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Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2
Au contraire, mon ami........... if built to the same standards today with the wood case it would definitely be a "high end" integrated amp. Would have to add in the cost of a remote. What is the MSRP of Yamaha's top integrated today? It's only fault is being made off-shore (not Japan).
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I checked the price of a CA-1000 when introduced in 1973 and the cost was 600$. A quick look with an inflation calculator and that would translate in a 3500$ amplifier today. And considering the complexity of the wooden case as you said, and made in Japan, would bring the cost significantly higher. The quality of the woodworking is really impressive by the way. "High end" can be subjective but my CA-1000 modified as it is sure matches more contemporary siblings. The CA-2010 for example when put against A-S2100 matches it and even bests it (and this not even restored).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jjAZz7NOK0