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Yamaha A-S1200 Integrated Amplifier Review. It's big, crammed with retro nostalgia...and VU meters!

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A hulking great integrated amplifier with a retro style, Paul Rigby climbs the north face of this new Yamaha amplifier.
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@GreenHoleSun 2 года назад

I don't understand why people is so obsessed with DAC, in particular in amplifiers. My amp came with a DAC inside: I have never used it simply because the DAC in my streamer is equivalent, if not better. And certainly the dacs that will be avaible in the years to come (for a fraction of the cost) will also be far better. What you really need in your amplifier is a solid, well designed and built analogue section, and this yamaha certainly got it!

@SirMountainpass Год назад

Right! I tend to go for the 3200 in combination with an Atoll ST300 Signature Hi-Res source device😊

@Vinyl360-nh5pr 4 месяца назад

The point is that there are amplifiers on the market that can come up with an integrated DAC in this price range. Even if it will probably not be used, it is better to have it than to miss it. In addition, as a completely analog amplifier, the 1200 competes with other all-analog amps for around 2000 euros. Due to the deliberate lack of functionality (streaming, DA conversion), looks, build quality and sound remain the purchase criteria. And in this price and product segment, the Yamaha A-S1200 doesn't exactly look outstanding.

@genaishivatov1737 3 года назад

I'm not chasing scenes, air or understanding what kind of room Yamaha is giving us. But what is most important (for me) I noticed in this wonderful amplifier - it unrealistically conveys emotions, immerses you in music without any analysis - you just plunge into this musical action and do not want to leave it. Yamaha, BRAVO !!!

@nasdkhan254 Год назад

Thank you for review. I bought this amp last week. Its still burning in but after 4 days its sounding amazing. I was thinking of saving for Luxman , Accuphase or McIntosh but Im so glad I didnt. Teriffic build , value , looks and most important sound. Update 3 months on its sounding clean & sweet

@spiritualarchitect4276 10 месяцев назад

Are you getting enough bass through the headphone jack?

@nasdkhan254 7 месяцев назад

@@spiritualarchitect4276 yes no problems

@xjmzrq 3 года назад

I have this amp paired with Cornwall IV’s and I’m extremely happy with the setup. It’s like being in the first row or two of a concert.

@asplmn 3 года назад

Have you had a chance to listen to any other amps with the CW4?

@joaquinbarreto9398 2 года назад

Do you hear all the details, are they separate and have a true open soundstage??

@robertdavis5714 2 года назад

Your review is 100% right-on, I can say this because I own this Amp. It does not candy coat anything so what was recorded is what you get. WHere most amplifiers emphasize the power of the drums, this does in a more realistic sound and as indicated the clarity of the other instruments is superb. You do need some decent (pricey $$$) speakers to get a real Good sound (mainly Bass).

@garyjones5947 3 года назад

I love this amp...have had it for a few months now and I’ve no desire to upgrade for a while now!

@dreamerdeceiver6592 Месяц назад

do you still like it?

@garyjones5947 Месяц назад

@@dreamerdeceiver6592 Hi. Yes…for the first time I don’t feel the need to change amp…it’s just superb!

@dreamerdeceiver6592 Месяц назад

@@garyjones5947 maybe for sure it will be my next in a month,looking forward for that resolution to pair it with my wharfedale Linton

@robinkleinsteuber5217 2 года назад

Due to emi noise cross-contamination, I am quite happy 😊, even giddy, that a DAC is not included. Also DAC circuits just keep improving, so I'd rather buy outboard units, replace them with time, whilst keeping the same amplifier for many years. But then, that's just my take on built-in circuits vs outboard. Thank you for your excellent reporting!

@jamesrevell6475 2 года назад

👍Excellent review. I was debating getting this but no more. I can't stand redundancy in my home entertainment. I was glad to hear there is no DAC. I prematurely purchased a high quality DAC before I started shopping for an integrated amplifier only to realize that all modern amps already have a DAC built in. I hated the thought of my $1,200 DAC going to waste. I know now I should not have started building my dream system a single component at a time and now I am paying the cost. The options to make everything work together is not easy with the limited selection nowadays. My old system was put together during the late 80s and early 90s back when my city had a stereo shop on every corner with a vast multitude of manufacturers. Now all we have is Bestbuy and Crutchfield. Today's selection of components is slim unless your willing to take out a second mortgage and go high end. All the affordable brands are almost identical to each other with function and design. It's only the high end stuff that offers what an 80s child would consider hifi. All I wanted was a VU meter, pre in/out and no built in DAC. Yamaha nailed it. I wont take out a loan to afford it but I am encouraged to start saving. Thank you for the informative review.

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

Man there's a lot of stuff on offer up on the cheap. When you know what you're looking at-- I've put together an entire Yamaha system which I house in 2 huge cabinets. On the SUPER cheap. I've gotten every component. Loads of them, with low hours, for a song. 2 turntables, 2 tape decks (the ones that circuit city didn't sell... Neither did crutchfield). One CD changer, and one changer that does DVDs and sacds. CD recorder... And daisy chaining receivers and integrated amps. I even bought 4 Yamaha towers off of there for 100 bucks all 4.

@RoyFJ65 2 года назад

Yamaha's previous amplifiers like B-2, MX-1000 have all been great audiophile offerings from this company. Nice review.

@patrickmacias1878 3 года назад

Big props for the Harmageddon soundtrack LP in frame. I have the Yamaha A-S2100 and can dig it. Best wishes from Tokyo.

