Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier
We like the pure analog design of the Yamaha AS-S501. Bravo Yamaha! for not resorting to digital like so many peers. All the inputs you need for TV, phono, and power to light up your speakers.
Yamaha is serious about their HiFi amplifiers.
Yamaha’s amplifier design technology called ToP-ART features an I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design, with left and right channels organised in a straight, symmetrical layout for highest signal purity.
In addition, the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid centre bar provide high-rigidity support and vibration damping. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to this amplifiers’ musicality.
High Quality Parts for Outstanding Audio Performance
Custom-made power transformer, custom-made block capacitors, two direct signal path speaker relays, one-point grounding system, aluminium-extruded heat sinks and other top-quality parts effortlessly handle demanding audio signal conditions. The quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together, basically determines the sound quality of any component. Yamaha uses only very high quality parts, carefully selected and tested.
Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
The Pure Direct mode causes the music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and the tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.
Gold-plated Terminals
Gold-plated terminals ensure a high quality connection that prevents signal loss. The A-S501 have Gold-plated speaker terminals and RCA (CD, Phono) and coaxial terminals.
Digital Audio Input for TV and/or Music Streamer
The A-S501 is equipped for digital audio input with both optical and coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV, and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray player. The audio stays in the digital domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your entertainment sources, from sports and other programmes to movies and concerts.
Stream music with a Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
We have simple optional bluetooth adapters, with these you’ll be able to stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth capable mobile phone or a PC to the A-S501
Speaker A, B or A+B Selection and Speaker Terminals for Two Systems
You can connect two separate speaker systems in different rooms and switch between them, or have them both playing at the same time. There are four terminals, so by just pushing a button, you can switch speakers to match the sound source.
Subwoofer Terminal
A terminal for connecting a subwoofer is provided, allowing you to increase the bass output of your system for a more powerful sound with better overall sound quality.
Phono MM Terminal
You can connect a turntable with an MM phono cartridge to play vinyl records.
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Specifications
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85 W x 2-ch (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
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Digital audio inputs
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Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
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ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high-quality parts
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I/O (input to output) direct symmetrical design
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ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base
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Custom-made power transformer / 12,000uF block capacitors / extruded aluminum heat sinks
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Gold-plated speaker terminals and RCA terminals
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Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminum front panel and knobs)
- Continuously variable loudness control
- Dimensions 17-1/8” x 6” x 15-1/4”
- Weight 22.7 lbs
- Finish Black
- Warranty: Product Parts and labor: 2 Years
