The innovative and revolutionary AvantGrand-Technology built into an elegant slim-cabinet
Featuring the same grand piano action as the N3 in a form that
molds beautifully to any wall, the N2 is an instrument for the future,
yet one that holds firmly to its identity as a grand piano. With a
revolutionary speaker system and a touch that simply compels you to
play, the compact form and feel of this elegant piano exudes refinement.
For piano-lovers wanting a grand piano for small spaces, the AvantGrand
series now offers yet another choice.
True Grand Piano Performance from a Vertical Grand that is minimal in design and ascetically gratifying.
Thanks to a specially designed grand-piano action and a wooden keyboard, the AvantGrand truly becomes an extension of your body.
Unique acoustic-sampling approach and speaker system born of a radical rethink of the entire sound production process.
The Tactile Response System (TRS) recreates the sensation of piano body vibration.
Specialized Grand Piano Action with Ivorite™
Thanks to a specially designed grand-piano action and a wooden keyboard, the AvantGrand truly becomes an extension of your body.
The nuanced touch and response of the
grand piano are an essential standard yardstick for piano quality. It
offers the player a specially-developed grand piano action that features
the same configuration as the action of a real grand. The hammers
strike the "strings" from underneath, allowing minute adjustments to the
weight distribution of the hammers, and to the movement of the hammers
themselves, for a smoother feel when playing. In addition to a hammer
sensor, this instrument employs a non-contact key sensor that has no
effect on the movement of the keys, affording excellent recognition of
the player's pressure on the keyboard, timing, and the other delicate
nuances that affect musical expression. This combination provides an
impressive sensitivity for the entire range from pianissimo through to
fortissimo, and the ability to translate even the swiftest trills of the
pianist with transparency. The wood construction of the keyboard
mirrors that of the grand piano, and features New Ivory II on the white
keys. This is a unique material developed by Yamaha, with a texture
superbly close to that of natural ivory, allowing you to play swift
passages with ease while also offering a sure response for slower
pieces.
Unique acoustic-sampling approach and speaker system born of a radical rethink of the entire sound production process.
With the introduction of the AvantGrand,
Yamaha ignited a revolution in the approach to sampling recording and
playback of the notes of the actual acoustic piano. Treating the
soundboard not simply as a point source of sound but as a plane, we took
samples at four positions, adding optimum center and rear locations to
the traditional left and right. As a sound source, we carefully selected
the best single instrument from among our CFIIIS full concert grand
pianos for sampling. The end result of these efforts is that AvantGrand
series instruments recreate the original sound of a superb grand piano
almost to perfection. Meanwhile, the AvantGrand’s speaker system has
been designed to ensure that this sound is heard best at the playing
position. A three-way system featuring woofer, mid-range and tweeter
speakers reproduce the rich natural resonance of the soundboard
accurately. What’s more, each of the low-, mid-, and high-frequency
bands has been given its own amplifier to prevent interference between
bands. This innovative configuration allows the instrument’s outstanding
sound system to reproduce the nuances of each individual note. For even
greater sonic accuracy, while the N2 feature speaker layouts optimized
for the size of the instruments.
The Tactile Response System (TRS) recreates the sensation of piano body vibration.
The sound of an acoustic piano resonates
throughout its entire body. The bass range in particular is an essential
part of the reverberation that is continually transmitted to a player's
body. In the AvantGrand, this is replicated by our newly-developed
Tactile Response System (TRS) that focuses on reproducing reverberation.
This system features two transducers in the soundboard, the area
underneath the keyboard, resonating natural reverberation throughout the
entire instrument. The player receives the natural sound felt f rom
hands touching on the keyboard and feet depressing the pedals; the
epitome of real piano playing. This system can be turned on and off, and
the vibration set to one of three levels.
Color/Finish
Cabinet
Color
Polished Ebony
Finish
Polished
Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
1,471mm (57-15/16")
Height
1,009mm (39-3/4")With music rest : 1,181mm (46-1/2")