Replace YAMAHA A-S1000?

[Al ears]

Far more expensive than a Hitachi. But affordable power amps with dancing meters tend to be from China. They look glossy but who knows how they sound like?

these are French and hopefully power amps don't sound of anything as it's the preamps that alter character..

 

[aokorn]

Far more expensive than a Hitachi. But affordable power amps with dancing meters tend to be from China. They look glossy but who knows how they sound like?

If I found a used one (or rather a broken one), I would be willing to think about buying it.

 

[plastic penguin]

these are French and hopefully power amps don't sound of anything as it's the preamps that alter character..

Funny you should mention that. Years ago when I looked at adding a power amp, using the A65 as a pre, I heard the P80 and Rotel RB something power amp. There was a noticeable different, albeit quite subtle.

 

[Al ears]

Funny you should mention that. Years ago when I looked at adding a power amp, using the A65 as a pre, I heard the P80 and Rotel RB something power amp. There was a noticeable different, albeit quite subtle.

understood. An ideal power amp should do just that but obviously none are ideal.
a more noticeable difference should be heard if you kept to one power amp but changed preamps.
However, it has a lot to do with synergy, which is why I wouldn't advise using a pre / power combo from different manufacturers

 

[plastic penguin]

understood. An ideal power amp should do just that but obviously none are ideal.
a more noticeable difference should be heard if you kept to one power amp but changed preamps.
However, it has a lot to do with synergy, which is why I wouldn't advise using a pre / power combo from different manufacturers

All the power amps with dancing meters I've seen on the internet are mostly Chinese. I've read that quality is patchy at best

 

[Peter227]

Hi
Let me first write that the computer is my source of sound. That's what my ASUS Xonar Essence STX audio card is for. The Yamaha A-S1000 now serves as an amplifier. Of course I have the card connected to the amplifier via the MAIN IN input. So all the junk in front of this entrance serves me nothing and is virtually dead. A dead investment.

Now I am thinking of purchasing a clean final stage. But I don’t know what to buy so as not to be a step back. Yamaha has very good sound (my speakers are TRIANGLE Comete EZ).

I was thinking about the Hitachi HMA 8500 MkII. I especially like the large VU meters. Hitachi, however, seems a bit too old to me ...

What would you choose as a replacement for the Yamaha A-S1000. Something with big VU meters?

Andrej

Hi Andrej,

I would replace the Yamaha As1000 (a very good amp) only with a PowerAmp; for example, Arcam P240, Anthem MCA 225, Benchmark. A good power-amp gives you a better sound and better control on the speakers.
Of course, you'll need a pre-amp too but the sound quality will improve.

Regarding VU meters: well, marketing is nice but the sound comes first!

Regards,
P

 

[manicm]

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Nearly 12k and still has features you'll find redundant.
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Redundant features? Such as?

 

[Al ears]

Redundant features? Such as?

£12k makes the whole thing redundant for me.....
However it would be interesting to find out what these features might be...

 

[Al ears]

Yess! Wery good.

But I would prefer used...

you really want to chance up to $1000 on a used amplifier when you can get a nice shiny new one for this money??
I admire your confidence.
I have to ask why?

 

[manicm]

£12k makes the whole thing redundant for me.....
However it would be interesting to find out what these features might be...

I can give you a major one - it has a NASA grade phono stage for turntable zealots.

 

[Al ears]

I can give you a major one - it has a NASA grade phono stage for turntable zealots.

Aha! There was me thinking it was a power amp.
Teach me to read the details won't it?

 

[manicm]

Aha! There was me thinking it was a power amp.
Teach me to read the details won't it?

Ah apologies, I confused it with the similarly cheap TECHNICS SU-R1000 integrated amp.

 

[skinnypuppy71]

Redundant features? Such as?

The op only needs power amp, the pre amp section would be a redundant feature

 

[Al ears]

The op only needs power amp, the pre amp section would be a redundant feature

We are well aware of that I think....

 

[Al ears]

We are well aware of that I think....

still trying to get an answer as to why it has to be second-hand

 

[rainsoothe]

Don't underestimate the importance of a good pre-amp stage, they are not all designed equally. Just saying.