Yamaha HiFi 高保真灿烂历史

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Hi-Fi的英文原词是High Fidelity，简称HI-FI，意为高保真。高保真指声频录音及放音系统或设备具有如实反映声音信号本来面貌的能力，以及设备对声音信号进行特定修饰、加工处理和声场再现时声像位置及其移动的逼真程度。
评价一个音响系统或设备是否符合高保真要求，一般应采用主观听音评价和客观指标测试相结合的方式来进行，并以客观测试指标为主要依据。因为采用仪器测试设备的性能指标，能得到很直观的可供参考比较的定量结果，无疑是最科学而值得信赖的。
然而，随着技术的进步和人们对音响设备各种失真机制的进一步认识，传统的“静态”测试方法和频响、失真度、信噪比三大考核指标已不足以全面反映设备的音质，有时会出现测试指标与听音评价不一致的情况。如现代晶体管功效频响已可达(0一100)kHz以上，失真度也可达0.01%以下，音质已相当好，但与频响约30Hz一18kHz，失真度1%左右的电子管功放相比，许多人还是认为电子管功放的音质比晶体管功放好。而训练有素的专业人员通过听音评价就能直接对设备的音质作出比较切合实际的定性判断。故在测试手段尚未进一步完善时辅以主观听音来对设备进行音质评价很有必要。
听音评价时，应按照通用的评价术语对设备的音质进行综合评价。但主观听音评价方式难免带点主观随意性，有时容易受参评人员的听音素养、听音心理、习惯、爱好以及听音环境和方式等因素的影响而得出有争议的结果。这时则应以客观测试结果为主要评价依据。
那么什么样的音响器材的重放声音才是Hi-Fi呢？迄今为止仍难以作出确切的结论。音响界的专业人士借助于各类仪器，通过各种手段，检测出各种指标来决定器材Hi-Fi的程度，而音响发烧友则往往通过自己的耳朵去判断器材是否达到心目中的Hi-Fi。判别重放声音高保真程度的高低，不仅需要有性能优良的器材和软件，而且还要有良好的听音环境。因此，如何正确衡量音响器材的Hi-Fi程度，还存在着客观测试和主观评价的差别，但是有一点是可以肯定的，那就是忠实还原，真实地再现最纯正的音乐情感。

雅马哈的高保真音响之路
The History of HiFi Audio Began with Yamaha.
世界上第一台以“HiFi”命名的设备开始，伴随雅马哈高保真播放器诞生到现在已经有60年的历史了，作为一个综合乐器制造商，雅马哈在材料和半导体包括建筑声学领域，一直应用其积累的技术和经验，不断研发和生产高品质的音频设备。在这一节中我们展示出从1954年到现在的，雅马哈高保真设备中具有代表性的产品和技术，它们开创了雅马哈在高保真领域的新天地。

