R-N500
Этот мощный сетевой Hi-Fi ресивер работает с широким разнообразием источников аудиосигнала, включая сетевое аудиооборудование, и воспроизводит звук с непревзойденным качеством. Аппарат поддерживает специальное приложение, которое облегчает управление системой, и имеет цифровые входы для подключения телевизора и других устройств.
- Наслаждайтесь полным спектром любимых современных музыкальных носителей.
- Слушайте передачи Интернет-радио со всего мира, подключайтесь к сервисам потоковой музыки
- Поддержка функции AirPlay
- Приложение NP CONTROLLER позволяет выполнять операции управления со смартфона или планшета.
- Воспроизведение в формате FLAC или WAV 192 кГц/24 бит
- Цифровые аудиовходы для телевизора и проигрывателя дисков Blu-ray
- Цифровое USB-подключение iPod, iPhone и iPad и USB-устройств
- Технология ToP-ART для повышения качества звука и высококачественные комплектующие
- Режим Pure Direct для более чистого звука и плавная регулировка тонкомпенсации
- Простая, но продуманная конструкция
- Регистрация продукции
R-N500
R-N500 — это ресивер и сетевой проигрыватель в одном устройстве. Он позволяет воспроизводить аудиофайлы, загруженные из Интернета и сохраненные на диске компьютера или в сетевой системе хранения данных. Можно также пользоваться сервисами потоковой музыки или слушать передачи Интернет-радио (через vTuner). Специальное приложение Yamaha NP Controller позволяет по беспроводному соединению проигрывать мелодии, хранящиеся на смартфоне или планшете.
Потоковая трансляция миллионов композиций с помощью Spotify Connect
With the Spotify app on your smartphone, you’ve got instant access to millions of songs. And now you can stream those songs to your Yamaha system by using Spotify Connect. Just hit play to start streaming music. What’s more, when you’ve been listening on your smartphone outside and come inside, the song immediately streams to your receiver—like magic, you enjoy uninterrupted music. You can also personalise playlists and receive phone calls while listening to music.
*The Spotify app and premium account are required. Visit spotify.com for more details. Try Spotify Premium for free on your Yamaha Home Entertainment System for 30 days. http://spotify.com/yamaha
*Spotify service availability depends on regions.
Слушайте передачи интернет-радиостанций со всего мира или потоковую музыку*
Support for the vTuner radio station database enables sampling of Internet radio broadcasts throughout the world by connecting to the Internet over a LAN. Furthermore, support for music streaming allows you to enjoy a wide variety of music content.
*Available via future firmware update. Service availability depends on regions.
Приложение NP Controller для управления системой со смартфона или планшета
Загрузите приложение Yamaha NP Controller и используйте его для просмотра музыкальных источников на экране своего смарт-устройства, где также может отображаться информация о композициях и обложки альбомов. Функция MusicPlay позволяет проигрывать потоковую музыку без переключения на другое приложение. Совместимость со смартфоном или планшетом позволяет управлять системой по сети.
Поддержка функции AirPlay
Сетевой ресивер R-N500 воспроизводит музыку практически со всех устройств, которые имеются в вашем распоряжении. Поддержка технологии AirPlay означает удобство беспроводного воспроизведения музыки с iPod, iPhone, iPad, а также с компьютера.
Воспроизведение в формате FLAC или WAV 192 кГц/24 бит
Поддерживаются форматы FLAC и WAV 192 кГц/24 бит, обеспечивающие такую точность, насыщенность и выразительность звучания, которые возможны только при использовании носителей высокого разрешения. Усовершенствованные за много лет технологии Yamaha гарантируют высочайшую стабильность и надежность воспроизведения в любом доступном формате.
Цифровые аудиовходы для телевизора и проигрывателя дисков Blu-ray
Модель имеет оптические и коаксиальные разъемы для подключения цифровых устройств. Оптический вход предназначен для приема аудиосигнала с телевизора, а коаксиальный — с проигрывателя Blu-ray. Аудиосигнал все время остается в цифровом пространстве, обеспечивая чистое, динамичное звучание для всех программ, будь то спорт, фильм или концерт.
