-fet" amp. These were produced s/where in the mid '70s and should be very cheap now. I have listened to a Yamaha...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Listening the Yamaha B-2 amp. by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Yamaha B-2 V-FET amplifier. in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
Yamaha B-2 reportedly was a top-flying amp in end of 70s, during it very brief production period. It has in a way cult reputation, so I’ve bitten it. I was forced to very mildly and temporary modify it, just running the signal directly the ent...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Auro 3D by Bill on 2023-09-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy the Cat's Audio recommendation: the biggest bang fo... in Audio For Dummies ™  46 Replies 
To follow up on Romy's latest broadcast on his visit to my house.My left and right speakers consist of Jl Audio 113 revision 2 subs to 70 Hz., Edgar 50 Hz. 6 foot Straight horns with two 12 inch electravoice drivers each to 500 Hz, Edgar round mid ho...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Yamaha T-2 by dfa2124 on 2012-12-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My recent FM mystery in Off Air Audio  3 Replies 
Bumping up this very old thread but I bought a Yamaha T-2 in October via that well-known auction site here in the UK. Even through my humble system I can tell it is a cut above all previous tuners I have heard. Admittedly I have never had anything re...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Ah…. by Romy the Cat on 2014-03-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Audio Shopping vs. Piano Shopping. in Playback Listening  39 Replies 
We kind of slowly were looking, and looking and looking and suddenly today we were blessed with news that Kitty’s parents let up to use their 7.6’ Yamaha C7. It is interment from 70s and Amy loves it as she learned as kid and then taught on this pian...
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