About The Yamaha R-N2000A Network Receiver
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™)
The R-N2000A effortlessly amalgamates the new generation of music listening such as high-resolution music streaming, with time-honoured Hi-Fi quality. Drawing on Yamaha's unmatched history in music and acclaimed Hi-Fi products, the R-N2000A will transform your living room into a space with breathtakingly beautiful sound.
True Sound: This is sound that only Yamaha can realize as the only audio brand in the world that handles everything from the moment a sound is created to the time it reaches the human ear. Simply close your eyes and feel the artist performing right there in front of you, and experience the profound sensation of being truly 'Closer to the Artist.'
Sound Image: The position of the artist and the instrument, and even the delicate nuances and very atmosphere of the performance space is stunningly reproduced just as they are. The resulting soundstage is so incredibly realistic, you'll feel as if you were watching the performance unfold right in front of you.
Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO™): Environmental factors play an important role in the sonic signature of a room, and with any type of audio. Yamaha's own YPAO™ automatic calibration technique, refined over decades of use in Home Theatre products, has been optimized for the R-N2000A to deliver the ideal listening environment, as if you were in a professional audio listening room - without requiring any laborious manual setting adjustments. YPAO™ features precision EQ, which performs exceptionally high-precision equalization with accuracy of up to 192 kHz / 64-bit audio resolution. YPAO™ R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) works in tandem to actively control the important early reflection sounds, automatically adjusting and optimizing how the sound is heard in your room, depending on the materials of the walls and the speaker placement. Which means you can enjoy the profound sound and immersive feeling unique to Hi-Fi audio - right in your own living room.
Toroidal Transformer: Usually reserved for flagship Hi-Fi components, the R-N2000A benefits from the technical proficiency and absolute musicality of a toroidal transformer. Combined with an array of high-end Hi-Fi features and components, the toroidal transformer assists in ensuring the musical emotion is conveyed to the listener. Moreover, a 3 mm brass base is sandwiched between the bottom of the transformer and the inner chassis to control vibrations in the transformer, delivering an overwhelmingly spacious sound filled with realism.
High-Performance DAC: In pursuit of clear, transparent sound field reproduction while delivering a rich and fully detailed level of musicality, Yamaha have adopted the state of the art ES9026PRO digital-to-analogue converter from ESS Technologies. This high-quality DAC achieves highly accurate signal conversion through the balanced analogue audio output and further refined current delivery for four-channel operation, effectively reproducing even the subtle ambience of concert halls and delicate expressive nuances in the sound.
Low Impedance Concept: In order to thoroughly eliminate energy loss and degradation of the audio signal, the R-N2000A features thick wires for the ground connection, a critical feature that establishes the componentry as being truly premium Hi-Fi. In addition, a screw connection is adopted for the output from the power amplifier section in order to strengthen the ground, which is important for audio quality. By achieving these, an open, natural sound stage is realized, bringing the artist and listener closer together.
Dynamics: As opposed to merely producing powerful sound, Yamaha pursue a sense of dynamics that expresses the contrast between stillness and motion in the music-allowing you to feel the intensely deep emotions in the music and immerse yourself in that musical world.
Mechanical Ground Concept: Just as with the Yamaha Hi-Fi flagship models, the R-N2000A employs the mechanical ground concept. The concept begins with the bolts of the feet welded directly to the main chassis, and continues with the large heat sink, power transformer and block capacitors also directly bolted to the chassis. This design prevents unwanted vibration, resulting in powerful, highly expressive low-frequency response which lets you feel the deep groove of the music.
Silver-Plated Brass Feet: Completing the solid rigidity of the amplifier are its heavy-duty silver-plated brass feet, firmly reinforcing the rich, foundational low-frequency response and filling it with musicality.
Tonal Balance: This is the relentlessly faithful reproduction of all sounds, from all instruments and all vocals, at all pitches and across the entire spectrum. Enjoy the full harmony and musicality, even in sounds you've never heard before.
