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Yamaha A-S3000 - any experiences?

This integrated seems real interesting - have you heard it?

Have you heard it with a turntable as source, using its phono stage?

A concern for me is that they chose 50 ohm for the fixed MC value (usually it's 100 ohms to accommodate most carts) - I have a Shelter Harmony that states 'within 100 ohms'...I wonder how that would affect the sound (I think not much, but...)...anyways, please share if you have any experiences of this amp...MANY thanks and Happy New Year to you all!
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aberyclark
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I'll keep my eyes ope for a used silver A s3000 or just buy a new a s2100. I wonder what the major differences are between the two. Both have balanced inputs and seem to have same phono stage.
arch2
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I've lived with the Yamaha A-S3000 for about 5 days now and can only say it is a truly special piece.  I see the previous comments about the What HiFi review of the 3000 as I read the same review prior to my purchase.  All I can say is their preference in musical reproduction must be very different than mine.  This is absolutely a high end piece with sonics to match.

aberyclark
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Arch, where did you purchase yours? 
arch2
308 posts
 
Arch, where did you purchase yours?
I purchased here on Audiogon weekend before last.  Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

jwglista
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I currently own the A-S2000, which I have enjoyed thoroughly over the years.  I've been on the hunt for another amp, solid state or tube, that offers a significant upgrade in sound for the price.  So far I haven't found that amp.  I would say the biggest weakness of the 2000 is the bass extension.  I'm also considering a Pass Labs INT-30A, which should have a similar sound signature, but not sure how that would compare to the 2100 or even the 3000.

Has anyone been able to compare the 2000 to the 2100 or 3000?  
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