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Introduction of the Yamaha HiFi Player.
雅马哈高保真播放器的开始
1954
Our debut product demonstrated sure sound and durability, finding a home in broadcast studios and elsewhere. Functional styling by the fledgling GK Design Group added to its value.
我们首次亮相的产品，无论音质和质量，就得到了世界上各地广播录音室的充分肯定，同时由初出茅庐的GK设计集团，通过功能和造型的设计，展露了雅马哈高保真播放器的过人之处。
Bringing the principles of musical instruments to audio.
带着对乐器执着的态度来制造音响
1958
A JA5002 woofer unit was used in the first Natural Sound speaker, the NS-20. The design attempted to incorporate the principles of the grand piano soundboard to produce a greater sound dispersion.
一个JA5002低音单元在第一个自然声的音箱NS-20上得到应用。这种是试图把三角钢琴音板的声音扩散原理设计到产品当中去。
The now-familiar pure Class A amplifier.
现在为人们所熟知的纯甲类放大器
1973
While it had excellent sound quality, the low efficiency of the power amplifier unit made commercialization difficult. This problem was resolved by making pure Class A operation switchable with general Class B operation. The difference in sound could now be compared with ease.
尽管它有非常出色的音质，但是由于功率利用率低的问题，商业化是比较困难的。通过纯甲类操作切换到一般的B类工作状态开关，良好地解决了这个问题。能轻松的比较两者的音质。
Introduction of the beryllium vacuum deposition method.
铍的真空沉积方法介绍
1974
By applying an original vacuum deposition method used in the LSI manufacturing process, the difficulty of manufacturing the ideal beryllium material was overcome to enable completion of the beryllium diaphragm used in the NS-1000M and other products
铍的制造利用原有的真空沉积的方法，首先应用在大规模集成电路制造工艺，依靠这个方法攻克了制造铍音膜的技术难题，从而使这种材料应用在了NS-1000M和其他产品上。
Practical application of the dream
semiconductor, the SIT.
非常实用的理想半导体SIT
1974
The world’s first practical application of the SIT (V-FET), ideal for audio with operating characteristics that overcame the sound quality flaws of the transistor. It was used in the B-1.
世界第一次使用理想半导体SIT (V-FET), 它克服了晶体管的声音质量缺点。在B-1上得以应用。
The world’s best FM tuner.
世界上最好的FM调频调谐器
1975
Yamaha earned top-class ratings even for tuners demanding high frequency technology. The CT-7000, completed within four years of the development of a dedicated measuring instrument, was its symbol.
雅马哈凭借在调谐器的高频技术，获得了顶级的评价，这款CT-7000，在4年内完成的一种专用测量仪的研制
Aiming to become an outstanding tool.
成为行业标准的目标
1976
The cassette deck market in this era was divided into two parts, portable and stationary. Yamaha sought to integrate the two by hiring the world-class industrial designer Mario Bellini.
在这一时代的盒式磁带产品分为两种，便携式和固定。雅马哈试图通过世界级的工业设计师马里奥贝利尼（Mario Bellini）的设计来解决这个问题。
* Mario Bellini为建筑及设计界举足轻重的人物，不单曾八度荣获殿堂级设计大奖Compasso d’oro，意大利总统亦曾颁发勋章予Mario，以表扬他在设计及建筑界的贡献 。 Mario的作品种类多元化，包括建筑设计、城市设计、家具设计及工业设计
A light and efficient design that cut down on waste.
轻质与高效设计，减少浪费
1976
Our unique orthodynamic headphones featured a voice coil embedded in the diaphragm. Following the style of the TC-800GL, the light and efficient design by Mario Bellini cut down on waste
我们独特的平面振膜耳机将有线圈嵌入隔膜。TC-800风格，就是世界级大师马里奥贝利尼设计，简洁而无复杂。
Introduction of the definitive small monitor speaker.
1978
小型监听音箱的介绍
An orthodox 2-way with a 16cm white paper cone woofer and 3.5cm soft dome tweeter. Long-loved for its exquisite total balance.
众所周知的两分频拥有16厘米低音单元和3.5厘米软膜高音的监听音箱。完美平衡感得到了发烧友的持久热爱。
The symmetrical linear arm.
对称的线性唱臂
1978
Development of the electronic control linear system reduced the previously inevitable tracking error of the record to zero and achieved high sensitivity even in a short arm of low mass.
开发的电子控制的线性系统降低了以前不可避免的音轨误差，使之为零，甚至在短臂在低速情况下达到高灵敏度。
Going back to the basics of audio with the GT concept.
回归GT的最原始音质概念

