Specifications

Our aim is to create unique audio components that can only be made by Yamaha—products with exceptional value that no one else can imitate or equal,
and which are renowned worldwide. Since making the Yamaha HiFi Player, which in 1954 was the world’s rst audio component beginning with the word “HiFi,”
we have consistently aimed to create a totally new, inspiring sound—born by combining the most advanced materials and technologies with our long tradition of crafting ne musical instruments.
Perhaps we haven’t manufactured as many products as others have, but not one of them have been commonplace. Nor could any have come into existence without rst having been imagined
and created. We are condent that the new S3000 Series will gently open the door to the future of audio. Step inside and experience that future yourself.
HiFi began with Yamaha.
This CD player embodied the GT (Gigantic & Tremendous) concept,
championed by the GT-2000 and other GT-Series turntables.
Boasting an independent structure, which featured complete
separation between the player section and the DAC part, as well as
being equipped with I-PDM method 1-bit DACs and all-stage Class
A amplifiers, it delivered the ultimate in sound quality.
1991
GT-CD1
The MX-1 was a complete Class A stereo power amp, equipped
with high-efficiency Class A operation HCA circuitry. The control
amp CX-1 included a system remote controller for also operating
Yamaha RS-compatible source machines and conveniently turning
the MX-1 power on and off. Its thin design and reasonable price
made it a long seller as a separate amp.
1994
MX-1 / CX-1
This top-end monitor speaker was created by utilising electron beam
vapor-deposition method in a vacuum, and applying Yamaha’s own LSI
and special alloy technologies in mass producing beryllium—universally
recognized as an ideal material for speaker diaphragms. This unit
enjoyed a very long production run, having been manufactured and sold
for 25 years, and had wide acceptance: For example, it was adopted as
the ofcial monitor speaker for state-run broadcasting in Sweden.
1974
NS-1000M
Yamaha’s first high-class turntable, this unit employed a linear
tracking method. It boasted a left-to-right symmetrical linear arm,
light in weight, and high in sensitivity. It also featured a 5.6 kg
ultra-heavy duralumin platter, and DC motor with a starting torque
of 2kg/cm. Despite the imposing and even stiff appearance, it had a
remarkably soft and musical sound.
1977
PX-1
The CX-10000 was the control amp of the 10000 Series, developed
as limited models commemorating Yamaha’s 100th anniversary. It
included DEQ and DSP functions, new and highly unusual at the time.
The unit was designed throughout to deliver the highest sound quality,
employing the straight wire with gain concept, while the parametric
DEQ was 1/6-octave with 61 steps, and the DSP provided 16 different
programmes to help create the ideal acoustic sound field space.
1986
CX-10000 / MX-10000 / HX-10000 / CDX-10000
This excellent Sub-woofer system achieved ultra-low-range
reproduction of 16Hz thanks to Yamaha’s proprietary Active
Servo Technology, which is based on the sonic ideal of an air
woofer. The unit uses air itself as the diaphragm, delivering low
frequency reproduction equal to that of a large speaker, despite
the compact cabinet size.
1990
YST-SW1000