Yamaha CR-220
A vintage stereo receiver from Yamaha's CR series, delivering 20 watts per channel with FM/AM tuner and dual speaker outputs.
Overview
The Yamaha CR-220 is a stereo receiver from the 1970s CR series, known for solid build quality and reliable performance. It integrates a stereo amplifier with a built-in FM/AM tuner, making it a self-contained hub for analog audio sources. The unit supports phono, aux, and tape inputs, with dedicated tape output for recording, and includes bass and treble tone controls along with a loudness compensation feature for enhanced low-end response at lower volumes.
Designed for flexibility, the CR-220 offers A/B speaker selection and a headphone jack for private listening. It delivers 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and a total harmonic distortion of 0.5%, reflecting the engineering standards of its era.
Specifications
| Power output | 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.5% |
| Signal to noise ratio | 65dB |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 130 x 300mm |
| Weight | 8.5kg |
| Tuner section | FM stereo, FM mono, AM |
| Inputs | Phono, Aux, Tape |
| Outputs | Tape out |
| Loudness control | Yes |
| Tone controls | Bass, Treble |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Speaker outputs | A, B |
Context
The CR-220 is part of Yamaha's CR series receivers, a line that gained a strong reputation in the 1970s for clean sound and robust build quality, contributing to Yamaha's prominence in the hi-fi audio market of the analog era.
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