The Yamaha A-S2200 amplifier in fully balanced circuitry joins the AS lineup of integrated amplifiers. With the music cranked up, undoubtedly the most eye-catching element of the A-S2200 is the backlit left and right channel power meters at the centre of the front panel.
Key Features:
- Fully balanced circuit design from input to speaker out
- Large toroidal power transformer with enormous energy delivering an authentic Hi-Fi sound
- Gorgeous level meters convey dynamics and music pulse with a nod to the nostalgic Hi-Fi era
- Thick wires for ground connection contribute to low impedance design for a wide and open sound stage
- Mechanical ground concept maximises rigidity for expressive and rhythmic bass
- 2+3 Extended 5 year warranty via product registration
Yamaha has the following to say about their A-S2200 Integral: “powerful, emotional and authentic Hi-Fi sound from a sumptuously beautiful instrument”. Before us is a representative of the new line of AS integrated amplifiers. It includes models A-S1200, A-S2200 and A-S3200, which replaced the existing A-S1100, A-S2100 and A-S3000.
At the back, there’s a turntable earthing point along with the previously mentioned analogue-only input socketry. There are two pairs of pure brass speaker binding post labelled A and B for each channel – a rotary dial on the front allows users to select between A or B, or A+B speaker configurations. A 6.35mm headphone output jack is also on the front panel with a gain trim control ranging from -6dB to +12dB.
The new product has almost mirror-like appearance with its predecessor. It differs only in some details of switching and function labeling, replacing the service connector with a common USB and adding a dimming function.
The new product utilizes the concept of low impedance and mechanical grounding, complemented by the use of solid, low impedance, maximally shortened internal wiring.
Bass and treble tone controls and left/right speaker balance complete the roster of fine-tuning facilities available to help integrate the amplifier into your surroundings and sonic tastes. An Audio Mute switch reduces the output volume by 20dB and the nicely weighted rotary volume control is motorised and controlled by the supplied handset. A selectable Auto Power Standby mode turns the unit off after eight hours without use.
The circuit uses PP film audio capacitors, and its architecture is fully balanced, from the XLR input to the solid brass screw connectors of the speaker cable. The specifications, among other things, state that the Yamaha A-S2200's damping factor was a value of 250 or greater.
The amplifier is powered by a massive toroidal power transformer. Its chassis is supported on massive silver-plated brass feet. Unlike the junior model in the lineup, the A-S2200 features an onboard discrete headphone amplifier and balanced stereo input on XLR connectors. The Yamaha A-S2200 also features a remote control in a metal case that echoes the style of the amplifier itself.
In the Box:
- Amplifier
- Manual
