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Yamaha Avantgrand NU1XA (Hybrid Piano)

$7,79999 $8,79900
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Includes Matching Bench
Includes 5 Year Factory Warranty

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Experience the pinnacle of hybrid piano technology with the Yamaha NU1XA AvantGrand, bringing authentic upright piano feel and cutting-edge digital features to your home. Here's how it enhances your musical journey:

  • Specialized Upright Piano Action: Master your technique on a real wooden keyboard with the exact same mechanism as an acoustic upright. This allows you to develop proper finger strength and control, preparing you for any piano you encounter.
  • Non-contact Articulation Sensor System: Capture every nuance of your playing with unprecedented accuracy. This revolutionary system ensures even the most subtle expressions are faithfully reproduced, helping you convey emotions more effectively in your music.
  • Binaural CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial Samples: Immerse yourself in rich, concert-quality sound from two world-renowned grand pianos. This technology creates a 3D soundscape when using headphones, making your practice sessions more inspiring and engaging.

You'll also benefit from:

  • Smart Pianist App Compatibility: Accelerate your learning with interactive lessons, sheet music reading, and easy instrument control. This turns your practice sessions into engaging, productive experiences.
  • Bluetooth Audio Connectivity: Easily integrate your piano with learning apps or streaming music. This opens up new possibilities for education and creativity, allowing you to play along with your favorite songs or instructional content.

With the Yamaha NU1XA AvantGrand, you're investing in an instrument that combines the authentic feel of an acoustic upright with the versatility of cutting-edge digital technology. Its compact design fits beautifully in your home while delivering professional-grade performance to support your musical growth from beginner to advanced player.


Key Features

  • Is this real upright piano action? Yes—authentic upright piano hammers and keys with real mechanical resistance, not weighted plastic keys.
  • Will it capture subtle playing dynamics? Non-contact electromagnetic sensors detect every nuance without physical wear, from whisper-soft to thundering forte.
  • What grand pianos can I play? Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grands, sampled note-by-note from the actual instruments.
  • Can I practice late at night? Binaural headphone sampling creates natural, three-dimensional sound—practice at any hour without disturbing anyone.
  • Does it need tuning? Never. Perfect pitch year-round regardless of humidity or temperature—save thousands in tuning costs.
  • Does it sound like a real piano in the room? Multi-point spatial acoustic sampling projects sound naturally like an acoustic piano fills a room.
  • How do I record my performances? One-button USB recording in WAV format, plus Bluetooth and MIDI connectivity for apps and recording software.
  • Can I use it with my tablet or phone? Bluetooth connectivity works with the Smart Pianist app to control features and stream music from your device.
  • Will it fit where an acoustic upright would? Yes—compact upright design fits standard piano spaces while delivering grand piano performance quality.
  • Does it have realistic sympathetic resonance? VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) calculates how all 88 strings vibrate together in real-time, creating organic piano tone.
  • Are there other instrument sounds? Historic fortepiano and other voices let you explore period sounds and expand your musical palette.
  • Is the control panel easy to use? Touch-sensitive panel appears when needed and fades away to maintain the traditional piano aesthetic.

Detailed Specs

Color/Finish
Cabinet
  • Color: Polished Ebony/Polished White
  • Finish: Polished
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 59-1/8"
  • Height: 40-5/16"
  • Depth: 18-3/16"
Weight
  • Weight: 238 lb, 2 oz
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Touch Sensitivity: Hard2/Hard1/Medium/Soft1/Soft2/Fixed
  • Key Surfaces - White: Acrylic resin
  • Key Surfaces - Black: Phenolic resin
  • Keyboard Action: Specialized Upright Piano Action for NU1XA
Pedal
  • Number of Pedals: 3
  • Type: Grand Touch Pedals with GP Response Damper
  • Half Pedal: Yes
  • Functions: Damper (with half-pedal effect), Sostenuto, Soft
Sensor/Driver
  • Hammer Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive type
  • Key Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive type
Cabinet
Key Cover
  • Music Rest: Yes
  • Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Voices
  • Piano Sound: Spatial Acoustic Sampling (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
  • Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX Grand and Bösendorfer only)
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
  • Key-off Samples: Yes
  • Smooth Release: Yes
  • Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.): 256
  • Number of Voices: 28
Effects
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Brilliance: 7 types + User
  • Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC): Yes
  • Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes
Songs (MIDI)
  • Number of Preset Songs: 50 Classics, 28 voice demo songs, 303 Lesson
  • Recording Number of Songs: 250
  • Recording Number of Tracks: 16
  • Data Capacity: approx. 500 KB/Song
  • Playback: SMF (Format 0, 1)
  • Recording: SMF (Format 0)
  • Recording Function: Yes
Audio Recorder/Player
  • Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
  • Recording: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
  • Playback: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Functions
  • Metronome: Yes
  • Tempo Range: 5 - 500
  • Transpose: -12 - 0 - +12
  • Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
  • Scale Type: 7 types
Storage and Connectivity
  • Internal Memory: approx. 1.4 MB
  • Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)
  • MIDI: In/Out
  • USB TO DEVICE: Yes
  • USB TO HOST: Yes
  • AUX IN: Stereo Mini
  • AUX OUT: [L/L+R] [R] (Standard stereo phone jack)
  • External Drives: USB Flash Drive
Sound System
  • Amplifiers: (40 W + 45 W) × 2
  • Speakers: (16 cm + 2.5 cm (dome) with Bidirectional Horn) × 2
Amplifiers and Speakers
Power Supply
  • Power Supply: AC Adaptor(Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A)
  • AC Adaptor: PA-500
  • Auto Power Off: Yes
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth: Yes (Audio/MIDI) (varies by area)
Accessories
  • Included: Owner's Manual , "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" music book, Online Member Product Registration, AC adaptor PA-500*, Power cord*, Felt key cover, Headphone hanger, Headphone hanger screws, Felt strip set, Bench* *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Separately Sold: Headphones (HPH-50/HPH-100/HPH-150), AC adaptor (PA-500), USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01) *May not be available depending on your area.

