Yamaha A-S701 Integrated Amplifier

Pure sound quality and outstanding drive power. An integrated amplifier with the advantage of analog and digital inputs.Features
•100 W x 2-ch (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
•Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology
•Custom-Made Power Transformer
•Gold-Plated Speaker RCA Terminals
•Continuously Variable Loudness Control
•I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design
•ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base
•Digital audio inputs for TV Blu-ray Disc™ player
•CD Direct Amplification Pure Direct

Total Purity Audio Reproduction TechnologyThe amplifier design technology from Yamaha is called ToP-ART which features an input to output with a direct symmetrical design. ToP-ART design and ART Base ensure optimum sound when processing and transmitting the audio signal. The signal is simple and direct therefore it is less likely to be affected by noise and distortion. The left and right channels are organized in a straight symmetrical layout for the highest signal purity. In addition the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid center bar provide high rigidity support and dampers vibration. These design innovations contribute to this amplifier's rich audio reproduction with abundant musicality.

High Quality Parts for Outstanding Audio PerformanceNotice the custom-made power transformer custom made block capacitors two direct signal path speaker relays one point grounding system extruded aluminum heat sinks and other top quality parts to effortlessly handle demanding audio conditions. The quality of each individual part as well as how they work together basically determines the sound quality of this component. Yamaha uses only very high-quality parts carefully selected and tested for their sound properties.

Created by Rich Experience Tradition and High Technological ExpertiseYamaha with a long history of over 125 years as a musical instrument maker also has a high reputation for Hi-Fi components. The A-S701 is created by taking advantage of this rich experience and high technological expertise. Based on the concept of “Natural Sound” for reproducing all music as it really sounds this amplifier is built with scrupulous care from its circuit design to basic sound production.

CD Direct Amplification and Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound PurityWith a straight connection to the CD input CD Direct Amplification maximizes the CD source's signal to noise ratio. Additionally engaging the Pure Direct mode causes the music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route bypassing the buffer amp the tone loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.

Continuously Variable Loudness ControlThe A-S701 also features a new analog 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 frequencies providing full tonal range at any volume level by compensating for the natural loss in the human ear at soft levels.

Gold Plated TerminalsGold plated terminals ensure a high-quality connection that prevents signal loss. The A-S701 has gold plated speaker and input terminals.

Digital Audio Input for TV and/or Blu-ray Disc™ PlayerThe A-S701 is equipped for digital audio inputs with an optical and digital coaxial input terminal. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray Disc