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1982
Release of the GT-2000 record player, embodying the GT (Gigantic & Tremendous) concept of achieving high rigidity and resonance-free play through absolute mass.
GT-2000的面市，通过高强度和高质量的共振控制，体现了GT（排山倒海和惊人）概念。
The key high performance, low cost CD player.
显著的高性能，低成本的CD播放机
1983
The original LSI, which took the formerly complicated CD player and collected the control system and signal processing system circuits into just two groups. Widely supplied to other makers, it significantly contributed to the spread of the CD.
独创的大规模集成电路，将原来复杂的CD播放器和采集控制系统，信号处理系统的电路合并到两路。大量的提供给其他制造商，它为CD播放机的普及提供了可能性。
DSP*, the world’s first sound field creation technology, made commercially available.
DSP世界第一个的声场设置技术，应用到商业化
1986
The addition of four processing speakers to the existing stereo speaker arrangement enhanced the realism of live music. The predecessor of multi-channel playback.
* Digital Sound field Processing
四路音箱的处理加强了两声道的音乐效果，是多声道处理系统的前身，数字音场处理器。
The Yamaha 10000 Series of products celebrating Yamaha’s 100th anniversary.
雅马哈一百周年推出的10000系列
1987
A monumental series lineup including digital processing control amplifiers and superior phono EQ to meet the demands of all media, past, present and future.
由数字处理功放，高质的唱机均衡器形成了一个巨大的产品线，无论在过去，现在和将来兼容了所有媒体。
Active Servo Technology
1988
有源伺服技术
The development of the Air Woofer, using the air within the cabinet as a diaphragm, allowed practical use of the AST* method. Sold as a set of two speakers with dedicated amplifier.
* Now called YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology)
空气低音扬声器的发展，利用空气在机柜的隔板，允许使用的AST *方法。包含两个喇叭与专用的功放。
*现在称为YST（雅马哈有源伺服技术）
The ultimate gold evaporation casting beryllium diaphragm.
最终的黄金蒸发法制作的铍音膜
1991
The beryllium diaphragm that took the world by storm continued to evolve, adding gold evaporation to the high density, high purity casting beryllium diaphragm to produce ideal tone. Used on the GF-1.
铍音膜在全世界范围内流行，采用了黄金蒸发法制作的高密度，高纯度的铍音膜创造出了最理想的音质，并应用在了GF-1上。

Yamaha CD Player History (Since 1982)
伴随着室内音响开发出来的LSI数字处理器和制造业，乐器工业开始关注音质的时候，在80年代，CD光盘已经非常热门了，雅马哈CD播放机通过最真实音质重放，走在了时代的前列，呈现了至今为止很多著名的，令人难以忘怀的名机。
State-of-the-art LSI digital processing with in-house development and manufacturing and a musical instrument maker’s focus on acoustics. In the 1980s-1990s when the CD medium was at its absolute hottest, Yamaha CD Players led the era by remaining true to the essence of audio playback, inspiring the creation of many of today’s best-known and remembered models.
CD-1
1982
Yamaha’s first CD Player, designed with our own aesthetics of sound and appearance.
雅马哈第一台CD播放器，具备独有的音质和外观美学。
CD-1A
1983
The ultimate version of the CD-1 series, which changed the preconception that "CD sound has no personality."
CD-1系列的最终版本，它改变了“CD声音没有个性。”的偏见。
CD-X1
1983
Our original best-selling CD Player that broke the 100,000 yen barrier for the first time.
最畅销型号，首次突破10万日币每台。

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CD-2000/CD-2000W
1985
A second generation high grade unit that used our unique VMA method to focus on mechanical vibrations during CD playback.
第二代高端型号，在重放中应用了独门的VMA的抗震技术。
CDX-2200
1986
Featuring the world’s first 18-bit precision D/A conversion system, this unit ignited the high-bit arms race.
拥有世界上第一个18位精度的D/A转换，该装置点燃了高解析的行业竞争。
CDX-10000
1987
A special release bringing together all the values of separate units in one body in honor of the 100th anniversary of Yamaha’s founding.
雅马哈100周年推出的特殊产品，高性价比体验了雅马哈的价值
CDX-2000
1987
Reached an incredible 118dB S/N ratio thanks to eight times oversampling.
通过8倍的采样，达到了难以让人置信的118dB的信噪比
CDX-2020
1988
The ultimate in high-bit digital, with 8fs, 22-bit operation and four-DAC configuration
拥有8fs，高比特数字，22比特控制包括4颗DAC转换配置。
GT-CD1
1991
A superlative CD Player embodying the GT Concept that took audio back to its origins.
超级CD播放器让GT从新回到了原来的概念。


