Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Cheektowaga, NY on 2/26/2021
Works well, could use a remote to turn unit off.
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Aberdeen, WA on 1/27/2021
Couldn't be happier bought this to go with my Yamaha Amp that I purchased a couple months back looks great sounds great.
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Gaffney, SC on 1/25/2021
Seem to be a good tuner but have not time to really say for sure
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Cana, VA on 1/1/2021
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Woodinville, WA on 10/19/2020
I've had Yamaha equipment over the years and really love it. I recently decided to let go of home theatre and just focus on a Yamaha A-S501 preamp, C600 CD changer, and this tuner. I'm very happy (with 4 kef q150 speakers). Love Crutchfield.
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Marrero, LA on 10/15/2020
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from La Canada Flt, CA on 10/4/2020
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Leesburg, VA on 9/22/2020
A welcome addition to my amp and takes in very little space on my stack shelves.
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Good match to Yamaha amps
Crutchfield customer from Astoria, NY on 9/8/2020
Tuner is easy to set up. A couple of my stations weren't added automatically to memory, but were easy to add manually. Doesn't seem any better than the tuner on my retired Sony receiver, but the unit is easier to use, better looking and matches the new A-S301 amp nicely. I like the rotary station selector knob.
Pros: Easy setup and operation. Rotary knob for station selection. Remote from Yamaha amp controls tuner.
Cons: NA
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Lititz, PA on 7/6/2020
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Olive Branch, MS on 4/19/2020
It is just what I needed. It sounds great and works great with my sound bar and sub. The only thing I did not know it did not have a remote but my cable remote works everything. I am 100% satisfied and and it fit perfect where I needed it to fit. Thanks You Crutchfield and your rep that helped me he was great and very patient while answering all my needs.
Pros: Great
Cons: Non
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Webster, NY on 4/19/2020
Sounds great and and I got lots of stations with just the supplied antennae. A remote would be nice.
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Fresno, CA on 4/13/2020
A very good no-nonsence tuner. Easy to set up. Hooked it up to a roof antenae and found I had many more stations than I knew about. I like tuning with a dial instead of up and down buttons also very quiet while tuning between stations.
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CHRISTINE from Norman on 4/3/2020
Bought mine, getting a good deal on one with badly damaged box. Got lucky, the unit was unscathed, ad works well. I didn't care about the lack of an included remote, as I have an A-S500 that operates it... though it would be nice to be able to put it to sleep with the remote. My fix to that is to leave it on 24/7, as I do the amp itself. To silence it I simply choose a different input. It's reception is good in my location; broadcasts come in clean and noiseless, and the sound quality is very good - probably better than some of us older enthusiasts may admit. I've been startled at the sound quality on many occasions, listening to my favorite all-classical spot on the dial, er, ie, spot on the frequency display. I also have an NAD 4130. Doubt I could tell them apart by ear. Maybe. Excellent tuners that only an audiophile wouldn't love. Great for music lovers, though. That was tongue-in-cheek, as I am a bit of a 'phile myself. Love the Yamaha tuner and amp, driving Monitor Audio Silver 6 speakers. My high-value bedroom system. Sure, I stream music, sometimes play discs, often play laptop files. But I also have three local radio stations I enjoy, especially with a good tuner.
Pros: Works remotely using my integrated amp remote Solid IF performance, clean reception Very good sound quality Doesn't break the bank High Value Slim profile conserves cabinet space Visually pleasing, esp with amp
Cons: No remote included will bum out some, not me Can't turn it off remotely Comes in black only - but I wanted black - some might find that a con 'Bout it
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 2/2/2020
The equipment has worked to meet my expectations. Gus was very helpful and the equipment arrived faster than I thought. It is nice to be able to listen to radio again through my system instead of the small boom box or undercounter tuner.
