Yamaha Amplifier reviews

Yamaha A-S1000 Amplifier
Yamaha A-S1000 Amplifier

The model A-S1000 is a bit lighter version of the older 2000th, devoid of balanced inputs and outputs. However, this device is quite heavy too, more than 20 kg, and is stunningly well made. The "double mono" principle is also realized here without any economy on the components. Powerful indicators of...
Yamaha A-S2000 Amplifier
Yamaha A-S2000 Amplifier

No wonder that audiophiles, who are interested in stereo sound, are beginning to look for a vintage hi-fi (by the way, it's a fact: the equipment of the past years is rapidly becoming more and more expensive and it is becoming more and more difficult to find it every day). Yamaha promptly responded to...
Yamaha A-S201 Amplifier
Yamaha A-S201 Amplifier

There's no doubting Yamaha's pedigree in hi-fi. It has been a major player since the early sixties, and has always invested heavily in new technology to give its products the edge. The new A-S201 is an evolution of its S200 entry-level integrated amplifier, and has been designed with convenience in mind...
Yamaha A-S500 Amplifier
Yamaha A-S500 Amplifier

There's no mystery to Yamaha's formula - take one rather chunky power amplifier circuit, stick it in a big box with lots of facilities and sell it for rather less than anyone would expect. Meet the A-S500, then. We reviewed its more expensive A-S2000 big brother, and it's a case of deja vu all over again....
Yamaha A-S700 Amplifier
Yamaha A-S700 Amplifier

Yamaha A-S700 uses the proprietary ideology of ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology). Its essence lies in the use of a reinforced anti-vibration chassis and a fully balanced circuit with selected electronic components. The output power is 2 x 90 watts per 8 ohms. The number of inputs for...
Yamaha AX-390 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-390 Amplifier

Yamaha has wide functional possibilities concerning to other models. Except traditional for this price tier set (two pairs of communicating acoustic systems, input for connection vinyl player, disconnectable tone and the remote control), AX-390 also has 3 disconnectable main sockets (permitting the connection...
Yamaha AX-470 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-470 Amplifier

The amplifier has six inputs. Two inputs are intended for tape recorder and pick-up with moving magnet (MM). Tone, balance and volume compensation controls can be turned off by pressing "Pure Direct". The amplifier can work with two speakers' pairs. The terminals for cable connection give the opportunity...
Yamaha AX-490 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-490 Amplifier

Unlike all-round practice, smooth regulations of loudness appeared for the first time exactly in the amplifiers of Yamaha. In firmed customs AX-490 has the same regulation. Smooth loudness control greatly increases the possibilities of rightful tone balance installation at any volume level, not limiting...
Yamaha AX-496 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-496 Amplifier

The AX-496 is the middle model of three Yamaha amps, sandwiched between the 60 watt AX-396 and the 100 watt AX-596. The AX-496 delivers a chunky 85 Watts/channel, and is equipped with such niceties as proper 4mm binding post speaker terminals, and remote control operation with a handset that can also...
Yamaha AX-497 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-497 Amplifier

Yamaha keeps on developing its technology Top-Art with the use of the smallest length of audio path and powerful supply transformer. In the amplifier AX-497 everything is intended for playing phonograms with expanded frequency and dynamics ranges. Audiophiles' digital formats, DVDAudio and SACD, suit...
Yamaha AX-590 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-590 Amplifier

The amplifier AX-590 has big sizes and weight. But at the same time it has the widest opportunities as the amplifier of this price tier. For the first sight minimum amount of regulations are placed on the big front panel: volume control, record selector and three buttons (power on and two DIRECT modes)....
Yamaha AX-592 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-592 Amplifier

Yamaha stereo amplifiers always carry the stamp of a long tradition. This is manifested both in the details of the exterior that are dear to the heart, and in the internal solidity that is mandatory for the product of the company. In the AX-592, specific amplifying functions are presented in a set that...
Yamaha AX-892 Amplifier
Yamaha AX-892 Amplifier

The company "Yamaha" changed the design of its audio components by dressing them into titanium armor. The amplifier "AX-892" is one of these recruits, and it stands out for its impressive sizes and weight. But the feeling of heaviness is upset - thanks to successful design of the front panel. And, as...
Yamaha CX-1/MX-1 Amplifier
Yamaha CX-1/MX-1 Amplifier

Yamaha's approach is defined as the purest of its products: no compromises, no external embellishments, and everything to achieve perhaps the purest sound possible. A feature of this ideology is to keep signal processing as simple and direct as possible, using the highest quality electronic components....
Yamaha CX-2/MX-2 Amplifier
Yamaha CX-2/MX-2 Amplifier

Extremely solid -looking couple: that before that aides - two "heavyweights". First impression - one more "minimalist" design since Preda is only available input selector and volume control. However, if you tilt the lid, then immediately get out "ears" tricked traditionally (in the sense of service)...