Цифровое USB-подключение iPod, iPhone, iPad и USB-устройств
Проигрыватель R-N500 имеет порт USB на фронтальной панели для быстрого подключения iPod, iPhone, iPad или USB-накопителей. Вы получаете моментальный доступ к музыке, сохраненной в памяти устройства, а благодаря цифровому соединению обеспечивается максимально высокое качество звука.
Технология ToP-ART для повышения качества звука и высококачественные комплектующие
Все в модели R-N500 «заточено» на максимально высокое качество звучания. Схема устройства с прямой передачей сигнала обеспечивает оптимальное разделение каналов, устранение шумов и искажений и воспроизведение чистого звука. В устройстве использованы два независимых друг от друга блока питания для аналоговых и цифровых источников, а также оригинальная технология Yamaha ToP-АРТ (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology). Утяжеленное шасси Art Base эффективно защищает аудиосигнал от шума и вибрации. Тщательно отобранные и протестированные материалы и компоненты обеспечивают наилучшее качество звучания.
Режим Pure Direct для чистого звука
С включением режима Pure Direct звуковой сигнал идет в обход цепей управления тембром (НЧ и ВЧ), балансом и буферного усилителя. Это улучшает качество звука при сохранении мощности выходного сигнала. Когда звук становится чище, отчетливее проявляются тончайшие музыкальные нюансы.
Регулятор тонкомпенсации
На передней панели R-N500 имеется регулятор для плавной настройки тонкомпенсации. Отделенный от общего регулятора громкости он позволяет контролировать баланс нижних и верхних частот для оптимальной настройки диапазона тонов при любом уровне выходного сигнала, восполняя потерю нижних частот, свойственную нашему восприятию при прослушивании музыки на малой громкости.
Простой, но тщательно продуманный дизайн
Уникальный дизайн R-N500, простой и привлекательный, унаследован непосредственно от Hi-Fi компонентов Yamaha, включает также удобное расположение кнопок. Шлифованная алюминиевая передняя панель имеет богатую текстурированную отделку. Ручки управления те же, что и на наших самых шикарных моделях. Все в R-N500 — как внутри, так и снаружи — демонстрирует нашу приверженность совершенству и функциональности.
Режим ECO и функция автоматического отключения
The R-N500 has an ECO mode that reduces power consumption by about 20%*, and an Auto power standby function that you can set to turn the power off after 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours.
*Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).
Другие отличительные особенности
• Вход для сабвуфера
• Вход для сигнала со звукоснимателя ММ (подвижный магнит) проигрывателя виниловых дисков
• Переключатель и акустические клеммы для двух пар АС
• Винтовые клеммы для подключения АС
• Фиксированная настройка на 40 станций в диапазоне FM/AM
R-N500 Network Receiver Discontinued
The R-N500 is a receiver and network audio player in a single unit. You can use it to easily play audio sources downloaded from the Internet and stored on a PC or NAS system or enjoy streaming music services and Internet radio (with vTuner). Moreover, Yamaha’s original NP CONTROLLER app allows you to enjoy your favorite tunes on a smartphone or tablet device via wireless connection.
Stream Millions of Songs with Spotify Connect
With the Spotify app on your smartphone, you’ve got instant access to millions of songs. And now you can stream those songs to your Yamaha system by using Spotify Connect. Just hit play to start streaming music. What’s more, when you’ve been listening on your smartphone outside and come inside, the song immediately streams to your receiver—like magic, you enjoy uninterrupted music. You can also personalize playlists and receive phone calls while listening to music.
The Spotify app and premium account are required. Visit Spotify.com for more details.
Listen to Internet Radio Stations from Around the World and Access Music Streaming*
Support for the vTuner radio station database enables sampling of Internet radio broadcasts throughout the world by connecting to the Internet over a LAN. Furthermore, support for music streaming allows you to enjoy a wide variety of music content.
*Available via future firmware update.
NP CONTROLLER App Lets You Operate from Your Smartphone or Tablet
Download Yamaha’s handy NETWORK PLAYER CONTROLLER app on your smartphone or tablet and use it to browse through music sources, view song information and album art, control over network and other settings. The app features a Music Play function that lets you enjoy music streaming without having to select a different app.