@steelydanfan100 3 года назад

I have the same in black ! I recently bought the Yamaha CD/SACD 2100 to pair with it...

@stonefree1911 3 года назад

How I miss meters. I wish they would make a comeback.

@robertkeefer1552 3 года назад

I have the Yamaha AX900U integrated amp from 1987. It sounds wonderful and will pump out eardrum piercing volume. It is a great amp that works for me.

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

I had one of those. I've got a lot of different amps of theirs from the past, plus recently I've redone ALL my components to Yamaha. 2 turntables, 2 tape decks, 1 CD changer and one dvd/sacd changer. I went nuts. All my life I had a Technics this, a Sony that, a teac this... And after I had this Yamaha receiver that hasn't been off in over 20 years (except when the power goes out when I'm not home). I decided to do Yamaha everything.. Going to put a CD recorder on there, then I think I'm about done. I'm daisy chaining 2 big receivers... And then I can switch between the receivers and other integrated amps, and speaker pairs if I want. Everything's all in 2 cabinets.

@johntrott9513 3 года назад

I got one as soon as it was available in the UK last year. The Kef R7s I have match up beautifully they really do sound amazing together. I also have a Yamaha SACD player and their streamer but I don't listen to digital so much. I have a 1210GR with MP200 cart which sounds great with the built in stage however I'd really like to try a valve stage, Icon Audio maybe. The Main In works great as a power amp for my Onkyo AVR. It's really improved the experience of watching a film or even standard TV. Several months later I still haven't gotten used to it. This is a good thing, I'm still noticing that extra detail each time I sit in front of it all. With most of my previous setups the ears became accustom to the sound and it stops exciting the senses. Not here though I'm really happy, best money I've spent in a long time.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Glad you're enjoying yourself John - I second the Icon Audio idea.

@jerryandlisa27 2 года назад

You have my system lol

@dejonghechristophe6851 3 года назад

Very nice review!! I adore your allusion at one of the masterpieces of all time : " holes in blackboard Lancashire ".... I adore this amplifier, it's look, it's conception : going through music, without arguing, only showing what's the purpose of the music. Thank you very much from a French man who is searching for the excellence of music, design and pass through years material. Have a great Sunday dear Paul !

@Romulus980 2 года назад

You have entered to analogy detail review of the particular Yamaha sound where other reviewers daren't to tread. Well done for this forensic review!

@ChicagoRob2 2 года назад

I have the little baby A-S301. It never ceases to amaze me with how balanced it is. Nothing in its frequency band calls attention to itself. It’s just “there,” where it should be.

@dm95422 10 месяцев назад

The R-S300 is its identical twin, (same power output, similar specs) only difference is the R-S300 has an FM Tuner built in.

@user-ef6xm4ts9r 2 месяца назад

The same at my older As 700! GOOD Piece for Money! Creetings from Germany 🤘

@terryilett9437 3 года назад

During a lockdown I decided to try a modern amplifier ,but which one. I have been a fan of mainly Japanese vintage Hifi for some time and have been very happy but we all seem to be chasing this audio perfection. So I purchased a Yamaha AS 2200 because modern reliability and retro looks. I listen mostly to vinyl and I actually find the sound in this mode to be very laid back and smooth and not bright at all even connected to Yamaha ns1000m speakers, however i have got to say if you are ever on a budget please don't totally ignore vintage gear especially re-capped stuff, I gotta say my vintage Sansui AU 9500 has far superior sound quality in all aspects.My favourite comparison song was Supertramp Lord Is It Mine. Great review, has anyone had similar experiences.

@thebestoffools 3 года назад

I own a Sansui AU-6600 and I absolutely love it. It's a very warm and tube like sounding amp. I have the new Technics SL-1200Mk7 turntable hooked to it and it's just perfect. I have a soft spot for vintage amps.

@mikeday62 Год назад

A few years ago I bought a preowned Yamaha AV-50 integrated amplifier (made in 1988) for a total of $74. Yamaha's own specs show 105 watts per channel @ 8 ohms. I was stunned at the powerful sound coming from this amp through my Pioneer BS-22 speakers. If you can find one for around $100 it's a great bargain.

@luton_gmanrock 3 года назад

I have the Yamaha DSP-Z9. I use it as an integrated amplifier and great for my CD and I use it in Pure Direct mode fed from my phonostage for vinyl. It is amazing and weighs 30kg and warms the room on a cold day lol.

@HenkvanElst 3 года назад

Thank you for also including the quality of the headphone output in the review!

@Staybrown11 2 года назад

I’ve owned the AS2200 for the past year. I purchased one at the same price as the as1200 so it was a no brainer for me. 1. The phono pre in the as2200 is good enough that every time I play a record I’m left feeling that I really don’t “need” an external phono pre. It’s great at my listening volume. 2. Unit was a bit sharp in the beginning. But that went away after a month or so. 3. Bass is a good via the phono pre and it gets great when you use an excellent /source/DAC. I used a Denafrips Ares 2 and I thought the bass was lacking and a bit one dimensional. With the Denafrips ares 2 bass was punchy but not deep. I think this combination is good. However about 2 months ago I got a Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE and after a few weeks of playing music my jaw dropped. I had no idea how important a source/ DAC is in a hifi system. I had no idea that the AS2200 does have deep beautiful bass you can hear the differences in drum kits from album to album. Dynamics are incredible and listening at low volume now is just incredible ay my listening seat. This thing is gem if you can find one at the price of an AS1200.

