mforys
Active Member
I recently purchased a set of Polk LSi-7s in Bartertown and my modified Magnavox 9302 tube amp did not seem up to the task of driving the new speakers. That put me on the hunt for a modern integrated amp. After much research online I decided to purchase a Yamaha A-S500.
The key factors in my decision...
1. 85 watts per channel at 8 ohm. Roughly 100 at the 4 ohms of my Polks.
2. Yamaha's pure direct mode. This feature removes all of the other controls allowing for the signal to travel the shortest path.
3. Quality build and design choices.
I received the amp on Friday. Thus far I have listened to 6 of my reference albums. Please keep that in mind, as I will follow up. I am coming at this from a restored tube amp, please also bear that in mind.
My initial thoughts are all based around speed and clarity. This amp sounds crystal clear, with the music arriving with a special sense of urgency. Last night I was listening to Rome (Danger Mouse and Daniele Lupi) And I heard an overdub/backing vocal that I had not recognized before. A good start to my new amp.
I will be posting pictures and further thoughts over the coming week.
The key factors in my decision...
1. 85 watts per channel at 8 ohm. Roughly 100 at the 4 ohms of my Polks.
2. Yamaha's pure direct mode. This feature removes all of the other controls allowing for the signal to travel the shortest path.
3. Quality build and design choices.
I received the amp on Friday. Thus far I have listened to 6 of my reference albums. Please keep that in mind, as I will follow up. I am coming at this from a restored tube amp, please also bear that in mind.
My initial thoughts are all based around speed and clarity. This amp sounds crystal clear, with the music arriving with a special sense of urgency. Last night I was listening to Rome (Danger Mouse and Daniele Lupi) And I heard an overdub/backing vocal that I had not recognized before. A good start to my new amp.
I will be posting pictures and further thoughts over the coming week.
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