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Hi all, I have just joined have already read lots of interesting posts! I'm about to resurrect my Yamaha YP-D71 turntable after not having used it for many years. it's a lovely TT and is still in excellent condition. Soon after I bought it in circa 1980, I purchased a Shure M104e MM cartridge for it, I think I paid around $100. My question... is this cartridge a reasonably good item or should I spend a few hundred dollars on something new? Would something like the Ortofon 2M Bronze be worth considering? Thanks Desmo

Item: Yamaha Soavo NS-F901Location: Epping, Vic Price: $3500 Item Condition: As new, not a single mark Reason for selling: Need Cash for a house deposit Payment Method: Pickup/Delivery - Cash, Paypal, Bank deposit Only Extra Info: FS Yamaha NS-F901 Speakers.Yamaha's current flagship speaker RRP $5999Original packaging supplied, can demo. Happy to ship at the cost.https://www.westcoasthifi.com.au/product/yamaha-soavo-ns-f901-floorstanding-speakers/ The white mark you see on one of the speaker is actually a glue from a sticker, can easily get rid of it with a nail polish remover. Pictures:

Hi all, Hoping to get some practical advice / views about a replacement sub I am considering which is strictly for stereo / music use in a smallish room (25-30sqm). I am currently using my trusty Canton Plus C 305mm passive sub which has been in service since 1988. This was paired with the Canton Plus S satellites until I recently upgraded to a pair of Q Acoustics Concept 20. The sub crossover is fixed at 120hz which was perfect for the smaller Cantons, but not an ideal blend with the Q Acoustics which are bigger and go lower. This has lead me to shop around for a decent 2nd hand sub with a variable crossover filter so I can tweak and find a good balance with the new speakers. Not interested in masses of bass as I mostly listen to classical or rock or singer / songwriter styles of music, so an 'organic' sound with good weight and dynamics is what I'm after. There seem to be quite a few Yamaha powered subs up for grabs here and there (e.g.YST-SW80, SW40, SW100, etc) from 50-300 bucks, some newer than others.. and from what I've seen, fairly well reviewed (albeit on the 'enthusiast' type review forums..). At this stage I am looking for a cheapish option (maybe $200 max?) and prefer to be able to connect via 2 sets of speaker terminals (in from amp, out to speakers) rather than HT type arrangements as I only have a pre out on my MF A3.2 amp, not sure how that works and would prefer to keep that for use with a power amp down the track. Also prefer it to be front-firing. Any advice on this arrangement and views on the suitability of these Yamaha subs for my set up? Any alternatives I should consider? Cheers in advance

Item: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier Location: Perth Metro Price: $400 Item Condition: Excellent 10/10 but no remote Reason for selling: Was part of a listening room which is no longer. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: Am the second owner, was previously running this with Paradigm Signature S2 Speakers. Excellent value for money integrated amp. No remote included as the previous owner included a Yamaha CD player remote for some reason. Pictures:

Time for a clean out as a lot of this stuff never got to be used, or I used it for a small amount of time. Prefer local pickup on the larger items, but if not, postage at cost to the buyer. PLEASE NOTE: I will not ship the LP12, so local pickup only please. Item: Linn Sondek LP12 (Circa 1984) Location: Melb (WILL NOT SHIP) Price: $2500.00 with Arkiv B Cart, 2000.00 without Arkiv B Cart. Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: I don’t need two Linns. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3%. Extra Info: Pre Circus, Refurbished Aformosa Plinth, New Lid, serviced approx 18 months ago. Recapped Valhalla, ITTOK II. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Linn Sondek Brand New unused Circus Bearing: Location: Melb Price: $250.00 + Postage Item Condition: Brand New Unused. Reason for selling: I don’t need it. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Linn Sondek Brand New unused Top Plate Location: Melb Price: $300.00 + Postage Item Condition: Brand New Unused. Reason for selling: I don’t need it. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Linn Sondek Motor Location: Melb Price: $50.00 + Postage Item Condition: Used. Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Linn Sondek Sub chassis with Pre Circus Bearing and Sub platter Location: Melb Price: $400.00 + Postage Item Condition: Used. Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Grace 707 Tonearm with Shure Cart Linn base with new RCA’s Location: Melb Price: $300.00 + Postage Item Condition: Used. Shure Cart with Linn base and new RCA’s: Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Custom made Perspex Lid for the linn Location: Melb Price: $100.00 + Postage Item Condition: New, Never used. Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Sherbourne Pre PT7020A Location: Melb Price: $600.00 + Postage Item Condition: Used for about 6 months before getting the Yamaha CX5000 Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Item: Yamaha CDS2000 Location: Melb Price: $1400.00 + Postage Item Condition: Used for about 6 months before I realised the OPPO had the same dacs Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + 3% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Any questions, please feel free to drop me a line. Cheers, Mark

