The Fez Posted November 19, 2013 Author Posted November 19, 2013 Lenny Wallis has it at $8999!! :blink: http://www.lenwallisaudio.com/products/amplifiers/integrated-amplifier/a-s3000
Phantom Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 Lenny Wallis has it at $8999!! :blink: http://www.lenwallisaudio.com/products/amplifiers/integrated-amplifier/a-s3000 This is batshit insane! $9K FFS for an evolution of the A-S2000. Unfcknblivbl 1
muzzagruzz Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 The price cutting will be begin shortly........a few months after not selling any!
Addicted to music Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 This is batshit insane! $9K FFS for an evolution of the A-S2000. Unfcknblivbl Cheaper than the $18K rebadged Denon by Sim Audio AVR! 2
unclemack Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Cheaper than the $18K rebadged Denon by Sim Audio AVR! And probably better.
Phantom Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Cheaper than the $18K rebadged Denon by Sim Audio AVR! Fair enough. Then again everything by Sim Audio is a rip, even if some of it sounds OK, while Yamaha have always offered superb quality at reasonable prices.
murrmax Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 The sound is typical Yamaha, on their top of the game, warm, open and detailed. $9000 does seem a little excessive..i think they need a bit more gold bling:). something like this probably sounds just as good when Yamaha were on top of their game producing some nice amplification. http://bit.ly/Ihxyo1 they do look nice though, have to admit. Will have to go have a listen and see.
unclemack Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 $9000 is expensive but it's all relative. There's another thread about a Lyra cartridge that costs around the same money but no one bats an eyelid regarding something that costs many thousands and is about an inch square of hardware... yet, mention a Yamaha amp and everbody sh*ts bricks because...it's a Yamaha amp.. Funny old world innit? M 3
betty boop Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 $9000 is expensive but it's all relative. There's another thread about a Lyra cartridge that costs around the same money but no one bats an eyelid regarding something that costs many thousands and is about an inch square of hardware... yet, mention a Yamaha amp and everbody sh*ts bricks because...it's a Yamaha amp.. Funny old world innit? M true M. but for me anyways it was more the hike up in price when it translated into aussie dollars. the cheek of the importers ! 2
unclemack Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 true M. but for me anyways it was more the hike up in price when it translated into aussie dollars. the cheek of the importers ! Not unusual though...
betty boop Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 Not unusual though... yeah I dont know what happened, as yamaha was an exception to this for a while. infact they even went to the press about it a while back if I remember. but I guess for what will be a low volume import its too be expected !
nadstar Posted November 22, 2013 Posted November 22, 2013 Had the chance to see and hear the amp last week at Yodobashi shop in Tokyo. Nice quality and superb sound. The amp drove with ease a plethora of speakers, I think the rated 100watt is very conservative. The sound is typical Yamaha, on their top of the game, warm, open and detailed. Highs were smooth and non fatiguing. In Japan is priced just over 5k, didn't listen to the phono stage, but think that it is not overpriced for what you get. In Oz on the other hand, yes a bit overpriced. holy!!!! that would look so beautiful on top of my CR-2020. Good luck with the 25kg+ extra luggage!
The Fez Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 This is the A-S2100 integrated. I don't think I've seen this offered here. Looks to be a EU/US offering currently? Cheaper than the A-S3000 maybe around USD$4000? Seems to sit betweeen the older A-S2000 and the A-S3000. Mosfets used in this one. Looks great --- 1
rantan Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 This is the A-S2100 integrated. I don't think I've seen this offered here. Looks to be a EU/US offering currently? Cheaper than the A-S3000 maybe around USD$4000? Seems to sit betweeen the older A-S2000 and the A-S3000. Mosfets used in this one. Looks great --- A-S2100.jpg They are listed on the Yamaha Australia website but I have not seen any listed on dealer websites http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/s2100-series/a-s2100_g/
Demondes Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Yeah 2 3 Australian dealers have them listed one at RRP $3999AUD and another at $3499. hint: 2 in Sydney (or suburbs) and the other around Newcastle area Edited January 27, 2015 by Demondes
The Fez Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 New A-S1100. Successor to the A-S1000 I guess. 1
silver_man Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 New A-S1100. Successor to the A-S1000 I guess. That's pretty dreamy actually. I could definately find a use for that (after selling current gear to satisfy the fiancee) I think I could make a case for it, If I start now by the time is starts getting discounted in the market I might be in the right position
The Fez Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Yes, I am very happy that Yamaha are continuing their line of premium stereo amplifiers. I wonder if they are considering a re-introduction into separates!!
silver_man Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Currently listening to my vintage Akai seperates and enjoying them immensly. If Yamaha was to bring out a new range, I think I would be on that bandwagon much sooner than planned. It could be what they are planning, a response to those new Technics seperates that were, or are out this year. Definately seems like a Japanese hifi renaissance is starting. New Yamaha NS-1000's would also be more than welcome.
cafe67 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Not quite ampy, but I have ordered the yamaha cds2100 SACD player Edited July 31, 2015 by cafe67 1
silver_man Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Hope you have time to write a review of it. I was actually just looking over the Yamaha website. Any idea what these new Turners are? http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/ Edited July 31, 2015 by silver_man
cafe67 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Well they had the 2100 amp and the 2100 cd playing through a pair of the Soavo speakers, not the best room but sounded okay, they had a as3000 and they did have the cds3000 but A customers kid broke the tray to the cd3000 (wtf) and they had to send it back to Yamaha to get fixed I've seen and heard the cds3000 and as3000 driving a pair of focal utopia floor standees (one of the smaller models) and they sounded mighty. Badge snobbery as its best , if was a krell , musical fidelity, me or wadis all good, But because it's got Yamaha written on it, people go batsh1t crazy and claim it's over prices 3
cafe67 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Happy as2100 user here http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/86593-modest-but-extremely-exciting/
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