With the yamaha as2000 and now the as, yamaha has taken the bold step of using a floating balanced configuration to update the power amplifier for serious music fans. 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. The yamaha cd s and a s proclaim a certain seriousness of purpose, with large dimensions, considerable weight especially the power amp, which houses one of the largest mains transformers. The cds is an ultra highquality, highprecision super audio cd player for true music enthusiasts that inherits the high sound quality design of the cds2000. By submitting images to crutchfield you agree that your image becomes the property of crutchfield and may be used by crutchfield and its assigns without any royalties in any form of media including print andor electronic communications, that you are at least 18 years of age, that you are the owner of the images, and that you are located. The model as is a bit lighter version of the older 2000th, devoid of balanced inputs and outputs. Its a lovely machine and i suspect its not a massive problem so id love to get it fixed. Furthermore i wanted an amp with tone controls and an headphone output. The yamaha nsm 3way loudspeaker has a 305mm pulpcone bass driver protected by an individual grille, 85mm beryllium. Has some one had a chance to listen to the yamaha versus gear from accuphase, luxman, mcintosh or smaller integrateds from lfd, lavardin, etc.
The build is heavy and tight, decent control layout, decent specs and that beautiful understated look. One of the ass analog inputs is labeled main direct input. By strengthening the capacity of the high current route raising the section area of the cable core wire to about 60% of that of the as and by pursuing thorough low impedance design, including forming screwclamped wire connections of major ground points, the as1100 boasts excellent speaker drive power with a damping factor of more than 250 8. As discontinued high performance amplifier that takes full advantage of the sound quality benefits of balanced amplification. All files are provided under strict licence and reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. The double mono principle is also realized here without any economy on the components. High performance amplifier that takes full advantage of the sound quality benefits of balanced amplification. Discover dynamic, crisp sound with yamaha stereo amplifiers, cd players, and more. The yamaha nsm 3way loudspeaker has a 305mm pulpcone bass driver protected by an individual grille, 85mm beryllium done midrange and 30mm beryllium dome tweeter. To me, the as chassis alone is in a different league, and it has been mentioned in articles here on ah. Yamaha as vs as700 vs rs700 audioholics home theater. It will happily play sacds but just wont track regular cds anymore. Yamaha s engineers had measured the acoustical characteristics of a wide variety of concert halls and other establishments where music was performed.
Yamaha a s amplifier overview from the experts at what hifi. However, i had my yamaha cds2000 upgraded by joe rasmussen of custom analogue audio a few weeks ago with the terra firma lite clock and zero feedback upgrade. The yamaha had a much wider sound stage than the f5. As stereo amplifiers yamaha australia with a yamaha stereo amplifier, enjoy the results of excellence and innovation, featuring unprecedented sound quality and sophisticated design. Probably a bit late for me to ask the question since i have just pulled the trigger on the as2000. Cds i test mode g starting test mode to activate the test mode, set the power on. This manual has been provided for the use of authorized yamaha retailers and their service personnel. I just spent a a bit more time looking at them than i probably should have. I have been the notsoproud owner of the yamaha a s for approximately 4years. Yamaha answers this desire with the cds capable of playing cds and super audio cds, it is designed and built with extreme attention to every detail, for exceptionally accurate music reproduction, with nothing added or lost. Yamahas engineers had measured the acoustical characteristics of a wide variety of concert halls and other establishments where music was performed. Yamaha a s2000 amplifier audiogon discussion forum. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. The quality and clarity of sound of the nsm is still at the very top of todays sound technology.
Unfollow yamaha as to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. On first listening the immediate difference from my f5 amplifier was the sense of power from the as. The yamaha nsm was a 3way design with passive crossovers and passive lpad level controls on the midrange and treble sections. Yamaha as sm service manual download, schematics, eeprom.
Discussion in audio hardware started by toto man, oct 27, 20. Back in 1986, yamaha introduced what was probably the very first home digital soundfield processor, the dsp1. The r700 and a700 arent clear to me, as the specs in the manuals actually make the r700 for the most part look better. Enjoy superior audio quality with dedicated singleended and highgrade integrated amplification that faithfully draws out all of the emotional and dynamic sound from your favorite players as only yamaha can do. Umbau ihres rahmens inklusive pulverbeschichtung in allen ral tonen. Upgraded from the original design was, naturally, the carbon woofer with an ns. Oct 27, 20 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. As hefty, large and visiting cd players go, it is just one of the most important, heaviest and many visiting, at least. In this site you can download free yamaha styles from everywhere in the world. Please state where you live for full quotation incl. This summer, yamaha proudly introduces the ns5000, a 30 cm 12 3way bookshelf speaker system that illustrates the future direction of yamahas speaker technology grown out of years of cuttingedge research on all aspects of designing hifi. Since 1954, yamaha has produced stateoftheart hifi equipment. Discussion in audio hardware started by hodgo, may 6, 2014.
