I favor integrated systems for compactness. I’d want to confirm by measurement that the system is accurate enough and performs to my tastes, though. If the frequency response looks good, harmonic distortion is below levels established for audibility and group delay is flat except where the room reflections mess it up, then I’d be happy as far as the playback components are concerned.
That Yamaha is considered an intergrated amp not an all in one. Pictures in link to show the difference.
Sorry, I just had to get that out .
It’s a network receiver, not integrated amp, because it has built-in streaming capabilities.
That picture…
Beautiful piece of equipment, I’d keep it! What tape deck is to the left if you don’t mind me asking?
A very common audiophile journey is integrated, then separated lots of specialized boxes, back to integrated as you realize the pursuit of perfection is fruitless and you just want to enjoy the music and keep it simple.
I’d say you’re there already. No need to separate.
I use a luxman integrated now. I’ll bet that Yamaha sounds on par with it.
Worst case scenario I’d add a separate streamer down the line IF I miss something(apple music or whatever).
The amp is Ggood, the Dac is Ggood… so… I just need some good juicy music to warm the capacitors a little
I don’t own one of those, but read great reviews about it. IMO, keep it and experiment with speakers.
I’ve been thinking about relaxing a Cambridge CXA81 with this receiver… anyone have an opinion on that?
I have a CXA81 with a CXNv2. While 2 pieces it makes for a nice stack and sounds great. It doesn’t have a phono stage, but most built in phono stages at these price points aren’t great IMO.
I’d consider adding a CXNv2 before buying the Yamaha in this scenario. While I love me some Yamaha I’m not sure your making a leap in SQ over the CXA81.
I say stick with it. Enjoy what you got. If you ever get an itch, you will know when to scratch it.
Nice amp , can you stream Bluetooth to it as well as hook up analog components to it ?
Keepp
keep it.
Do you like MusicCast? Does the amp section sound good with your speakers?
If it solves your problems and sounds good then I wouldn’t bother replacing it just for the sake of having separate boxes.
If you think there’s room for improvement in performance then sure, but even then, maybe you don’t need to replace the whole thing, just add separate components like a better streamer or power amp section or whatever it is you’re not happy with.
Keep it… I’d love to keep things simple with one receiver that does it all, and this beast at $4000 it has to be somewhat decent at sound quality, right? I hear great things about it. I’ve seen it hit $2500 on Amazon (sold by Amazon) recently, at that price it is a total steal.
Don’t break your Yamaha into components. Used to have a Yamaha R1, and inadvertently did just that. Almost broke me into components in return.
Spend your allotted audio dollars on room treatment, speakers and music, both recorded and live performances in your area. Thank me later 😉.