Yamaha R-N2000A Network Receiver, Black

The Yamaha R-N2000A is a network receiver that combines an integrated amplifier, streaming player, DAC, and DAB+/FM tuner in one chassis.

One device, one power plug, one pair of speakers – and the system is ready. Yamaha packs almost everything in here that would otherwise need three stacked boxes, and does so with the quiet confidence of a brand that has built amplifiers for decades.

Why the R-N2000A?

At its heart is an ESS SABRE ES9026PRO DAC, flanked by a large toroidal transformer and a fully balanced, floating signal path. That's not spec-sheet bragging – it's audible: the R-N2000A sounds clean, powerful, and mature without ever seeming strained. Yamaha's YPAO R.S.C. room calibration measures your room with a microphone and smooths out early reflections – the fine-tuning that would otherwise take hours of manual tweaking, the receiver does in minutes.

What you'll hear

Via MusicCast, you pull Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Qobuz, and AirPlay 2 straight into the device and distribute sound to other rooms as needed. The USB DAC section handles DSD up to 11.2 MHz and PCM up to 384 kHz, an MM phono input awaits your turntable, and the HDMI ARC connection ties in your TV. The illuminated level meters on the front are pure nostalgic pleasure – and yes, you'll catch yourself watching them.

Who is the R-N2000A for? (and who it isn't)

Ideal if you want an uncompromising stereo system without filling your rack with separate components – vinyl, streaming, TV sound, and CD (via digital input) all under one roof. Straight talk: if you only occasionally stream a few songs over Bluetooth in the background, you're buying far more receiver than you'll ever need. The R-N2000A wants good speakers and music you actually listen to.

Our verdict

A High-End receiver that combines the charm of classic Hi-Fi aesthetics with modern network convenience – and delivers sonically to match. Not without reason did the European EISA jury name the R-N2000A the EISA Hi-Fi Receiver 2023–2024. For many, it's the last electronics purchase they'll need for a long time.

Technical data

• Amplifier power (RMS): 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω), 145 W + 145 W (4 Ω)
• Dynamic power: up to 215 W/channel (2 Ω)
• DAC: ESS SABRE ES9026PRO; USB DAC up to DSD 11.2 MHz / PCM 384 kHz
• Room calibration: YPAO R.S.C. with precision EQ (up to 192 kHz/64-bit)
• Streaming: MusicCast, AirPlay 2, Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Qobuz, internet radio
• Tuner: DAB+/FM
• Inputs: phono (MM), 2× line, CD, 2× optical, coaxial, USB-B, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Outputs: speakers A/B, subwoofer, headphones, HDMI ARC
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 435 × 157 × 473 mm (with antenna raised 435 × 233 × 473 mm)
• Weight: 22.1 kg
• Warranty: 2 + 3 years (5 years after product registration)
• Included: R-N2000A, remote control, YPAO measurement microphone, DAB/FM antenna, Wi-Fi antenna, power cable

Frequently asked questions

Does the R-N2000A need a separate streamer or DAC?
No. Network player, ESS DAC, phono preamp, and power amp are already built in. You connect speakers, join it to your Wi-Fi – and you have a fully-fledged stereo system. An external source like a turntable or CD player can additionally be connected, but isn't necessary.

Which streaming services does the R-N2000A support?
Via MusicCast you get Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Qobuz, Deezer, and AirPlay 2. A subscription isn't required: internet radio, music from your network storage, vinyl via phono, and CD via the digital input all work completely without ongoing costs.

Can I connect a turntable directly?
Yes. The R-N2000A has a phono input for MM cartridges, so you don't need a separate phono preamp. For MC cartridges, an additional preamp is recommended – we're happy to advise you on that.

What speakers and room sizes does it suit?
With 90 W + 90 W into 8 Ω and stable power down to 2 Ω, it confidently drives even demanding bookshelf and floorstanding speakers in small to medium-sized rooms. YPAO adapts the sound to your room. We'll work out together which combination suits you.

Why buy the R-N2000A at HD Zürisee?
Because since 1997 we've known which devices bring joy in everyday use – and which speakers really suit the R-N2000A. As an authorized Yamaha dealer in Wädenswil, we handle warranty and product registration correctly, our technician Mauri helps with installation and calibration, and we deliver and install at your home on request.

Goes well with

You'll find the matching speakers, a turntable for vinyl, or other streaming amplifiers for comparison in our collections – and of course the entire Yamaha range.