Yamaha A-S2000 Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier. The A-S2000 presents us with an amplifier that at modest volumes is a lively performer with a bright, upfront personality. The built-in phono stage is capable of good performance with a variety of high and low output cartridges.

Aesthetically, the Yamahas hit all the targets with their stylish retro-look and substantial build quality.
Unfortunately their sound quality is also retro, harking back to the quality of reproduction reminiscent of ‘80s CD/amplifier combinations. At this price point the benchmarks are high and while the Yamahas are not totally unlistenable, they fail to provide the performance expected from a $6000 pairing.

Yamaha A-S2000 MAIN FEATURES

  • Full Floating and Balanced Circuit Design Achieves for the First Time the Full Potential of Analogue Amplification
  • Full-Stage Balanced Signal Transmission
  • Floating Balanced Power Amp
  • Fully Balanced Control Amp
  • Parallel Volume and Tone Controls
  • Symmetrical Construction
  • Specially Designed Feet
  • Headphone Amp for Low Impedance Drive
  • Discrete Phono Amp

A-S2000 specifications

  • Maximum Power: (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD, for Europe) 160 W + 160 W
  • Minimum RMS Output Power: (8 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.02% THD) 90 W + 90 W / (4 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.02% THD) 150 W + 150 W
  • Maximum Power: (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) 120 W + 120 W / (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) 190 W + 190 W

A-S2000 amplifier photos