Floating & Balanced Power Amplifier: Equipped with Yamaha's original amplifier technology, the power amplifier circuitry including the power supply is completely independent from the ground, and the influence of minute voltage fluctuations and external ground noise is completely eliminated. A variety of benefits result from this circuit design, including perfect symmetry of pull-pull operation in the output stage, attainment of excellent S/N ratio, and an overwhelmingly expressive power delivery that perfectly draws out the sound of any musical instrument.
Symmetrical Construction: Pursuing the epitome of stereo reproduction in this component, the R-N2000A has adopted perfectly symmetrical, folding-book construction, with the power supply in the centre and the power amplifier blocks at both ends of the main unit. This gives the unit ideal weight balance and suppresses adverse effects between channels for extraordinary channel separation. The result is remarkably pure reproduction of every part of the sound.
MusicCast Streaming: The R-N2000A is equipped with Yamaha's original MusicCast network system. Moreover, it is compatible with a variety of streaming services such as Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz and Spotify, letting you fully enjoy exceptionally high-quality sound unique to today's high-resolution and lossless sound sources, with complete fidelity. You can also use it to stream Apple Music with Airplay 2. And the MusicCast system lets you easily listen to music anywhere in your home by linking various MusicCast devices with just one app on your smart device.
Please Note: Music service availability varies by region and may change or be discontinued without notice.
Gorgeous Level Meters: The elegant level meters are strongly evocative of the nostalgic era of Hi-Fi, and yet simultaneously signal the return of pure Hi-Fi for today's discerning enthusiast. Visually presenting the dynamics and pulse of the music, the level meters imbue a warm feeling through their softly illuminated LEDs. Moreover, the bottom of the front panel features a brilliant, high-definition organic LED display that shows the content being played.
HDMI ARC Connection: Get true Hi-Fi sound on your TV. The R-N2000A is compatible with HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), allowing you to connect to your TV with just a single cable meaning that you can enjoy not only audio but also TV audio content such as live performance broadcasts and music programs, with excellent sound quality.
USB DAC Function: A stable transmission method through asynchronous transmission has been adopted. Moreover, an ultra-precision dedicated crystal clock has been installed to improve signal accuracy. It also supports DSD 11.2MHz native playback and 384kHz PCM playback, letting you enjoy exceptionally high-quality sound that takes full advantage of high-resolution audio sources.
Original Speaker Terminals: Cut directly from pure brass, the luxurious speaker terminals comfortably fit the human hand for effortless tightening, achieving a highly secure connection.
Yamaha R-N2000A Review
"Yamaha's new R-N2000A receiver is sure to be popular, as it gives audiophiles exactly what they need in today's digital-dominated age. It's a second-generation product from Yamaha's R-N line, following and improving on the R-N803D receiver and the discontinued R-N303D. Positioned far more upmarket and with greater flexibility, it feels a very mature product. Think of it as an A-S1200 integrated amplifier, with a MusicCast network system, FM radio, and DAC included.
Yamaha has invested significantly in its MusicCast range of hardware products and the accompanying software app over the years, and it's now a feature-rich system. This streaming and multi-room audio platform is now built into many of the company's products, which include AV receivers, wireless speakers, sound bars and more. It allows the streaming of music over Bluetooth or the home network, with control via Alexa or Google Assistant, Apple Airplay 2 for Apple Music, or an app on your handheld device.
Yamaha's new R-N2000A is an impressive performer in the sonic stakes. It has power aplenty, along with fine bass grip, control and speed; the midband is tidy and detailed, and the treble smooth and fatigue-free. The overall effect is a product that makes music fun, and likes to get up and boogie. It has a pleasant and slightly warm overall tonal character that's sure to please most people. I never got the sense that the sound has any annoying brashness, which makes it good for long listening sessions.
