Yamaha A-S500

Yamaha A-S500
alaScore 89

73 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 5 expert reviews and 68 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 91/100. The average review date is Feb 13, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 81811 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 73 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

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Consumer review by:

Best Amp

 

Best Amp in Stereo. Can be used with all input devices.

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Great sounding amp!

 

This is a great sounding amplifier. I got rid of my NAD amp for this and I could not be happier. Excellent warm rich dyanamic sound.

Accurate Controls","Easy To Set Up","Energy Efficient","Good Power Output","Good Remote Control","Great Sound Quality

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A blessing in disguise!!

 

This stereo amplifier is so easy to use that no explanations are needed. However, the user\'s manual was a bit frustrating and confusing concerning the impedance selector. I think the manual should say what happens if my speakers are 2 or 3 ohms off....

Accurate Controls","Easy To Set Up","Good Power Output","Great crystal clean sound","Great Sound Quality","Loud without being loud

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Consumer review by:

Yamaha AS500

 

bought this amplifier based on it's favourable review in What Hifi? to replace my ageing Denon PMA 720 a 90 wpc monster of an amp which has served me well for nearly thirty years until it finally gave up the fight for life a couple of months ago. First...

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Yamaha AS500

 

bought this amplifier based on it's favourable review in What Hifi? to replace my ageing Denon PMA 720 a 90 wpc monster of an amp which has served me well for nearly thirty years until it finally gave up the fight for life a couple of months ago. First...

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Fantastic value!

 

I was considering having to spend more to have good quality 2 channel sound. For those who enjoy music and are not concerned about home theatre this may be the amp for you. What HiFi rated this the top amp in its price category for 2010. The price and...

Accurate Controls","Easy To Set Up","Energy Efficient","Good Power Output","Good Remote Control","Great Sound Quality

Consumer review by:

Deep, clear, full sound

 

Best amplifier I have tried. Very full, rich, dynamic sound. Great build quality (Made in Malaysia). Now, I can hear, that my speakers capable of. Buy one - you won\'t regret.

Easy To Set Up","Good Power Output","Great Sound Quality

Consumer review by:

Yamaha A-S500 Amplifier

 

At 85 watts a channel continuous it will drive almost anything you have for a speaker system. It's controls, although unspectacular in appearance more than do the job. I have it set on the direct cd setting and it makes you think concert hall. If you...

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Carefully, just work 2 hours, then broken. I need refund.

 

Awful. Yesterday I got my order from audio visual online,Yamaha a-s500. After 2 hours enjoy, some white smok and odor form unit. How is the quality? I'd say it's rubbish for me.

Consumer review by:

Big box

 

The big box arrived home today, a direct replacement for my old Sony ta333 that has powered my Wharfedale crs9's for the last 20 years & my Wharfdale Dovedale sp's for ten years before them & always gave a good quality sound, but the phono input...

Product Specifications

Configuration

DLNA certified: No

Connectivity

HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
iPod Control:Direct Control
USB Interface: No
YUV Interface: No

General Features

Loudspeakers: No

Sound

Dolby / DTS: No
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