The Yamaha R-N2000A is a premium 2-channel network receiver blending modern technology with a vintage-inspired design. It features a floating, balanced, MOSFET-based high-current amplifier, symmetrical construction, and is rated at 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms with both channels driven. However, my bench tests reveal the R-N2000A has some serious current drive which we pushed to the limits by testing per the new FTC standard and beyond. This is one of the ONLY receivers I've actually bench tested with 2 ohm loads and the R-N2000A happily delivered the power without excessive heat build up or mechanical stress,
Check out our grueling bench test results to see if it lives up to its high end claims.
Read: Yamaha R-N2000A Hi-Fi Receiver Bench Test Results
Listening Tests
Stay tuned for our listening comparisons between the R-N2000A and R-N1000A models to see how much of the bench tests translate to real-world audio testing. I will be testing these units with the new Arendal 1528 8-inch bookshelf speakers and Revel F328BE towers. Both loudspeakers have their inherent strengths and weaknesses and should really push the limits of these amplifiers. I suspect the low impedance drive capabilities of the R-N2000A will really benefit when paired with the Arendal 1528 bookshelf speakers, which trade sensitivity for deep bass extension.
