Yamaha M-5000 Stereo Power Amplifier (Silver)

Description

With more than 130 years of experience, Yamaha has grown to
become the world’s leading sound company. The M-5000 embodies this spirit with
time-honored craftsmanship and market-leading innovation and serves as the
epitome of high-fidelity audio reproduction.

M-5000 Power Amplifier

With more than 130 years of experience, Yamaha has grown to
become the world’s leading sound company. The M-5000 embodies this spirit with
time-honored craftsmanship and market-leading innovation and serves as the
epitome of high-fidelity audio reproduction.

• 200 W
  + 200 W (4 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07% THD, 2-channel driven)

• 100 W
  + 100 W (8 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07% THD, 2-channel driven)

• Meticulously
  designed, balanced signal transmission

• Floating
  and balanced power amplifier layout for improved drivability

• Perfectly
  symmetrical design for isolating left and right channels

• Low
  impedance design with shortened signal and power supply paths

• Improved
  construction delivers state-of-the-art rigidity

• Massive
  toroidal core power transformer

 

Amplification in a class of its own

Features

Perfectly Balanced

Together with the GT-5000 turntable and C-5000 preamplifier,
Yamaha delivers an end-to-end balanced signal chain across its flagship models
for premier performance.

Designed to Perform

Meticulously designed, the M-5000 adopts a perfectly
symmetrical layout to isolate the left and right channels both physically and
electrically.

The deliberately simple design, which also serves to reduce
the signal path as much as possible, minimizes energy loss and achieves lower
impedance for high-fidelity performance.

Floating and Balanced Power Amplifier with MOSFETs

As opposed to conventional power amplifier designs whereby
power is supplied via a power transistor and the negative polarity is connected
to ground, the power supply of the M-5000 is connected directly to each
positive and negative side of the output stage.

Completely floating the entire power amp circuit from the
ground removes any undesirable impact of minute voltage fluctuations or ground
noise.

The design also creates an ideal symmetrical layout for
employing MOSFET power amplifiers, improving drivability for low impedance
speakers.

Rigid Frame Structure Featuring a Mechanical Ground
Concept

The M-5000 has been designed from the ground up to maximize
rigidity — reducing unwanted vibration for optimal sonic performance.

Further, employing a mechanical ground concept by fixing the
power transformer, block capacitors and heat sink directly to the rigid,
streamlined construction with bolts ensures they are fully supported and
eliminates the influence of vibrations.

Massive Toroidal Core Transformer and Low Impedance
Design

Delivering high-fidelity performance, a massive toroidal
transformer is utilized with a 3 mm-thick pure brass base which suppresses
unwanted vibrations.

In addition, the power transformer does not influence the
surrounding audio circuits due to less leakage flux.

The drawn-out copper wiring from the winding core
contributes to the low impedance design by markedly reducing the loss of energy
when compared to conventional designs.

Thick Wires and Screw-Type Connections for Power Supply

Thick wires and screw-type connections contribute to the
low-impedance design of the M-5000 — minimizing energy loss that would
otherwise typically occur in conventional connections and wire assemblies.

The use of screws and brass terminals directly on the block
capacitors as opposed to solder promotes a strong, low-impedance connection.

Custom-Designed Feet

All aspects of the M-5000 design were considered in
producing this flagship model. Its construction exudes master craftsmanship and
reflects an obsession with achieving the highest levels of performance.

The feet are no exception. Original in their design, the
heavy-duty brass feet function either as fully supported spikes or with a
scratch guard base for use on delicate surfaces.

Exquisite, Large Level Meters Reflect the Dynamics in the
Music

The M-5000 features large, high-precision meters on the
front panel, enabling audiences to visualize the dynamics of the music.

Measuring 7 mm-thick and made from Asahi glass, these
quality meters only enhance the luxurious and exceptionally elegant aesthetic
of the M-5000.

Premier Speaker Terminals

The M-5000 utilizes oversized, screw-type speaker terminals
to ensure ease-of-use and a secure connection. Cut from a pure brass block, the
original Yamaha design denotes a meticulous attention to detail and premier
quality.

The 3 mm-thick terminal base plate is also made from pure
brass for strength and rigidity, and assists in reducing distortion due to its
non-magnetic properties.

 

Stereo Amplifier / Receiver
Audio Specifications	Input Terminal	RCA: 1, BAL: 1, TRIGGER IN: 1
	Output Terminal	TRIGGER OUT: 1
	Rated Output Power	100 W + 100 W (8 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07% THD, 2-channel driven), 200 W + 200 W (4 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07% THD, 2-channel driven), 400 W (8 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07% THD, Monaural driven)
	Dynamic Power Per Channel	[IHF] 125 W + 125 W (8 ohm), 170 W + 170 W (6 ohm), 250 W + 250 W (4 ohm), 500 W + 500 W (2 ohm)
	Dynamic Headroom	0.97 dB (8 ohm)
	Maximum Output Power	220 W + 220 W (4 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD)
	IEC Output Power	125 W + 125 W (8 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.02% THD)
	Maximum Effective Output Power	[JEITA, 1kHz, 10% THD]135 W + 135 W (8 ohm), 270 W + 270 W (4 ohm)
	Power Bandwidth	10 Hz-50 kHz (8 ohm, 0.1% THD, 45 W)
	Damping Factor	300 or higher (8 ohm, 1 kHz)
	Input Sensitivity / Input Impedance	(BAL) 2.0 Vrms / 47 kohm, (LINE) 1.0 Vrms / 47 kohm [1 kHz 100 W / 8 ohm conversion]
	Maximum Input Signal Voltage	(BAL) 2.20 Vrms [1 kHz, 0.5% THD], (LINE) 1.10 Vrms [1 kHz, 0.5% THD]
	Frequency Response	+0 dB / -3 dB (5 Hz-100 kHz), +0 dB / -0.3 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz)
	Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise	2-channel driven: 0.035% (LINE [BAL] to SP Out, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 50 W, 8 ohms), Monaural driven: 0.05% (LINE [BAL] to SP Out, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 200 W, 8 ohms)
	Channnel Separation	90 dB or higher (1 kHz, Input 1.0 kohm Terminated), 70 dB or higher (10 kHz, Input 1.0 kohm Terminated)
	Signal-to-Noise Ratio	[IHF-A network, Input 1 kohm shorted] 110 dB
	Residual Noise	[IHF-A network] (BAL) 40 uVrms, (LINE) 50 uVrms
	Meter Class	The 2.5th class
General	Power Consumption	400 W
	Standby Power Consumption	Off Mode: 0.1 W, Standby Mode: 0.2 W
	Maximum Power Consumption	800 W
	Power Management (Auto Power Standby)	Yes
	Dimension (W×H×D)	17-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 18-1/4″
	Weight	59.3 lbs.