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New Yamaha integrated amps

Just a few days ago I checked the Yamaha site to see if they really were releasing a new S lineup. I read somewhere (maybe Reddit or here) that they were going to release updated S series integrated amps. Well, I checked again tonight, and voila! There they are---the new A-S1200, 2200 and 3200 (flagship). I'm in the process of looking for a new integrated and the 2100 was on my radar. I'd like to see what's different on these. I bet the older models will have some sweet deals. Has anyone seen or heard them yet! 
bluorion
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dhwdallastexas
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Steve Huff wrote a heck of a review on the S-3000 https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/the-yamaha-a-s-3000-integrated-amp-review/. 

I would love to pick one up at a reduced price.
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larry5729
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Why would anyone buy a Yamaha amp when you can purchase a Parasound integrated.  I wonder why manufacturers promote watts when the real spec should be current?  Watts are a bigger number.
helomech
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Why would anyone buy a Yamaha amp when you can purchase a Parasound integrated.  I wonder why manufacturers promote watts when the real spec should be current?  Watts are a bigger number.
I switched from the original Parasound Halo Integrated to an A-S1100. The latter is a better sounding amp in most metrics, especially in terms of noise floor. It has also been more reliable. My H-int produced hum in the speakers that could be heard from 10' away -- my guess is due to a cheap toroid that didn't cope well with the 100mV of DC offset on my mains. That and I had to file a warranty claim for a faulty volume pot. The Yamahas sound very similar to a tube amp in the midrange. The Halo merely sounds like good SS.
erik_squires
17,563 posts
 
Sorry, Larry, you misspelled Luxman .... :-)

Parasound is good, Luxman is noticeably better.  Happy to review the Yamaha if they want to send me a free one. :-)
br3098
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Steve Huff wrote a heck of a review on the S-3000
I enjoy reading this guys reviews but I don't believe a word of it. Every piece of gear he tests is the best thing since sliced bread; until it's not. I don't know if he is an enthusiastic fanboy or (more likely) making some gelt reviewing gear on the side. Either way, he's amusing but not terribly informative IMO. 

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