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Yamaha NS 5000

Anybody know if or when the Yamaha NS 5000 speaker will hit the US shores? There was a great thread on A’Gon on this new speaker but it is now deleted? Other than an Australian and UK review I do not see too much conversation about this speaker. I am intrigued because Doug Schneider (of SoundstageHiFi.com) said in a blog post that these new speakers were the best sounding ones at the Tokyo audio show that also had other top line speakers.
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twoleftears
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Music Direct: "bookshelf speakers" (!?!?!)

So they come with the matching stands for 15K?


Got to admit I'm intrigued and would love to hear them (dream on) in a head-to-head with 40.2's or Classic 100's.


yyzsantabarbara OP
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The reviews or audio show comments from the last 3 years that I have been reading (and also conversing with reviewers by email) tell me this speaker competes with others much higher in price. Of course, many factors with regards to preference come into play here.
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twoleftears
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Not what I would consider great news:

"At launch, the 5000 series will only be available in the United States via six exclusive Yamaha “experience centers,” located throughout the country. These include Abt Electronics and Music Direct in Chicago, Shelley’s Stereo in Los Angeles, Soundlux Audio in Miami, Stereo Exchange in New York City, and Gramophone in the Washington, D.C. area."

dvdboulet
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Agreed. Though since I live within 30 mins drive of Gramaphone in DC, I'm looking forward to auditioning these in person once they are on display. :)
yyzsantabarbara OP
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The LA dealer is 75 miles from me. MusicDirect.com is MSRP but allows for a 2 month trial.
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