Throughly disappointed with my new Yamaha A-3000 Integrated.......


well, I love it when it's not shutting down.  Finally called the dealer and told them I'm done with it.  From the first day, it shut off and went into protection mode after 10 minutes of listening.  It's doing it all the time now.  I did figure out how to reset the amp, but it continues to go into protection mode.  Here's what I've done to track the issue down.  Am I missing anything?  By the way, I'm a user, not someone who can track down voltages, test wires etc etc.

1. Pulled power cord for 30 minutes- I use a PS audio PC
2. Unplugged all connections- amp stayed in protection mode with nothing plugged in.
3. I then figured out how to reset the amp.  The amp then worked for for some periods before shutting off.  Yesterday for example, playing vinyl, amp shut off after 5 minutes.  I then did the reset and listened for 2 hours without shutting down. 
4. Today, after 5 minutes it shut down again.
5. Doesn't matter if it's vinyl or CD playing.
6. I just unplugged my Sub now as the rca cables are a bit bent up; however it didn't affect play for 2 hours yesterday without shutting off.

Disappointed as I was looking forward to breaking this in over Christmas break........  
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gdnrbob, LOL / This forum certainly has a way of thinning out ones wallet. 
@elevick 

That's complete bull. It's not his speakers, he simply received a defective unit. Yamaha integrateds are 2 ohm stable. 
The dealer is getting me a brand new one, as this one was also.  I running Legacy Classic HDs, 4 Ohms I believe.  I should mention my Yamaha a-s2000 ran the same speakers no problem with a bit less power.  I pray the new one works as I can't fathom the thought of finding something else I'd be happy with.
I listened to that amp while I was auditioning speakers and it sounded really good.  There is a value to dealing with a local dealer...   it's good to hear they are stepping up to the plate .. Good luck with the replacement ...