Yamaha A-S2000

First let me start out by saying what this integrated amplifier lacks: 1. It has no subsonic filter (for frequencies below 20 hertz), which prevents excessive woofer (low frequency driver) excursion because of primarily phono turntable rumble or audio...

First let me start out by saying what this integrated amplifier lacks: 1. It has no subsonic filter (for frequencies below 20 hertz), which prevents excessive woofer (low frequency driver) excursion because of primarily phono turntable rumble or audio...

I am a long time audiophile who has owned and has listened to a broad range of very high-end equipment over the years. I did a lot of up front research on the A-S2000 and was finally convinced to pull the trigger and buy based on the quality for dollar...

I am a long time audiophile who has owned and has listened to a broad range of very high-end equipment over the years. I did a lot of up front research on the A-S2000 and was finally convinced to pull the trigger and buy based on the quality for dollar...

I am a long time audiophile who has owned and has listened to a broad range of very high-end equipment over the years. I did a lot of up front research on the A-S2000 and was finally convinced to pull the trigger and buy based on the quality for dollar...

I am a long time audiophile who has owned and has listened to a broad range of very high-end equipment over the years. I did a lot of up front research on the A-S2000 and was finally convinced to pull the trigger and buy based on the quality for dollar...

I am a long time audiophile who has owned and has listened to a broad range of very high-end equipment over the years. I did a lot of up front research on the A-S2000 and was finally convinced to pull the trigger and buy based on the quality for dollar...

This Yamaha is the latest in a long succession of amplifiers which have powered our system,the upgrading sickness shows only signs of temporary remissions but never seems totally cured. The A-S2000 was purchased as a replacement for an Arcam A85/P85...

This Yamaha is the latest in a long succession of amplifiers which have powered our system,the upgrading sickness shows only signs of temporary remissions but never seems totally cured. The A-S2000 was purchased as a replacement for an Arcam A85/P85...

Unit arrived. It did not work. I therefore must pay return shipping. Some curious text in one of the return screens: "...if unopened." How could I not know that it was defective if it was not opened. This is a deal beaker with Amazon.