What happened to Yamaha electronics?

Take the name tags off do spec sheet and build quality / parts review. Many models will significantly surpass theirs and other pay grades. Example, a Tube sound preference might go to an Audio reference 160s, but nothing else on that spec sheet would come anywhere close to the Yamaha Mx-10000. Yes it was a limited production that said it was also 1987 vintage. 

Friend had a Yamaha CA1000,  I preferred my Sony V-fet. That was quite a while ago.

In the UK l believe Yamaha only excel in the AV market. Their multi-channel amps and sound bars. Not a serious contender in true hi-fi now in my opinion.

I've had Yamaha receivers which I really like. I think the sound lacks a bit, but it's under friendly and reliable. I'm currently using a Yamaha surround sound processor and it's a very solid unit. I've had it for almost 10 years and I don't see any need to replace it.

I'm not sure what all the angst is about. Yamaha is still a top audiophile contender in my book. I have an A-S801 Integrated amp that's so sweet and functional, its amazing in what it can do. The build quality is totally on point with a solid, double deck chassis and a gigantic, very well isolated toroidal transformer. In the DAC section, Yamaha selected the 32-bit, 2-channel SABRE™ Premier Audio DAC from ESS Technology. Its the same chip all the audiophilesle sware by. How about showing a little love for a solid piece of Hi-Fi gear from a great company. All of this from a guy who's used Yamaha mixing consoles in the studio and in live audio settings for decades.