@antho089 Год назад

Where did you find the 2200 for the price of a 1200?

@imagesbyjonevan3890 3 года назад

I just picked up the middle grade yamaha. I love it. Its not too "bassy" or booming. Even with a Rel tzero I own, it deep, but refuses to push it. Midrange is excellent and tweeter response in still high enough. Really satisfied with this unit. Its a no frills retro looking unit.

@dm95422 10 месяцев назад

I have it's little brother, the R-S300 at 50 wpc @ 8 ohms. Just as great sounding, ample power for my JBL L100 floor speakers & great stereo separation

@ibdam1 3 года назад

The BEST most detailed review I’ve seen yet on this unit. THANK YOU SIR!

@fletchermunson6225 3 года назад

When I got back into Audio as a result of Covid house arrest, one of the first things I purchased was a Yamaha S-801integrated. It was an excellent unit to my ears sounding better than many other competitors. At $900 retail and available for less, it is a bargain in my mind. Does have a DAC that wa pretty good by the way, heh. Thanks Paul. Love those meters.

@genaishivatov1737 3 года назад

1200 is a different planet from 801.

@sepsism138 2 года назад

@@genaishivatov1737 Can you expand on that please? I'm tossing up between an A-S801 and A-S1200. Certainly a different planet in price! it will be driving Klipsch RP600Ms and an SPL-120 sub. Cheers.

@genaishivatov1737 2 года назад

@@sepsism138 1200 is a mature, dense, rich sound - you want to listen, even if the recording is imperfect. Because in the performance of 1200 we hear that the recording has flaws, but they are not so critical and they are not poked in the ears. In short, this is a more solid league and there is much more Music there. There is no rejection.

@sepsism138 2 года назад

@@genaishivatov1737 Thanks for the fast reply and info! Much appreciated.

@menelaosps8672 Год назад

Hello my friend. Have as 80 1Yamaha. If go as 1200 believe that have diferrence for power and sound? Thanks

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

I'm running several Yamaha receivers and integrated amps. Daisy chaining. I find the way to do it is have every speaker. I've got 4 Yamaha towers that are loaded with mids and highs that act as the front and rear surrounds. Not speakers in tiny plastic cans. Those are 5 or 6 ", with 2", and 1" tweeters.. Then there's a pair of 3 way 12s on mains with mids and highs.. a pair of 3 way 15s on mains that have mids and highs. Then there's the Yamaha 3 way 8 inch speakers on top in the rear.. REALLY good 8s. And a 2 way pair of Yamaha 10" speakers ... When you cover all the possible frequencies like that... You can really tell more, than from just a single set, or even two sets, of tower speakers that are loaded only with 6 inch mids and highs and some ports.

@AudioKwandoKwando 3 года назад

Greetings from a very happy (warm sounding) a s1200 owner here! my best friend during covid! magical amp with vu meters as glowing little campfires in the dark hours😊

@garyjones5947 3 года назад

Same here...I’m delighted with this amp.

@MarcChevalier 3 года назад

I've heard so many reports of this amp being anything but warm sounding. Forward upper midrange and top end seems to be what the majority are saying .. But this is not your experience?

@AudioKwandoKwando 3 года назад

no, not for me it is on the warmer side of neutral. not bright at all. I think it also depends on the speakers. If you have a chance go listen for yourself to this amp 😊

@MarcChevalier 3 года назад

@@AudioKwandoKwando So surprised to hear this! May I ask what speakers you're pairing your as1200 with? I'm considering Wharfedale Lintons, which are slightly on the warm side.

@AudioKwandoKwando 3 года назад

@@MarcChevalier My speakers are linton heritages. before that I had elac debut 6.2. Lintons have much bigger (easy) soundstage. Distance of listenposition and speakers is about 4,5 meter

@Duken4evr29 3 года назад

I own an A-S1200. When new it sounded a little "sharp" or "forward" in the upper midrange/lower treble with certain songs. After about 60 hours of break in, it smoothed out, the forward nature of the sound went away and it sounds fantastic. I can crank The Pretenders and not have my ears bleed. Chrissy Hynde's edgy voice is my vocal smoothness test. Once fully broken in, you can crank the amp to full volume levels and it sounds smooth as a baby's ass, with a wonderfully detailed and wide sound stage. If you buy one these, just leave it on for a few weeks and Chrissy will calm right down... I do wish the amp had more power for this kind of money, I would like it to put out 160 watts like the Parasound Hint 6 does for a little more headroom driving hard hitting or capacitor draining low bass on my big power sucking floor standing speakers. Just gotta watch the volume level if if I turn up Bela Fleck's "Flight of The Cosmic Hippo" which has low notes that are on the verge of doing structural damage to my house anyway with what this amp can muster - LMAO! I went with the Yammie over the Parasound Hint 6 as I am a sucker for it's looks - it is a very nice looking piece of equipment. Quite pleased with the amp overall, and am sure it will serve well for many years. My last Yamaha integrated, a 1982 vintage A-700, lasted me over 30 years, and this one seems to be built even better.

@albertoperezgalindo5475 3 года назад

Similar experience here but with the As1100, took about 50hrs for it to stabilize, some days it sounded forward others with too much bass...after that things got really nice and I am still in love with it after a year and a half!

