NICE, SERVICED! This Yammy sounds AMAZING. It's twice the size of RX-496, the model one step below it.

*** Please note that this is not RX-V596, they are totally different *** Still available if you see this ad, send phone#, will text address *** *** The best price is $255 no remote or $275 with Yamaha remote control.

This is one of few modern receivers actually rated for performance into 2 Ohm loads; And between newer chinese-made NAD or Cambridge units and this Yamaha, I would take Yammy any minute; no underrated chinese parts here.

WORKS AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW Nice, X-clean in and out, dust-free, smoke-free

Recent maintenance service all done (02/2023):

* Cleaned and detailed in and out; * All controls, connectors, potentiometers cleaned and lubed, using pro grade D100/G5/F5 cleaners ($126/3 cans) * Bias voltages verified to be 4mV L/R after 15 min warm up, per factory specs; * The amp runs lukewarm as it should, not hot, not cold; * The FM tuner (MPX) was aligned for best performance in Stereo

These sturdy Yamaha designs never require adjustments; The circuit is self-controlling, adjusting itself to load and operational temperature, for best possible sound at all times.

DESCRIPTION

The RX-596 provides 80 watts per channel with low distortion. It delivers enough power fortably handle the requirements of most rooms and most speakers. The versatile RX-596 receiver can handle up to four independent audio program sources, such as CD or cassette deck, and additional two A/V sources, such as VCR, laser disc, or DVD player. With Pure Direct Switching you can bypass the tone, loudness, and balance controls, routing the signal directly to Yamaha's discrete power amplifiers to provide the purest signal possible. The RX-596 incorporates a separate amplifier solely for the CD input. It bypasses the tone, loudness, input selector and balance controls and assures a pure power path. Logical and symmetrical circuit ponent layout ensures the strongest signal and the least interference. Yamaha's ToP-ART base is constructed posite material designed to dampen vibration and other resonances. It is filled with proprietary materials to further reduce any residual effects. Ergonomically designed "paddle" remote control keypad allows you to control other ponents, such as a CD player or cassette deck from the remote control transmitter included with the receiver. Power on/off button on the remote provides added convenience. The advantage of full range, 20 to 20,000 Hz, damping is that it improves the definition and resolution of the sound output throughout the audible frequency range. Infrared Input/Output ports make the RX-596 an ideal choice for custom installation applications. Record Out selector lets you record one input source and listen to another. Yamaha's unique variable loudness pensates for the ear's inability to distinguish bass at low volume by increasing the bass proportionally as the volume is decreased. A/B speaker selector allows selection of either a first set of speakers or a second - or both. Up to 40 preset AM and FM stations can be grouped in five groups eight stations. These groupings make it easy for family members to easily access their favorite stations or to have musical genres, such as all the jazz stations, grouped together. Sleep Timer permits a delayed receiver turn off. You can set it for up to two hours in 30-minute increments. In addition, Yamaha's speaker terminals accept banana plugs and a variety of speaker wire.

Excellent headphone output, phono stage and CD direct in addition to Yamaha's famous pure direct reduced path circuitry for most accurate and natural sound reproduction.

* Made in Malaysia with all-Japanese parts, 2001 (Bando power supply, Nichicon and Nippon Chemi-con capacitors, Alps pots, etc) * Top-Art construction * Premium All-Discrete Sanken power transistors * Heavy Duty Aluminum Heatsinks * Anti-Resonance Art Chassis

* Pure Direct Switch * CD Direct Switch * Speakers A,B A+B, Off * Headphones jack * FM, AM, CD, Tape1/Aux1, Tape2/Aux2, LD/TV, Phono MM * Video connectors: Composite * Bass, Treble * Balance, Volume * Variable Loudness * 40 Preset stations * Rec Out for all functions

* Power output: 80 watts per channel into 8 Ohms (stereo) * Dynamic power per channel (IHF): 8/6/4/2 Ohms 120/140/180/200 Watts * Label: 320 VA

* THD: 0.01% * Damping factor: 240 (pro level, perfect speaker control) * Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) * SNR: 88dB (MM), 110dB (line) * Channel separation: 65dB (line) * Output: 150mV (line) * 43.5 x 15.1 x 39 cm * Net Weight: 9.5 KG

LINKS _library/yamaha/rx-596.shtml

Google search gave these quotes:

"Smooth, clean, sound. High power."

"Even sounding. Instruments sound like themselves. Convenient. The best sounding receiver I've found."

"With orchestral music all the instruments have correct tonality and no certain instrument (frequency) is overdone. For its price I don't think this receiver has any faults. Bright rock and bad recordings are all played very well without any edginess to set off my ears."

"..natural, open and accurate from the midrange up. good imaging. great entry reciever for the begining audio junkie."

"The sound is so crisp, the bass wonderful and ease of use terrific. Compared to my old Pioneer gear the sound is like night and day. The reproduced ing from my Celestion's is music I have never heard before!"

"STRENGTH: Record out feature, transparent sound, CD and pure direct features, banana speaker outputs. Great amplifier in general."

"Originally I wanted to get a higher-end int.amp.tuner separates system, opted for this instead because it was easier to deal with and probably sounds nearly as good. And cheaper by far. Has great punch, and also that nice detailed sound Yamaha is noted for. Tuner has signal strength display, missing in most, although I wish it could tune in finer increments. Also an acceptable phono input if you still spin vinyl. Excellent value!"

****************************************************************************** Note regarding connectivity: What can you plug in? - CD player, TV, PC, tape deck, computer, turntable .... Use mini-jack 3.5mm to RCA cable for TV, phone puter

People also use adapters/cables like these for phone:

****************************************************************************************** Local buyer much preferred (cash on pickup); e-transfer is possible, but unpredictable, takes from 2 min to 30 min waiting to go through. I will ship in Canada if paid by Interac e-transfer, packed nicely with PP foam/styrofoam, insured and tracked. Shipping costs: $45 ON/QC, $58 to Alberta, $64 to BC Pickup or shipping only, no deliveries.

I've been collecting vintage stereos for a long time, so trade-ins, old receiver, amplifier, CD player, speakers, turntable in any condition will be considered.

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