Yamaha A-S501

Impressive sound quality with a variety of functions and an elegant look. An integrated amplifier with the advantages of digital inputs.

Yamaha not only has more than 125 years of tradition in instrument making, but also an excellent reputation for its hi-fi components. For the development of the A-S501, both the many years of experience and the technical expertise were fully utilized. Based on the concept of "Natural Sound", music is played back as it really sounds. In addition, the amplifier was built with the utmost care from the switching paths to the sound generation - even as an entry-level model, it has excellent sound quality and unique musicality.

The quality of the individual parts and their interaction are decisive for the sound of each component. That is why Yamaha only uses high-quality components that are carefully selected and tested. The A-S501 guarantees excellent signal reproduction even under demanding conditions - the power transformer and blocking capacitors are specially designed, the loudspeaker relays have a direct signal path, plus single-point earthing and extruded aluminium heat exchangers.

The A-S501 features a new analog loudness controller mounted on the front panel. It uses an electronic volume control for highest sound quality, so that the loudness effect can be adjusted as desired. This allows the balance between treble and bass to be influenced separately from the normal volume control. This provides the full tonal range, compensating for the natural loss of high and low frequencies at low volume.