Yamaha A-S3200 Integrated Amplifier
Best flagship integrated amplifier for discerning audiophiles seeking pure, natural sound.
This is a masterclass in analog purity, prioritizing emotional resonance and mechanical precision over modern digital convenience. You sacrifice streaming versatility and compact size for a soundstage so expansive and authentic that it feels like the artist is performing directly in your living room.
$7739.95
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Hi-Fi Heaven
Who it's for
- Design-conscious audiophiles valuing heirloom-quality craftsmanship and vintage aesthetics
- Critical listeners seeking transparent, fatigue-free, and highly dynamic sound reproduction
- Vinyl collectors and purists requiring high-end balanced analog connectivity
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused buyers seeking high-value performance without flagship pricing
- Modern listeners needing integrated streaming, DACs, or digital connectivity
- Space-constrained users with limited shelf capacity or weight restrictions
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Fully balanced circuitry delivers an exceptionally clean and uncolored audio signal.
Build Integrity
Mechanical Ground Concept construction effectively eliminates resonance for a rock-solid performance.
Phono Stage Fidelity
Dedicated high-performance input brings out the best in premium vinyl setups.
Power Delivery
Massive toroidal transformer provides effortless headroom for demanding speaker loads.
Connectivity Versatility
Comprehensive balanced and unbalanced inputs accommodate a wide range of sources.
Aesthetic Presence
Exquisite level meters and premium brass terminals offer a timeless, luxurious feel.
Key Specs
Rated Output Power
100 W + 100 W (8 ohms), 150 W + 150 W (4 ohms)
High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms)
120/150/200/300 W
Damping Factor
≧ 250 (1 kHz, 8 ohms)
Frequency Response
+0 /-3 dB (5 Hz-100 kHz) , ＋0 / -0.3 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz)
RIAA Equalization Deviation
+/-0.5 dB (PHONO (MM/MC))
Total Harmonic Distortion (20Hz to 20kHz)
PHONO MC→LINE2 OUT: 0.02 % (1.2 Vrms), PHONO→LINE2 OUT: 0.005 % (1.2 Vrms), CD, etc./BAL1,2 →SP OUT: 0.035 % (50 W/8 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
PHONO MC: 90 db, PHONO MM: 96 dB, CD, etc.: 110 dB, BAL1,2: 114 dB
Input Sensitivity
[1 kHz, 100 W/8 ohms] PHONO MC: 150 uVrms/50 ohms, PHONO MM: 3.5 mVrms/47 kohms, CD, etc.: 200 mVrms/47 kohms, MAIN IN: 1 Vrms/47 kohms, BAL1,2: 200 mVrms/100 kohms
Transformer
623 VA (Toroidal)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
435 x 189 x 463 mm (17-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 18-1/4″)
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