The Yamaha CR-1020 is one of the crown jewels of the silver-face receiver era—a beautifully built late-’70s machine that strikes that perfect Yamaha balance of clean aesthetics, rock-solid engineering, and genuinely musical sound. Pushing out a confident 70 watts per channel (this one puts out 75+), the CR-1020 has that signature Yamaha house sound: smooth, open, and effortlessly detailed, with a neutrality that never feels clinical. The tuner section is superb, the phono stage is surprisingly refined, and every switch and knob has that buttery, precision-machined feel that reminds you Yamaha was serious about quality back then.
Warm, elegant, and endlessly listenable, the CR-1020 is one of those receivers that makes you wonder why anyone ever stopped building gear this beautifully. A true vintage sweetheart with real hi-fi chops.
- Production
- 1977-80
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 28404
- Orig. MSRP
- $540
- Restoration
- Verified all lamps
- Cleaned all control contacts
- Verified AM and FM functions
- Verified all inputs/outputs
- Factory Spec is 70W at 0.05% THD, measured at 75-78W
- Factory Specs
Type Solid State Receiver
Tuning range AM/FM
Power output 70 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.05%
Damping factor 40
Input sensitivity 2mV (MM), 120mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 81dB (MM), 100dB (line)
Output 120mV (line)
Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors 4 x IC, 3 x FET, 109 transistors, 58 x diodes, 7 x zener diodes
Dimensions 21.25"W x 6.75"H x 16.5"D
Weight 41.5 lbs.
- Documentation
Yamaha CR-1020 Owner's Manual
Yamaha CR-1020 Service Manual
- Liner Notes
The CR-1020 is part of a new series of Yamaha audio components created for one key purpose: to provide distortion free natural sound in your home under real listening conditions. To realize this goal we had to create a whole new method of measuring performance Noise Distortion Clearance Range. What does it show? NDCR is a range, the whole range of powers for which total harmonic distortion and noise are below a given level. It requires that all pertinent measurements be made under actual listening conditions; through all amplification circuits used in actual listening (i.e., Phono Input to Speaker Out), and at the volume control settings preferred for normal listening levels.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $200, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 9225905832157
The Yamaha CR-1020 is one of the crown jewels of the silver-face receiver era—a beautifully built late-’70s machine that strikes that perfect Yamaha balance of clean aesthetics, rock-solid engineering, and genuinely musical sound. Pushing out a confident 70 watts per channel (this one puts out 75+), the CR-1020 has that signature Yamaha house sound: smooth, open, and effortlessly detailed, with a neutrality that never feels clinical. The tuner section is superb, the phono stage is surprisingly refined, and every switch and knob has that buttery, precision-machined feel that reminds you Yamaha was serious about quality back then.
Warm, elegant, and endlessly listenable, the CR-1020 is one of those receivers that makes you wonder why anyone ever stopped building gear this beautifully. A true vintage sweetheart with real hi-fi chops.
Production
1977-80
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
28404
Orig. MSRP
$540
Restoration
- Verified all lamps
- Cleaned all control contacts
- Verified AM and FM functions
- Verified all inputs/outputs
- Factory Spec is 70W at 0.05% THD, measured at 75-78W
Factory Specs
Type Solid State Receiver
Tuning range AM/FM
Power output 70 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.05%
Damping factor 40
Input sensitivity 2mV (MM), 120mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 81dB (MM), 100dB (line)
Output 120mV (line)
Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors 4 x IC, 3 x FET, 109 transistors, 58 x diodes, 7 x zener diodes
Dimensions 21.25"W x 6.75"H x 16.5"D
Weight 41.5 lbs.
Documentation
Yamaha CR-1020 Owner's Manual
Yamaha CR-1020 Service Manual
Liner Notes
The CR-1020 is part of a new series of Yamaha audio components created for one key purpose: to provide distortion free natural sound in your home under real listening conditions. To realize this goal we had to create a whole new method of measuring performance Noise Distortion Clearance Range. What does it show? NDCR is a range, the whole range of powers for which total harmonic distortion and noise are below a given level. It requires that all pertinent measurements be made under actual listening conditions; through all amplification circuits used in actual listening (i.e., Phono Input to Speaker Out), and at the volume control settings preferred for normal listening levels.
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $200, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
9225905832157
