Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #11548 in Receiver or Amplifier
- Color: Black
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: R-S300BL
- Dimensions: 6.00" h x
17.13" w x
15.25" l,
19.40 pounds
Features
- 50 watts per channel of high-power stereo output
- Continuously Variable Loudness Control
- 40 AM/FM station presets
- Built-in port for compatible Yamaha iPod docks (sold separately)
- Auto Power Off
Yamaha R-S300BL Stereo Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Product Description
The Yamaha R-S300BL Stereo Home Theater Receiver offers affordable stereo enjoyment with advanced features, such as 50 watts per channel of pure, clean power, ToP-ART stability, Continuously Variable Loudness Control, 40 AM/FM station presets, preset remote control, and a built-in port for supported Yamaha iPod docks (sold separately).
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
Solid performer, easy to use, unobtrusive design
By Ivan Glisin
This model is for all who are looking for a simple receiver resembling vintage audio equipment while built around modern technology, providing essential functionality with only a few welcome extras. It is not for those who like to play with feature-loaded gadgets offering seemingly infinite range of settings and features. Yamaha R-S300 has been designed to deliver music: set it up and forget about it.This receiver delivers clean sound, which is not processed or enhanced in any way and may sound a bit empty at first, but don't worry you'll quickly get used to it and learn to appreciate the details and definition. At the same time it also means Yamaha R-S300 is very demanding in terms of input signal quality. Make sure you pair it with other high quality components. The FM radio tuner is sensitive and delivers good sound, although it may be a bit too restrictive, cutting off all radio stations with less then excellent signal strength. Tuner does have RDS capability, which is not indicated on packaging or unit front panel markings. Mechanical construction and finish are very good, black version looks very classy and is completely unobtrusive. Controls are simple and easy to operate, but make sure to read the manual for a few convenient extra features accessible only through the menus.On Pure Direct feature: It bypasses the tone controls extending frequency range to 10Hz-100KHz, but it also blanks the display (which briefly comes back to life if operating digital controls or using the remote). Some reviewers could not see any reason why Pure Direct should have anything to do with the display, however, Pure Direct aims to minimize or eliminate all possible sources of distortion or interference and since most displays are refreshed at a high frequency which at least in theory could result in signal interference, it makes perfect sense to turn the display off. (I doubt anyone would be able to hear any difference, but it is good to know Yamaha engineers are thinking about details.)Matching speaker impedance: Yamaha R-S300 has two speaker impedance settings. HIGH to use with speakers rated 8-ohms or higher (16-ohms or up in A+B configuration) and LOW for speakers rated 4-ohms or higher (8-ohms or up in A+B configuration). Following the instructions, I selected LOW for my Wharfedale Diamonds 10.1 which are rated at 6-ohms. Not good! Sound was in a way flat and not too exciting. However, I have always used 6-ohm speakers with 8-ohm amplifiers or receivers with great results and no problems, so I decided to ignore the instructions and set the switch back to HIGH setting. Problem solved! Full, well defined and dynamic sound, while receiver produces barely noticeable heat at medium volume levels. To quote the specifications sheet: "High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): 70/77/89/100W". I presume this is all at 8-ohm (HIGH) setting, and I was unable to find any warning anywhere related to using 2, 4, or 6-ohms speakers with 8-ohms (HIGH) setting, so I'd say it is perfectly safe. (Plus, there is a thermal and short circuit protection built-in anyway.)A few minuses, mostly minor annoyances though: Deleting FM preset returns tuner to the first preset. Can be annoying if cleaning up 30 or so presets; Continuous Loudness dial: I'd prefer a simple button; Display dimmer: there is high, medium, low setting. No display off, only with Pure Direct; Display layout: PRESET, STEREO and TP are packed close together so it is hard to see if TP is there or not. A red STEREO or TP indicator would have been better (SLEEP is red colored BTW); Also, selected input display indicator is barely brighter than non selected inputs, should be better contrast to see selected input more easily. (Online pictures show more contrast than there really is!); Volume step of 0.5db is not really necessary making adjusting volume from the remote somewhat slow (I would welcome either no 0.5db steps or faster change); Remote control design is visually symmetrical, I often grab it and point it the wrong way (it is good otherwise); Black finish is a magnet for fingerprints. Fortunately, you'll be rarely touching it since once you set it up almost everything could be accessed from the remote control.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Basic Stereo Receiver, Simple Perfection
By Luke
Just had this piece delivered yesterday. Setup was a breeze. The design is elegant. It has plenty of power. Feels solidly built, to last for years upon years to come. And all those things are well and good, things you expect from a big-name manufacturer like Yamaha, but the real treat in this piece of equipment is the way that it sounds.Simply put, the sound is sublime. If you like basic tonal sculpting tools like bass, treble and loudness knobs, they're all there, but I, personally, will never use them because the Pure Direct feature is where the R-S300BL REALLY shines! Engaging the Pure Direct button bypasses everything unnecessary to the reproduction of the music (i.e. the bass, treble, loudness, and balance knobs will be disengaged, regardless of their settings, and the display darkens after a few seconds of using any button.).As long as you have at least decent mid-line speakers and components (read: not necessarily expensive!) this Yamaha R-S300 is sure to deliver you the sound of the music the way that the people that worked so hard to make it intended for it to be heard. Don't be fooled by drastic EQ hyping and garbage loudness compression. The stereo imaging and natural detail that this fine receiver delivers at such a reasonable price should make it a cost-effective and relevant option for both consumers and audiophiles alike.I would recommend this receiver to anybody needing a wonderful basic stereo with great value and above average performance.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Superb stereo
By offthereservation
I ended up buying this at a retailer locally. It is simply a superb receiver. This is coming from a person who uses B&K equipment. It has a very clean sound, and if I had paid $1000 I would not have given it any worse review. Maybe Yamaha is returning to it's roots (finally). Very happy with this.
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