AirPlay® Compatible
The R-N500 network receiver has virtually all of your music playback bases covered. This includes full compatibility with AirPlay—which means you get the convenience of wireless music playback from your Mac®, iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®, as well as from a PC.
FLAC or WAV 192 kHz / 24-bit Audio Playback
Compatibility with FLAC/WAV 192 kHz / 24-bit playback is built in, bringing you sound accuracy with rich expressive power that’s only possible from high resolution sources. Yamaha technologies refined over many years ensure high stability and reliability.
Digital Audio Input for TV or Blu-ray Disc™ Player
The R-N500 is equipped for digital audio input—with both optical and coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray Disc player. The audio stays in the digital domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your entertainment sources, from sports and other programs to movies and concerts.
USB Digital Connection for iPod, iPhone, iPad and USB Devices
The R-N500 provides a USB port on the front panel for quick connection of an iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB stick. You have instant access to all your stored music and the digital connection ensures that you hear it with the highest possible sound quality.
ToP-ART Sound Quality Design and Highest Quality Parts
Everything in the R-N500 has been built for maximum performance and high quality. The internal design utilizes simple, direct transmission of the signals—ensuring optimum separation, elimination of noise and distortion and pure sound reproduction. This includes dual independent power supplies for the two sound sources, analog and digital, as well as Yamaha’s original ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and Art Base chassis construction to fully protect audio signals from noise and vibration. Moreover, all parts and materials have been carefully selected and tested, to make sure they are of only the highest quality—so that they all work together to provide the absolute best sound possible.
Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
Engaging the Pure Direct switch causes the audio signal to bypass the control circuits for bass and treble, balance and the back buffer amp. This improves sound quality while maintaining full output capacity. Shortening the signal route improves sound purity, helping to reproduce even the most delicate musical nuances.
Continuously Variable Loudness Control
The R-N500 also features a dedicated loudness control on the front panel, which lets you adjust the loudness effect as desired. Separate from the overall volume, this controls the balance of the low and high frequency sounds, providing full tonal range at any volume level, compensating for the natural loss in the human ear of high and low frequencies at soft levels.
Simple Yet Sophisticated Design
With a beautifully simple and unique design inherited directly from Yamaha’s Hi-Fi audio components, the R-N500 also boasts an easy-to-operate button layout. The aluminum front panel has a richly textured silver hairline finish. The control knobs are also of the same luxurious construction as used on our top-end models. Both inside and out, everything about the R-N500 demonstrates our commitment to superior design and operability.
ECO Mode and Auto Power Standby
The R-N500 has an ECO mode that reduces power consumption by about 20%* and an Auto Power Standby function that you can set to turn the power off after two, four, eight or 12 hours.
*Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).
Other Notable Features
• Terminal for a Subwoofer
• Phono MM terminal for vinyl playback
• Speaker selector and speaker terminals for two systems
• Screw-type speaker terminals
• 40 station FM/AM preset tuning
Yamaha R-N500 review
A likeable all-in-one streaming system that may win you over – especially at this price Tested at £350
published 10 March 2015
What Hi-Fi? Verdict
A likeable all-in-one streaming system that may win you over – especially at this price
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Pros
- + Huge, spacious sound
- + Clear and richly detailed
- + Smooth presentation
- + Extensive features
- + Impressive build quality for the money
- + Price
Cons
- — Lacks energy and attack
- — Could be more agile, precise and dynamic
- — No Bluetooth or wi-fi
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The Yamaha R-N500 may just be the ideal streaming system. Whether your music collection consists of CDs, vinyl, high-resolution audio files stored on a NAS device or just a Spotify Premium subscription (or all of the above), the R-N500 can play it all.
For an astonishingly wallet-friendly £350, this one-box system has an impressive list of features to play your tunes. All you need to do is connect the R-N500 to the internet, add speakers, and you’re ready to start streaming.
Performance
With Alt-J’s Breezeblocks streaming from our server, we’re immediately struck by how big and spacious the R-N500 sounds. Instruments and voices are easy to place in the airy soundstage. It has a warm, full-bodied balance that’s characteristic of Yamaha’s sound, combined with a squeaky-clean, smooth presentation that’s lovely to listen to.