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Colorado Spgs, CO on 8/28/2019
An inexpensive tuner like this shouldn't get 5 stars, but I've been pleased with it in every way: convenient tuning; good sound quality; good radio sensitivity; *great* price. I've attached an indoor folded dipole antenna, and I can receive a FM station 40 miles away (in mountainous terrain). This tuner is a "best buy".
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Easthampton, MA on 6/28/2019
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from West Richland, WA on 4/21/2019
Very suprise how well the tunier receive single that my overprice sony receiver could not pick up and I had a very good FM ant
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Great Tuner
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, MA on 4/20/2019
I own a Yamaha R-S500 Receiver which I love. Upgraded to the T-S500 and A-S801 Integrated amp, the sound quality has improved but the R-S500 picked up more stations than the T-S500 when set for automatic tuning. I have to manually tune all the stations I had before not a big deal but ... The build quality is solid and would definitely purchase again.
Pros: Yamaha Quality and nice sound.
Cons: Auto Tuning
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Bronx, NY on 4/7/2019
Needs a REMOTE!!!!!!!!! We are in 2019!!!!!!
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Cordova, TN on 4/6/2019
I have used Yamha electronics for over 30 years and have enjoyed the best service!!!!
Pros: Great equipment
Cons: N/a
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Yamaha T-S500 Tuner
Rich from Millsboro, DE on 11/20/2018
Very good build quality. Reception is good.
Pros: Yamaha quality Old school looks A real Tuning Knob!
Cons: A little pricy compared to competition
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Fulton, MO on 11/4/2018
Great reception, good sound, lots of presets, easy to install and use.
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Bettendorf, IA on 9/27/2018
A very good basic tuner. The Yamaha T-S500 has all the features necessary to bring in most stations clearly and cleanly. The mono choice is great for distant FM stations . The features are easy to access and easy to set up and operate. All around this is a very good tuner for those of us who use amplifiers instead of receivers.
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Another great Yamaha product
Joe from Shelton, CT on 8/7/2018
Very pleased with the Yamaha tuner. It picks up distant stations with ease and great clarity, especially when paired with an outside antenna. Tuners of this caliber are hard to find today and the Yamaha hits a home run. The bonus is the very competitive price point. I wish it had a remote but it is not a deal breaker.
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Excellent Value
Kyle from Saint Peters, MO on 7/11/2018
Excellent value! FM reception is clear even with the very basic antenna that comes with the tuner. A remote would be nice, but the absence of a remote is not a deal breaker for me. I do wish this tuner were available in silver.
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Yamaha T-S500
John from Royal Oak, MI on 6/1/2018
This tuner gives excellent and clear sound from both fm and am.
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Great tuner for high end hifi system
Brent from Germantown, TN on 3/15/2018
Great tuner. Pairs up perfectly with my Yamaha A-S3000, Yamaha CD-S3000 and Sonus Faber Venere S hifi system. Get one of these while you can. Seems like the stand alone high end tuners are hard to come by these days.
Pros: Good FM reception Solid build quality Decent AM reception Easy to use Great value for the price
Cons: No remote but it's designed to be paired with Yamaha's AS series amp's remote Cheap FM antenna but I already use a high powered antenna
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Yamaha Tuner with great Crutchfield Service
Gregory from Bay City, MI on 3/3/2018
Very pleased with appearance and performance.....received it very fast.....easy to operate.....dials and locks in good signals automatically with a touch of the dial without having to fiddle around trying to get it right on the mark...sounds very good.....and very reasonably priced.....Thanks....
Pros: Crutchfield is fast and courteous.....Tuner has easy automatic dialing of good signals in surrounding areas....looks very nice and professional....good clear sound.....
Cons: None....
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So easy, even I could install it!
Jim from Sanford, NC on 1/8/2018
PERFECT for my application! Strapped up to an amp and an office PA system, it fit the bill! Programming the preselected stations was super easy, and the install was painless! The online support was great, too! And reception blew the previous unit away.
Pros: Great all the way!
Cons: None!