Included Accessories

  • Bench: Included with your piano to ensure comfortable playing.
  • 50 Classical Music Masterpieces: A collection of essential classical tunes to inspire your musical journey.
  • Felt Key Cover: Protects your piano keys from dust and damage.
  • Owner's Manual: Detailed instructions to get the most out of your Yamaha piano.
  • Power Adapter: PA-500
  • 5-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano comes with a rock-solid guarantee against material and craftsmanship defects, valid for five full years after your purchase date.
Woman practicing on a modern upright piano in a brightly lit room with framed artwork on the wall.

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Real Grand Piano Action in an Upright Piano Size

See How the NU1XA Fits Where Acoustic Uprights Cannot

A person's hands playing a grand piano with the interior mechanism exposed, showcasing the hammers and strings.

Real Acoustic Piano Action, Not Weighted Plastic

Authentic Upright Piano Keys That Teach Proper Technique

The NU1XA uses actual upright piano hammers and keys—the same mechanism found in quality acoustic uprights. When you press a key, real hammers move with authentic weight and resistance. Piano teachers prefer it because students develop correct finger strength and technique from day one. The action responds exactly like the acoustic upright you learned on, so your muscle memory translates perfectly. No digital shortcuts here—just genuine piano mechanics paired with digital versatility.

Close-up view of a piano's internal mechanism with hammers, strings, and dampers, showcasing the intricacy of piano construction and engineering.

Non-Contact Sensors That Never Wear Out

Every Touch Captured with Electromagnetic Precision

Electromagnetic sensors track your key movement without any physical contact—no friction, no degradation over time. The system detects microscopic variations in speed and depth, from the gentlest pianissimo to powerful fortissimo. This means your expressive intentions come through exactly as you play them. Traditional digital pianos use contact switches that wear down and lose sensitivity. The NU1XA captures your performance flawlessly, year after year.

Grand piano with polished mahogany finish and open lid, showcasing its strings and soundboard, set against hardwood flooring.

Multi-Point Recording Creates Natural Projection

Sound That Fills the Room Like a Real Piano

An acoustic piano projects sound from multiple points across its soundboard, creating natural room-filling tone. The NU1XA recreates this exactly using samples recorded from various locations on concert grands. Sound emerges from strategically positioned speakers that mimic acoustic piano projection. The result? Rich bass resonance, sparkling treble, and warm midrange—all projecting naturally into your space just like an acoustic instrument would.

Close-up of a pianist's foot pressing a piano pedal, showcasing the intricate details and mechanics of the pedal system.

Virtual Resonance Modeling Creates Acoustic Complexity

Strings Vibrate Together Like They Should

In a real piano, when you play one note, strings across the instrument vibrate sympathetically. This creates the warm, living tone that makes acoustic pianos sound organic. Virtual Resonance Modeling recreates this phenomenon in real-time—as you play, hold the pedal, or let notes ring, the NU1XA calculates how all 88 strings would interact. It is the difference between a piano that sounds sterile and one that breathes with musical life.

Man wearing headphones tuning a grand piano, focusing on the interior strings and hammers.

Headphone Sound That Rivals Concert Hall Acoustics

Practice at 2 AM Without Waking Anyone

Most digital pianos sound flat and artificial in headphones. The NU1XA uses binaural sampling—a recording technique that captures sound exactly as human ears perceive it. Put on headphones and you will hear dimensional, natural piano tone with depth and space. Late-night practice becomes something you look forward to, not something you tolerate. Your neighbors sleep soundly while you enjoy concert-quality sound at any hour.

Grand piano with a glossy finish positioned by a large window overlooking a cityscape, symbolizing a fusion of urban architecture and classical music elegance.

Perfect Concert Pitch Every Day, Any Climate

Never Pay for Tuning Again

Acoustic uprights need tuning 2-4 times per year at $100-200 per visit. They drift out of tune with humidity changes, temperature swings, and regular playing. The NU1XA maintains perfect A440 tuning forever—through humid summers, dry winters, and everything between. That is $2,000+ saved over ten years, plus no scheduling hassles. You get conservatory-quality tuning every single time you sit down to play.

Person holding a smartphone with an app displaying a grand piano, in front of a digital piano keyboard.

Wireless Recording, Streaming, and Smart Device Control

Record Your Playing with One Touch

Connect via Bluetooth to the Smart Pianist app and control every feature from your tablet. Stream backing tracks from your music library and play along through the piano speakers. Record performances directly to USB in studio-quality WAV format. Want to connect to your computer? USB audio and MIDI make it simple. The NU1XA gives you digital studio capabilities in a traditional upright piano footprint.

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Yamaha Avantgrand NU1XA (Hybrid Piano)

From $7,79999 $8,79900

Experience the pinnacle of hybrid piano technology with the Yamaha NU1XA AvantGrand, bringing authentic upright piano feel and cutting-edge digital features to your home. Here's how it enhances your musical journey:

You'll also benefit from:

With the Yamaha NU1XA AvantGrand, you're investing in an instrument that combines the authentic feel of an acoustic upright with the versatility of cutting-edge digital technology. Its compact design fits beautifully in your home while delivering professional-grade performance to support your musical growth from beginner to advanced player.

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