I have the Yamaha R-N803 and love it. * * * * . Why not? I’m not having space for speakers with 2 little kids jumping around at the moment. Glad you’re happy with that Seb – if you need further help in the future, give me a shout. Hi Paul! As far as the Onkyo question is concerned, what is your primary source format: vinyl or CD? cambridge sr20 – 340 euro; seems this has more power it speaks of toroidal power in their website Atacama supply good value items. Hi Paul, I have the rn602 and would like to run my new Technics 1210 Mk7 through it for general listening, but am unsure what level of cartridge I should use. Yep – I think they should match well Chris. Buy now & save $50. In fact, the hefty and expansive Yamaha glories in its retro clunkiness. All that aside, I’m a novice at these stuff ( I didn’t even know an amp is needed for passive speakers until it was too late), and wouldn’t even know if I can tell the difference between good and bad sound. Tidal, network streaming, etc. I have Dali Zensor 7 floor standing speakers and listen far most of the time to (internet)radio and (hi-res) Spotify songs. Thanks. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. That would firstly depend on your budget. Nice review! I purchased this receiver because I found my AV receiver kind of irritating to use and in the end rarely used the AV receiver for better sound with my TV. That said, the Pure Direct removes any criticism because it allows the sound signal to skip right past them. This is from Yamaha, Rupesh, “The speaker terminals always output full range signals on the R-N602, so when you are introducing a subwoofer you will need to audibly identify the crossover, a good place to start is at the speaker manufacturers rated low frequency response, which is 44Hz on the ELAC B6.2 The ELAC S10.2 lowest crossover dial setting is 50Hz, I’d suggest to start there. Can I connet 4 Audio Monitor CL50 speakers and 1 Polk Polk Audio Strings and the wind section did sound a little thin and slightly forced, though, even at this high resolution. Yes Mike, this one is still up there. Great sound, lousy feature set or superb feature set, not quite so good sound (but still decent, of course – I’m not denigrating the Yamaha sound at all). Marantz Melody X MCR612, With a speaker shortlist of: Yamaha reviews & products With more than 40 years’ independent reviewing experience you can trust our recommendations and buy with confidence. I like the small form factor of the WXA-50 but if the R-N602 sounds better I’d happily go with that. I give it 2 stars only because it sounds fine. Hi Iván – from the limited exposure I’ve had to the 7000, I would say yes. I’m interested to get the rn602 and i was wondering if the build in phono preamp is better than the creek obh 15 mk1 that I already have. Just to be clear: based on the published specs, the phono preamp in the N602 is the same as the one in the Yamaha budget amplifiers and receivers. I would not buy it for its digital features. Great to know about better amp upgrade. It took me six months to finally get the sound adjusted to where I was satisfied, but once I figured out the "secret"--that the bass needed to be turned up to 1 o'clock (leaving treble at noon)--the sound finally felt alive. Thank you so much for the good suggestions! The Yamaha R-N602 inherits the esthetic qualities of the brand’s AS hi-fi range and thus evokes a stereo receiver from the 80s, with a brushed aluminum front panel fitted with large buttons … I’m looking for a receiver for my Bose 301 Series ii and HSU VTF-2 subwoofer… likely be using AirPlay. I would be nice to be able to play streaming services like Spotify in some occasions. Excellent net receiver with lots of power to drive my 4 ohm ELAC Uni F5 speakers. Hi Paul! Both sell for around $400 here in New Zealand. Dali Oberon 1 The 3066 has a Pre Out socket but that’s aimed at a subwoofer. You would be doing yourself a disservice. After that, try and play them from an external hard disk, if you have one. I have got few sample files in .dff and dsf format (DSD64 i believe) but receiver seems not to “see” these in my shared music folder. https://theaudiophileman.com/q-acoustics-3020-bookshelf-speakers-first-q/ Hi Terje – this from Yamaha, “With regards to your question, both our R-N602 and R-N803D will keep the subwoofer on with pure direct “ON” or “OFF”.”, Nice review. The Q Acoustics and Dali speakers are excellent speakers for your budget but you rejected them. Even so, the Fiio is a good little DAP and should work well with the 602. I’ve just bought the RN602 to replace my parents’ old 80s JVC amp and am really pleased with it. Thanks for submitting your review. Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020. That depends. I connected the speakers on 4 ohm output. Three things hit me immediately. The same for the speakers, in the future. The sense of clarity from the upper midrange and treble enhanced the tonality of the music while there was tremendous instrumental separation around the soundstage so the band sounded relaxed and at ease with their playing. I ask you because there isn’t any place where I can listen them all As I say though for now…have fun! Thanks, I am so used to the bass in a sub/satellite combination that I miss that low sound on some music. You don’t look horizontally at the R-N602, you walk up to it, pause, then you lift your head slowly and see if you can make out the summit…somewhere in the clouds. Connected with this, noise in a signal can produce seemingly higher gain. I haven’t heard the Klipsch, I must admit, and I don’t know any of my colleagues who have either but there’s no issues in techie terms about them working together. I am looking to purchase either Yamaha R-N803 / R-N602 along with floor speakers either NS 777 / NS 555. I’d like to have a simple set up with an amp, CD player and speakers. Hello Paul, I want to update my old amplifier to match my new Dali Zensor 7 speakers. And yes, alternatively, Chromecast Audio is a valid option. This receiver is very well-designed. speakers – polk audio signature s20 – this will be retained I am willing to add a setup in my garage. many thanks, This reply is direct from Yamaha, Jay: “I can confirm that you will need to select either input 2 or input 3, to listen to your preferred device. Get a Rega Fono phono-amp for around £90 from Amazon. Sw315 Thanks for your question Lefteris. Do you also use it with your TV or is it exclusively for stereo? My objective is music sound quality I think a lot of the networking problems people had must have been specific to their device or something. On that basis, I would look to upgrade as many sources as possible. Will investigate further! I’d like to prioritise sound first, followed by Bluetooth if possible. I’ve reviewed Onkyo in the past and have liked their amplifier stages, generally. That is, when you pile a heap of technologies into a single chassis, they are susceptible to cross contamination in terms of various types of noise as they sit so close together. Both companies are happy to chat and discuss your future needs. Nice review, I also read your review of the Yamaha WXA-50 and I’m undecided between that and this R-N602 and would be interested in your opinion of which is better as I’m having trouble finding anywhere that has both available to listen to. That’s unusual good service. like a tape loop.if not how exactly do the out’s work? What facilities do you require? This is a public forum presenting user opinions on … I want quality streaming going forward alongside vinyl. So, my main priority is sound quality alongside the streaming use. The streaming can be added later with a dedicated digital box for that. I want to get out my vinyl again. Hi Paul, More about that later. What I can say is that I’ve reviewed a few Onkyo products in the past and each and every one had a surprisingly good amplifier stage. What is your opinion? One more thing, is my amp (Yamaha R-N602) good enough to drive the speakers (Elac Debut B6.2)? According to whathifi it lacks attack https://www.whathifi.com/marantz/m-cr611/review plus this cost a bit more at 635 euros. Hi Rupesh – not a problem. Pure Direct definitely produces the best sound, but I like that I can adjust the bass too if I need to keep things a little quieter. Thank you for your input – will go as per your suggestion. There was a lack of engagement, though. Do you think I would get a big improvement in audio quality if I change it for a Marantz PM7000N? You can use the phono amp in the Yamaha but better sonics will derive from an external phono amp. Which of those two amplifiers do you recommend? Or should I need the additional power of R-N602 for them? 602 weighs 9.8 Kg against 6.3 Kg of 202. Hoping it’s not a faulty headphone input! Bluetooth and FM reception are excellent. Thanks.. Two years later, is this still a top recommendation in this range? and probably bring my polk audio speakers to audition the Onkyo. In fact, I would go further than that and advise you not to look at this box as a multimedia receiver at all. Hi Mark – if you’re looking for Internet services and streaming at a low price then the sort of products offered by Yamaha, Marantz and Denon are ideal. The dilemma is Yamaha R-N602 or Cambridge Topaz SR20 with Dali Zensor 3. I am considering a budget around +/- 600 Dollars. I am choosing between WXA-50 and R-N602. I managed to get Airplay working, but iTunes on the computer adjusts the volume to a max of -20db, which is way shy of where I want the volume. Yamaha offers a range of networked products, controlled by a proprietary control protocol named MusicCast. Do you have another pair of headphones you can use with the Yamaha and then can you plug the headphones elsewhere. Unlimited enjoyment of many different sound sources … Are the files themselves ok? Thanks for taking the time Paul. Excellent sound quality with internal Bluetooth. No matter what type or brand. good match to polk audio signature s20? On that basis, I’d look closely at the Onkyo TX-NR686 AV Receiver which is around $600. 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However, I had the unexpected surprise that the Yamaha sounds better using the same speaker setup. Thanks. Otherwise it’s Ok in terms of sound reproduction. c. Budget is 450 euros or 500 usd I've followed every instruction in the user manual, reset it to factory and redone it, tried connecting/disconnecting any number of ways, nothing. Yes, it is possible when you turn on the A and B channel by the same time; I have this function on my NS-F350 speakers and it sounds exquisite. Hi Paul, thaks fot the review, helped me a lot, but I am still in dilemma. Hi Paul, Wonderful to converse with you. Double check with your dealer but I would say no. The idea is to have a great time listening to music so let your ears be the guide on that one I would connect the sub as directed and try the sub in different parts of the room to find