The history of HiFi

Yamaha HiFi audio: 70 years of innovation.

Let us introduce some of the representative products that make up the history of Yamaha HiFi Audio. Detailed descriptions of products labeled "Website" can be found on the website. We will make periodic additions and updates to the contents of each product category.

1954

Yamaha HiFi Player

The starting point of Yamaha HiFi Audio.

 

1967

Speaker System NS-20/NS-30

The first system equipped with a giant flat unit for Electone use.

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NS-20

1972

Speaker System NS-690/NS-670

Natural, delicate European style sound.

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NS-690/670

1972

Integrated Amp CA-700

The debut of the Yamaha integrated amplifier featuring a wealth of functionality.

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CA-700

1973

Integrated Amp CA-1000

Class A/B operation switching with a beautiful appearance.

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CA-1000

1973

JA-0506 Aluminum Horn Tweeter

The aluminum horn tweeter that captivated the DIY set.

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JA-0506

1974

Speaker System NS-1000/1000M

Employed the world’s first pure beryllium diaphragm.

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NS-1000M

1975

PowerAmp B-I

The world’s first model using the Yamaha-designed V-FET (SIT).

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B-1

1975

FM Tuner CT-7000

Class leading tuner technology, built to be the best in the world.

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CT-7000

1975

Control Amp C-1

A heavy duty high performance preamplifier for all stages of V-FET amplification.

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C-1

1975

Turntable YP-1000

Carefully selected parts and a stately appearance.

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YP-1000

1976

Integrated Amp CA-2000

An advanced model pursuing S/N ratio comparable to that of a separate unit.

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CA-2000

1976

Cassette Deck TC-800GL

Tools taken to the extremes of their essence through the "Bellini Angle."

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TC-800GL

1976

Headphones HP-1

The orthodynamic form achieved a long-held desire.

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HP-1

1977

Power Amp B-3

The first and last pure complementary SIT loading machine.

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B-3

1977

Integrated Amp A-1

Employed a straight DC configuration prioritized for discs.

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A-1

1978

Speaker System NS-451

The white cone redefined the sound of entry-level speakers.

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NS-451

1978

Control Amp C-2a

The second generation of our world-renowned flat-panel control amplifier.

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C-2a

1978

Speaker System NS-10M

With over 300,000 units sold this small monitor unit was a best-seller.

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NS-10M

1978

Turntable PX-1

The "dream turntable" that offered a glimpse of the future.

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PX-1

1978

Speaker System FX-1

This top-class floor unit challenged the world’s best-known models with its cutting-edge technology.

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FX-1

1979

Power Amp B-5

Linear transfer circuit achieved both linearity and power.

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B-5

1979

Integrated Amp A-5

A high quality popular model with the Yamaha aesthetic and sophistication.

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A-5

1979

Integrated Amp A-9

A complete renewal of the best integrated amp of the 80s.

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A-9

1979

Channel Divider EC-1

Targeted a new approach to the field of sound modulation.

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EC-1

1979

Equalizer Amp HA-2

Embodied the concept of making the headshell a part of the amp.

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HA-2

1980

Power Amp B-6

Achieved dramatic miniaturization and higher efficiency with X power + X amplification.

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B-6

1980

Speaker System NS-690III

Featured a 100% piano soundboard spruce woofer.

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NS-690III

1980

Speaker Unit JA-2070

A masterpiece full-range unit with a beryllium cap.

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JA-2070

1981

Speaker System FX-3

Rich bass delivered with the clarity of pure beryllium.

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FX-3

1982

Speaker System NS-2000

Equipped for the digital era with a pure carbon woofer.

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NS-2000

1982

CD Player CD-1

Yamaha’s commemorative-worthy first CD Player.

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CD-1

1982

Turntable GT-2000

A large heavyweight player that returned to the origins of analog.

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Audio Rack GTR-1B

A heavy duty audio rack imbued with the GT Concept.

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GTR-1B

1983

CD Player CD-1a

The final form of the CD-1 series inheriting its beautiful sound and appearance.

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CD-1a

1983

CD Player CD-X1

A bestselling unit that broke the 100,000 yen barrier for the first time.

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CD-X1

1983

Integrated Amp A-2000

The Yamaha No. 2000, returned with a new Class A approach.

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A-2000

1985

CD Player CD-2000/2000W

A second-generation high grade unit that focused on the mechanical vibrations of CD playback.

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CD-2000W

1986

Speaker System NS-700X

A 31cm 3-way unit in service on the front lines of the "popular price range war" in Japan.

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NS-700X

1986

CD Player CDX-2200

The world’s first 18-bit player that ignited the high-bit arms race.

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CDX-2200

1986

Digital Sound Field Processor DSP-1

Sought to bring true HiFi reproduction to multi-channel playback.

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DSP-1

1986

Speaker Stand SPS-2000

Brought the "marimba tree" to the speaker stand.

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SPS-2000

1987

Cassette Deck K-1X

The culmination of the K-1 Cassette Deck series.

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K-1X

1987

Power Amp MX-10000

Featured an HC circuit developed and employed in pursuit of ideal Class-A operation.

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MX-10000

1987

Control Amp CX-10000

An ambitious control amplifier featuring DEQ and DSP.

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CX-10000

1987

CD Player CDX-10000

Introduced high-bit digital technology that focused on digital resolution precision.

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CDX-10000

1987

Phono Equalizer HX-10000

Equipped with two independent input circuits.

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HX-10000

1987

Speaker System NS-10M PRO

The NS-10M was capable of handling professional applications, so a second-generation PRO model was introduced.

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NS-10M PRO

1987

Speaker System NSX-10000

Used GC beryllium with large-scale crystallization to eliminate transmission loss.

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NSX-10000

1987

Speaker Stand SPS-10000

An NSX-10000 stand made of American padauk.

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SPS-10000

1987

CD Player CDX-2000

An 8fs/18-bit unit equipped with pure DAC Direct.

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CDX-2000

1988

Speaker System NS-1 Classics

Carefully designed with a simplicity aimed at taking HiFi back to its basics.

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NS-1 Classics

1988

CD Player CDX-2020

A full-fledged high-bit CD Player with 8fs/22bit and 120dB S/N ratio.

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CDX-2020

1988

Active Servo Speaker System
AST-S1/AST-A10

The first YST*, capable of reproducing 28Hz super low bass from a small speaker.
*Called AST at the time of its release.

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AST-1

1990

Integrated Amp AX-2000A

The culmination of the Yamaha integrated amps of the 1970’s-1980’s.

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AX-2000A

1991

CD Player GT-CD1

Brought the high rigidity resonance-free GT Concept to CD Players.

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GT-CD1

1991

Active Speaker System GF-1/GFD-1

An extraordinary active speaker with 4-way full multi drive.

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GF-1

1993

Control Amp CX-1

A familiar, easy-to-use full-scale control amplifier.

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CX-1

1993

Power Amp MX-1

A high-power amplifier covering everything from HiFi to AV.

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MX-1

2003

Speaker System NS-pf7

A high grade micro speaker with magnesium diaphragm.

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NS-pf7