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Yamaha NP-S2000 network player test

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Amaha NP-S2000 network player

NETWORK PLAYER

It’s rather difficult to evaluate such an innovative device in terms of price, because there is nothing to compare it with. It would be incorrect to directly correlate it with the models with built-in hard drive, as well as with similar sounding CD-players. Nevertheless, if you imagine in which system it can provide the best possible playback, and considering the balanced outputs and strict minimalism in design, it is not a sin to reckon it among the pantheon of Hi-End class equipment. Here, such a price tag looks rather modest and can’t become an obstacle for the owner of a prestigious music set to connect to the home network via the most advanced device. No complaints about the sound and design, just a few ergonomic adjustments and everything will be just fine.

Design Features

Network players – a genre in the audio industry is still new and far from standardization and common denominators. Therefore, each manufacturer chooses its own approach to the same, in essence, task – reproduction of data stored on the computer. Some people rely on external DACs working through a USB port, while others create their own protocols and produce a full range of. Yamaha decided to support DLNA standard, which is used in many systems for streaming multimedia data onto the net. The peculiarity of this protocol is that the server plays the files directly, and the link that transfers them to the analog circuit receives a standard stream and does not depend on compatibility with any codecs. This protects the player from obsolescence in the face of new recording formats. In addition, the absence of moving parts helps to avoid extraneous noise, which is inevitable when playing from a hard disk or CD.

Service features

Controls in the base are arranged in a familiar pattern, honed over the years for CD players. Anyone who’s ever used it with a network media player knows that it doesn’t work with one at all. Have to perform all manipulations directly from the transmitting computer, which is not a problem if it is a laptop. With stationary servers, especially those that are in another room, the difficulties begin. Fortunately, there’s a solution. Yamaha has developed a special free app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, which lets you control the media network from the comfort of your chair, from anywhere in your home. It makes all the capabilities of a multimedia system readily available. This is what a real remote control should look like for devices like the NP-S2000.

Sound quality

Sound of the device greatly depends on the network settings and the software player, which directly creates the DLNA stream. You can achieve more than impressive results with the proper organization of the process. A well recorded FLAC file sounds as good as a CD on a very high end CD player. Not every audiophile will really notice the substitution, but for audiophiles, even for the most demanding, this quality will be more than enough. Precise bass control and transparent tops create an atmosphere that is very un-Japanese, which traditionally has suffered from a somewhat simplistic and anemic sound. Vocals are reproduced deeply and in detail, the feeling of being right there in the room is breathtaking. With this amount of acoustic treasure you need an expensive amplifier and speakers, otherwise you won’t get your full potential. Balanced-channel connection provides a significant, audible advantage over the unbalanced channel. It makes sense to support this type of connection with the entire audio path.

The amaha NP-S2000 network player

59,000 Dollars.

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  1. Henry Turner

    I am interested in knowing more about the Yamaha NP-S2000 network player. Can anyone provide a detailed review or test of its performance and features? I am particularly curious about its network connectivity, audio quality, and user-interface. Any personal experiences or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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