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from Fort Washington, MD on 11/16/2017
Crystal clear reception with only the loop antennae. Excellent product.
Pros: Great price/look reception
Cons: no cons
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Does its job
Jack from Reno, NV on 2/26/2017
Been using about two weeks. No complaints. Never have taken to digital tuning display, but I suppose the days of the analog display are long gone, never to return. Alas!
Pros: Elegant appearance.
Cons: Plastic tuning knob.
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Best option for FM Tuner
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, OH on 10/13/2016
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Excellent tuner for $$
Chris in Houston from Houston, TX on 6/8/2016
This is an excellent tuner for the $$. Wish it had digital HD but the Japanese brand high end receivers bother given few stations. Old FM tuner was HK3490 receiver with a powered Terk antenna. The HK was replaced by an NAD amp (replaced by an Anthem) with no tuner. This tuner is superior to the HK in performance, clear and demonstrating its high selectivity (same antenna). I've not tried the AM.
Pros: - performance for the $$ (NAD tuner +$150 with only gain use of remote, maybe better build but lesser perf specs) - easy to set up and use (esp if only using presets)
Cons: - no digital FM HD - no remote control (not needed in my case)
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Very simple to hook-up and all you need.
Paul from port orchard, WA on 2/14/2016
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Yamaha T-S500
Crutchfield customer from tully, NY on 1/28/2016
Dosen't pull in stations as hoped. I do live in the country about 20 miles outside of the city. I'm going to buy a better antenna then the one that came with it.
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Yamaha T-S500 Tuner
Shan from North Carolina on 12/11/2015
Great new piece. Works perfectly at pulling in stations at almost 80 miles away with just the factory antenna that comes with it.
Pros: Great reception. Works with Yamaha's integrated amp flawlessly.
Cons: Manual power on/off button, not on remote with amp.
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A Great Addition
Kent from New York on 8/25/2015
Bought this as an addition to my Yamaha A-S500 amplifier. Love it, the fast delivery and Crutchfield's prices. Crutchfield has become my go to company for electronics purchases.
Pros: I like all the features. Good signal strength.
Cons: None, as I have the amplifier mate with remote that controls both. RDS would have been nice.
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Yamaha T-S500
J Farr from Georgia on 7/14/2015
I received the receiver in a very short period of time. Receiver works fine! Only wish it could be turned on/off with the Yamaha amplifier remote control since they're from the same family. Maybe consider putting an switch outlet on the back of amplifier that the receiver could turn on/off with amp? Just my thought. Outside of this one tidbit....receiver is doing it's job.
Pros: Looks great cosmetically. Tuning is fairly easy to setup preset stations.
Cons: Need on/off switch on remote or have dedicated on/off switch outlet on back of Yamaha amplifier. I think the setup for this called switch (or unswitched) plug?
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Yamaha Tuner
Mary from Pennsylvania on 6/13/2015
Great value for high quality. Looks good with my Carver Amp and preamp.
Pros: Price for quality
Cons: None
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Yamaha Reinvents Its Product Line
HallB from Stroudsburg. Pennsylvania on 6/2/2015
Good solid tuner at a reasonable price;. I appreciate the ability to reduce remote clutter and use remote on Yamaha integrated amp. I owned Yamaha components in mid 70's and I am delighted to find out the name still represents quality and dependability! Also want extend my complements to your product support staff for their assistance in eliminating a set up glitch.
Pros: Simple and logical control set up. The tuner pulls in stations in a dead zone in my residence.
Cons: It would be nice if remote controlled power on/.off on the tuner ot if the amp had a power outlet that the tuner could be plugged into. A minor issue.
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Yamaha T- S500 Tunner
Keith M. from Murrieta, CA on 10/25/2014
I have enjoyed using this tuner. The feature I like best is the tuning mode. Set up was simple. Finish and quality of workmanship is first rate.
