YAMAHA A-S501 Silver

The AS-Sxx1 receiver series will offer you special design ensuring lifelike sound construction based on the ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept. Direct and short audio paths are symmetrical to the left and right channel, which minimizes final sound distortion or noise during transmission. Its ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) base features a fixed median that provides support with high rigidity and effectively damps vibrations. Engineers' effort and knowledge, as well as a stringent selection of components and a precise execution, result in perfectly clear sound. The sound therefore keeps its original "rawness" and corresponds to the original source despite the rich gain.

Key features

• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts
• - I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design
• - ART (Anti-Resolution and Tough) Base
• - Custom-made power transformer / 12,000uF block capacitors / Aluminum-extruded heat sinks
• 120W x 2 (max), 85W x 2 (RMS) high power output
• Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
• Continuous Variable Loudness Control
• Gold-plated speaker terminals and RCA (CD, Phono) and coaxial terminals
• Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Player
• Connection for YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
• Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)
• Auto Power Standby

For Your Ears

Low and high frequency tones naturally fade out at lower volume levels. If you do not like authentic playback sound, and does not correspond to your feelings, there is nothing simpler than to correct the sound. The front panel offers a volume control and power switch, as well as an analogue controller, which can finely tune the tonal scale at its own level. It uses electronic volume for higher sound quality, which lets you adjust the volume to your liking. The opposite is the setting button Pure Direct, which transmits the music signals through the shortest possible circuit route, without any significant change. The smallest of the mobile driver is used for switching between a pair of speaker sets or plays the sound of both simultaneously.

Connectors are important

Featuring a full set of input and output connectors, the amplifier supports every device producing audio. The basis of transmission without compromising quality is certainly digital inputs (optical or coaxial), which brings the sound to an amplifier from game consoles, media players or HD videos directly from your TV. Furthermore, it offers you another six analogue inputs for other electronics, such as a CD player, tuner, pocket player and so on. You can connect a turntable with a phono MM cartridge as well. Enjoy listening to gramophone recordings thanks to the amplifier with the latest technologies.

Specifications:

Minimum RMS power output (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz):
85 W + 85 W (0.019% THD)

Max. power output (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD):
120 W + 120 W

Max. dynamic power / channel (8/6/4/2? ):
130/150/185/220 W

Attenuation:
240

Input sensitivity / impedance:
Phono (MM): 3.0 mV / 47 kilohms
CD etc: 200 mV / 47 kilohms

Output Level / Impedance:
CD, etc. 1 kHz, 200 mV Rec Out of 200 mV / 1 to?
8 ohm load Connection: 430 mV / 470 k?

Frequency response:
CD etc: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.5 db 0
CD etc., Pure Direct ON: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, ± 1.0 db 0

Channel separation (1 kHz / 10 kHz):
CD etc., Shorted input, 5.1 ohm 65 dB / A 50 db

Total harmonic distortion:
Phono (MM) (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Rec Out: 0.03% (2.5 V)
CD etc. (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Sp Out: 0.019% (50 W / 8 ohm)

Signal / noise ratio (IHF-A Network):
Phono (MM) (shorted input 5 mV): 82 db
CD etc. (Pure Direct ON, shorted input of 200 mV): 99 db

Residual noise (IHF-A Network):
40 microvolts

Characteristics of continuous damping control loudness (1 kHz):
-30 db

Angular misalignment profit (0-99 db):
0.5 db

Supported audio sampling rate:
Digital inputs (coaxial / optical): 192 / 176.4 / 96 / 88.2 / 48 / 44.1 / 32 kHz

Bit depth PCM digital input (coaxial / optical)
24/16 bit

Connectors:
Digital input (optical / coaxial)
6× analog input
Subwoofer output
USB DC Output

Dimensions:
435 × 151 × 387 mm

Weight:
10.3 kg