I heard the BX1 (I worked for a Yamaha dealer at the time) and it is NOT TO BE CONFUSED with the MX-1000, which in my opinion, was more of the harsh transistor crap of Yamaha on a slide. (Though the cx-1000 companion preamp was much better). It was a great amp at the time, with good detail easily matching the Naim amps we carried. Frankly, many people view the Yamaha gear of that time with rose-colored glasses, and try to pretend there were not technological advances in audio in the last 25 years. Honestly, a Krell killer it ain't. Did it kill the Krells of the time? It probably did. For 300 bucks it's a deal. Incidently, there is a point in time when gear like this piece does start to appreciate, so I'm not surprised it's worth 300. Let's put it this way- for 300 I'd buy it!
Desperately seeking opinions on amp
Gurus of Audiogon, I beg you for any scraps of information regarding some apparently rare/obscure amps I am considering.
The amplifiers in question are Yamaha BX1 monoblocks. These were pure class A monoblocks rated at 100WPC. They were made in the early 80s. From what I can gather, they were Yamaha's finest.
The original MSRP was $2000 each (!). My 1996 Orion Bluebook puts them valued at $108 each. The current on-line Audiogon Bluebook is $330 each, however there is no recent sales data to support it.
There is little to no information on-line regarding these amps. Can anyone relate any information/opinions regarding these amps? How might they stack up to modern equivalents? My current main amp is a Sumo Nine Plus, which is also a pure Class A design. I am considering the Yamahas as a possible upgrade.
Could anyone estimate where their current value may fall?
Much appreciated,
Mike
BigDope9
The amplifiers in question are Yamaha BX1 monoblocks. These were pure class A monoblocks rated at 100WPC. They were made in the early 80s. From what I can gather, they were Yamaha's finest.
The original MSRP was $2000 each (!). My 1996 Orion Bluebook puts them valued at $108 each. The current on-line Audiogon Bluebook is $330 each, however there is no recent sales data to support it.
There is little to no information on-line regarding these amps. Can anyone relate any information/opinions regarding these amps? How might they stack up to modern equivalents? My current main amp is a Sumo Nine Plus, which is also a pure Class A design. I am considering the Yamahas as a possible upgrade.
Could anyone estimate where their current value may fall?
Much appreciated,
Mike
BigDope9