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Yamaha A-S2200
A-S2200 Integrated Amplifier
A performance fit for the global stage and inheriting many features from its big brother, the A-S2200 delivers an authentic, powerful yet somehow elegant and emotional Hi-Fi sound. Absolute musicality from a luxuriously beautiful instrument.
- 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 maximizes rigidity for expressive and rhythmic bass
Absolute Musicality. Luxuriously Beautiful.
Powerful, emotional and authentic Hi-Fi sound from a luxuriously beautiful instrument.
Conveying the emotional story of artists can only truly be achieved with an intimate understanding of how music is created. This understanding is embedded in the Yamaha DNA, developed particularly through working with artists to help them create music. It’s this understanding that enables Yamaha to truly convey all the emotion ingrained in the music to the listener.
Toroidal Transformer
Toroidal power transformers, renowned for their superior performance in Hi-Fi components has been appointed to power the A-S2200. Its ability to maintain energy when compared to substitutes aids the A-S2200 in delivering all the emotional energy of the artist infused in the music.
Gorgeous Level Meters
The level meters are both a nod to the nostalgic era of Hi-Fi while simultaneously demonstrating the importance of pure Hi-Fi for today’s discerning enthusiast. Visually presenting the dynamics and pulse of the music, the level meters imbue a warm feeling through their softly illuminated LEDs.
True Hi-Fi brings the artist to the forefront and makes the listener forget where they are. Music listening becomes an active experience rather than a passive activity. The openness in the Yamaha Hi-Fi range delivers this musical experience.
Thick Wires for Ground Connection
A naturally open sound stage is achieved through a culmination of design and component selection. Thick wires for ground connection were purposely selected, adding to the overall low impedance amplifier design, producing a wide and open sound stage for the listener. Consequently, the components disappear, leaving the artist in their place.
Original Speaker Terminals
Cut directly from pure brass, the luxurious speaker terminals effortlessly allow tightening by hand, achieving a highly secure connection.
Music is more than a story. The rhythm and groove of the music reaches the listener, consciously or subconsciously, to evoke a feeling from the story that’s within the music. Presenting the music as intended by the artist achieves this for the listener.
Mechanical Ground Concept
The Mechanical Ground Concept adopted in the A-S2200 maximizes rigidity and reduces any unwanted vibration, achieving expressive and rhythmic bass. Further rigidity is achieved with the large power transformer, block capacitors and heat sink directly bolted to the chassis while the feet, with bolts directly welded to the main chassis, provide further reinforcement for absolute rigidity.
Chrome-Plated Brass Feet
Completing the amplifier rigidity are the heavy-duty chrome-plated brass feet.
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Yamaha A-S2200 — analogue-focused integrated amplifier
The Yamaha A-S2200 is a classically styled, high-mass integrated amplifier that pairs refined musicality with technical muscle. Its fully balanced design, XLR input and hefty 625VA toroidal transformer deliver a sense of scale, low noise and authority that reviewers such as Ed Selley and Jaap Veenstra highlight. Tonally the A-S2200 excels in natural midrange and realistic imaging, underpinned by deep, controlled bass and lively dynamics that belie its 90W per-channel rating. Build quality is substantial — mechanical-ground measures, dual speaker outputs and a comprehensive analogue feature set (including a low-noise MM/MC phono stage) make it a turnkey hub for analogue systems. Ideal for listeners who prioritise analogue sources, palpable soundstage and robust construction, the A-S2200 justifies its premium with musical clarity and audiophile-friendly flexibility.
Pros
- Natural, believable tonality and three-dimensional imaging that renders voices and instruments with convincing realism.
- Substantial build and power delivery — chunky 625VA toroidal transformer and vibration-management measures deliver authority, control and low noise.
- High-performance MM/MC phono stage with low noise and good gain, making the amp a genuine option for vinyl-centric systems.
- Comprehensive analogue connectivity including balanced XLR input, dual speaker outputs and pre/main looping for flexible system integration.
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Cons
- Large and very heavy chassis — installation and placement require a substantial rack or strong surface.
- Analogue-only input set (no digital inputs onboard), which may disappoint listeners seeking integrated digital source handling.
- Retro styling and prominent front-panel meters may not match every decor or taste.
Sound Quality
90/100
Dynamics
90/100
Despite a rated 90 W into 8 ohms (Class A/B topology implied by Yamaha tradition and specs), reviewers report a sense of power and effortless delivery ('sounding bigger and more effortless than that 90 watt output would ever suggest', 'greater willingness... to get stuck into uptempo music'). High damping factor (≥250) and robust toroidal supply support the amp's strong transient control and headroom.
Soundstage Imaging
89/100
Multiple reviewers highlight three-dimensionality and a convincing perception of space ('genuine perception of the space around a recording', 'three dimensionality'). The amp's very low noise and clean tonality help produce stable images and good depth, though comments focus on musical realism more than extreme holographic effects.
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Build Quality
91/100
Heavy, well-finished chassis with a large 625VA toroidal transformer and a neatly arranged circuit reflect substantial engineering ('large and extremely heavy', 'chunky power supply', 'Mechanical Ground Concept'). The physical construction and attention to vibration management and layout support both thermal stability and low-noise performance.
Features Connectivity
91/100
Starts from the analogue baseline and adds a balanced XLR input (+2), full phono stage supporting MM and MC (+4), a 6.5mm headphone jack (+2), tape loop/record capability (+1) and dual speaker outputs/A-B switching (+2) — a comprehensive analogue-focused feature set. Reviewers praise the connectivity and flexibility ('comprehensive selection of other connections', 'excellent connectivity, impressive flexibility').
Value for Money
90/100
At the listed $4,999 price several reviewers call it compelling and note the combination of build, features and musical performance as justifying the premium ('very compelling device', 'sweeten the deal', 'a very compelling device indeed'). Language indicates a justified premium rather than bargain territory.
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