Guest Clarence Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 14/03/2016 at 1:11 AM, Hydrology said: Luxman or Accuphase would be a good option. Yes, this would have been a closer ask. There's really no way to talk about Yamaha vs. Accuphase. I personally voted an Accuphase/Dynaudio rig one of two of the best at show at the 2011 Warszawa Hi-Fi Show in Poland. Yamaha wasn't going to do that. All the best. I do still have my Yamaha tape deck from the 90's and still adore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdhfdy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I heard a few yamaha amps in a local store and think they are nice. E260 is around AU $ 4000 IN HONGKONG OR CHINA AND ITS 220vs there is no need for the step down thing therefore? http://m.intl.taobao.com/search/search.html?q=Accuphase e260 Edited January 26, 2017 by fdhfdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerhk Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 On 26/01/2017 at 10:13 PM, fdhfdy said: I heard a few yamaha amps in a local store and think they are nice. E260 is around AU $ 4000 IN HONGKONG OR CHINA AND ITS 220vs there is no need for the step down thing therefore? http://m.intl.taobao.com/search/search.html?q=Accuphase e260 For integrated amp like e260, there is a difference of voltage versions between 220v and 230v and so the 220v version is not strictly appropriate for use here in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Jim Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I realise this is an old thread but I would have to say that the OP is experiencing much higher resolution and detail levels with their new amp. I believe this is the amp he upgraded from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenda Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yeah that was what I upgraded from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafad Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 What is your experience now @fenda? Is the AS1100 still bright to your ears or have you found a way to mellow it out a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenda Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Its still bright to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafad Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 "Live-able with" bright or "bright enough that you wish you hadn't bought it in the first place" bright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenda Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Tried different speakers but still a bit bright for me,myaudio found his bright too and I found one other guy online say his was too but no-one say the as2100 to be bright,maybe have to look at that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 On 5/13/2017 at 2:43 AM, Micky Jim said: I realise this is an old thread but I would have to say that the OP is experiencing much higher resolution and detail levels with their new amp. I believe this is the amp he upgraded from. This looks like the typical cheap Japanese amp that made buying Bright Speakers a requisite. Now you have a detailed transparent amplifier of good quality, theres a good chance you are hearing the speakers as they really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenda Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 I have tried different speakers and I still find it too bright for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafad Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 2 hours ago, fenda said: Tried different speakers but still a bit bright for me,myaudio found his bright too and I found one other guy online say his was too but no-one say the as2100 to be bright,maybe have to look at that one I wouldn't go moving up the chain if I were you, if you don't like the 1100 chances are very good you won't like the 2100 either. Sounds like it is time to change either the speakers or to a smoother amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaibatsu Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Older speakers can often have tweeters which are on the harsh side (especially cheaper ones), and those low end Technics amps are nothing to write home about (treble reproduction far from accurate / realistic) - may have done a good job of mellowing out the speakers as others have suggested. You didn't suggest which "other" speakers you tried either, it's possible they may have been just as bad. That's not to say that the 1100 is the right amp for you but I suspect the real problem here is the speakers. Yamaha are known for being relatively neutral and having fairly realistic reproduction, so while it's fair to not like one, if it seems particularly bad then it's likely the problem is elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) If you don't rate the Yamaha compared to the Technics you had then I'd suggest saving your cash and buying this. Edited June 14, 2017 by jakeyb77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshG Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Ill take the 1100 off your hands If its black... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHaven Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 This certainly gives me some concern however will judge once I have heard with my own ears. I have shortlisted integrated amps for my Harbeths and A-S2100 is part of that list to demo. It's even suggested by Harbeth forum members so definitely this can't be that "bright"...? Let's see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 37 minutes ago, MusicHaven said: This certainly gives me some concern however will judge once I have heard with my own ears. I have shortlisted integrated amps for my Harbeths and A-S2100 is part of that list to demo. It's even suggested by Harbeth forum members so definitely this can't be that "bright"...? Let's see Unless you require balanced output I would go for the 1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshG Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Would the AS1100 have enough "good" power to drive a pair of ML1's to solid potential? - I've got an AS501, i'm sure it'll be ok for the interim but... I really like my Yammy gear and would love to move up to the as1100 not move away from the brand... Edited July 6, 2017 by JoshG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafad Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 8 hours ago, JoshG said: Would the AS1100 have enough "good" power to drive a pair of ML1's to solid potential? - I've got an AS501, i'm sure it'll be ok for the interim but... I really like my Yammy gear and would love to move up to the as1100 not move away from the brand... In my opinion, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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