Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Yamaha m-4 Amplifier (SS) by greyranch

Model:	m-4
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$100-300 used
Description:	ss power amp
Manufacturer URL:	Yamaha
Manufacturer URL:	Yamaha

Review by greyranch ( A ) on December 02, 2002 at 03:23:12
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Hi! I'm not at the level of an audiophile as most on the website but enjoy very much the reviews and comments on this board.I bought this amp used about 10 years ago for 200.00. Is rated at 120 wpc or 170 into 4 ohms.
Was impressed with the build quality and the heft (45 lbs).My previous amp was a JVC integrated so obviosly the sound was awesome.I have used this amp reliably and very please with the sound,especially since purchasing some POLK Monitor 10 speakers.Well detailed sound with incredible imaging.
I would love to audition other power amps but am afraid of falling into the trap of being so worried and involved with sound quality that I won't enjoy the music anymore.(I'm sure I'll get comments from that statement!)
Brad

Product Weakness: I'm sure the readers of this review can think of some!
Product Strengths: Build quality and reliability,sound,no background noise,silent

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	yamaha m-4
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	yamaha c-50
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	philips 212
Speakers:	polk monitor 10
Cables/Interconnects:	home-made
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	all
Time Period/Length of Audition:	10 yrs
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	I'm sure the readers of this review can think of some!
Product Strengths:	Build quality and reliability,sound,no background noise,silent