Yamaha A-S2200 Integrated Amplifier

Power & Finesse

Many of the A-S2200’s finer traits have been borrowed from Yamaha’s flagship A-S3200. There’s a large toroidal power transformer, delivering a heavy dose of current to satisfy even demanding 4-ohm speakers. But superior sound is about more than just brute force.

That’s where Yamaha’s exclusive Floating and Balanced Power Amplifier comes in. It employs a symmetrical layout with isolated circuitry, ensuring a very high signal-to-noise ratio and a large, well-defined soundstage. This design also separates the power amp circuit from the “ground,” so even tiny voltage fluctuations don’t adversely affect sound quality. The fully balanced signal path ensures an ultra-low-noise signal.

A Component You Can Be Proud Of

It’s more than just the inner workings of this amp that demand respect. Check out those VU meters on the front panel. They harken back to an era in audio when sound quality was king and dancing dials were a visual representative of a component’s dynamic agility. Heavy-duty switches and knobs grace the front panel, while a generous offering of connections on the back can accommodate both balanced and unbalanced sources.

Once you’ve hoisted this handsome heavyweight into your cabinet or rack, you’ll want to show it off like any new addition to the family. Except no one will complain when this thing gets loud.