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Perfect
SteveJ from McAllen, Tx on 8/23/2014
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Yamaha Tuner
Dale from Columbus, Ohio on 8/15/2014
AM and FM reception are both what I wanted. Tone is good.
Pros: Reception
Cons: Does not have its own remote. Amplifier remote will not turn power on or off.
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Easy set up, nice unit
Spencer59 from Honolulu, Hawaii on 6/27/2014
Nice unit. Easy to set up right out of the box, pulls in fairly weak stations well.
Pros: Simple, easy to set up. Pulls in weak stations.
Cons: I did have to look at the instructions for presetting.....
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yamaha ts500
Alfred H from Maugansville, MD on 5/3/2014
it looks nice and it has good sound
Pros: it pull in weak station yamaha is a good brand i am very happy with it i would by another yamaha product crutchfield is a great company
Cons: none
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T-S500 AM - FM Tuner
mojo man from San Antonio, TX on 3/25/2014
I have no problems with this tuner. It is simple, but that just means I do not have to be a rocker scientist to use it. I thought it was a little pricey. My wife said but the dad gum thing and we did and I am very happy that we did. There are some really good AM stations here that I like to listen too, and this tuner picks them up and they sound very good. I give this tuner all the pros and no cons. The FM reception in this city is excellent.
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Good basic package but disappointing sonic performance
Boston from MA on 1/2/2014
I really wanted to like this tuner. It's simple, had good sensitivity/selectivity, intuitive UI, etc. But the sound quality was way sub-par. It had a thin sound overall that lacks any sense of depth or refinement. I wasn't expecting much at this price range, but it's almost as if engineers at Yamaha forgot how to make a decent tuner. I ended up returning it.
Pros: Good sensitivity - able to pull in weak stations in Stereo better than most tuners I've tried, Good UI, Elegant styling
Cons: Disappointing sonic performance
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Basic Tuner
Eric H from Cleveland, OH on 12/23/2013
I would rate this 5 stars out of 6, but a remote control is NOT included, but the TS500 will work with Yamaha remotes, and the big display does not include RDS data. So this is a very basic tuner. However, what it can do is deliver astounding FM reception and hi-fidelity with great dynamics and tremendous bass. Output is on the high side compared with other Yamaha stereo components, so you have to adjust the volume to avoid getting "blasted." In my judgement, the Yamaha TS500 compares to the Dynalab MD90 FM tuner in sensitivity, selectivity, and dynamics. However the Dynalab is 2.5 times the price of the Yamaha!
Pros: Great reception and astounding fidelity!
Cons: No remote included and no RDS display.
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Yamaha T-S500
BryanB from Redwood City, CA on 12/14/2013
A good-sounding tuner when the transmitted signal is stong, but reception on anything but the strongest signals is far below that of my 15-year-old Yamaha TX-950 tuner using the same antenna in the same location.
Pros: With a strong signal gives good sound. Better and apparently flatter wide-range frequency response, especially highs, than the receiver tuner I compared it to.
Cons: Only works well with the strongest signals, and therefore restricts the number of stations available at my location.
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Yamaha T-S500
Jim B from Richmond, Va. on 8/10/2013
I bought this Tuner because my wife likes to listen to the radio while she' s cleaning but I listen mainly to my iPod or Lp albums. It has the same sleek look that the amp does so it complements my room. It does what it's suppose to do and the amp does the rest so my wife is happy which means I am happy!
Pros: The sleek look
Cons: Preset/Tuning knob could be a little nicer
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Yamaha T-S500 Tuner
Charles P from Ashburn VA on 1/21/2013
This Yamaha tuner is much more sensitive than the tuner built into the Denon receiver that I had been using. FM reception is difficult where I live. Previously I had the receiver input set to Mono to reduce background noise. The Yamaha tuner when set at Stereo has less background noise than the receiver had when set at mono. FM reception is much better using the Yamaha T-S500 tuner, so I rate this tuner very highly.
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