New Yamaha A-S3200 Integrated Amp ?.
Here's the first review on the Yamaha A-S3200 ! https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=https://www.lowbeats.de/erster-test-yamaha-a-s3200-das-spezielle-japan-high-end/ |
Never cared for the vintage Yamaha stuff so I hope the new models sound better. I have a friend that loves the look of their top end turntable but is afraid to buy. I would be much more apt to consider Luxman based on reputation and past experience. I am sure that it is worth a listen, but you should consider an audition mandatory. |
I purchased the A-S2100 Integrated Amp about 8 months ago, a customer return bargain at $2300 US . I have the all black version and it’s construction details are squarely in the same ball park as the review unit above . A very natural sound indeed! I play a Yamaha trombone as a hobby, trust me, they understand how to reproduce music ! |
Hello, I looked at the integrated amp and the separates. Do these not come with remotes? I am somewhat of a purest but the only time I do not care about a remote is with vynal. When I am streaming I need a remote. Also $20,000 for the separates. I am sure you guys could give me 20 better ways to spend my money. |
I would agree that they are not much difference between the A-S2100 and A-S3000 sound wise but the A-S3200 uses better high quality caps than these older amps use and better caps = better sound.. The Reviewer from Low Beats said the A-S3200 is "worth every penny" and I believe he is saying the A-S3200 is a Bargain for the money.. |
More feedback ! The best of all worlds ? https://www.stereo.net.au/reviews/yamaha-a-s3200-integrated-amplifier-review |
Myself recently bought the 2100 ,the new 2200 slightly better I mean within a few % and $1500 more ,myself have been modding loudspeakers for over 20 years and having almost all my electronics modded . That's how Dan Modwright got his fame consulted with top designers and upgrades .ths 2100 is loaded with top quality parts from Japan 90% are Nichicon gold tune which are excellent when my warranty expires I already have it planned to max it out for under $3k I can make it better then the 3200, with top brand world class parts quality throughout .even the 3200 is made with roughly 30% of the cost going into the build ,the rest overhead and dealer markup. I learned long ago as a dealer and having a excellent electronics engineer,tech that knowing what needs modding and to put in the best transformers the electronics. for example start with a bigger 800 va piltron custom potted transformer ,vs the stock 625 Thst is not even potted ,for lower noise floor all top -0 Crystal,Teflon copper 12awg wiring ,all wbt Copper gold connectors ,not brass far better sounding,as well as 3 x less resistance,and much better conductivity.doing this for years ,furutech Copper IEC a bunch of premium Vishay naked resistors , And non magnetic tantalum resistors Swiss cerafine ,and silmic caps and Amtrans small caps and vh audio CU copper foil oil Teflon coupling caps . Sound coat the chassis for vibration , ERS sheets for magnetic absorption worlds best Bellison super low noise regulators and several other sound applications , you now have a machine in the $15k plus and a world class integrated amp. I am extreme my whole system I have only -0 Crystal Teflon wires and wbt,or Furutech copper gold connectors ,for sonicly fsr superior , just look at the metal resistance index ,all fact based . If you enjoy it and plan on keeping it then here is a great proven recipe .in the UK a friend did this it is world class period . People buy McIntosh for its great looks big meters and very dependable ,go look on utube parts quality not in the same league as the Yamaha , the Mosfets are top inside retail around $70 each !! I have listened to much of the competition just check it out , |
The S3200 was not powerfull enough to handle the big Wilson’s Bass drivers That can dip under 4 ohms ,in the Sterephile review Better suited buying a big pass labs integrated for a few grand more , for that speaker,or look at the excellent Vitus integrated used.or my plan buy a S 2100 Yamaha and spend $3k getting it Max modded out ,run higher voltage80 v vs 60 Nichicon super through output power caps and run a 900 va custom potted piltron low noise transformer to start vs the stock 623va then upgrade the wiring to awg12 Neotech -0 Crystal copper Teflon and put all top of the line parts .you can pick up a new refurbished one for around $2500 total investment under $6 k and it would be world class against anything at $12k+ When completed. please remember when modding 70% actually goes into the parts if this we’re a factory bought unit New of this quality on average 4x markup on parts,or on average 25% of the total cost of the speaker,or electronics goes into the build ,the rest overhead,and dealer markup. That’s my future plan . |
Great review from Stereophile ! https://www.stereophile.com/content/yamaha-s3200-integrated-amplifier Match this amp with the all new ProAc K3's or K6's and your be in "Audio Heaven" ! ProAc could be my End-Game speakers ! Audio Magic ! |
