Old-School Looks, Modern Features
Yamaha is devoted to developing fine musical
instruments that stir excitement within those that
play and hear them. With a history that stretches
back into the late 1800s, the Japanese company
boasts a century-plus legacy of expertise, heritage,
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and reliability that exceeds nearly every one of
its peers. Obsessed with punctilious quality and
stately performance, Yamaha amplifiers subscribe
to the same standards of excellence as its worldclass concert pianos.
YAMAHA A-S1100 Integrated Amplifier
While the alluring wood side panels,
retro VU meters, and under-the-hood
architecture draw your eyes, the
illustrious transparency of A-S1100
lures your ears. Providing both
dedicated single-ended and highgrade integrated amplification, the
symmetrically designed A-S1100 is
all about emotional involvement and
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pure, meticulously defined sound. A
floating and balanced power amp
with MOSFETs, all-stage full-discrete
configuration, reference-grade volume
control, and massive power supply
ensure edge-of-your-seat dynamics
while a discrete MM/MC phonostage
invites you to enjoy analog warmth
well into the early-morning hours.
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IFI Retro Stereo System
Leave it to the design geeks at iFi to make golden-era hi-fi look so
irresistible on a stereo that boasts modern functions and sounds
cutting-edge good. Wrapped in bamboo paneling and adorned with
old-school knobs, Retro is driven by an EL84 tube-based integrated
amplifier complete with micro iDSD, micro iPhono, and micro iCAN
circuits plus tone controls and aptX Bluetooth connectivity. Taking cues
from the iconic Rogers LS3/5A monitors, a pair of speakers equipped
with silk-dome tweeters makes Retro come alive. Yep, this miniature
system sounds as good as it looks.
• aptX Bluetooth, high-resolution
digital, and vinyl playback
• PCM, 2x DSD, and 2x DXD capable
• Traditional tube sound and
primarily Class A performance
• iFi micro iDSD, micro iPhono, and
micro iCAN circuitry
$1,995
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A-S801 Integrated Amplifier
Yamaha’s striking A-S801 bulges
with audiophile features and
premium build quality. Its divine
sound comes courtesy of the
Japanese company’s Total Purity
Audio Reproduction Technology
concept, which emphasizes simple
signal transmission for optimal
fidelity. A double-bottom chassis
eliminates vibrations, high-grade
parts ensure sonic integrity, and
a 2x DSD-capable USB DAC
handles high-resolution audio.
A-S801 even comes with a built-in
MM phonostage and subwoofer
terminal. Game, set, and match.
YAMAHA A-S2100
Integrated Amplifier
A-S2100 is more than just a
pretty face. But even we admit
we’ve seldom seen an integrated
amplifier that better combines
coveted retro appeal—dig those
illuminated VU meters and wood
panels—with modern looks.
Outputting 90Wpc of pure,
fully balanced, and expressive
sound, its feature set includes
everything from a perfectionistminded volume control to a
discrete phonostage. This is what
discerning listening is all about.
$899 silver, black
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