Yamaha RX-500

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Model: RX-500
• Year of manufacture: 1986-1988
• Made in: Japan
• Color: silver, black
• Remote control: Yes
• Power consumption: 350 watts
• Dimensions: 43.5 x 12.6 x 28.9 cm
• Weight: 5.6 kg
• Original price approx.: 800,- DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Phono MM: 2.5 mV/47 KOhm
  • CD, Aux, 2x Tape: 150 mV/50 KOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • 2x Rec-Out: 150 mV/1,5 KOhm
  • Headphones: 0.7 V/220 Ohm

Technical Data

Amplifier

• Continuous power (at distortion)
  • 8 Ohm: 2x 48 Watt at 0,015%.

4 Ohm: 2x 65 Watt according to DIN

• Dynamic power
  • 8 Ohm: 2x 75 Watt
  • 4 Ohm: 2x 100 Watt
  • 2 Ohm: 2x 110 Watt
• total harmonic distortion: 0,015%
• Attenuation factor: 50
• Frequency response: 10 - 50,000 Hz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 103 dB
• Tone control:
  • Bass: ±10 dB at 50 Hz

Treble: ±10 dB at 20,000 Hz

• Loudness: adjustable
• Subsonic: no
• Mute: no
• Direct/Line-Straight: no
• Stereo channel separation: 55 dB

Tuner

• Reception: FM, MW
• Frequencies:
  • FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
  • MW: 531 - 1611 KHz
• Frequency response:
• Input sensitivity: 1.4µV/30µV (Mono/Stereo DIN).
• Distortion factor: 0.2%

Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (Stereo DIN)

• Channel separation: 50 dB
• Selectivity: 85 dB
• Co-wave selection: 1.5 dB
• Spurious wave selection: 70 dB
• Image frequency attenuation: 90 dB
• IF attenuation: 85 dB
• AM suppression: 55 dB
• Output level:
• RDS: no
• Station memory: 16

Special Features

• 2 pairs of speakers connectable
• Bass Extension switchable (+8 dB at 60 Hz)
• Record selector

Remarks

Other models in the same series:

• RX-300
• RX-700
• RX-900
• RX-1100

Pictures

Reports

Been running this thing since the late 80's of last century. The box is indestructible.

Slight contact noise over the speakers when the volume control is turned up over half.

Otherwise, this receiver shines with crystal clear sound. Due to the switchable basses, it even makes pressure on the ear with headphones.