Yamaha HiFi Component Catalog 2015
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Introduction
Yamaha HiFi Audio: Connecting tradition to the future. Music possesses an incredible power to move and inspire people. This energy has driven technological evolution and even changed the world. Yamaha's history, which began in 1887, is a history of dreams and innovation aimed at sharing the power of music with more people. For the new melodies yet to be created, Yamaha aims for uncharted heights, looking ahead to the next 100 years. We wish you wonderful encounters with music.
Product Lineup
Integrated Amplifiers
- A-S3000: Top-of-the-line integrated amplifier with newly developed Rigid Streamlined Construction.
- A-S2100: High-end integrated amplifier with Floating & Balance and MOS-FET, achieving a new level of Yamaha HiFi sound through full-balance transmission.
- A-S1100: RCA-only high-end integrated amplifier that makes the musical expression of MOS-FET Floating & Balance Power Amplifier accessible.
- A-S801: Integrated amplifier with USB DAC function, featuring parallel push-pull configuration and ToP-ART technology for the Hi-Res era.
- A-S501: A new orthodox integrated amplifier with single push-pull configuration and ToP-ART, offering pure sound for both analog and digital sources.
- A-S301: Basic integrated amplifier with ToP-ART, featuring a 192kHz/24bit D/A converter, offering reliable musicality and simple beauty.
CD Players
- CD-S3000: Top-of-the-line SA-CD/CD player with USB DAC, embodying the S3000 series design philosophy from the source.
- CD-S2100: High-end SA-CD/CD player with USB DAC, delivering a refreshing and dynamic new Yamaha sound.
- CD-S1000: High-end SA-CD compatible CD player with RCA-only design, excelling in reproducing subtle nuances of music.
- CD-S300: High-quality CD player with USB port, allowing digital audio connection and transfer from iPod and other portable music players.
Network HiFi Receiver
- R-N602: Network HiFi receiver integrating a network player, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, and wide FM/AM tuner with a 70W x 2 ToP-ART power amplifier.
Network Powered Speaker
- NX-N500: Network powered speakers with a space-saving design, incorporating USB DAC and network functions, in a studio monitor style.
Network CD Player
- CD-N301: Network CD player that dramatically changes your listening style, merging pure audio grade network player and CD player functions.
Tuners
- T-S501: Wide FM/AM tuner with excellent reception and clear sound quality, featuring a beautiful design.
- T-S1100: High-grade wide FM/AM tuner with enhanced sound tuning, featuring a large, high-rigidity chassis and heavy-duty cast iron legs.
Natural Sound Speakers
- NS-F901: Floorstanding speakers focused on realistic reproduction of the human voice, aiming for smooth and transparent sound suitable for Hi-Res Audio.
- NS-F700: Full-range 3-way floorstanding speakers offering all-round appeal from HiFi to theater, inheriting excellent basic design from the Soavo series.
- NS-F500: 3-way floorstanding pure audio speakers focused on the texture of the vocal range.
- NS-F330: HiFi-only tallboy speakers with a 2-way, 3-speaker configuration, featuring newly developed Hi-Res compatible units and a wave guide horn.
- NS-B330: HiFi-only 2-way bookshelf speakers offering smooth & natural listening and detailed information, allowing you to experience the depth of bookshelf speakers.
- NS-B750: Compact HiFi speakers that deliver powerful sound beyond their size, perfect for enjoying rock and pop music.
- NS-BP182: Bookshelf speakers with a width of 154mm, easy to place on a desk, featuring VCCS technology to suppress cabinet vibrations.
Subwoofers
- NS-SW1000: A new high-end model of A-YST II subwoofer, delivering a powerful 1kW output for the most magnificent and dynamic low frequencies.
- NS-SW300: Compact, high-quality A-YST II subwoofer with a unique Twisted Flare Port for clear low-frequency sound.
- NS-SW200: Compact, high-quality A-YST II subwoofer with a unique Twisted Flare Port for clear low-frequency sound.
- NS-SW901: High-grade A-YST II subwoofer that pursues the quality of low-frequency reproduction, realistically recreating the atmosphere and silence of performance venues.
Accessories
- GTR-1000: A heavy-duty audio rack with high mass and rigidity, designed to thoroughly suppress unwanted vibrations, revived with traditional woodworking techniques.
Technology Highlights
ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology): Yamaha's traditional pure audio design philosophy, emphasizing symmetrical and direct circuit layouts for faithful music signal paths.
Floating & Balance Power Amplifier: Yamaha's proprietary technology that achieves complete symmetry in the output stage by independently isolating the + and - sides of each channel's amplification circuits, including the power supply.
Rigid Streamlined Construction: An innovative chassis structure that uses a double-layer construction with separate base frames for each block (power supply, power amplifier, control amplifier) to completely isolate from vibration influences.
Hi-Res Audio Support: Many products support high-resolution audio formats, including DSD and PCM, for a more detailed and immersive listening experience.
MusicCast: A new network feature that allows control and music content sharing between multiple MusicCast-compatible audio devices via a smartphone/tablet app.
USB DAC Functionality: High-performance USB DACs supporting DSD and high-resolution PCM formats are integrated into several models, enabling direct connection to computers for superior audio playback.
Twisted Flare Port: A unique port design that reduces air turbulence at the port ends, minimizing noise and improving the clarity of low frequencies.
Applications and Features
Versatile Connectivity: A wide range of analog and digital inputs are available, including XLR, RCA, optical, coaxial, and USB, catering to diverse audio sources.
High-Quality Build: Premium materials such as aluminum front panels, piano black finishes, and solid brass speaker terminals are used to ensure both aesthetic appeal and sonic performance.
User-Friendly Operation: Intuitive controls, dedicated apps like MusicCast CONTROLLER and NETWORK PLAYER CONTROLLER, and features like Pure Direct mode enhance the user experience.
About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation is a global leader in audio technology, renowned for its musical instruments and high-fidelity audio equipment. With a legacy spanning over a century, Yamaha is committed to enriching lives through the power of sound.