Yamaha Integrated Amplifier History (Since 1972)
从CA-1000，刮起一阵旋风，雅马哈在音频行业中得到广大的认可，针对AX-2000A，经过摸索，数字技术成功地回归到纯模拟。在这里，我们用每年的旗舰机型来完整地诠释了雅马哈继续寻找低噪声和低失真的HiFi理想。
CA-700
1972
Handles a wide variety of uses with its rich assortment of input and output terminals. Yamaha’s integrated Amplifier debut model.
雅马哈第一款高保真功放，拥有各种各样的输入和输出接口，并适应各种用途。
CA-1000
1973
A true audiophile amplifier including a Class A/B operation selector, all enclosed in a beautiful form.
真正意义上的高保真功放，相关漂亮的外观，包含A/B转换操作选择。
CA-2000
1976
Polishing the control amp’s precision to pursue an S/N ratio approaching that of separate amps.
用精益求精的态度来追求独立功放的高信噪比。
A-1
1977
After deeply considering the meaning of DC amps, Yamaha brought out the prioritized-for-disc "straight DC configuration."
在深入研究DC功放后，雅马哈提出优化碟片的“直接DC配置”。
A-5
1979
Pursuing quality over quantity, and realizing easy operation. this popular-priced model gave owners a sense of Yamaha refinement and conscientiousness.
追求高质量和易操作性，这种大众的平价机型更能体现雅马哈的细致和责任感。
A-9
1979
Yamaha’s flagship amplifier of the 1980s that brought the creativity of Yamaha electronics technology to flower.
80年代雅马哈的旗舰功放，是雅马哈电子技术创新能力的典范。
A-2000
1983
Audio-like appearance and huge material resources. The Yamaha No. 2000 returned with a new style of Class A.
声如其形，投入巨大，雅马哈的2000回归到新的A级风格。
AX-2000A
1990
A super-high end integrated amp that used the HCA power amp that was the pride of the 10000 Series, and held fast to analog amplification in the digital age.
使用了1000系列引以为傲的HCA功率放大，在数字年代保持了高速的模拟放大，属于超高端的高保真放大器。

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The History of Yamaha Separate Amplifiers (Since 1974)
A mere two years after re-entering the HiFi component market in 1974, Yamaha shocked the audio world again with the first all-FET power amplifier, the B-1, which used a vertical power FET (SIT) developed in house. The next year, the C-1 dreadnought-scale control amp far surpassed conventional models, and in 1976 the slim C-2 followed quickly in succession, winning worldwide praise. Many of the technical innovations were used in integrated and AV amplifiers later, and formed the base of Yamaha’s sound creation.
仅仅两年后，雅马哈在1974年重返HiFi市场，推出的全FET功放再次轰动世界，B-1，采用内部开发的垂直场效应管功放（SIT）。第二年，C-1超级控制功放远超普通型号的诞生。在1976年，又成功开发出广泛好评的超薄版C-2，许多的创新技术应用到了后来的高保真和家庭影院功放，奠定雅马哈音响根本。
B-1
1974
The dream output element, the vertical power FET, was used for the first time in this all-FET power amplifier.
梦幻输出，垂直场效应管FET功放，这个是第一个全FET功率放大器。
C-1
1975
An All-FET high-end control amplifier that combined musical concepts with advanced sound quality control features.
一个符合音乐理念和高音质控制的全场效应管HiEnd功放
B-3
1977
Yamaha’s final SIT amplifier, fully realizing the capabilities of complementary SIT technology.
雅马哈最终的SIT功放，充分表现互补的SIT技术

C-2A
1978
The appearance didn’t change, but the inside was all new on this reference control amplifier.
外观没有改变，但是机器内部在参考控制上全部更新。

B-5
1979
Linearity at low sound levels, and high power output: you got both with the Linear Transfer Circuit.
低噪声水平线性，高功率输出，可以同时兼顾线性和传输循环

CX-1
1980
A remote-controlled thin-style control amplifier that aimed to set new standards.
一个遥控薄型控制功放，旨在建立新的标准。

MX-1
1993
This thin-style high-power amplifier with versatile charm featured the definitive high-efficiency class A amplifier, the HCA circuit.
这款是全能高效率的A类放大，薄型高功率功放。

