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Yamaha R-N500

304 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 304 reviews of Yamaha R-N500. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The price and size are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha R-N500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Yamaha R-N500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Yamaha R-N500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and usability. The design and price are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha R-N500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Yamaha R-N500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The price is also appreciated.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Yamaha R-N500 Network Stereo Receiver Preview

Preview: The $600 Yamaha R-N500 Network Stereo receiver ticks all the right boxes to entice the budding audiophile and the two-channel lover that wants networking features.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Yamaha R-N500 review

A likeable all-in-one streaming system that may win you over – especially at this price

Huge, spacious sound Clear and richly detailed Smooth presentation Extensive features Impressive build quality for the money Price

Lacks energy and attack Could be more agile, precise and dynamic No Bluetooth or wi-fi

The R-N500 exudes a superb, high-quality retro feel while also delivering all the trappings needed for the modern-day music lover. It’s good value for a product of its kind, and is a great system for anyone with a sprawling collection of music files,...

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (tesco.com)

Superb Streamer

I bought the RN 500 after reading a review in What HiFi magazine.\n\nIt is a superb performer, and does everything well.

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (tesco.com)

So many features!

Excellent build quality, with plenty of features. Although not a serious hifi product it offers very good value for money. Intended as an all in one replacement for seperates, so far I am very pleased with this product. Plenty of power available as I...

Apr, 2015

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Consumer review (tesco.com)

Fantastic sound and even better features

Much better sound quality than my Audiolab amplifier that it replaced. Features are astounding and faultless. Can be hidden and controlled from any room with a tablet running Yamaha app.

Mar, 2015

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