The design, construction and performance of the Yamaha MX-10000 Stereo Amplifier set it apart as the finest amplifier Yamaha ever built and offered for purchase. It also distinguished itself as one of the finest stereo amplifiers in the world, more than able to compete with some of the most expensive and esoteric amplifiers available.   This amplifier immediately made a visual statement with its masculine good looks of rich brushed aluminum and luxurious solid mahogany wood end panels. But it was the performance that made the Yamaha MX-10000 world class. The power capability of this amp was astounding, and required very special speakers able to handle it--along with the owner's ears!  The specifications from Yamaha's brochure tell the story:

Price: 800,000 Yen

In keeping with its cost-no-object design, construction and performance, Yamaha gave a list price--in 1987--of 800,000 yen! In today's U.S. dollars, it would cost $6,977.00. Using an online inflation calculator using the closest year available (2005), this amplifier roughly had a list price in the United States in 1987 of $4150.00. A price check in the 1987 or 1988 Audio Magazine Buyer's Guide will be forthcoming.  Audiophiles may never again see this kind of quality and power from Yamaha again--unless, of course, the company comes out with the Second Centennial Edition!