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Dec 24, 2024 9:25 PM

Yamaha A-S3200 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier (Black)

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Adorama has Yamaha A-S3200 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier (Silver or Black) for $4999. Shipping is free.

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Available:Features:
  • Fully balanced circuitry to deliver impressively low signal-to-noise ratio and improved channel separation
  • Large toroidal transformer in the pursuit of pure musicality
  • Mechanical Ground Concept maximizes rigidity and reduces unwanted vibration
  • High-quality PPS capacitors for delivering an authentically musical sound
  • Exquisite level meters visually present the dynamics and pulse of the music
  • Obsessive, meticulous switch design
  • Heavy-duty brass feet with spikes or scratch-resistant base
  • Original speaker terminals cut from pure brass with highly secure connection
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Adorama has Yamaha A-S3200 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier (Silver or Black) for $4999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for posting this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Fully balanced circuitry to deliver impressively low signal-to-noise ratio and improved channel separation
  • Large toroidal transformer in the pursuit of pure musicality
  • Mechanical Ground Concept maximizes rigidity and reduces unwanted vibration
  • High-quality PPS capacitors for delivering an authentically musical sound
  • Exquisite level meters visually present the dynamics and pulse of the music
  • Obsessive, meticulous switch design
  • Heavy-duty brass feet with spikes or scratch-resistant base
  • Original speaker terminals cut from pure brass with highly secure connection
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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $3000.95 less (37.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $7999.95 (also the list price) at the time of this posting.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
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Dec 24, 2024 10:57 PM
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SmilingFlag275Dec 24, 2024 10:57 PM
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Looks pretty. Need to drop a zero for me to afford but I believe my old proacs would be amazing with this amplifier. Such a good looking system. I am amazed Smilie
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Dec 24, 2024 11:31 PM
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youra6Dec 24, 2024 11:31 PM
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What a end game integrated amp. However I feel like at this point it's so much diminishing returns I could probably get a 1200 for much cheaper without losing too much on fidelity.
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Dec 24, 2024 11:53 PM
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MiniSuperDec 24, 2024 11:53 PM
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At this price point, it is not what you can hear anymore.
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Dec 25, 2024 12:33 AM
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Dec 25, 2024 12:49 AM
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Splash15Dec 25, 2024 12:49 AM
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Clicked it thinking it was an A-S301 for sale, then I saw the price and nope cant do it.
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Dec 25, 2024 1:02 AM
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CarnivoreDec 25, 2024 1:02 AM
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Quote from bogus1 View quoted comment :
I upgraded from an 80-watt Yamaha to a 150-watt Yamaha. Same speakers. I use it for background music in my home office. I play it soft so as to not disturb the others during my online meetings. The difference was significant. The 80-watt Yamaha could only be listened to for a few hours before I got tired of the distraction. The 150-watt Yamaha plays all day. And when I don't have on-line meetings, I get to turn it up.
When loud, they sound more the same than they do different. When played soft, I hear more of the full spectrum of sound, especially bass, with the 150-watt Yamaha. I don't use tone controls or processing. If you've got the money, and value a $3000 discount, I think this is worth checking out.
Are you sure you don't have the Loudness button engaged on one of them?
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Dec 25, 2024 4:00 AM
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Dec 25, 2024 4:00 AM
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Great deal
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Dec 25, 2024 4:24 AM
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jnick831Dec 25, 2024 4:24 AM
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Wow, I have the Yamaha A-S1100 and my meters look tiny compared to this! Wish I could afford to upgrade.
Dec 25, 2024 4:30 AM
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woodpaqDec 25, 2024 4:30 AM
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This is wild how many levels of product even the most arden audiophile would easily pick over this for the price. This is actually a flex product for one's personal 2 channel audio room.
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Dec 25, 2024 4:32 AM
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AquaMeat9126Dec 25, 2024 4:32 AM
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I used to sell high-end audio equipment, and there were only a few where you could really hear a difference. I am not saying this is one, but it is rare.
Dec 25, 2024 4:34 AM
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ROOSKIEDec 25, 2024 4:34 AM
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Quote from bogus1 View quoted comment :
I upgraded from an 80-watt Yamaha to a 150-watt Yamaha. Same speakers. I use it for background music in my home office. I play it soft so as to not disturb the others during my online meetings. The difference was significant. The 80-watt Yamaha could only be listened to for a few hours before I got tired of the distraction. The 150-watt Yamaha plays all day. And when I don't have on-line meetings, I get to turn it up.
When loud, they sound more the same than they do different. When played soft, I hear more of the full spectrum of sound, especially bass, with the 150-watt Yamaha. I don't use tone controls or processing. If you've got the money, and value a $3000 discount, I think this is worth checking out.
Why would the 150watt amp sound better than the 80 watt amp at low volumes?
You do realize at low volumes you are using less than 1 watt per channel and usually far, far less then that.
So really what is your logic here?

On a side note, you ought to consider using tone controls at low volumes to compensate for the fact our hearing is not linear and at low SPL the bass will sound much quieter vs the midrange. So turn the bass up at low SPL or use loudness compensation.
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Dec 25, 2024 4:36 AM
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Dec 25, 2024 4:38 AM
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IndigoTent3072Dec 25, 2024 4:38 AM
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For this kind of money, you could get a Bryston amp with 250 w per side and a Bryston preamp, which would blow this Yamaha away. Or you could find a used pair in nice shape for under $3000.
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Dec 25, 2024 4:52 AM
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aagstnDec 25, 2024 4:52 AM
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The problem for Yamaha is they already hit near perfection at the $500-$1000 level with their stereo receivers. This has more bells and whistles but your money would be better spent on speakers than on a receiver this expensive.
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