Item: Yamaha Soavo NS-F901 Location: Epping, Vic Price: $3500 Item Condition: As new, not a single mark Reason for selling: Need Cash for a house deposit Payment Method: Pickup/Delivery - Cash, Paypal, Bank deposit Only Extra Info: FS Yamaha NS-F901 Speakers. Yamaha's current flagship speaker RRP $5999 Original packaging supplied, can demo. Happy to ship at the cost. https://www.westcoasthifi.com.au/product/yamaha-soavo-ns-f901-floorstanding-speakers/ Pictures:

Item: Yamaha Soavo NS-F901Location: Epping, Vic Price: $3500 Item Condition: As new, not a single mark Reason for selling: Need Cash for a house deposit Payment Method: Pickup/Delivery - Cash, Paypal, Bank deposit Only Extra Info: FS Yamaha NS-F901 Speakers.Yamaha's current flagship speaker RRP $5999Original packaging supplied, can demo. Happy to ship at the cost.https://www.westcoasthifi.com.au/product/yamaha-soavo-ns-f901-floorstanding-speakers/ The white mark you see on one of the speaker is actually a glue from a sticker, can easily get rid of it with a nail polish remover. Pictures:

What is a reasonable sell price ? Yamaha DSP E300. Digital Sound Field Processor ( Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound ). 5 channels of amplification Original packaging remote control, manual https://www.manualslib.com/manual/417491/Yamaha-Dsp-E300.html?page=16#manual Pick up only, Balgowlah or Ryde - Sydney. Unit given to me, works just not my thing

Item: Yamaha KX-690 Cassette Deck (Dolby S, 3 Heads HX Pro etc) PLUS 49 (used) TDK Blank Cassettes (Chrome SA, SAX and some Metal MA) Location: Sydney (southern suburbs) Price: SOLD Item Condition: Tape deck is excellent. I am the original owner. Everything works. In the interests of disclosure the unit will need some servicing in near future as you need to fast forward and rewind a tape before the first listening session of the day, otherwise the playback stops after a few seconds. Cassettes have all rock/pop recordings made 10+ years ago (only quality music here - no rap crap) from CD (in fact the CDX-880 also advertised here) and encoded with Dolby S. All cassette labels written in pencil and erase tabs left intact, so easily erased and formatted however you want. Cassettes were never left in hot cars, and have always been stored in a dark place, so are in very good condition. Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash. I prefer not to post. On prior arrangement can bring to Sydney CBD for pickup during business hours. Extra Info: Comes with original box and foam packing, and instruction manual and box. Remote control was an option that I never purchased, so no remote. Bonus period Yamaha cassette range brochure! Pictures:

Item: Yamaha RXV-640 Surround Receiver Location: Sydney (southern suburbs) Price: $80.00 Item Condition: Excellent. I am the original owner. Everything works. Reason for selling: Not needed as upgraded a few years ago. More recently unit was occasionally used just as an AF/FM radio, but now its time to clear out. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash. I prefer not to post. On prior arrangement can bring to Sydney CBD for pickup during business hours. Extra Info: Comes with original remote, , instructions manual, AM aerial and box. Pictures:

Item: Yamaha CDX-880 Natural Sound Compact Disc Player Location: Sydney (Southern Suburbs) Price: $50.00 Item Condition: Excellent. Bought as a near new display model. Everything works. Reason for selling: No longer needed, I've upgraded more than once a few years ago. Unit was in storage for a few years, and now its time to clear out. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash. I prefer not to post. On prior arrangement can bring to Sydney CBD for pickup during business hours. Extra Info: Comes with original remote, instruction manual and box.

Item: Yamaha NS690II Location: Melbourne Price: A$1150 Item Condition: Excellent condition. Reason for selling: Going for a different audio setup. Payment Method: Pickup - COD Only Extra Info: They are in excellent condition. Comes with original manual, purchase receipt and receipts of all installments made. Pictures:

Item: Yamaha CD-S2000 SACD Player (Syd) Location: Sydney Price: $1300 $1200 $1100 Item Condition: Very good (used) Reason for selling: Upgrading to Luxman D-05 Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Would prefer local pick-up as 1st option. If not sold then will consider postage. I have original Box. Used: in very good condition. Flawless playback of both CD and SACD. I've had this unit for 2.5-3 years and to be honest wasn't thinking of replacing it until I saw the ad for the Luxman. Will be good to match to my 590AX. I have the remote, player is in very good condition. I've absolutely enjoyed this player and it's also a very nice looking bit of gear IMO. I believe the price is quite good for a player of this ilk and condition. It hasn't had a hard life as I mostly play vinyl - smoke free environment. Plenty of reviews around for this player. RRP was about $3k IIRC. The player has been my main player and has been well looked after. Beautiful player, you wont be disappointed. Pictures:

Item: Yamaha KX-800 casssette deck - 3 heads, dBx, Dolby C, adjustable bias Location: Perth Price: $399 including 25 tapes and box. 20 tapes are TDK SA-90 & TDK SA-X90 Item Condition: Very good Reason for selling: Time to part Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Direct transfer Extra Info: Very good condition, one owner unit, Remote controller It records so well that when live switching during recording between 2nd and 3rd head (recording and playback) you will not know what is a source and what has just been recorded. And if you do, adjust the bias slightly until you do not. Instant mechanism response. You can start it, wind it (either way) and stop it all within one second. Paid $800 for it all these years ago (RRP was $1099). Anyone using it will not be disappointed. It has never failed, with the exception of belt replacement mid last year which I have done myself being an electronics technician. Have a lot of tapes to go with it and a storage box. The tapes on the list below is free with the player; mainly TDK SA and SA-X - 25 pieces in total. 10 x TDK SA-90, 1 x TDK SA-60 1 x TDK SA-X-90 8 x TDK SA-100 1 x Maxell XLII-100 (min) 5 x TDK D-90 I have also premium tapes and accessories to be sold separately: 2 x TDK MA-XG90 (which are listed on eBay from $50 to hundreds of dollars each) 9 x TDK MA-X90 (which again list on eBay for prices between $35 to hundreds each). 3 x That's MR-X Pro (which were considered the best at the time but which now only cost around $30+ each). All of these were used only once and which can be included for $15 to $20 depending of how many are required. Also available separately are: discwasher D'MAG cassette deck demagnetizer discwasher SYSTEM II Dual Action Tape Deck Cleaning Unit Should there be any interest in these above extra accessories and premium tapes I will make a separate listing for the interested party but ideally would prefer to ship them together with tape deck. Pictures:

Item: Yamaha M60 Class A Location: ACT Price: $700 try for a discount low ballers welcome. Item Condition: Very very good can't say excellent because it's an old amp and it has a few marks but nothing to detract from it's loveliness check out the photo's for cosmetics. All buttons, switches, knobs and led's work perfectly can't fault the amp electronically or sound wise she works a treat. Reason for selling: Bought some Sansui gear this morning I don't need so many amps. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: As you can see in the photos the speaker binding posts have been replaced one of the original plastic ones broke so the whole lot got replaced very hard to find spares for these amps however what's there now is better than the original besides the old posts are a real pain to use anyone who's had one of these amps will know what I'm talking about. The top cover got resprayed a few months ago it was looking a bit tired. Pictures:

Item: Yamaha CX-A5000 AV pre amp / processor Location: Melbourne Price: $1,500 Item Condition: Excellent with all the original accessories and packaging. Reason for selling: upgrading. Payment Method: Bank t'fer, cash on pick up. Extra Info: Local sale preferred but can courier at buyer's expense and risk. Pictures:

Hi all just wondering what peoples thoughts on connections for my setup with my power amp and speakers from the yammy Gear as follows yamaha rxv2077 emotiva xpa5 gen2 paradigm signature s8 v3 paradigm c5 v3 paradigm adp3 v3 paradigm s2 v3 at the moment i have the s8,c5 and s2 on the xpa5 using the unbalanced rca connections from the yammy and the adp3's from the yammy All speakers just have a single speaker cable connected But i have been wondering if i should use the xpa5 for the s8's and c5 and run the s2's and adp3's from the yammy and how would i do this? Im very vaig on bi amping and bi wiring and unsure? Some images or clearly explained instructions would be of any help and appreciated Just any reccomendations really?? Thanks

Item: Yamaha CDC-675 5-disc CD player exchanger Location: south east of melbourne or post at your cost. Price: 100 (without remote) or 120 with remote, I am using another Yamaha player without remote so I can utilise the remote if you do need. Item Condition: excellent cosmetic condition and read disc fast. Reason for selling: surplus. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: The player has volume control on remote and front panel. it can work with power amp if you do not want to use a pre-amplifier. this unit has digital optical out. See Yamaha site for details. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/cd-players/cdc-675/ I have the original remote control but it's not in the pictures. You can compare another sell for $150 on Gumtree. His remote is not the original one as well. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/algester/stereo-systems/yamaha-cdc-675-stereo-compact-disc-player/1133671971 Pictures:

Item: YAMAHA CD/DVD PLAYERS DV-S5650 (Silver) and DV-S530 (Black) Location: Belconnen ACT Price: $80 ea negotiable Item Condition: Excellent working condition both with functional remotes, minor scuffing through use Reason for selling: Not Used Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Been cleaning out the cupboards and have found these two units. Great entry level players with digital and analogue outs. They both work perfectly and need new homes. Pictures:

Hi there, I'm hoping I'm posting in the right place. I recently just purchased a set of Yamaha ns f150 speakers and a Yamaha yst-sw216 subwoofer. I'm trying to set these up without an amp or receiver, but instead just wiring the speakers to the sub, then the cables from sub to tv. Is this possible? Thank you to anyone who can help

Hi there, I'm hoping I'm posting in the right place. I recently just purchased a set of Yamaha ns f150 speakers and a Yamaha yst-sw216 subwoofer. I'm trying to set these up without an amp or receiver, but instead just wiring the speakers to the sub, then the cables from sub to tv. Is this possible? Thank you to anyone who can help

Item: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010, Wifi Adaptor, Ipod Dock + free JBL centre Speaker Location: Perth Price: 400 Firm Item Condition: 9/10 Reason for selling: Moving house with limited room and cutting down groups of speakers and surround sound to just have a stereo setup Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Yamaha RX-A1010 with the optional wifi adaptor for wireless streaming of movies and music as well as the ipod dock and a Free JBL centre speaker. (actually a pretty decent centre but who can sell a centre speaker on it's own) Moving house and just decided to keep my reference floorstanders, dussun amp, shanling SACD player and DACmagic. Everything else has to go. Receiver was bought new a few years back from Harvey Norman for 1499 and the mrs went to town and got all the accesories to go with. The remote is there but hardly gets used as i control everything from the APP on my android phone. Lots of power and the magic (who knows why it's there) Aventage 5th foot Pictures:

Item: Yamaha NS1000 Price Range: $2k+ Item Condition: Excellent Extra Info: Looking for a really-really clean pair, unrestored and original, will pay top dollar for the right ones. I know this might take a while... Will pick up, but I'll need to see plenty of photos before I get in the car. Please don't forget to report your post as FOUND when possible. (You can now delete this text).

Yamaha has an illustrious history of manufacturing superlative audio equipment dating back to the late 70’s. In some ways it is unfortunate that their (very good) commercially focused products often steal the limelight. A couple of years ago Yamaha launched a range of very high quality amplifiers and CD players competing with some of the most prestigious manufacturers on the market. We must admit to being a little skeptical when they announced they were going to release an integrated amplifier at twice the price of a basic Krell but concerns were ill-founded! All models are available in both silver and black fascia, but Yamaha took the unusual approach of offering a range of timber side panels in different finishes. As it transpires some of these finishes have proven to be more popular than others, and as a result we have been able to negotiate a very heavily discounted price on the less popular colours. The available models are: AS1100 Integrated amplifier. Black Facia with Dark Brown side panels. RRP: $2,599 Sell: $1,699 AS1100 Integrated amplifier. Silver Facia with Gloss Black side panels. RRP: $2,599 Sell: $1,699 AS2100 Integrated amplifier. Black Facia with Dark Brown side panels. RRP: $3,999 Sell: $2,499 AS2100 Integrated amplifier. Silver Facia with Gloss Black side panels. RRP: $3,999 Sell: $2,499 AS3000 Integrated amplifier. Silver Facia with Gloss Black side panels. RRP: $8,999 Sell: $5,499 CDS1000 CD Player. Black Facia with Dark Brown side panels. RRP: $2,299 Sell: $1,699 CDS2100 CD Player. Silver Facia with Gloss Black side panels. RRP: $2,999 Sell: $1,999 CDS3000 CD Player. Black Facia with Dark Brown side panels. RRP: $7,499 Sell: $4,999 CDS3000 CD Player. Silver Facia with Gloss Black side panels. RRP: $7,499 Sell: $4,999 It is difficult to convey the craftsmanship that has gone into this product. This is truly a beautifully constructed range, the type of product that instils pride of ownership; type of components you’re likely to own for a very long time. Almost as a bonus there is more than enough performance and musically on offer match this series elegant looks. For more information, simply contact us and find more information here: http://www.lenwallisaudio.com/products/whats-hot/yamaha-s-series-special-offer

Item: Yamaha NS70T speakers Location: West Footscray, VIC Price: $470 $450 firm Item Condition: Functionally, these are perfect. No issues at all. Front (including grills) and back are also excellent condition. But the side veneer has marks and stains. Reason for selling: JBL L65 Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: I bought these speakers on here, originally advertised here - Nothing has changed since and these work perfectly fine. Also, I believe these had earlier been through the hands of a respected speaker expert member here who had serviced the crossovers as well as upgraded the binding posts. That old FS thread was linked form the FS thread above but the link doesn't seem to work anymore for some reason. These are really special speakers and give you the 90% of NS1000 performance for 25% of price! Extremely fast and transparent across the band, especially the mid range. That titanium mid driver is a killer. If I had space, I probably wouldn't sell these. But I have recently acquired a pair of JBL L65, so need to move these on. Pick up from West Footscray, VIC. Can audition for genuinely interested buyers. Cheers.