With a yamaha stereo amplifier, enjoy the results of excellence and innovation, featuring unprecedented sound quality and. Yamaha has provided a variety of products and services centered on sound and music. Yamaha as amplifier overview and full product specs on cnet. The differences that i can report is that the 2000 amp is a touch warmer with a little more bass coming out of it but only fractionally so. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by yamaha. Some aventage models also include doublebottom construction and other improved parts. The differences that i can report is that the 2000 amp is a touch warmer with a little.
Impressive high quality sound with a wide range of features and an elegant appearance. Find best deals and buying advice from consumers on yamaha as from reevoo. It manages to deliver a ridiculously large amount of power and no evident distortion. Yamaha as1100 vs as2100 audioholics home theater forums. Yamaha a s2000 amplifier audiogon discussion forum. To purchase as2000 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Any comments on sound quality differences between as2100 and the as2000. Unfortunately, the as2000 has been removed from yamahas 2012 catalogue.
My only source is my pc and the amp will be powering two jamo x570 speakers. Yamaha as stereo integrated amplifier at crutchfield. Build quality is exemplary and we appreciated the retro styling, as well as the noticeable weight. With a yamaha stereo amplifier, enjoy the results of excellence and innovation, featuring unprecedented sound quality and sophisticated design. The snobby nature of our hobby makes it hard to support this product when one can purchase a simaudio moon amp for less money. So i suppose im just really looking for some affirmation that there arent any obvious reasons to regret upgrading from the as to the a s2000. The rs700 includes the amfm tuner, ipod input, bluetooth, preoutmain in and zone 2, while the as700 doesnt have any of these features.
This high performance amplifier inherits the high sound quality design of the a s2000 and brings out the best of other components in the system. Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. Also, the as2100 does not come with a built in dac from what i understand. Yamahas involvement with and passion for music goes back more than a century, to when. Not surprising i guess as the pass labs f5 is a mere 25w class a compared to the yamahas 90w, although it sounds much more than 90w with a big bold sound. Power supplies on the as2100 and as1100 are somewhat different.
The biggest difference however is that with the 2000 you receive an xlr balanced input for the cd. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. The amp sections for the as700 and rs700 look to be identical, when you look at the power output as stated. Yamahas as801 integrated amplifierdac is a case in point. The yamaha has a builtin phono stage, and can handle both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, and switching between the two is a breeze. Our findings are consistent as we switch over to some turntables. The build is heavy and tight, decent control layout, decent specs and that beautiful understated look. If there is a downside, its not that this amp is ever lacking in drive or. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any parts repaired, or replaced at yamahas discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
Since 1954, yamaha has produced stateoftheart hifi equipment. Its a beast of a amp with pre outs for eqs etc and i sounded really good but not significantly better than the yamaha rs700 stereo receiver i have owned for the last several years. Yamaha as2100bl natural sound integrated amplifier. This high performance amplifier inherits the high sound quality design of the as2000 and brings out the best of other components in the system. View and download yamaha as2000 owners manual online. The yamaha comparison on the website is woeful the. It shows that yamaha arent playing a deceptive biggerisbetter numbers game. With all these changes, yamaha is confident enough to add an extra year to the warranty, now three years for aventage avrs. The yamaha had a much wider sound stage than the f5. Yamaha a s2000 integrated amplifier 2 channel amplifiers. I am not a naim fanboy in any way but i also had a nait xs and it honestly ran rings round the yamaha in every way possible. Unfortunately, the as2000 has been removed from yamaha s 2012 catalogue. Between a pair of white cotton gloves and a crappy manual and no cotton gloves but. The yamaha as2100 is a serious integrated amplifier with a retro look for serious music enthusiasts.
Yamaha as501bl natural sound integrated stereo amplifier. However, this device is quite heavy too, more than 20 kg, and is stunningly well made. Goodmans triaxiom 1220c 1960s vintage coaxial speakers, yamaha cds2000, yamaha as 2000 duration. Yamaha amplifier in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. Between the 2100 and flagship 3000, the most interesting divergence lies in the transformer. The as2000 is an excellent bit of styling afterward, and distinct also, as its to the eye.
The simple toggle on the front of the machine means theres no need to open the lid and poke at the circuit board. It isnt the fastest or most attacking amp, but it has that big motor sense of effortless delivery and bags of oomph in reserve, even when you play largescale music at pretty serious levels. This high performance amplifier with balanced inputs brings out the best of other components in the system. The yamahas retro appearance and lack of bells and whistles compared to the arcam took some getting used to but we are all now used to its heavyweight. I heard yamaha as2100 wow steve hoffman music forums. The fifth foot, yamahas press release explains, is there to improve structural rigidity, reduce vibration, and improve sound. Back to the future with the jbl l100 classic duration. Nothing loud, just quality music at a normal listening level. Ultimately it came down to the choice of the yamaha as2000 or the as. Ive owned some incredible yamaha pieces over the years but its been a long. Unfollow yamaha as to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The as801 is an attractive component, with classic styling fully in keeping with the design aesthetic yamaha has followed since the 1970s. Trying to reach the elusive 10, well the skys the limit. Why have i chosen the yamaha a s2000 integrated and cd s player. Bob barrett explores the as2100 integrated amplifier from yamahas hifi component line. Yamaha as vs rotel ra1570 vs cambridge 851a stereo. As stereo integrated amplifier with cd s cdsacd player.
It was a bit of an impulse decision on my part but it was on offer at a yamaha retailer for almost 50% off the msrp and i couldnt help myself. Yamaha as amplifier the model as is a bit lighter version of the older 2000th, devoid of balanced inputs and outputs. An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital inputs. So i suppose im just really looking for some affirmation that there arent any obvious reasons to regret upgrading from the as to the as2000. Really it is so authentically detailed that it seems entirely in keeping sat next to ct7000 tuner. View gumtree free online classified ads for yamaha amplifier and more in south africa. Retro in styling, hi fi buffs of a particular age will find themselves warped right back. The tannoys show up lesser quality amps but with the as2000 they sing. The as delivers 90w per channel, and sounds effortlessly powerful. Yamaha introduces a new, superior approach to analog amplifier design. Yamahas as2000 dedicated amplifier is a jack of all trades, with balanced and unbalanced inputs, ab speaker outputs as well as a dedicated headphone circuit. High performance amplifier that takes full advantage of the sound quality benefits of balanced amplification. The as1100 and 2100 are the best values and are great amps.
On first listening the immediate difference from my f5 amplifier was the sense of power from the as. Well i used to have a yamaha as 2000 but i didnt keep it long, frankly i thought it was fairly mediocre, despite all the nice features like defeatable tone controls, balanced input, headphone socket, phono stage etc. I have been the notsoproud owner of the yamaha as for approximately 4years. Discover dynamic, crisp sound with yamaha stereo amplifiers, cd players, and more. The as2000 was purchased as a replacement for an arcam a85p85 combination which was highly satisfactory but reliability issues became the rule rather than the exception and it had to go. Yamaha delivers on its promise of natural sound with its full floating and balanced circuit. I think if you can get an as or as2000 for a killer price as youve done.