S3200 dark noise reduce4/10/2023 The Power, Input, and Mute controls have small orange LEDs to indicate their statuses, but the Volume knob has only a small notch, making it difficult to visually determine the volume setting from a distance. There are additional controls for Power, Balance, Input (8), Meter (Off, Peak, VU, Dimmer), Phono MM/MC, Audio/Mute, Speakers (Off/A/B/A+B), and setting the Trim level for the headphone output (-6, 0, +6, or +12dB). When set to their flat positions, the Bass and Treble controls are entirely removed from the circuit path. Although I didn’t use them extensively, the effects of the Bass and Treble tone controls were subtle, and might be useful if you want to slightly tweak your system’s sound. The switches and knobs are made of machined aluminum, and each has a reassuringly positive feel. These are bolted and welded directly to the underside of the main chassis, to further reduce vibration.Įxcept for the big Volume knob at right, all controls are in a single row below the level meters in a well-balanced array that adds to the amp’s overall fresh look. The heavy-duty brass feet, also originally designed for the 5000 models, can be used with spikes or scratch-resistant bases. Yamaha’s Mechanical Ground Concept, introduced in the 5000 series, is also used to further maximize rigidity and reduce vibrations by placing the transformer and capacitors on a separate subchassis. Yamaha’s Rigid Streamlined Construction consists of a double structure to damp resonances, built on an internal chassis of copper-plated metal. For the A-S3200 Yamaha specifies power outputs of 100Wpc into 8 ohms or 150Wpc into 4 ohms, with total harmonic distortion (THD) of 0.07%, 20Hz-20kHz a damping factor of ≥250 at 1kHz into 8 ohms signal/noise ratios of 90dB (phono MC), 96dB (phono MM), 110dB (CD, etc.), and 114dB (balanced) and frequency responses of 5Hz-100kHz, +0/-3dB, and 20Hz-20kHz, +0/-0.3dB. A large toroidal transformer specified at 623VA, and Toshin and Shinyei PPS capacitors, are used at critical points in the circuit. To minimize impedance, there’s also extensive use of brass screws and connectors instead of soldered points. The short signal path uses heavy-gauge internal wiring, including PC-Triple C wire, made using an intensive forging process for more continuous grain structure and first used in their 5000 models. This results in what Yamaha describes as symmetrical pull-pull operation, to create a high ratio of signal to noise. The class-AB A-S3200 features fully balanced circuitry and a short signal path that Yamaha describes as “Meticulously designed from the ground up.” What Yamaha calls Floating and Balanced circuit design places output components with the same polarity on the plus and minus sides of the output stage. I would love to have this amp sitting permanently in my equipment rack. I don’t often make a big deal about the appearance of audio gear, but for me, the A-S3200 is a perfect balance of gorgeous classic looks and exceptional build quality. That case is available in silver or black, but the side panels are always black. The surprisingly solid, 6mm-thick top panel is milled from a solid piece of aluminum, and it and the 7mm-thick aluminum faceplate contribute to the case’s overall rigidity. The A-S3200’s single large display window contains two big, illuminated analog level (dB) meters that also contribute to its attractively retro look. The robust build quality of those amps of the past is retained, as well as their wooden side panels, this time painted high-gloss piano black rather than a clear stain. The first thing I noticed about the A-S3200 was that it bears more than a passing resemblance to Yamaha’s classic integrated amplifiers of the 1970s and ’80s. It may look like it, but it’s not your dad’s Yamaha Though not part of the flagship 5000 line, it shares many features with those impressive models. The subject of this review, the A-S3200 ($7499.95), is Yamaha’s top model of integrated amplifier. Today, Yamaha Corporation continues to make hi-fi components that range in price from a few hundred dollars to their 5000-series models, which include the C-5000 preamplifier and M-5000 power amplifier, each priced at $9995.95 (all prices USD), and both positively reviewed by Edgar Kramer for SoundStage! Australia. Yamaha has made audio equipment since the 1920s, and what many would consider high-fidelity audio components since the 1950s. Founded as Nippon Gakki in the late 19th century, the Yamaha Corporation began as a maker of pianos, and has since become the world’s biggest manufacturer of pianos and other musical instruments. division, the Yamaha Corporation has a long, rich musical history-the logo of even the Yamaha Motor Co. Though now perhaps best known for their motorcycles and other vehicles produced by their Yamaha Motor Co. Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio Electronics Lab, click this link. 2018-2019 EISA Awards Video Introduction.
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