Well, back in the heyday of high-fi , 65-75 , they did have much less of the "electronic edge" than other major brands so, within limits, I would say its true.
The best sounding were the great Sansui Integrateds, but they are all dried out and scratchy whilst many Yammys that age are still humming along .
A lot to be said for quality construction that a company with deep pockets can provide.
If I was young and just getting into things right now, from the reviews, I would just buy a Yamaha A-2000 and be done with it. Would right now if I didn't already have 6 good amps and as many preamps.
The best sounding were the great Sansui Integrateds, but they are all dried out and scratchy whilst many Yammys that age are still humming along .
A lot to be said for quality construction that a company with deep pockets can provide.
If I was young and just getting into things right now, from the reviews, I would just buy a Yamaha A-2000 and be done with it. Would right now if I didn't already have 6 good amps and as many preamps.