History of Integrated Amplifier - Yamaha - United States

History of Integrated Amplifier

History of Amplifier - Since 1972

Yamaha Integrated Amplifier History (Since 1972)

From the CA-1000 that whipped up a whirlwind and brought Yamaha recognition in the audio world, to the AX-2000A that after groping around with digital technology managed a comeback to pure analog. Here we use each year’s flagship model to explain Yamaha’s continuing search for low noise and low distortion.

1972

Handles a wide variety of uses with its rich assortment of input and output terminals. Yamaha’s integrated Amplifier debut model.

CA-700

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1973

A true audiophile amplifier including a Class A/B operation selector, all enclosed in a beautiful form.

CA-1000

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1976

Polishing the control amp’s precision to pursue an S/N ratio approaching that of separate amps.

CA-2000

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1977

After deeply considering the meaning of DC amps, Yamaha brought out the prioritized-for-disc "straight DC configuration."

A-1

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1979

Pursuing quality over quantity, and realizing easy operation. this popular-priced model gave owners a sense of Yamaha refinement and conscientiousness.

A-5

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1979

Yamaha’s flagship amplifier of the 1980s that brought the creativity of Yamaha electronics technology to flower.

A-9

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1983

Audio-like appearance and huge material resources. The Yamaha No. 2000 returned with a new style of Class A.

A-2000

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1990

A super-high end integrated amp that used the HCA power amp that was the pride of the 10000 Series, and held fast to analog amplification in the digital age.

AX-2000A

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Linking tradition to tomorrow. The new Yamaha HiFi audio.