Yamaha - CR-800 Solid state stereo receiver

One of the best-built Japanese receivers of all time, the item is recapped and works very well!

The clean, stark styling and sleek, low profile cabinet give the CR-800 a premium look and feel.

The Yamaha CR-800 is a highly regarded, mid-to-high-tier vintage stereo receiver from the "silver face" era. It is celebrated for its "Natural Sound" philosophy, offering a very clean, detailed, and linear sound signature rather than a warm, colored one.

Key Performance and Features;

Power Output: Rated conservatively at 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms, but tests from the era showed it often exceeded this, closer to 60 watts per channel at clipping.

Sound Signature: Clean, crisp, and open, with excellent transparency and "tight," controlled bass.

Tuner Section: Exceptionally high-performing, borrowing technology from Yamaha's top-tier CT-7000 tuner. It is known for excellent selectivity and sensitivity, making it ideal for urban areas with crowded radio bands.

Variable Loudness: Features a distinctive variable loudness dial, often cited as one of the best loudness compensation systems for low-volume listening.

Phono Stage: The phono preamplifier is highly regarded for its sound quality.