Yamaha RX-V1070 41lb! Natural Sound AVR *As-Is*
$95.00
Sold as-is, for parts or repair, with no warranty and no trade-back. There is no sound output from any channel and the display is frozen; it has not been serviced. When it worked it was a 1993 flagship — 110 watts a channel at 0.015% distortion, Dolby Pro Logic, MM phono, pre-outs, and 41 lbs of it. For someone who repairs things.
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Yamaha RX-V1070 41lb! Natural Sound Audio Video Receiver – AS-IS PROJECT UNIT (No Warranty/No Trade-Back)
SOLD AS-IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR – EXPERIENCED HOBBYISTS ONLY
This Yamaha RX-V1070 is being sold strictly as-is with no warranty, no testing guarantee, and no trade-back policy. The unit is not functioning properly and is offered as a project/repair opportunity for electronics hobbyists or technicians looking to revive a high-quality vintage receiver with excellent original specifications.
Known Issues:
No sound output from any channels
Display screen frozen (unresponsive)
Unit may power on but is not operational
Has not been serviced or repaired—selling in current condition
Why This Receiver is Worth Restoring:
The Yamaha RX-V1070 was a flagship-level receiver when it debuted in 1993-94, originally retailing for approximately $700-$900 USD. It represented Yamaha’s commitment to high-current power, clean sound, and versatile surround capabilities during the early home theater era. For the right hobbyist or technician, this could be an excellent restoration project with significant upside if repaired.
Original Specifications (When Operational):
110 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 20Hz–20kHz
Surround Power: 110W (front), 110W (center), 30W (rear)
Exceptionally low THD: 0.015% (reference-grade distortion spec)
Dolby Pro Logic surround decoding
High-quality phono stage: MM input, 86dB S/N ratio
Comprehensive connectivity: Multiple audio/video inputs including S-Video
Pre-out capability for external amplification
Heavy-duty construction: 18.6 kg (41 lbs)—substantial transformer and build quality
Yamaha’s Natural Sound processing
Remote control (if present—verify with photos)
Potential Value if Restored:
Audiophile reviews from the era describe it as having “great build quality, sound quality and features” with “clean power” and “sturdy construction”. One reviewer notes: “I wouldn’t sell it for less than 4 or 500 now even though it lacks dolby digital”.
Who Should Consider This:
Electronics hobbyists with repair experience
Technicians looking for vintage Yamaha project receivers
DIY enthusiasts comfortable troubleshooting A/V equipment
Anyone seeking high-quality vintage components for parts
What You’re Getting:
Yamaha RX-V1070 receiver in AS-IS, non-working condition
Substantial build quality with heavy transformer
Specifications:
Power Output: 110W/ch (8Ω, stereo, 0.015% THD when operational)
Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
Surround Decoding: Dolby Pro Logic
Phono Input: MM, 2.5mV sensitivity, 86dB S/N
Video: Composite, S-Video switching
Dimensions: 435 × 171.5 × 468.5 mm (17.1″ × 6.75″ × 18.4″)
Weight: 18.6 kg (41 lbs)
Year: 1993-94
AS-IS PRICE: $95 CAD – Priced to reflect non-working condition and project/repair status. All sales final. No returns, no warranty, no trade-back policy.
Note: This receiver is not suitable for general buyers. Purchase only if you have electronics repair experience or are comfortable with the risk that the unit may not be economically repairable. Radique Audio makes no guarantees regarding the feasibility or cost of repair.
| Weight | 44 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.1 × 22.4 × 11 in |
Yamaha began as an organ maker in Hamamatsu, Japan, in 1887. It made gramophones from the 1920s and began hi-fi with the 1954 HiFi Player. We carry Yamaha AV receivers, vintage stereo receivers, CD players, subwoofers and speakers. We've had more than 280 Yamaha listings so far, covering nearly 200 different models. Every used Yamaha here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Every AV receiver we list is tested input by input on our bench: each HDMI input and output, the analog, optical and coaxial inputs, the subwoofer outputs and the wireless features where it has them. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
Yamaha models we've sold most often: the SW-3 subwoofer, the NX-E270 surrounds, and the RX-V1400, RX-V850 and RX-V800 AV receivers.
The Yamaha hi-fi story
Torakusu Yamaha built his first reed organ in Hamamatsu in 1887 and founded Nippon Gakki in 1897; the company was renamed Yamaha Corporation in 1987. Yamaha calls the 1954 HiFi Player its first audio product, and dates its first Natural Sound (NS) speakers to 1967.
1970s hi-fi. The CA-700 and CA-500 of 1972 were Yamaha's first integrated amplifiers, and the CA-1000 of 1973 could switch its output stage between Class A and Class A/B. The NS-1000 and NS-1000M speakers of 1974 used beryllium dome drivers, and the NS-10M of 1978, sold for home use, became a studio monitor.
CD and surround. The CD-1 of 1982 was Yamaha's first CD player. The DSP-1 of 1986 was a Digital Sound Field Processor, and in 1993 the RX-V870 became the first Yamaha receiver with CINEMA DSP. The RX-V992 of 1997 added built-in Dolby Digital decoding.
AVENTAGE. The AVENTAGE (RX-A) receiver line launched in 2010, above the RX-V range.
Which Yamaha is which?
CA integrated amplifiers (1972 to about 1979): the CA-500, CA-700, CA-1000 and CA-2000, followed by the A-series.
CR receivers (mid-1970s to about 1980): the CR-1000, then the CR-620 to CR-2020 generation of 1977 to 1979.
NS speakers: from the NS-690 and the beryllium NS-1000 to the NS-10M bookshelf speaker, made from 1978 to 2001.
CD players: from the CD-1 of 1982 to the CDX and GT-CD models.
RX-V AV receivers (from at least 1991): such as the RX-V800, RX-V850 and RX-V1400 we sell often. Built-in Dolby Digital arrived in 1997, YPAO room calibration in 2003 and HDMI in the mid-2000s.
RX-A AVENTAGE (from 2010): the step-up AV receivers. The RX-Z models were the flagships until 2007.
Buying used Yamaha: what to check
Formats. On an AV receiver, check what it decodes and connects to: Dolby Digital from 1997, room calibration from 2003, HDMI from the mid-2000s.
HDMI boards. On modern AV receivers, HDMI is usually the first thing to fail. We test every HDMI input and output before listing.
CR receivers. Owners suggest asking whether service bulletins were done on a CR-2020, and expect scratchy controls and burnt-out dial lamps on any unserviced unit.
NS speakers. Check that the tweeters on an NS-10M are original and both work, and inspect the beryllium domes on an NS-1000, since Yamaha stopped making beryllium diaphragms in 1997.
Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.
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