Yamaha R-N803 Smart Receiver Review

[Overseas]

Officially discontinued.

 

[Subway2400]

Officially discontinued.

Shame

 

[TurtlePaul]

I think this is good news. Perhaps a new 2-channel lineup is coming.

 

[tamcir]

I think this is good news. Perhaps a new 2-channel lineup is coming.

I agree - they might be comign up with a new line up, but.... i imagine it will be a lot more expensive

I been trying to find a 2-channel with decent connections (ethernet/optical + amp/speakers out for 2 ceiling speakers).
I dont need state of the art, because its mostly for background /in-ceiling speaker sound, but need somethign capable of connecting to apps/network and getting optical for TV output as well... sure, plenty out there for $2/3k.. but in the hundreds? not a lot

where I live the WXA-50 is always sold out. and when it came back in again, on amazon, it was almost double the price. that kinda leaves this R- N line-up.. im very tempted to go for a good deal on a 602 even though its old... my fear is that, yes a new line-up will come.. but much more expensive given all is on the rise

 

[sunao]

New R-N lineup has come:

R-N2000A - Overview - Yamaha - UK and Ireland

With its authentic Hi-Fi quality, the Yamaha R-N2000A is a next-generation Network HiFi Receiver, compatible with lossless and high-resolution music sources, including streaming services. It offers effortless ideal room acoustic adjustment (YPAO™)

uk.yamaha.com

 

[Jake Cushing]

Level meters are nice. Silver version has the black strip now for the dig readout. Think I prefer the all-silver look of the previous edition, it's more classic looking.

Now with toroidal transformer...

Edit: And the price is $EU3500! This is not an RN803 replacement. There is also this lower end one but it lacks the controls of the 803 and is probably lower power spec.

Looks like those who got the 803 did well overall.

R-S202D - Overview - Yamaha - Other European Countries

Hi-Fi Receiver featuring the outstanding sound quality and clean design that Yamaha is famous for. Provides Bluetooth® compatibility and a DAB/DAB+ tuner for enjoying digital broadcasts.

europe.yamaha.com

 

[sunao]

Let's see if more variations to come up.

 

[Overseas]

See here

Yamaha R-N2000A network receiver

The new receiver is here, no price yet. Is this the successor of R-N803D?! https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-n2000a/index.html

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Jake Cushing]

I made a dust cover for my 803...

 

[VintageFlanker]

I made a dust cover for my 803...

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OK... You know vents on top do have some purpose in a class AB amp, right?

 

[Overseas]

I also cover mine when not in use.

 

[biglebowski]

I also cover mine when not in use.

better not forget to remove this when in use !

 

[Overseas]

Mine also covers the buttons so I cannot forget it.

 

[ex audiophile]

There are still a few of these available new. I just ordered the last one from Music Direct but Adorama has at least one.

Yamaha R-N803

R-N803 Hi-Fi Network Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Phono Input

www.adorama.com

 

[ex audiophile]

Sadly they do not come with covers

 

[Overseas]

Will add this new feature for an extra 500 bucks.

 

[Jake Cushing]

OK... You know vents on top do have some purpose in a class AB amp, right?

It's only for when there's no music playing. It's just a removable piece of wood.

 

[ex audiophile]

It's only for when there's no music playing. It's just a removable piece of wood.

I've noticed more organic and fleshed out mids, as well as a softer high end when the wood is in place.

 

[Overseas]

Depends on the wood, oak is to be used for rock sessions while chestnut for jazz.

 

[Amartin]

Hey everyone.. i wondered if some kind soul who owns a Yamaha R-N803 could look at their Ypao microphone and give me a part number? Ive lost mine and its near impossible to find a ref of which is the correct one for the N803..any help appreciated thanks in advance!