I have owned the larger amped and better featured CR1020 as original owner. It's still wonderful and beautiful. At this moment there are 2 of these units on EBAY, two CR840, and one even larger amped, even better featured CR2020. Each I'm sure you can steal for less than $250 since not everyone knows of the high quality Yamaha built into these units. They all have the typical "CR" problem of the little lamps burning out but this of course does not impact performance. This series of receivers came out just before Yamaha downgraded their equipment and shot more for the mass market.
Replace a Yamaha Cr 840 with a Yamaha,NAD, Denon?
I have an old CR 840 that a channel drops out after it heats up for 30 minutes. Need to replace. I listened to a Yamaha RX 777 and a NAD 320bee and a Denon. I have a pair of ADS L710 and L810 spaekers. I love the warm sound of the old Yamaha. What's good reciever for $500??? Thanks
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