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Integrated amplifiers — Yamaha A-S201

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Yamaha A-S201
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The A-S201 is an accessible integrated amplifier from Yamaha, built with a wide bandwidth for the price point. The A-S201 brings Yamaha's considered engineering to an accessible integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

Three single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 500mV. Output power is 115W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.025%. At 435 x 141 x 333mm and 6.7kg, the A-S201 maintains a manageable, accessible integrated amplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, accessible amplification character reflecting the strong 100dB signal-to-noise figure, consistent with Yamaha's broader considered, accessible Japanese engineering philosophy.

Pairing

The wide 10Hz-100kHz bandwidth suits a broad selection of loudspeakers and source components.

Alternatives

Yamaha's own A-S501 offers a considerably more accomplished alternative with a built-in phono stage within the same broader A-S catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    A-S201

  • Type

    Integrated Amplifier

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    N/A

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    500

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • D/A conversion

    N/A

  • Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output power (8Ω) (W)

    N/A

  • Output power (4Ω) (W)

    115

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    10

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    100 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    100

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)

    0.025

  • Damping factor

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    435 x 141 x 333

  • Weight (kg)

    6.7

  • Official link

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