Yamaha Says “Long Live Hi-Fi”
Yamaha recognise the recent resurgence in popularity of 2 Channel Hi-Fi, and accordingly announce the S2100 Series amplifier and CD/SACD player, perfect for the next generation of enthusiast.
Yamaha have not forgotten their decorated history in the specialist Hi-Fi market, and echoing the release of their flagship S3000 series of products last year, announce two new products for those enthusiasts demanding high quality at more affordable pricing.
Like the A-S3000, the A-S2100 Stereo Amplifier is another ‘statement piece’ with luxurious wooden side panels, balanced XLR inputs, original heavy-duty binding posts, and VU meters prominently featured on its fascia. With the next generation of Hi-Fi enthusiasts in mind however, the A-S2100 is sure to appeal at less than half the price of the A-S3000.
A stereo integrated amplifier rated at 160w per channel (4 Ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD), the A-S2100 utilises high-powered MOSFETs throughout its construction to provide a warm and natural sonic character, according to Yamaha. This original design provides a substantial reduction of noise – both from the ground by floating the entire power amp circuit, and common-mode noise rejection due to its balanced configuration. In addition, the internal layout adopts a symmetrical configuration which physically separates the circuitry for left and right channels.
“The A-S2100 instils the values of Yamaha’s Hi Fi development team with subtle glimpses of this legacy evident in its construction”, Justin d’Offay, Product Manager for Yamaha Music Australia’s AV Division told StereoNET. “The S2100 Series is capable of reproducing the nuances of a live musical performance and embodies the Natural Sound philosophy of the world’s leading sound company.”
Like the CD-3000, the CD-S2100 CD/SACD Player mirrors the aesthetic of their flagship. Internally, digital and analogue circuitry is separated with independent power supplies for each to eliminate interference and noise between them. The CD-S2100 shares the circuit configuration of the flagship CD-S3000 that extracts and transmits all audio information without any loss of fidelity. The built-in USB DAC (ES9016 SABRE32 DAC) enables listeners to fully realize the superior D/A conversion capability of the CD-S2100.
Both the A-S1200 ($3999 RRP) and CD-S2100 ($2999 RRP) are available now. Impressive is that both models come with a 5-year factory warranty, with a 2-year replacement warranty.
Colour options include Silver with Black Gloss or Light Brown wooden side panels, and Black with Black Gloss or Dark Brown wooden side panels.
For more information visit Yamaha Australia.
Marc Rushton
StereoNET’s Founder and Publisher was born in England and raised on British Hi-Fi before moving to Australia. He developed an early love of music and playing bass guitar before discovering the studio and the other side of the mixing desk. After writing for print magazines, Marc saw the future in digital publishing and founded the first version of StereoNET in 1999.
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