🎵 Yamaha CR-800 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver – Serviced, Cleaned & Tested – Wood Case

🎵 Yamaha CR-800 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

Serviced, Cleaned & Tested — Wood Case — Bash Vintage Audio

For sale is a beautiful Yamaha CR-800 Natural Sound stereo receiver, serial no. 14768, finished in Yamaha’s classic silver-face design with its wood cabinet.

The Yamaha CR-800 is one of Yamaha’s highly regarded 1970s Natural Sound receivers, known for its clean, detailed sound, excellent tuner section, understated design, and elegant low-profile cabinet. Yamaha’s Natural Sound series has a loyal following among vintage audio enthusiasts who want a refined, accurate, and musical receiver without the inflated collector premium of some other 1970s brands.

This example presents very well with a clean silver faceplate, attractive wood cabinet, working dial and indicator lights, smooth Yamaha control layout, and strong overall vintage appearance.

Unit has been serviced, cleaned, detailed, and tested BVA-style by Bash Vintage Audio — BVA LLC, a 4.8-star Reverb seller with 266 reviews.

YouTube demo video included, please review.

Service / Cleaning Performed

This unit was serviced for maintenance, cleaning, and reliable playback testing.

Work performed includes:

Controls and switches cleaned

RCA inputs checked

Speaker outputs checked

Boards cleaned with electronic contact cleaner

Faceplate and exterior detailed

Knobs removed, cleaned, and hand-polished when performed

Dial and indicator lights checked

Tuner operation verified

Bench tested for 3 hours

Playback tested through speakers (Klipsch KG4 and Sansui)

This unit is being represented as serviced, cleaned, and tested. It is not being represented as a full restoration, full recap, or complete rebuild unless specifically documented.

Sound / Performance

The Yamaha CR-800 delivers the clean, open, and detailed presentation Yamaha’s Natural Sound receivers are known for. It has a refined sonic character with strong clarity, good control, and a smooth, balanced presentation.

The tuner section performs well, controls operate smoothly, and the unit was tested through speakers for real-world playback.

This is a great receiver for someone looking for a high-quality 1970s silver-face receiver with classic styling, strong build quality, and a more understated audiophile presentation than the typical vintage receiver market hype.

Cosmetic Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

The silver faceplate presents cleanly, the wood cabinet has attractive vintage character, and the receiver displays very well from the front. As with any vintage component of this age, please expect normal signs of use, including minor marks, small scratches, cabinet wear, or age-related cosmetic imperfections.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

Features

Yamaha CR-800 Natural Sound stereo receiver

Classic 1970s silver-face Yamaha design

Wood cabinet

AM/FM stereo receiver

Phono input for turntable

Aux input

Tape inputs/outputs

Speaker outputs

Headphone output

Bass, treble, balance, loudness, and selector controls

Smooth Yamaha control layout

Excellent vintage tuner section

Serviced, cleaned, and playback tested by BVA

Why Buy From Bash Vintage Audio

Bash Vintage Audio — BVA LLC specializes in carefully selected vintage stereo equipment that is cleaned, serviced as needed, tested, photographed, and packed properly.

We focus on honest representation, strong presentation, and safe shipping. Each unit is handled with the goal of giving buyers a clean, tested, ready-to-enjoy vintage audio component without exaggerated restoration claims.

Shipping

This Yamaha CR-800 will be professionally packed for safe shipment and shipped using a Reverb shipping label with Reverb Protection.

Shipping includes:

Professionally packed for safe transit

Double-boxed when appropriate

Shipped using a Reverb label

Fully insured through the Reverb shipping/protection process

Tracking provided after shipment

Buyer must retain all original packaging materials for any shipping claim. Any shipping damage claim must be handled through the carrier/Reverb insurance process.

Return / Shipping Damage Policy

If there is an issue on arrival, please contact us immediately before attempting any repair or return.

For shipping damage claims, buyers must keep all original packaging and provide photos of:

• Outer box
• Inner box / packing materials
• Damaged area of the unit
• Shipping label

Returns and damage claims are handled through Reverb policies. If Reverb Safe Shipping applies, all packaging must be retained until the claim is resolved By Reverb. Reverb issues return label after the claim is approved.

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