Opinion on Yamaha Amps


Hi,

What does everyone think about the Yamaha line of integrated amps? I have seen positive reviews for the Yamaha As801 and the even higher end models in the range at least look fantastic. If it helps I am also considering buying a peachtree nova 65se. Right now I have Wharfedale 10.1s and a Rel T5 subwoofer hooked up to a cheap Denon A/V receiver. I am interested in eventually getting the KEF LS50s or something from Zu audio to pair up with whatever integrated I wind up buying.

Thanks for the help!
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The Yamaha MX-1 has been my favorite budget(<$1k) power amp for over a decade. The A-S2000 is an excellent value int. amp, the current 2100/3000 might be better but I have not heard either and there much more costly. FWIW the A-S2000 works very well with the ATC-scm11. The KEF or a ZU monitor will NOT be able to tell you what's on a recording like an ATC loudspeaker!