Yamaha C-85 Preamplifiers

Yamaha C-85 Preamplifiers 

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[May 06, 2002]
tlfmd
AudioPhile

Strength:

parametric equalizer

Weakness:

switches, contacts and craftsmanship especially on internal solder joints

not a durable or reliable unit

Similar Products Used:

pioneere sx780, mcintosh mx130

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Dec 08, 1998]
Kevin
an Audio Enthusiast

I must agree the C85 is one heck of a pre-amp. I have owned it since 85 andhad one problem 2 years ago, an IC came loose from the circuit board. I repaired
it and it's still giving good clean music with endless mixing capabilities
I have this now connected to a Yamaha MX1, and can't come to grips to replace
it. It's extremely quit and I think the variable bass boost is something
that no one offers. What can I say, a great pre-amp that I can't replace.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
[Jan 03, 1999]
craig
an Audio Enthusiast

I have had several different Yamaha preamps-the C4,C70,c85 and the C1. The c70 c80 and C85 are basically the same;they all had variable loudness and parametric EQs.I found the c-85 colored the sound when compared to the c4 and the c1 as well as the sony es preamp I now use.The parametric eq was fun to twiddle with but was not very versatile -not enough knobs-the frequency needs to be divided up into more bands than two.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
[Oct 07, 1998]
Chris J. Browne

THE Yamaha C-85 is one of the bestpreamplifiers I have ever used. The
parametric EQ is clean and accurate.

I've been using the C-85 since 1987
and it still works like the day I
pulled it from the box.


OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
[Mar 02, 2001]
Steve
Audiophile

Strength:

Absolute transparency. Exceptionally smooth. Ability to select affected freq on bass and treble.

Weakness:

None.

I've owned this preamp since 1987 and have never looked back. Its been shipped to 4 different countries, and has seen alot use--and I've never had any problems. I had the C50 some years earlier, and sold it to try some other preamps--but wound up going right back to Yamaha. Although Yamaha tends to be a little pricey, when I look at sheer bang for the buck, its a great value.

Similar Products Used:

Carver, Harmon Kardon, Phase Linear, etc..

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 05, 1999]
Terry
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Clean Sound

Weakness:

No Remote

I have to agree with most of the people who have been reviewing this product. I have had this pre-amp since 1987 and it sounds as good now as it ever did. I also had to have the output connections resoldered. But after twelve years of solid use and many moves, who can complain. I am hard pressed right now to replace it with new technology, i.e. a high end audio/video pre-pro. I have never heard a cleaner preamp than this one, and no, it does not color the sound. In fact it has a bypass button on the front to take out all EQ. I cannot say enough nice things about this unit, in fact if I do replace it, I will continue to use it in a private listening area with some other high end speakers. Currently all of my amps are Yamaha: M85, M45, MX55. I also have Yamaha DSP3000, DSR100. Pioneer 3030 Laser, Sony DVP 530 DVD, Mitsubishi SVHS, Mitsubishi 36 inch TV monitor. Carver Amazing Loudspeakers (Plainum). Dahlquist DQ-10's refurbished.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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