Yamaha A-S1200 - A Dream Amplifier For Some But Not All

[@mpaige6224]

I have a 2200 since I bought it almost 2.5 years ago. It’s one of the most musical and powerful amps I have ever owned ! These are great amps 😊

[@scarecrow9046]

How’s the build quality on the faceplate and knobs? I got a chance at picking up the AS1200 and I’m not sure.

[@mpaige6224]

Excellent !! Imo. Def has a good feel all the way around on these pieces 😊

[@KamilWypior-dh6yo]

is the as-2200 as powerful as the as-1200?

[@ThatAnalogDigital]

@@KamilWypior-dh6yoit’s the next model up. The 1200 is the cheapest model in the series.

[@ethann9999]

how many amps you had? and what are they ?

Absolutely in love with this amplifier. I have it hooked to a good pair of HECO Celan 700 and love its detail and sweetness. They are a perfect match.

[@frederf69]

the old japanese stuff is really solid, good vid thanks

[@graemeknowles1431]

I have the Yamaha AS 3200. Fantastic amp. Very loud.😊

[@RR-kb2ks]

I bet

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

Excellent review!

[@abelfonseca]

I have the 2100, its a fantastic amp. Endgame for me.

[@elliotthall5543]

Immediate thumbs up for capturing the relay clicks. That's my kinda ASMR! HAHA

[@steveowsley6475]

The power meters appear to be undersized.

[@nasdkhan254]

How comes the left side seems damaged?

[@ryanfuller5]

Your bottom light bulb for your left VU meter is dead... :(

[@nudebaboon4874]

There's no bulbs at the bottom, they're lit from the top only with what looks like a strip of LEDs, maybe a camera light giving that illusion on the left meter.

[@ILTOURS]

A SUPERB film I also have it.. I us it as integrated BUT FOR SOUPERB SOUND I USE THE NAIM AUDIO SN2+HICAP DR AS.PREAMPLIFER AND THE YAMAHA 1200 AS POWER TO MY B&W 801 S3 THANK YOU FOR THIS FILM

[@DaLizMs]

Is the sound supposed to glitch when you pass the click on bass and treble knobs? I bought my Amp but it was a floor model so I'm asking if that is normal.

[@ThriftShopReviews]

Yes that’s normal. It’s a good thing from a pure analog standpoint. You know what a pure analog signal is vs going through tone controls. Obviously from my video I turned tone controls on to give it life. Nice purchase and be happy with it.

[@DaLizMs]

Cool man I had a feeling it was supposed to do that and also the crackling when you turned it on felt normal also.I gotta get the headphone jack replaced though but that is minimal considering what I paid for it. Thx for the speedy reply man! 🤜@@ThriftShopReviews

[@ThriftShopReviews]

@@DaLizMs the headphone jack on that unit is amazing. I would but it just for that. Seriously it’s that good. That’s saying something from my same price headphone amp……

[@DaLizMs]

I was kinda busted when I plugged in and it was all static, But I just plug into my Pioneer DJM750 and sounds awesome but I cant wait to get the Amp jack fixed because it's gonna be awesome I presume. @@ThriftShopReviews

[@spiritualarchitect4276]

@@ThriftShopReviewsTHIS is what I have been looking for! I contacted Yamaha yesterday and they said there were only 3 units in Southern California available for in person hearing, and they are nowhere near me. I need BASS for my headphones and I am not getting it on older CD’s. My next thought was to buy a samll iFi Pro iCan with X-bass and XLR headphone input. BUT those seem over priced, costing as much as these 50 pound VU meter Yamaha amps! What exterior headphone amp were you using?

[@Hondacber]

I just got this amp and I'm trying out different speakers with it and I have a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic 200M for my digital sources, but I also have a real to real and a turntable. With some of my tape decks I use the BASS and TREBILE controls and I'm constantly adjusting them from FLAT for new digital sources to adding TREBILE and or BASS for some tapes. When adjusting the tone controls, I hear the tone defeat relay turning off and on a lot like 6 times or so a day depending how many times I adjust them. Is this OK adjusting these like this or is it going to wear out the TONE DEFEAT RELAYS?

[@SashaNem]

thanks

[@toneone2180]

So a equalizer is needed to pull some sounds?

[@Rocket9944]

Is this a good amp for KEF R7 speakers?

[@PaoloPix64]

Preso! E ne sono felice Insieme a Bluesound Node X e una coppia di WHARFEDALE LINTON, matrimonio fatto!

[@boneseyyl1060]

I'm with you on the sound. I had one Yamaha AV receiver. It was a step down from the Denon I had previously even though it had more power. They definitely lack body and warmth. I describe it as a synthetic sound. It feels like you are listening to a copy of something instead of the original. I think I kept it for a couple years until I couldn't stand it anymore and gave it to a friend. If that's your kind of sound they are solid pieces. Just not in my case.

[@vicg5323]

Got 10k hours on mine and 7years later this bad boy is like new. All buttons are tight. Yours must of had a bad fall.

[@ThriftShopReviews]

It was damaged during shipment. Fixed the knob though. Solid aluminum knob

[@laindolora]

hi, is it possible to know how many hours this amp has been used? Does it have a counter or something or were you just guessing when you said it had 10k hours?.... I just bought a used Yamaha A-S1100 and would like to know how many hours it has been used by the previous owner..thx!

[@vicg5323]

@laindolora I bought it new and kept a log of usage. Have 11680 hours now. My input selector nob skips randomly...I may take it in to swap switch soon.

[@lokerola]

Arg - if only they added the loudness control.

[@dennishill290]

Yamaha.... !

[@frederf69]

VU meters' YEAH! ✌😎👍

[@Reinh4]

VU meters of YAMAHA are too close together and look like a cheap copy of Accuphase VU meters.

[@valdemar-h7o]

Трансформатор гудит так,что слушать его не возможно.В линейке баса нет.Я его сразу продал.

[@hummel3479]

Hello does this amplifier have a little his if nothing is playing and you put the volume to max . I want to buy this amp but it has to be absolutely quit if nothing is playing.

[@ThriftShopReviews]

I never noticed any hum or hiss. Even with sensitive speakers