the right sonic balance. Hi Paul, i’m currently replacing my aging stereo system, and i’m divided by the Yamaha R-N602 and the pricier Yamaha RN803D, which costs around 200 euros more. Run a pair of interconnect cables from those sockets into RCA inputs on the amplifier and you’re sorted. I’m fairly new to hi-fi separates and feel like I’m probably missing something obvious – do you think there’s a way to get the headphones sounding their usual best through the Yamaha? I saw that they have 8Ω, the others have 6Ω. I bought this Amplifier (Yamaha R N602) and a pair of Elac Debut B6.2 with Elac S10.2 subwoofer. Come back to me later if you need to source a turntable. GOOD: Pure Direct mode engaged, open and natural phono output, feature count, Bluetooth, price, BAD: Pure Direct Mode disengaged, digital playback. and you could put caterpillar tracks underneath it and invade a small neighbouring country without a shot being fired because the populous would run away from it, hands in the air, screaming hysterically. Cambridge is a good quality audiophile brand and, if digital is your main source, I’d probably go for this one. May be You know frequency cut on Subwoofer Output on Yamaha R-N602? Hi Paul, thanks for the quick reply! But, I got lucky this time. Thank you very much! Thanks for your question Julian and your kind words. You’re not very complimentary about the 602 for digital music. Would i be doing myself a disservice with the Yamaha as opposed to the Quad? Hello Paul, really helpful review on the R-N602. The Yamaha struggled little with digital sources, I found. I’m surprised by the sound difference between streaming and vinyl!! 2. . Let me have a chat with Yamaha about this one Assaf and get back to you…, This is from Yamaha’s tech dept, Assaf: “This can be down quite a few devices, this can be down to the router, NAS drive or the software used, a quick test is to try another make of music server software, does this seem any quicker, also having the NAS directly connected to the router rather than a network switch. I don’t care about the phono input. I have the RN500, which is quite similar. I have liked QAccoustics 3050i n Polk audio Rti7.kindly help. Yamaha says the crossover on the Sub-out is set to 90Hz which means full range will play from the speakers and there will be an overlap in frequencies played by the Sub-woofer. Setup was straightforward and painless. I have a NAD C740 stereo amplifier, with a Sony CD Player CDP-XB720. All are ideal options. Live Long. That includes the CD player. Or other options? What is your opinion? I took your advice with a set of QED XT40 cables and they sound great. One good reason may be the compressed nature of Spotify streaming which will give the impression of a higher gain/volume while the lesser or zero compression on a purer and higher quality analogue source signal will give the impression of a lower gain/volume. For the Yamaha, the USB port is well worth pursuing, yes, if you have something compatible to plug in. The Yamaha R-N602 offers plenty of value for the money and a wide array of features with an appealing retro design. Do you connect other sources to the Yamaha through the digital ports? Haven't been able to get it to simultaneously drive wired and wireless, but probably just haven't found the right setting. Now my system is with onkyo a9010, does it worth to change it with one of the above yamaha’s. Also, would the R-N602 be a good choice for the new Klipsch RP5000F floorstanding speakers? As the Roundtable is discontinued, you’d be better looking at a Planar 2. Nonetheless, I have been told that WXA-50 sounds better due to a better DAC (and that the same DAC can be found in R-N803). Hi Rupesh – if AirPlay is your primary source then I would suggest that a standard 2-channel amplifier is not for you. Thanks in advance. It includes Bluetooth. How much is your budget? Yamaha WXA50 Hi Paul, I’m torn between: Yamaha R-N602 What source do you use? Thanks for the advice Paul. Despite the slightly constricted digital response in CD and general digital file terms, I was blown away by the analogue play and can whole heartily recommend this amplifier if you are looking for an amplifier to act as the heart to your vinyl hi-fi system. I’d go for the Cyrus ONE: https://www.richersounds.com/cyrus-stereo-amplifier.html No problem, Alkis – if you need further buyer’s advice on those, give me a shout when you’re ready. Your review has the last word in my decision: I should buy it :). Yes. It’s more expensive, and if it’s not significantly better I will probably choose the Yamaha. Hence, their inclusion could be seen as ‘a bit of fun’. How important is the streaming aspect to this? Thanks for the advice Paul. thank you for your review. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. I just bought this receiver. If you want an all-in-one system of any kind then you’re talking compromise. I hope that lot will be of some help. On my old reciever Panasonic I can set up “small” or “large” speakers, but in this receiver I cannot find nothing similar! Hi Paul, I talked to Yamaha about your questions and here is what they said. I’ve only got iPod in-ears to hand, tried those and it’s the same – fuzzy, lacking any power – but to a worse extent than the Sennheisers. The bluetooth reception is vastly better than my previous add-on device. That features DAC for £1,000 the analog and digital ( Spotify, FM and radio... 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