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Description
What sets the Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Silver Amplifier apart is its perfect blend of modern technology and classic aesthetics, delivering high-quality sound with a wide range of features wrapped in an elegant appearance. This powerful integrated amplifier boasts digital inputs, offering a versatile solution for both analog and digital audio needs.Built on Yamaha's ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept, this amplifier features a direct symmetrical design from input to output. This unique design, coupled with the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid center bar, ensures optimum sound processing and transmission, reducing noise and distortion for a pure, clear audio experience.The A-S501 is equipped with custom-made power transformer, block capacitors, two direct signal path speaker relays, and an extruded aluminum heat sink, all working together to handle demanding audio conditions with ease. Yamaha's commitment to using only the highest quality parts, carefully selected and tested for their sound properties, is evident in the rich, detailed audio performance this amplifier delivers.The Pure Direct mode allows music signals to take the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and various controls to virtually eliminate signal degradation. This results in the purest sound quality, bringing your music to life. The amplifier also features a continuously variable loudness control on the front panel, allowing you to adjust the balance of low and high frequencies for a full tonal range at any volume level.The A-S501 offers gold plated speaker and input terminals for a high-quality connection that prevents signal loss. It also provides digital audio inputs with optical and digital coaxial input terminals, perfect for connecting to a TV or Blu-ray Disc player. For those who prefer wireless, the amplifier is compatible with the YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter (sold separately), enabling you to stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth compatible device.With the ability to connect two separate speaker systems and switch between them with ease, this amplifier is perfect for multi-room audio setups. It also features a terminal for connecting a subwoofer, a phono moving magnet input terminal for turntable connection, and an auto power standby function for energy efficiency.The Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Silver Amplifier is not just about performance, but also about style. Its simple yet sophisticated design, featuring a richly textured silver hairline finish and luxurious control knobs, adds a touch of elegance to any room. The amplifier comes with a clean, simple remote control for easy operation, and a rotary encoder input selector with LEDs for quick and easy source selection.Whether you're a fan of vinyl records or prefer the latest digital technology, the Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Silver Amplifier offers a high-quality, versatile solution for all your audio needs.