The History of Natural Sound Speakers (Since 1968)
Having interrupted the launch of new HiFi products from the late 1950s to the 1960s in order to focus its development resources on the revolutionary new Electone electronic organ, in 1968 Yamaha began its history as a HiFi speaker manufacturer by repurposing and improving the Electone’s NS (Natural Sound) Speaker for HiFi audio use. Released in 1974 and featuring the world’s first pure beryllium diaphragm, the NS-1000/1000M won worldwide acclaim for its clear and open sound, and after that models such as the NS-451 and NS-10M, producing good quality sound at a reasonable price thanks to the unique sheet method of manufacturing. Not to mention the AST-1, which employed active servo technology to expand speaker limits by actively controlling air vibrations and built confidence in the overall strength of Yamaha’s ingenious approach to sound.
在1950年到1960年HiFi产品研发有所中断，因为集中资源开发具有革命性的创新电子琴。在1968年雅马哈开始了高保真音箱的历史进程，从再利用和提高电子琴的自然声音箱作为HiFi音响。并于1974年，研制成了世界上第一个纯铍音膜，NS-1000/1000M在清晰和高音质上，赢得了世界范围的广泛称赞。之后的NS-451和NS-10M，利用了独特材料和制作方法，成就了高音质和平易近人的价格。AST-1更不用说了，它通过激活控制空气振动，主动伺服技术扩展了音箱的极限，在全世界重建了音乐爱好者对雅马哈美妙音乐的信心。
NS-30/NS-20
1968
Inspired by musical instrument making, this was the first large speaker unit to bring the world the natural sound it was asking for.
由乐器工厂制造，采用大喇叭单元，具备开发要求的自然声音质。
NS-690/NS-670
1972
Won countless fans with its natural and delicate "European sound" and beautiful plain wood cabinet.
精美的木质外观，音质自然和细节丰富，典型的“欧洲声”赢得了众多的爱好者关注。
NS-1000M
1974
The world’s first pure beryllium diaphragm in a masterpiece professional monitor that gained Yamaha much respect.
世界上第一个采用纯铍音膜专业监听音箱，为雅马哈赢得了业界尊重。
NS-451
1978
With its revolutionary sheet process, the white cone redefined the sound quality of the entry-level speaker.
采用革命性的方法和白盆喇叭重新定义了入门级音箱高音质。

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NS-10M
1978
The original 10M that launched a boom, built without compromise for powerful sound exceeding its size and a playful spirit.
原创的10M，通过无可比拟的音质，小身材和可玩性，带来了繁荣。
FX-1
1978
Loaded with high technology, a superior floor speaker that led the way among the world’s studio monitors.
具备高技术和优质木材，引领世界监听音箱潮流。
NS-690III
1980
The ultimate version of the NS-690 series, featuring a 100% grand piano soundboard-grade spruce woofer.
NS-690系列的终极版，具备100%钢琴音质级别的低音

FX-3
1981
Permeated by the Yamaha way, this large floor speaker added rich bass to the clarity of pure beryllium.
通过雅马哈的特殊方法，这个大木制音箱通过纯铍，带来了丰富和清晰的低频。
NS-2000
1982
The peak version of the NS-1000M, incorporating the trends of the ‘80s like pure carbon fiber cone woofers.
NS-1000M的更新版，具备80年代纯碳纤维盆低音单元。

NS-700X
1986
A 31cm three-way bookshelf strategic model employed on the front lines of the popular price range war.
31cm三分频书架音箱，具备一线大众价格，非常有竞争力。

NS-10PRO
1987
With improved usability as a professional monitor, nothing else changed in this second generation 10M.
作为一个专业级别的监听音箱进行了提高，和第二代的10M没有什么改变。

NS-X10000
1987
Using CG beryllium to eliminate transmission loss in large crystallization, this was the 10000 Series’ best bookshelf unit.
利用CG铍来减少传输损耗，这个是1000系列中的最佳书架音箱。

NS-1CLASSIC
1988
A simple and delicate two-way bookshelf model that took speaker manufacturing back to its basics.
简洁美妙的两分频书架音箱，把音箱制作带回到原点。

AST-S1/AST-A10
1989
The first-ever active servo speaker system, using the new AST method to expand the limits of low-frequency playback.
第一个有源伺服扬声器系统，使用新的AST法扩展低频极限。
GF-1/GFD-1
1991
A flawlessly superior active speaker system that sought to completely reproduce the real value of the unit itself.
一个完美无瑕，优越的有源扬声器系统，重放喇叭单元的本色。
NS-pf7
2003
A micro speaker for near-field listening equipped with the world’s first magnesium cone unit.
一种近场监听音箱，配备了世界上第一个镁锥单元的微型扬声器。

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