It's also punchier than its A-S1200A integrated amplifier cousin, which struggled to drive my JBL HDI-3800 floorstanding loudspeakers; this receiver had no such problem. Yamaha's MusicCast app proved to be stable and reliable in everyday use, quickly finding playlists and presenting me with all the options and control that I could ask for. The result is a receiver that just gets on with the job of delivering musical enjoyment.
This big receiver did a great job of peeling back the layers of the performance, with even lossy streaming sounding very acceptable to listen to – and CD or better streaming being quite delightful. Hi-res tracks from Qobuz and Tidal were far more detailed, with greater spatial information. It didn't hold anything back or make everything sound the same.
Yamaha's new R-N2000A delivers quality hi-fi sound to a wider audience, as it perfectly caters for modern lifestyles that demand quality and accessibility. Sonically, it has plenty of power and an inherent balance and control that are addictive. Build quality is excellent, as you'd expect. So for many prospective purchasers, this is a standout value proposition." Stereonet Applause Award
Our Take On The Yamaha R-N2000A
The R-N2000A Network Receiver brings Yamaha's Premium Hi-Fi Components fairly and squarely into the 21st Century. For the first time they have added an FM Tuner, Hi-Res MusicCast streaming and an advanced on-board DAC to their cutting edge amplifier design to offer a superbly specified product that could conceivably be the only component you ever need. It even sports an HDMI ARC connection to deliver top quality stereo sound from your TV. We think the R-N2000A is the breath of fresh air Yamaha has been needing and we think it will be very popular with people who want quality, features and performance all from one elegant component. Just add a TV and a pair of speakers and you have a high performance Stereo Audio Visual System that simply oozes quality. Oh, and don't forget those very cool VU meters. Nice one Yamaha.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Stereo Network Receiver
- YPAO™ R.S.C. and precision EQ helps create the ideal listening environment
- Toroidal power transformer for spacious sound filled with realism
- ESS SABRE ES9026PRO Ultra DAC for ultimate high-performance digital to analogue conversion
- Mechanical ground concept maximizes rigidity for expressive and rhythmic bass
- Floating and balanced power amplifier and symmetrical construction
- MusicCast networking system for audio enjoyment in every room and wide compatibility with music streaming services
- High-performance USB DAC function supports DSD 11.2 MHz native playback and 384 kHz PCM playback
- HDMI ARC connection for excellent TV sound
- Gorgeous level meters convey dynamics and music pulse with a nostalgic Hi-Fi era look
- Original speaker terminals cut from pure brass for highly secure connection
- Network Section
- File Formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes (SBC / AAC)
- AirPlay 2: Yes
- Rated Output Power (20-20 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
- 90 + 90 Watts (8 Ohms)
- 145 + 145 Watts (4 Ohms)
- Maximum Power (8 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD): 120 W + 120 W
- Maximum Power (4 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD): 190 W + 190 W
- High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): 100 / 130 / 185 / 215 W
- Frequency Response
- 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz +0/-0.3 dB (Pure Direct ON)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD): 110 dB (Pure Direct ON)
- Audio Inputs: Phono MM, CD, Line 1, Line 2
- Audio Outputs: Preamp, Subwoofer
- Digital Inputs: Optical 1, Optical 2, Coaxial
- USB Input: USB DAC (USB B-Type)
- Network: Ethernet & Wi-Fi
- Headphone Output: 6.35mm
- Control (Trigger) Out: 3.5mm
- FM 50dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% Mod., Mono): 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
- FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo): 69 dB / 67 dB
- Pure Direct: Feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any processing that might otherwise colour the signal, ensuring the best possible high-fidelity sound from all audio sources
- ToP-ART: Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology
- Standby Power Consumption: 0.1 W (Network standby on/ Wi-Fi connection 1.8 W)
- Removable IEC Mains Cable: Upgrade to an IsoTek Power Cable for better sound
- Available Finishes: Black or Silver
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 435 x 157 x 473mm (435 x 233 x 473 with antenna up)
- Weight: 22.1 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 4 Years + 1 Year Via Registration
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.