Power output is rated at 90 watts into eight ohms, 145W into half that, with enough reserves (up to 290W) to drive two-ohm loads. The top plate of the amp is a 6mm think non-magnetic aluminum panel. Signal routes are minimal and the large toroidal transformer is mounted with an independent three-dimensional inner frame. The A-S3000 amp, a low-impedance balanced design that uses Mosfets in the power stage, has a copper-plated chassis with rigid anti-vibration protection. Read on to find out how…īITS AND PARTS: Befitting their flagship status, both units are designed and built to a high standard and impressive specifications, and the wood side panels add a touch of elegance. The flagship “3000” series, comprising the A-S3000 amplifier and CD-S3000 SACD player, is future-proof… well, the player is, at least. Introduced a few years ago, the line caters to various budgets and includes integrated amplifiers and CD players, the latter very heartening given that some key manufacturers are abandoning the format. YAMAHA A-S3000 amplifier / CD-S3000 SACD playerĭURING these times of cost-cutting and product rationalisation among the big Japanese names, it is a relief to see Yamaha continue to plough the audiophile trail with its “S” series of hi-fi components.
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