Yamaha A-S301 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

The A-S301 also feature a new analogue loudness control on the front panel that uses electronic volume for higher sound quality, which lets you adjust the loudness effect as desired. Separate from the overall volume, this controls the balance of the low and high frequency sounds, providing full tonal range at any volume level, compensating for the natural loss in the human ear of high and low frequencies at soft levels.

The A-S301 is equipped for digital audio input with both optical and coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV, and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray player. The audio stays in the digital domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your entertainment sources, from sports and other programmes to movies and concerts.

With the YBA-11 (Optiona extra), you’ll be able to stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth capable mobile phone or a PC to the Network receiver. Thanks to the digital connection and aptX® audio coding algorithm, you’ll enjoy wireless music streaming with optimum sound quality. You can also conveniently power the YBA-11 via the DC-out connection on the rear panel of the amplifier.

A terminal for connecting a subwoofer is provided, allowing you to increase the bass output of your system for a more powerful sound with better overall sound quality.

You can connect a turntable with an MM phono cartridge to play vinyl records. This lets you enjoy not only CDs, but also analogue record sound from an amp with the latest digital/analogue technology.

The clean, simple design of the remote control provides easy-to-understand one-hand operation. The easy-to-use design makes it simple to adjust song volume and order. The unit has a sophisticated looking hairline finish that matches the design of the amplifiers. You can also use the remote to control a Yamaha CD player.

The rotary encoder makes it quick and easy to select input sources. The luxury hairline finish material offers a nice tactile feeling. LEDs clearly show which source is selected, so you can easily switch sources even in a dark room.

The amplifier has a power management function that detects when it hasn't been used for a long time (about 8 hours) even though the power is on, and automatically shifts it into standby mode. So even if you forget to turn it off, power consumption will be minimised.

Features

ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts

I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design

ART (Anti-Resolution and Tough) Base

Custom-made power transformer / 6,800uF block capacitors / Aluminum-extruded heat sinks

95W x 2 (max), 60W x 2 (RMS) high power output

Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity

Continuous Variable Loudness Control

Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Player

Connection for optional YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter

Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)

Auto Power Standby

Specification

Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 60 W + 60 W (0.019% THD)

Maximum Power (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD, for Europe) 95 W + 95 W

High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 100/120/140/150 W

Damping Factor 210

Frequency Response 10 Hz-100 kHz +/-1.0 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (CD to Sp Out, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 0.019% (50 W/8 ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 99dB (input shorted, 200 mV)

Audio In / Out 8 / 2

Digital Input Yes (optical / coaxial)

Subwoofer Out Yes

DC out Yes

Pure Direct Yes

ToP-ART Yes

Standby Power Consumption 0.5W

Power Management (Auto Power Standby) Yes

Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 151 x 387 mm; 17-1/8” x 6” x 15-1/4”

Weight 9.0 kg; 19.8 lbs.