Yamaha - R-50 Stereo-Festkörper-Receiver

Yamaha R-50 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver (1983-1985)
General Description
Der Yamaha R-50 ist ein anspruchsvoller "Natural Sound"-Stereoempfänger aus den frühen 1980ern, eine Phase, in der Yamaha mit seiner ultraniedrigen Verzerrungsschaltung und dem minimalistischen Ästhetikstil den Markt dominierte. Dieses Modell genießt hohes Ansehen für eine saubere, transparente Klangwiedergabe und sein innovatives digital-quarzgesperrtes Tuning-System.
Technical Specifications
• Power Output: 35 watts per canal into \bm{8 \Omega} (stereo)
• Frequency Response: \bm{10Hz} to \bm{30kHz}
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): \bm{0,015\%} (providing exceptional sonic clarity)
• Damping Factor: 50
• Input Sensitivity: \bm{2.5mV} (MM Phono), \bm{120mV} (Line)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: \bm{88dB} (MM), \bm{100dB} (Line)
• Channel Separation: \bm{55dB}
• Dimensions: \bm{435 \times 105 \times 330} mm
• Weight: \bm{6.3} kg
Key Features & Connectivity
• Variable Loudness Control: Yamahas charakteristische Funktion, die es ermöglicht, eine volle Frequenzbalance beizubehalten, auch bei leiser Wiedergabe.
• Inputs: Phono (Turntable), CD/Aux, Video/Tape 1, and Tape 2 (Monitor).
• Speaker Outputs: Terminals for two pairs of speakers (A, B, or A+B).
• Digital Tuner: Quartz-locked synthesizer tuning for FM/AM with 10 programmable presets.
• Display: Clear digital frequency readout with a multi-segment LED signal strength meter.

The Yamaha R-50 is a perfect choice for audiophiles looking for the "Natural Sound" heritage in a compact and reliable format. Its low THD and high signal-to-noise ratio make it stand out among other receivers in its class.
The unit is in excellent working condition, all lights and buttons function correctly.
Minor traces of use, please see photos for a detailed impression.