Yamaha RS300 (Black)

2-channel stereo receiver

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Sound it out with two channels. Sporting 50W of power per channel, and a beautiful (and functional) high-end ToP-ART chassis, the Yamaha R-S300 doesn't make you compromise your audiophile sensibilities for your budget.

Stereo is as your stereo receiver does

Your desire for great stereo audio doesn't have to clash with your desire for a well-priced system. The Yamaha RS300 offers you the best of both worlds: the incredible build quality and ToP-ART design of their higher line of receivers, and a price that won't break your budget. With 50W of power per channel, and Yamaha's Continually Variable Loudness control you can be sure that your audio will be well represented — even at lower volumes, where lower frequencies are often lost. The ToP-ART chassis looks good with an aluminum front panel and smooth-touch control knobs, and protects against sound destroying noise and vibration. Plus, a dedicated iPod dock connection (dock sold separately) gives you a great way to integrate your portable music library into your new audio centerpiece.

Performs like a champ

Pure stereo is preferred by many because, well, it's pure. How, you may ask, does it get so pure. Well, it doesn't get pure, it remains pure. Think of the audio signal as the damsel and the components as the knights in shining audio armor keeping her distress-free. Although you can't control the movement of every particle of energy, you can do a lot to control how it behaves, and henceforth, how you can prevent distortion. For example, Pure Direct moves the audio signal through the receiver along the shortest possible path — because the longer the path, the more likely the signal will encounter distortion. Or consider the high-grade speaker terminals that are silver-plated for the a low-distortion connection or the balanced iPod dock interface that reduces noise (distortion) in the system. If you've found a stereo manufacturer — like Yamaha — that addresses these issues, you know they're committed to providing the best sound possible.

Included in the box:

Yamaha R-S300, remote control

Comparison Specifications

Output power (RMS): 50W x 2 / THD 0.04%
Speaker connections: 2-channel A and B L/R
Impedance selector: Low (A or B 4 ohms min., A + B 8 ohms min.) / High (A or B 8 ohms min.)
Audio connections: 4 analog inputs / REC out / subwoofer out / iPod dock port / IR in, out / FM, AM ant.
Control: Bass / treble / balance / loudness
Pure Direct / Continuously Variable Loudness Control
40-station preset tuning
Remote control included