Yamaha NS-500 and NS-1000

I've got a pair of Yamaha NS-500Ma's. They were literally my first pair of speakers I've ever owned. I upgraded about 7 years ago and have gone through 3 pairs of different speakers since, but I still have the Yamaha's. Haven't tried playing them recently, but I was looking at trying to price them to see what they're worth. Funny that there's some reasonable discussion about them online.

I can't venture an opinion on sound just yet. My current rig has Quad 22L2's powered by an MF A5 Integrated. Fair to say the Yamaha's probably won't hold up in comparison...

I agree that NS1000 can still hold their own against current manufacture speakers. If you pair them with top clas SET tube amp they can be literally stunning.

Most ppl remember them as sounding harsh. This is not true. They sounded harsh 'cos of the SS amps they were connected to. Pair them with a high quality SET amp and you will get a jaw dropping expirience.

I'm wondering How they would be with the Accuphase I have,it's smooth solid state.

My NS-1000 sound incredible with an Accuphase P-300 and Accuphase P-600. I am not sure about the idea of pairing them with a SET tube amp since the NS-1000 is relatively "inefficient." I would try it with a 2A3 SET amp but am afraid of damaging the speakers...anyone else care to opine on this?

Cheers
Chris
Takasaki City, Japan

I own a pair of NS-500M`s and bought them new in the early 80`s and still have them. I hav`nt used them in years but I do have a question. What is the differance between the 500M`s and the NS-75T`s. When you see them they look the same maybe one is an older model ? Anyway I love my 500`s and they do sound good with at least 200 watts/ch. They lack bass but nothing a good sub can`t solve.
Thanks, Bob