Quite possibly the perfect receiver. While most other brands of the late seventies were embroiled in a watt-measuring contest, Yamaha focused on quality. Comfortably considered a monster receiver, there is a rumor that Yamaha had this architecture developed, but strategically held its release until after the final salvo of the "Receiver Wars." We may never know, but one thing is certain – we can't take our eyes (or ears) off of this piece.
- Production
- 1979-81
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 01920
- Orig. MSRP
- $860
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Thoroughly cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Restored cabinet
- Biased power amps
- Balanced AC & DC
- Matched left and right channels
- Factory Specs
Tuning range AM/FM
Power output 120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 5Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.02%
Damping factor 40
Input sensitivity 0.1mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 120mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 86dB (MC), 95dB (MM), 100dB (line)
Output 120mV (line)
Semiconductors 14 x IC, 4 x FET, 102 x transistors, 31 x diodes, 9 x zener diodes
Dimensions 23"W x 6.5"H x 16"D
Weight 45 lbs.
- Documentation
Yamaha CR-2040 Owner's Manual
Yamaha CR-2040 Service Manual
- Liner Notes
The CR-2040 has accurately matched performance specifications and controls which give an overall performance which fully measures up with Yamaha's high tuner, pre and power amplifier standards. The basic concept behind the design of the audio section includes an extremely high output power rating at which both noise and distortion are extremely low, and a very wide dynamic range is achieved. Of course this is one of Yamaha’s “Natural Sound” receivers and at first listen, it may sound as though it’s lacking a little in bass. More likely, the reality is that many other receiver manufacturers “color” their circuitry to emphasize more bass so that’s what many listeners are used to hearing. The Yamaha circuitry avoids this, giving the sound better fidelity with the original recording.
- Stock No.
- 7561536766173
Quite possibly the perfect receiver. While most other brands of the late seventies were embroiled in a watt-measuring contest, Yamaha focused on quality. Comfortably considered a monster receiver, there is a rumor that Yamaha had this architecture developed, but strategically held its release until after the final salvo of the "Receiver Wars." We may never know, but one thing is certain – we can't take our eyes (or ears) off of this piece.
