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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, REFERENCE AMPLIFIER INDULGES YOUR EYES AND SOOTHES YOUR EARS NEW 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 NOW $2,499 WAS $3,000 silver, black 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. TIMELESS DESIGN RETRO STEREO FEATURES: 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 YAMAHA 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 NOW $3,499 WAS $4,000 silver, black 106 AMPLIFICATION 800.449.8333 MUSICDIRECT.COM A-S301 Integrated Amplifier A-S501 Integrated Amplifier A-S701 Integrated Amplifier $349 $549 silver, black $799 black, silver FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* AMPLIFICATION 107