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Vintage Original1980 · Receiver

Akai

AA-R50

Akai AA-R50

Avg used (eBay)

$300

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Modern Match

Yamaha

R-N600A

MSRP / Street

$749

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Sonic Similarity Analysis

Both are 60-80W full-featured stereo receivers with phono and an FM tuner. The R-N600A matches the AA-R50's airy, wide-bandwidth character and adds streaming without losing the traditional receiver feel.

Signature · Wide-open, airy top end with strong, controlled low-end drive.

Akai AA-R50

vs.

Yamaha R-N600A

62W

Watts / ch @ 8Ω

80W

0dB

S/N Ratio

100dB

0

Damping Factor

120

0.04%

THD

0.06%

25.4 lbs

Weight

17.4 lbs

4-16 Ω

Speaker Ohms

4-8 Ω

5Hz - 70kHz

Frequency Response

10Hz - 100kHz

Vintage (used avg)

$300

Modern (new)

$749

Difference

$449more new

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Speakers

(1 of 4)
Vintage· 1978

Ortofon

Vi 445

Detailed, accurate, fast transients with refined treble

Turntables

(1 of 4)
Modern· 2018

Pro-Ject

Classic

Warm, rich, full-bodied, excellent bass weight and dynamics

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