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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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willland
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" I would say the biggest weakness of the 2000 is the bass extension."

Can you elaborate a bit on this?  I have found that my A-S1000 has great punch and extension but I am only driving large bookshelf speakers(Klipsch RB-75's) and have not hooked them up to my floorstanders. 

Thanks,
Bill
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skoczylas
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The as 3000 has the meters. I would pay much more for the meters. I know there is no reason to have them but they look great. The yamaha sound is generally very natural and laid back.  
jwglista
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The A-S2000 I think has much better bass response when using the balanced inputs.  The bass punch with the 2000 is definitely good, it's mainly the extension that I feel is a bit lacking.  It doesn't go as low as my PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium.

I used to own a pair of Golden Ear Triton 3 speakers that had built in subs, and I would really notice the difference there.  
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joeinid
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Bump.

Happy New Year.

I am probably a few weeks out from ordering the Yamaha A-S3000. 

For those who have it, how do you like it? Any regrets? Anyone else thinking of buying one?

Some of the reviews that I've read are stellar. I had a Yamaha receiver in college that I just recently gave to a friend. 

From the description of the sound in the reviews, seems like it's a perfect fit for me.

Thanks!


aberyclark
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I have a question for A-s2100/A-s3000 users. When you use the "main direct" input, I know the As3000 volume control is bypassed. Basically, you would hook an outboard preamp and use the Yamaha as a tradition stereo amp. My question is that when you do use the "Main Direct", are the tone controls bypassed as well or are they still functional?
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