@danjo9520 2 года назад

May i ask what speaker you pair with the sa1200?

@Techrewinds 3 года назад

Wow love the look of this one really bringing that old-school feel with the VU meters more companies should start doing this! 😎

@montyzumazoom1337 3 года назад

Great review! I plan to get one of these amps in the near future. Listening to your detailed review has confirmed my initial choice of this amp. I really appreciate the detail in your review and the way you presented it. Thanks very much, I found it most enjoyable.

@therealnucleus274 2 года назад

Hi, Did you buy it, and If yes, how happy are you with it?

@montyzumazoom1337 Год назад

@@therealnucleus274 Yes I bought it. Absolutely love it great sound and looks superb. Been running it for over a year now, I got the Silver one to match my other separates. Coupled to a Technics SL1200G turntable with an Audio Technica AT33PTG/II cartridge. The cartridge is a moving coil and the amp has a selector to switch between MM and MC cartridges. It has an internal pre-amp for the MC cartridges and therefore I don't need a separate phono stage. A beautiful looking and sounding amp.

@bobby666666 3 года назад

Another fine review. A bit out of my price range. 22 kilos in weight. Reminds me of walking down the street walking to a taxi years ago with the Arcam 10 Pre/Power combo at 28 kilos. It was an immense struggle I somehow managed.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Blimey! I feel for you Robert. You see? People out there just don’t understand the toil and the hurt involved in accumulating HiFi.

@bobby666666 3 года назад

@@TheAudiophileMan They were second hand from a dealer otherwise I would have had them delivered. It was also a long while ago, but thanks for your empathy.

@Staybrown11 3 года назад

Great Review! Other reviewers claim that after some months of use the Yamaha “breaks-in” and soften just a bit...it’ll be interesting to hear your take on long term use.

@andreassouth1523 3 года назад

I agree with this!If it soften a little bit would be nice.I prefer laid back sound.Some say that A-S 1100 was more soft sounding.

@simianinc 3 года назад

DACs don’t have to be a guest star - it’s a manufacturer’s choice as to the quality, and they can price accordingly. Hence, why I’m saving for a Hegel H390, even though it has an internal DAC

@thisisnev 3 года назад

Great to hear the headphone output included in a review - thanks, Paul! I wonder if Yamaha implemented the headphone amp the good old-fashioned way, by running a feed from the amp through a set of resistors, rather than simply using an op-amp?

@fabers92 3 года назад

Yes- a dedicated headphone section on the 2100/2200, not found on the 1100/1200.

@pietervg5541 3 года назад

Dear Paul, thank you very much for this review. I also enjoyed your review on the Naim Supernait 3. And I hope to read a review from you on the Rega Aethos amplifier. A comparison between the Naim Supernait 3 and Rega Aethos would be great. Wish you all the best!

@Alberto7tube Год назад

Nice review from Los Angeles CA 😃❤️👍

@mortlach186 3 года назад

I kept thinking of Naim gear listening to the review. You know Naim equipment is not about the soundstage but all the integral parts of the recording and the ease of following any instrument/voice in that recording.

@olaniyi570 2 года назад

Not saying your review is necessarily inaccurate but If the AS-1200 is anything like my AS-1100, I'd be cautious to judge it's soundstage and sonic signature prematurely. After more than a year, my AS-1100 sounds very different from when I first got it. I breaks in very slowly. The phono stage in particular sounded average but improved significantly over time. I have no desire for an external phono stage now.

@nunofernandes4501 3 года назад

Who doesn't love VU meters? If you have a chance, listen to the Yamaha NS-5000 speakers. I listened to them for a couple of hours at my audio dealer and I was swept off my feet in amazement.

@alm5693 3 года назад

An Any Trouble t-shirt! I became aware of Clive Gregson when he was recording and touring with Richard Thompson and then his underrated duo records with Christine Collister. Last Gregson-related items I found here in St. Paul MN were the Any Trouble albums, which are still in my collection.

@giangvu7902 3 года назад

I love your description of the sound quality

@miguelangelfraumolina7547 3 года назад

Buenas noches: I've watched several vídeos about the A-S1200 (and 2200), whose reviewers, each one with their style, report the benefits of this amplifier. I must admit that you, with your extensive technical-practical deployment, have managed to round off the conception of this wonderful device. Very convincing. Thank you so much Mr. Rigby. P.D.: creo estar en el mismo rango generacional que Ud., por lo cual valoro la pureza del sonido "per se", sin cosmética ni florituras. Gracias, de nuevo.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Thank you for your kind words and yes, I too have little interest in the 'frills' offered by Hi-Fi. To me, Hi-Fi is a mere tool to produce great music. Nothing more.

@paulcadby6925 3 года назад

Now that's what a great review sounds like, it was music to my ears Paul and I thank you for it. I almost purchased this amp a while back but didn't purely for the reason that it doesn't have Bluetooth. I went for a rotel instead which is also on the bright side at times. 👍👍

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Thanks for your kind words, Paul.

@amarcy5369 3 года назад

Hi paul It does make you wonder why they felt the need to include the phono stage , it to me seems pretty obvious that someone spending this kind of money would be using an external unit to do justice to the amp . So you’re paying for something you will probably never use . And as for things like digital Add ons I’m with you 100% . Finally I’m always left wondering what you would prefer as an alternative , when spending a similar amount of money. Love these videos by your good self, because when reading hifi mags as I’m always doing , it can become an exercise in point scoring on behalf of the reviewers. You never seem to fall into that trap . Best wishes and thanks for all you do for the hobby

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Similar amount of money? I'd probably look towards the Moon on that one :) Icon Audio would be another company I'd head for...

