Hifi Gold from the Japanese Golden era 1970s STUNNING Legendary Yamaha CA-810 beast fully serviced pristine condition

It doesn't get much better than this,
The looks and the Sound signature to match with a moving magnet and moving coil phono stage on board
They simply don't make this quality anymore simple


The Yamaha CA-810 is a celebrated vintage stereo integrated amplifier built between 1977 and 1979, widely considered a sweet spot in Yamaha’s classic "Natural Sound" lineup. It earned its legendary status among audiophiles by pairing timeless silver-face industrial design with clean, uncolored sound and tank-like build quality.

Why It Is Considered Legendary

Signature "Natural Sound" Profile. Unlike many 1970s competitors that added artificial warmth, the CA-810 delivers a transparent, detailed, and honest sound signature. Reviewers note that while it is brutally honest, it remains musical and dynamic when paired with the right speakers.

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Iconic Industrial Design. Weighing 12 kg (26.5 lbs), it features a brushed aluminum faceplate, tactile rectangular paddle switches, twin illuminated VU meters, and a wood-veneered cabinet.

Superior Phono Stage. Vinyl enthusiasts prize its built-in phono section, which supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges alongside selectable resistance loading.

Variable Loudness Control. Instead of a simple on-off switch, Yamaha included a continuously variable loudness dial. This lets you attenuate the main volume while subtly boosting bass and treble for balanced low-volume listening. [1, 2]

Serviceability. Users on Reddit agree that its discrete internal components make it a worthwhile investment that technicians can easily repair and maintain for

Key Specifications

According to HiFi-Wiki and Reverb listings, the CA-810 offers conservative ratings that often exceed real-world output: [1, 2, 3]

SpecificationDetailPower Output65 watts per channel into 8Ω (80W into 4Ω)Total Harmonic Distortion0.05%Frequency Response10 Hz – 100 kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB (Line), 83 dB (MM), 73 dB (MC)Inputs & Outputs2x Phono, Tuner, Aux, 2x Tape, Pre-Out / Main-In jumpersDimensions & Weight435 x 160 x 337 mm / 12 kg