Yamaha CR-2020

Posted by Paul Fong [IP: 203.96.119.133] on March 23, 1999 at 07:57:39
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In Reply to: Yamaha CR-2020 posted by Alan L. Maier [SysOp] December 29, 1998 at 23:15:15

I have a Yamaha CR-2040. I recently had it serviced and I refinisehed the cabinet. It's a great receiver but I wouldnt use it a DD setup.

I use a Yamaha DSP-A1 for my DD needs.

If you must use the CR-2020, you'll still need a DD decoder such as a Marantz DP870 plus additinal 3 channels of amplification plus the speakers of course.

If you are using a DVD player with built DD processing you might not need external processing but Im not sure how you would control the volume for each channel.

Hope that helps.

: Kent,

: While I absolutely agree that your classic Yamaha is worth being serviced and brought back to tip-top shape, I would suggest a dedicated AC-3 receiver - simply due to convenience. When you add a surround processor, the system operation becomes far more complex - as example you must set the volume control levels exactly to a given point and control the system volume by the processor. Yes it is a pain!

: Yamaha still builds one of the better brands of receiver on the market - and I would recommend you look into one of their AC-3 equipped models. Then install the CR-2020 in a audio system and enjoy it for years to come.

: Best regards,

: Alan

: : I bought this receiver over twenty years ago, and it is in need of repairs (rebuild?), but I have an attachment to it. How expensive or difficult would it be to add on a DD decoder? I also have a Yamaha AX830 amp and a Yamaha A-460 amp I could use to drive the surround speakers. Is this worthwhile?

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