@systemawarrior 3 года назад

I had the AS1100 and was very pleased with the sonic signature but ended up selling it after my brother in law bought over his 3090 and it tried it on my reference 100v4 vs the 1100. The 3090 bought the Paradigm to life whereas the 1100 just sounded compressed. My advice is check compatibility and maybe go with speakers that are an easy load. Ymmv.

@dennisjg51 2 года назад

Hi, just keen to know what Paradigm's were you driving? Keen to know as I'm planning a move from Yamaha AV receiver (20 yrs old) to a new dedicated Amp and have studio 20 bookshelves. Thanks Dennis

@systemawarrior 2 года назад

@@dennisjg51 they were the studio 100v4.

@jimp5024 Год назад

Yamaha has now jambed all you mentioned into the exquisite R-N2000A, review please.

@richardpaine5923 3 года назад

Nice bit of kit, not surprised it's 2K.

@ricochet243 3 года назад

Proper review, Paul. You’re just getting better and better and your production is first rate too. I look forward to next week’s instalment.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

It’s very nice of you to notice - I try to learn and improve with each video.

@stefaandecroo6774 3 года назад

Magnificent review. You are amazing Paul. Thank You very much. Take care.

@stefaandecroo6774 3 года назад

All pleasure is mine Paul. Cheers !

@harrisedgar 3 года назад

What a wonderful video..!!! I'm subscribing..!!! (that Eydie Gorme and Los Panchos in wonderful, Out of curiosity I searched for them and it was very good...)

@shawngoodwin1167 3 месяца назад

I just bought a pair of SVS ultra book shelf speakers. I would like to hook them up to this and a TV. I'm not sure what's route to Go. How would these sound with a TV hooked up to a drive to Use A Dack Or A Streamer? Or how does that work?

@agarinos 2 года назад

Hello from Greece. Can you help me? I have a 2-year old pair of Dali Zenzor 5. They sound amazing with my Technics A-SU900. Now, I have ordered the 1200. These speakers are enough? Otherwise what do you think about B&W 603 S2 floor speakers? Note, that this system works on a 10 m2 office. I like the foor standing speakers and do not want to buy self ones. My Dalli Zenzor 5 have paired exaclty in this room. So I wait for your answer. Thank you all!

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

Yes, I think you should be fine. Unless you want a different speaker personality. The B&Ws are fine designs if a little to active in the treble area for my liking. Your Dali speakers are not of that same ilk. I'd stick with those and enjoy your 1200.

@WeeWeeJumbo 2 года назад

It's not often that I get to see the critic's reflection in the binding posts. Dang that's fancy

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

Hehe. All part of the service.

@vonbor Год назад

Would it pair with Dali Opticon 6? Or I’d better save money and buy Audiolab 8300a?

@Hondacber 16 дней назад

I just got this amp and I'm trying out different speakers with it and I have a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic 200M for my digital sources, but I also have a real to real and a turntable. With some of my tape decks I use the BASS and TREBILE controls and I'm constantly adjusting them from FLAT for new digital sources to adding TREBILE and or BASS for some tapes. When adjusting the tone controls, I hear the tone defeat relay turning off and on a lot like 6 times or so a day depending how many times I adjust them. Is this OK adjusting these like this or is it going to wear out the TONE DEFEAT RELAYS?

@TheAudiophileMan 16 дней назад

Everything wears out over time. So yes. Ultimately. That said, for the effective life of the unit in your system? I wouldn't worry about it. I am sure that the company has built each and every part to last for several years and then some. Including the tone controls.

@myles7522 3 года назад

Love your reviews and love Yamaha….thanks for posting 👍

@JoseGarcia-oo4mc 2 года назад

Impressive amp , impressive review . Thanks 😊

@frankiepavinato 3 года назад

A wonderful amp, although I think I’d prefer the A-S 2200 for the balanced output. Thank you for your review!

@richardchorley1593 2 года назад

@First Last Lack of balanced inputs means you're not paying for them and the amp is less cluttered with stuff a lot of people will never use . Any honest dealer will tell you that with commonly-used short cable runs , RCAs are in no way inferior to balanced

@Akstergrind 3 года назад

I'm not really an audiophile...I'd like to be, but my sonic palate is pretty unsophisticated. However, I recently purchased some gorgeous old NAD separates, a C 558 turntable and some lovely Q Acoustics speakers and have been watching and very much enjoying your videos, hoping that a fraction of your discernment may rub off on me, and I'll begin to appreciate at least some nuances in the music I listen to. Hasn't happened yet, but thanks for the interesting videos!

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

No problem, good luck with your kit and thanks for your support, Aki.

@ranindudavid2600 3 года назад

Nice review . Can you please do a review about Rotel A 11 tribute.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

I'll make a note.

@user-fe3hs6oc3n 3 года назад

Thank you, It is a pleasure to listen to you'r ditailed and acurate review

@vicg5323 2 года назад

Great review. Learned a few tricks about this amp.

@jarvinco9993 3 года назад

Great review. Do you have comparisons to the rega amplifiers? Elex-r?

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

In pure sound terms, I'd go for the Rega Elicit-R as opposed to the Elex. Assuming that you have the budget for a Yamaha. That said, the Yamaha offers its own list of facilities and its own sonic personality which meany people love.