Yamaha as stereo integrated amplifier at crutchfield. Nothing loud, just quality music at a normal listening level. Licensed to youtube by kontor new media music on behalf of politur. Th ere are three levels with various capacitors, from alumenz over silverz to superiorz. After doing a quick web search it seems there are no usa dealers, for this product. The problem just happened, it gave no warning, didnt act up etc.
The difference in sound is not small and was a bit of a shock. The tonal frequency of middle frequencies, elaboration of vocal timbres and natural instruments admire. Also some files are djvu so you need djvu viewer to open them. In this chapter, you will learn the controls and functions of cds. We especially enjoy the ultrathin cd tray which closes nearly noiselessly and opens the and ohsoretro mains switch. This input allows you to connect your preamplifier or av receiver directly to the as and use the yamaha stereo amplifier as a power amplifier to drive a pair of speakers in your system. Yamaha, cafe racer yamaha xs, 1100 ccm, 95 hk, 1981, 60000 km, m. By the way, if you do ever get a yamaha a amp in your collection, be aware that if one runs it in class a mode, it gets very hotthat amp has tons of ventilation slots on top of it, and the manual warns about the heat it produces in class a mode, so one could not run it in class a mode mounted with no air space above the amp. To me, the a s chassis alone is in a different league, and it has been mentioned in articles here on ah. Unfollow yamaha a s to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Exclusive yamaha loading mechanism with superior quietness. Find best deals and buying advice from consumers on yamaha as from reevoo. I read a brief overview of the as int amp and cds cdp, at whafhifi. Niels brought the speakers and we sat it up in my listening room driven by my jungson ja88d power section.
So i suppose im just really looking for some affirmation that there arent any obvious reasons to regret upgrading from the a s to the a s2000. I have been the notsoproud owner of the yamaha as for approximately 4years. Unlike the last which usually means best or even better, the nsx is actually more an updated nsm than a refined ns2000. A s stereo amplifiers yamaha australia with a yamaha stereo amplifier, enjoy the results of excellence and innovation, featuring unprecedented sound quality and sophisticated design. Yamaha dspa av amplifier back in 1986, yamaha introduced what was probably the very first home digital soundfield processor, the dsp1. May 26, 2014 i just spent a a bit more time looking at them than i probably should have. Ultra high precision, super audio cd player that inherits the high sound quality design of the cds2000. However, this device is quite heavy too, more than 20 kg, and is stunningly well made. Amazingly, but the amplifier as if knows where it is necessary to turn up the heat and where slightly to ease the pressure.
This high performance amplifier inherits the high sound quality design of the as2000 and brings out the best of other components in the system. The main feature of the sound of yamaha a s is almost ideal clarity. My search for a ss yamaha as amp which resulted in buying my first icon audio valve amp. Thanks to niels in aalborg, this came true and i had a pair of pristine condition speakers for my scrutiny. May 06, 2014 my search for a ss yamaha as amp which resulted in buying my first icon audio valve amp. Reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited. The first thing that struck me was how much better the bass was. This source file may be used and distributed without restriction provided that this. We especially enjoy the ultrathin cd tray which closes nearly noiselessly and opens the and ohsoretro mains. Yamaha ns and ns m m for black monitor, same speaker has long been on my wish list for a closer inspection and ive had quite a few requests for a possible upgrade kit. Jun 29, 2017 licensed to youtube by kontor new media music on behalf of politur. In addition, some files are archived, so you need winzip or winrar to open that files. Yamaha cd s cdplayer as hefty, large and visiting cd players go, it is just one of the most important, heaviest and many visiting, at least. Yamaha nsm manual 3way loudspeaker system hifi engine.
This input allows you to connect your preamplifier or av receiver directly to the a s and use the yamaha stereo amplifier as a power amplifier to drive a pair of speakers in your system. My search for a ss yamaha as amp which resulted in. Yamaha introduces a new, superior approach to analog amplifier design. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. One of the a s s analog inputs is labeled main direct input. Transformer with isolated digital, analogue, motor drive and display sections to prevent noise.