This Yamaha R-N1000A will appeal to a lot of people. The solid app and YPAO feature will be the deciding factors for many. The price is right for what you get and the power is more than enough to drive most speakers well. Of course, the built-in streamer, dac, radio and phonostage will also contribute to the final choice. In particular, we think the usability and fun factor are important factors in considering the R-N1000A. And of course, this is the ideal device to connect to a television. Especially with the HDMI-ARC connection available.
Conclusion
As spoiled reviewers, we could easily turn this stereo receiver down, but we didn't. On the contrary. We had a great time with this versatile Yamaha R-N1000A. Listening to the radio, discovering new and old music on Youtube, listening to CDs through the dac and so on. It's all possible. Playback is excellent across the board and the ease of use, solid app, versatility and high build quality make the Yamaha R-N1000A a very complete device. We serious audiophiles sometimes forget how much fun can be had with a well-designed stereo receiver like the Yamaha R-N1000A. Alpha Approved!