@ramblinginmeath4950 2 года назад

Excellent presentation and now I am again scratching my head.. love old school HiFi and the A-S1200 ticks a lot of boxes. I also like to have some control on bass and treble - now I am stuck between the Yamaha and the Roksan Caspian M2... (no tone controls - no VU meters but it ticks a lot of my boxes) I mostly play Vinyl (Rega Planar 6) and Monitor Audio Silver 100s Help ! greetings from Ireland

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

I'd go for the Roksan if asked to choose between the two.

@ramblinginmeath4950 2 года назад

@@TheAudiophileMan thank you for your advice - greatly appreciated - would you still put the Roksan ahead of the Denon PMA1600 - regards, Paul

@mgsamps 2 года назад

@@ramblinginmeath4950 I can't help you so much with the Roksan Caspian, but the Roksan Kandy k3 I heard gave a big wide powerful sound (wider and more holographic than the Denon but not as sweet and warm which was why I went with the 1600ne) I have Denon PMA1600ne, Denon is warm and rich with a really sweet top end, it does have a couple of annoyances though, volume control is too sensitive with remote, the switch that turns off the digital circuitry makes the sound even warmer with a wider more involving sound stage but kills the solidity of the bass (so I leave it off) it has no av amp theatre pass through mode, has no sub out or main pre-outs so is pretty much just a basic amp at the end of the day. I find the DAC pretty good (better than reported especially after a month or so use) The amp sounded a little shut in and constipated when straight out of the box but after just 4 hours use opens up beautifully, It's also not the best at low volumes, needing a little extra tweak on the bass and treble (May be the Elac DBR62 Ref's I'm using with it) BUT, when you crank this thing up, WOW does it sound glorious, from mid vol to max vol sound gets really punchy and big but still with amazing clarity and air all the way up and no hint of brightness or edginess. If you like the way vintage gear sounds I think you'll love the Denon, it sounds vintage but with extra dose of sparkle and of course japanese reliability. Be interesting to see what Paul's view is on this question.

@ramblinginmeath4950 2 года назад

@@mgsamps Thank you for your contribution - I have pulled the trigger in a Leak Stereo 130 and CD Transport / and I am considering paring with Warfedale Linton's - love the retro style and I am satisfied with the sound stage the Leak 130 offers for my needs

@mgsamps 2 года назад

@@ramblinginmeath4950 Glad to help, I do like the vintage gear TBO, Always wanted a 1970's Pioneer SX-838 and Glendale speakers since I saw them in Dixons as a 14 year old kid but prices are high and reliability questionable now, what do you like about the sound of the Leak AMP?

@kubabuba9971 5 месяцев назад

Hi would you recommend this amp to drive the q acoustic 5040 or this amp needs muchuche better and more expensive speakers? Thanks..

@waterhq7456 3 года назад

Brilliant review, love the English humour - get in!

@TheHammerofDissidence 3 года назад

Very curious, did you experience the infamous break-in associated with this amp? The general consensus is that around 100 hours the upper midrange smoothens out and the bass tightens up.

@NeverTalkToCops1 2 года назад

Bee Ess. Now, try substituting light bulb for amplifier and how many hours a light bulb must be broken in. IF you can't measure the exact changes you are talking about at 100 hours, then reasonable people must dismiss your comments as wild nonsense.

@TheHammerofDissidence 2 года назад

@@NeverTalkToCops1 I'm just going off what people are reporting, Austismo. Calm down.

@afkquaver 3 года назад

Thank you for introducing me to eydie gorme, i love it

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Aha! Well, there's one convert at least :) Many thanks.

@adrianmortimer3369 3 года назад

Another very well presented and informative review, thank you.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Very kind of you - thanks.

@colanitower 3 года назад

How would the sound quality of this amplifier compare to the Denon PMA-2500NE?

@Whatisthis94 2 года назад

Considering this unit and wondering if a pair of lesser priced Emotiva basx a1 monoblocks with the Freya preamp may sound better. Similar cost but unsure about performance

@authoraven 3 года назад

Can i use this with Cambridge's CXN (V2)??

@ChromeDomeUK 3 года назад

Another great video, keep up the good work. I've just got a Rega P2 & IO amp, what speakers would you recommend? I don't have a good listening position, more of a general sound (in dining room) Cheers

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Do you have a budget?

@rotorfix 3 года назад

Yamaha must have completely revised their sound with this newest series of integrateds. Almost every review describes a sound that’s little like the outgoing models. The predecessors had a warm, slightly reserved midrange, a remarkable sense of space and bloom for solid-state, and unparalleled bass extension - a true marriage of some of the best SS and tube qualities. All these reviews lead me to question whether this new series is a regression.

@todddonaldson2822 3 года назад

Wish I had a answer to this question as well. The A-S1100 was described exactly that. Some claim up to 100 hours burn in and noticeable changes along the way. Currently I can get better pricing on a 1200 vs a new 1100.

@MD.A 3 года назад

I totally agree with you.