There are rich layers of detail here, while the smoothed treble ensures you won’t hear any bright or sharp edges. It’s an easy-going approach that suits all kinds of music files, whether a 24-bit/96kHz Tom Waits album or the Guardians Of The Galaxy soundtrack streamed over Spotify.
We just wish it would sound more energetic and enthusiastic. The R-N500 knows exactly how to deliver all the right notes at the right time – it just doesn’t have the drive to do it. Tom Waits’ raucous, atonal vocals on Bad As Me lack bite and dynamism.
The lively, sprightly tune of Pink Martini’s Donde Estas, Yolanda? sounds laidback, when it should be bubbling over with nimble-footed excitement.
Piano keys, percussion, and blaring trumpets and trombones have a lush, solid weight to them, but they could be punchier, more precise and agile. Dynamically, it’s rather restrained and lazy. We want the Yamaha to let loose and flaunt its musical ability – it would make the R-N500’s performance all the more engaging.
The system does need careful speaker matching. Our reference ATC SCM 50 speakers aren’t natural partners by a long shot, but they do show off the large scale and refined detail of the R-N500’s sound.
The B&W 685 S2s (£500) are a much better fit – the system sounds perkier and more upbeat, the treble regains a hint of sparkle, and it’s a touch more interesting to listen to – even if you lose out on some of the openness.
Features and connectivity
There’s little this Yamaha can’t do. Plug it into your home network (via ethernet only, there’s no wi-fi), and you can seamlessly stream all your music files stored across laptops, smartphones, tablets and NAS devices. File compatibility is extensive: you can play anything from standard MP3s to hi-res 24-bit/192kHz FLAC and WAV files through the R-N500.
AirPlay and DLNA support are also available, and with Spotify Connect, vTuner internet radio, and FM and AM tuners on board, you have access to more music than you can shake a glow stick at. This is an extremely well featured system. Stream quality is stable, everything works without a hitch, and we didn’t experience any dropouts during testing.
There are multiple digital and analogue inputs if you prefer a wired connection, and even a moving-magnet phono stage for plugging in your trusty old turntable. The front panel USB port is multi-talented, too: it will play and charge Apple devices, and also play audio files stored on a USB stick or flash drive. There are two things the R-N500 can’t do: wi-fi and Bluetooth.
We didn’t miss either feature during testing thanks to just how easy it is to access music on our smartphone or NAS box, although not everyone will be able to place their kit within easy reach of their network router. Those who want the added convenience of wi-fi and Bluetooth can simply buy separate modules from Yamaha, for around £50 each.
Build and design
We’re puzzled every time we look at the R-N500’s relatively budget price tag, as it looks every inch a premium quality piece of hi-fi kit. The all-metal construction is built well, and the unit is sturdy and classy in equal measure.
It feels like an expensive product, too. Those beautifully machined dials and tonal controls on the front panel are wonderful to use. They’re weighted just right, and turn so smoothly. They also bear more than a passing resemblance to the ones on Yamaha’s retro-styled flagship A-S3000 amplifier (£4000) – it’s no wonder we keep thinking the R-N500 costs more than it does.
Sadly, there are no glowing volume meters, but the large, crystal-clear, informative and easy to read display suits the R-N500’s more modern and complex needs, so we can’t complain.
Control app
We like using the neatly designed and intuitively laid out NP Controller app more than the old fashioned remote handset. The free app’s responsive, organised layout looks best on a tablet’s screen, but the smartphone version is equally easy to get along with.
All inputs are laid out in one screen for lightning-fast source-switching, and using a touchscreen to browse through endless lists of songs and radio stations feels far more natural than tediously pressing buttons or using the fiddly ‘Select’ dial on the unit.
The free app streamlines the user experience, complete with a virtual dial that mirrors the one on the unit – although this can be a little buggy and unresponsive at times.
The physical remote may be old hat, but it’s at least reliable and useful for changing the volume in a pinch.
Verdict
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, or simply wanting to take their first steps into hi-fi.
All the Yamaha needs is a fresh bout of energy, (and a touch more precision and punch), and that big, rich sound will be a force to be reckoned with. Definitely worth an audition.