Yamaha A-S1200 - integrated amplifier
Yamaha A-S1200 is a modern technological solution in a "retro wrap" to immerse the listener in the golden age of Hi-Fi. This is evidenced by the body design itself with old-style tone and balance controls. So are dial indicators with soft LED light.
Yamaha A-S1200 - integrated amplifier
Despite the fact that this model is the youngest in the line, there is a powerful toroidal transformer inside. Paired with balanced discrete amplifiers, it delivers up to 160W output into 4 ohms. As well as accurate and emotional sound transmission.
Direct mode is activated by moving the BASS and TREBLE controls to zero. In this way, the signal will bypass the tone block circuitry. On the back of the A-S1200 amplifier housing are:
- 4 line inputs and 1 output.
- Phono input for MM/MC heads.
- Preout output (pre out).
- Main in input for connecting an external preamplifier.
- Four pairs of acoustic terminals.
- Trigger input for automatic power on/off synchronization with other compatible components.
- Auto-off switch.
Yamaha has paid great attention to optimizing the design itself. A well-thought-out mechanical grounding concept eliminates unwanted vibrations. Powerful silver-plated metal legs add rigidity. The original design of the acoustic terminals, carved from brass, ensures reliability and ease of connection.
Yamaha A-S1200 Amplifier Specifications
| channels | 2 |
| Output power (8 ohm) | 90W + 90W
(20 kHz - 20 kHz, T.N.I. 0.07%) |
| Output power (4 ohm) | 160W + 160W
(1 kHz, T.N.I. 0.7%) |
| Coefficient of damping | ~250 (1 kHz, 8 ohms) |
| Power transformers | 1 (toroidal) |
| Signal to noise ratio | 110 dB (line); 96 dB (MM); 90 dB (MC) |
| Bi-wiring | Yes |
| bi-amping | No |
| Direct mode | Tone Bypass |
| Adjustment | Bass, Treble, Balance |
| Phono stage | MM/MC |
| Line input | 4 |
| Linear output | 1 |
| Pre Out | Yes 1) |
| Main In | Yes 1) |
| Digital input | — |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Auto power off | Yes (transition to standby mode) |
| trigger connection | Yes (input) |
| Power cable | Removable |
| Power Consumption | 350 W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | X x 435 157 463 мм |
| The weight | 22 kg |
The price of the Yamaha A-S1200 integrated amplifier is not for children (about $2000). But the sound quality is at a very decent level, as for a budget solution. As one of the authors noted on social networks, this is the youngest device in the senior class of Hi-Fi equipment. There is something in this phrase.