@Don-md6wn 3 года назад

I bought the A-S 1100 on closeout in the middle of 2020 after the A-S 1200 was announced, also bought the Yamaha CDS-1000 CD/SACD player and the WXC-50 pre-amp for streaming. I didn't see anything in the specs that made me want to buy the A-S 1200 instead of the 1100 and the Yamaha dealer agreed. I have played the amp and CD player 4-6 hours a day on average for the last 8-9 months and am delighted with them. My other system has a Cary SL-94 tube pre-amp and a Nakamachi PA-7 power amp, and I think the sound quality of the Yamaha A-S 1100 is very comparable, though not as powerful. The Nakamachi is a 200 watts per channel amp. I find the A-S 1100 to have a pretty neutral sound with a bit of tube type warmth. If they've changed the sound profile I'm glad I didn't go for the 1200.

@nicholasreeves5025 3 года назад

Great review! Can I ask some examples of amplifiers that have more air and space as you talked about in the video?

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

That would depend on your budget, Nicholas. Otherwise, I'd be here all day :)

@RealHIFIHelp 3 года назад

Looks pretty.

@kwgm8578 2 года назад

Yamaha makes the best audio components. I have settled with an Onkyo for my stereo integrated networked amp, because the Yammy cost a bit more, but I love the Yamaha look and sound. By the way, that headphone plug is known as a 1/4" plug in so-called English units. What value did you give it in SI units? I love my DAC radio. I listen to radio choices from around the world, instead of the 3 dozen local stations all owned by the same two or three corporate owners, that play the same 40 songs off common playlists. Do you really listen to the Doris Day LP?

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

If you wait a little bit.. All this stuff ends up being very reasonable used. I found a BEAST Yamaha receiver from offer up... Lady had it, and didn't really know what she had. I guess maybe an ex left it behind... There's all sorts of components on there with low hours for much cheaper than you can imagine. I just built a whole system, with a LOT of components... To put inside my 2 huge cabinets, for not much money.

@designerprojects8137 2 года назад

I'd really appreciate some direction. I presently use an old pioneer vsx910 av receiver with a new pair of klipsch rp8000f speakers and I need to be able to soften the bass of the klipschs being a tad bass heavy. I've already turned everything I can either off or down regarding bass settings but they may still be 'p**sing off the neighbors'. I'm considering purchasing the Yamaha AS-1200 as an upgrade (max budget) but I'm unsure if the bass dial will allow the bass to be turned down more than Ive already tried with the pioneer receiver in the same way a DJ mixer bass dial almost cuts off the bass completely? Ultimately all I need is less bass, a separate I can plug my laptop audio jack into (or some form of better cabling set-up) to stream the sound from YT videos through amplification (possibly through the TV - amp via digital optic cable via DAC & some kind of streamer to play Spotify through as the current setup using my phone + 3.5mm headphonejack has me up and down to change the song, leading me to buy longer jack cables so the phone sits nearer me 🤦‍♂️ . Ps I've confused myself with all the options available and seek professional help 😂🙏 thank you in advance for any recommendations.

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

I'm a big believer in tackling core issues *directly* - not adding temporary Elastoplast fixes which is never a satisfactory solution. If your Klipsch speakers are the issue. Sort the speakers. That's the priority. That's where your budget needs to go. If you need help on that, give me a shout.

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

Get the equalizer. Go in and out of the equalizer. Get a pioneer one... Or, Yamaha had some great ones.

@juandv930722 3 года назад

hey Paul, would you rather have this amp or the simaudio moon neo ace you reviewed a while back?

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Probably the Moon.

@johntsiblis5574 Год назад

Nice review. But what about the competition? How does it stand against it?

@todddonaldson2822 3 года назад

Good review. How much time did you put in on this. Only ask because of reports of changes in sound. Anyone have hours on one and care to comment on changes in the sound? Or can compare to the A-S1100?

@menelaosps8672 2 года назад

Hello which different as 801 vs as 1200.with focal chora 826.

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

They have different output wattage rating

@menelaosps8672 Год назад

Thanks. Others said that difference is ths same

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

@@menelaosps8672 I have a habit of looking at the BACK of everything. And if I remember, the higher numbers have higher power ratings to the speakers. There's a 3200 or something like that which is the super duper...

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

However, I'm noticing that on the newer stuff.. a lot of it doesn't have the wattage rating on the back... You have to dig the specs... They are on Yamaha's website. But if I'm not mistaken, that's how it worked.

@menelaosps8672 Год назад

Thank you very much

@stefaandecroo6774 3 года назад

Sounds like the ideal amplifier for the Kef LS 50 meta.

@jackanderson2773 3 года назад

Part English here ... I get the humor and like your review too . Thanks !

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Thanks Jack!

@markd4292 3 года назад

Well Done. I am looking at the Yamaha AS1200 or 2200 to pair it with Martin Logan 60XTi or 40i speakers. I think the Martin Logans are on the slightly warm side, slightly. Curious if you have experience with Martin Logan speakers and if this marriage would be fair? Good? Great?

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

I do like ML speakers (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0Wg724u064.html). As you can see from the latter link, it depends. The 15i designs here, for example are superior to the vanilla 15 designs. So the more recent iterations are my preferred choices. Your little list there should be fine with the amp.

@tnasburypl Год назад

Yamaha always has quality products. A wonderful Japanese esoteric company. Their product line is vast.

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

Even the cheapest lower end stuff is plenty good. They make everything.

@mikeday62 Год назад

Yamaha is also the world's largest maker of musical instruments.

@GastonMaqueda Год назад

I have the A-S801 and I'm thinking to update to this one Worth it?

@cruzingrsx4484 3 года назад

Excellent review sir. I am torn between this receiver and the Parasound Hint 6, Hint. Just thinking out loud. Stay well

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Many thanks.

@tuanto9618 2 года назад

I jus bought intergated amplifiers A-S1200, i want to know how long does it go to standby mode? And Do I need use another power cord cable as furutech,audioquest... for more better? Thank you

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

I think it enters stand by after eight hours and yes, an upgrade cable helps a lot.

@rogerlavallee3572 2 года назад

I would refer you to the (YT) Audio Science Review channel regarding the need or justification to change the already substantial power cord that comes with this amplifier. ( I also purchased the A-S1200 ). I would also add that a "burn-in" period is essential with most amplifiers & the overall sound will markedly improve with use.

@martyn_g Месяц назад

Tone controls. That’s all I have to say - I think every amp needs them. Balls to purity.

@andrewsayers3392 3 года назад

Hi what phono stage would you recommend for this amp ?

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

Do you have a budget, Andrew?

@andrewsayers3392 3 года назад

@@TheAudiophileMan I wouldn't want to spend more than say £500.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

This one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lglSfkiyoTw.html

@dannyhowell3184 7 месяцев назад

Any trouble? My uncle's brother was the drummer in that band.

@TheAudiophileMan 7 месяцев назад

Aha! Nice one Danny!

@RetroToonsOfficial 3 года назад

Your Content Are Awesome i Mean I like It

@patrikbjorling4391 2 года назад

You made it sound very lean sounding...is it?

@epi2045 2 года назад

The thing is big and heavy. It’s $3K USD. The target customer for this integrated is going to have a separate DAC and won’t want Bluetooth. The focus here is quality and purity.

@atakdragonfly1675 Год назад

I've run a Bluetooth adaptor and it's fine

@Carl-bd1rf 2 года назад

Your discussion on the lack of a DAC in this unit makes no sense. Why not include a DAC that compliments the sound signature of the amp?

@claudec2588 3 года назад

I would have assumed that if there is a Phono input, there is a built-in phono stage. And, if there is a CD input there is a built-in DAC. ??? No? Please explain. If there is no internal DAC where does an external DAC fit in the connection chain of components.

@TheAudiophileMan 3 года назад

No, that CD label is more of a guide or suggestion. A convenience for you. You can plug an external DAC into any of these inputs, actually and it will work fine.

@spiritualarchitect4276 2 года назад

@@TheAudiophileMan Paul, does this Yamaha A-S1200 actually come with a DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMP in it? Your column reads: “Often, an amplifier and its built-in head amp can present totally different sonic personalities. Not here, the sound continued from the speakers to headphones.” I ask because I have seen no info anywhere else on this unit having a “dedicated” headphone amp in it. I want to get some Focal headphones (Stellia or Clear MG) but I keep hearing that I need a dedicated headphone amp to get my monies worth out of them. By what you are saying above, headphones sound great through the A-S1200. Do you think the built-in head amp on this Yamaha would do the Focals justice and that I would NOT need a separate dedicated (there’s that word again) headphone amp plugged into it? Thanks for any help you can deliver.

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

@@spiritualarchitect4276 Yes, there's a head amp in it. You can see the phones socket on the bottom left. A separate head amp is a better option if you're using higher-end headphone designs but the internal one is fine for most.

@spiritualarchitect4276 2 года назад

@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have been told stereo amps just have a small chip that runs their headphone jacks, and that expensive headphones need dedicated external headphone amps to get the best sound out of them. Seems redundant to need something like a $600 Topping A90D to get the best sound out of a $3,000 amp. Plus I would need an A/B switch box to plug into the Yamaha pre-out so I could run a headphone amp AND a subwoofer! That’s a Professional QUALITY website you have. Will be spending time there for sure. Signed ~ your newest subscriber : )

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

@@spiritualarchitect4276 Thanks for the sub snd your kind comments - much appreciated. Onto the head amps? It's tough to generalise. Sure, some lower-priced amps use a simplified headphone amp chip. Others are more elaborate. If depends on the company and their products. The performance can be pretty good. Even so, if you want a top level performance then an external head amp will be the preferred option: better quality parts, better standard of isolation, lower noise floor. Don't use a switch box. Just plug the head amp into the rear of the integrated amplifier, plug it into a pair of inputs on the rear. If you have a sub, that can also be plugged elsewhere into the same amp.

@bujinkan71 2 года назад

hello and a happy new year...i am in search of a new amp...My speakers are triangle borea br08...You think it is a good one for these speakers? Thank you in advance.I listren mostly to vocal jazz ,blues.soft rock. and movies soundtracks

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

Yes indeed - I hope you're giving your speaker lots of room, doing use?

@bujinkan71 2 года назад

@@TheAudiophileMan my livingroom isnt very big unfortunately. about 5m X 4m 20sqm

@TheAudiophileMan 2 года назад

@@bujinkan71 If you're enjoying them, then that's the main thing. Just a note that I think they'd work better in a larger room: 25? 30? 40sqm perhaps? But, as I say, ignore me if they sound good to you right now.

@menelaosps8672 Год назад

Kαλησπερα φίλε μου. Έχεις πάρει το συγκεκριμένο ενισχυτή? Αν ναι πως είναι με τα triangle γιατί και γω ψάχνω και βλέπω γιαυτον.

@bujinkan71 Год назад

@@menelaosps8672 όχι ακόμα είμαι σε αναζήτηση γιατί αλλαξα και ηχεία όποτε ακόμα δεν ξέρω