00:31 "single ended push pull outputs"? Say what? It's a gas powered Diesel? I checked the schematic, and the CA-2100 has parallel complementary pairs of npn and pnp output transistors in a push pull configuration. It increases the bias from 25mV to 300 mV across the .47 ohm emitter power resistor from AB to A mode. So, the bias current increase from 53mA to 620mA from AB to A mode. It essentially slides the Q point on the load line a bit to the left to achieve Class A. It however is NOT "single ended" by any stretch (meaning a single output transistor producing Class A and using a capacitor or transformer to eradicate the DC). Just FYI for those who are interested. And, the CA 2010 has a dismal damping factor of 45, while the A-S2100 has a damping factor of over 250. The A-S2100 has way more bass control. The A-S2100 is superior in almost every respect, including the awesome power supply and filtration. Seriously, if you've got the scratch, go with the 2100. I do own an A-S1100 which is the same circuitry, sans the balanced input. It's amazing. Regards ....
I stoped watching the video and went to the comments when I heard single ended push pull topology referred to twice in the space of about 30s. Once could have been a mistake, twice is just demonstrating a lack of understanding. I do think that increasing the bias to essentially operate in class A and eliminate x-over distortion is a neat feature though, I imagine it also doubles as a nice little radiator in the winter too. The amp isn't the only source of damping however, and I imagine in certain configurations the older CA models have their charms when running in high bias. There aren't many truly single ended solid state amps though. I know a lot of companies ended up in hot water after claiming class A for what was essentially a high biased class A/B
Stereopolice im glad to see you here, I follow you and love your reviews. I also love the fact that you know electronics and yet own a Yamaha a s 1100 and love it. I also own one. Take care. Glad your vertigo ended
Great review. I picked up the A-S2100 on a lark. I already had a Rotel pre/pro and amp, but the eBay "Buy It Now" price on the Yamaha was too good to pass. After the A-S2100 arrived, I hooked everything up and was immediately impressed; so much so that I ended up selling the Rotel gear and keeping the Yamaha a few short weeks later. You're right: Yamaha did a remarkable job with the A-S2100.
I watched this review 8 yrs ago and have been loving my A-S2100 ever since. I’ve never had an integrated amplifier that I like everything on before. Phono, headphone, and stereo amp are all very good. Crazy good
There is something that REALLY gives the edge to CA-2010 - You can use the CA-2010 as Pre AND Power at the same time while using the pre to control ANOTHER amp. You can have a Bi-Amp with the same Pre -Amp using the CA-2010 AMP + Another AMP just by splitting the output of the PRE. That feature kicks ass. And I am SO GLAD someone finally reviewed Yamaha high-end gear. Seriously great sounding units, and natural... key is *natural* sounding. I thought I'd eventually upgrade but started Yamaha because it was the most say... affordable and reliable (at the same time) of the bunch. Never mind the upgrade, all the money can safely go into music. I am set and done!
Bought my AS2100 based on the information presented in this review. Thank you, I am really enjoying the quality of sound this amplifier produces. Now if only I could find a CA-2010.
I purchased my Yamaha CA-1010 and to this day it kicks must equipment to the curb. I purchased in 1997 on sale for $475 from mowing a lot of grass and busing tables. I had 1 service for 150$ and the service tech with 40 years in audio and Av said that he was impressed how well built his was and how conservative the power ratings are in class A and class AB . Is the A-S2100 made in Japan? Nice review.
Hi from Belgium! I replaced my tube amplifier "Pier audio" KT88 with NOS lamps to the Yamaha a-S2100 and woooowww that Amp is so good! and it's only the beginning. They are plugged to Proac 140 MK2 and they sing like birds!
I don't know, even his videos are good quality and informative these slow pannings of the video and narrative style of the audio through entire footage makes me bored to watch and listen for more than 5 minutes.
I had bought a CA-2010 at a yard sale about 15 years ago for $20, perfectly clean and sounding great. The lady selling it said her husband was away and she was getting rid of old junk from the livingroom. Had I another $20 on me at the time, I could have bought the CT-7000 tuner beside it. I have a feeling that couple had an interesting conversation when he got back. ; ) I still have the Yamaha and plan on doing a full capacitor replacement soon enough. Keep on rocking!
It would be interesting to see how the older one compared with a good recap-someone who uses as close to original caps and factory asjustments. I suggest finding someone that doesnt use 105 degree caps but stays as close as possible to original.
What a great video! Thank you for this! Would love to hear what you say about the new super powerful integrateds like the Rotel Ra-1592 compared to the A-S2100. I think I would be ok with sacrificing all the useful features like digital inputs, nice dac etc. of the Rotel for more refined quality of the Yamaha if the latter was the case, but.. is it?
NRD- Do you remember the 2100 MC phono performance? I am enjoying the MM ps a lot but am hesitant about the fixed MC impedance for a cart like a Cadenza or ART9. Thanks - love your reviews. Very happy that you “fully” back.
Great review/comparison. Nice work and descriptions. Subscribed! 3 questions: 1. What TURNTABLE model and make is that? 2. What SPEAKERS are they...make and model? 3. What is the best, highest quality CD player you recommend? Thanks very much for your time in replying. Appreciated.
the older Yam doesn't surprise me , I still listen to the same vintage Luxman gear , would cost 10x the price for new gear to sound as good . Tempted to go 1st watt , again 5-6x the cost
Again, another fantastic review, however, you might want to redo the math a bit, that vintage Yammy is actually 37 years old, not 30 if you did the math from this year. :-) However, I would agree that that the CA 2010 could stand fresh caps etc to keep it reliable and to prevent damage to other less obtainable parts inside the integrated should one fail catastrophically, and it'll probably sound better than it does now in its present state once broken back in and who knows how the two would stack up then. That all said, a good look into the Yamaha, though a Japanese brand, seems to buck the typical Japanese tonal preference for brightish sounding gear, and I hear it in my Japanese based Sherwood receiver from the early 1990's paired with a pair of vintage Sansui's from the early 70's that I recapped in September. I'd be curious to see how the speakers would do with a warmer sounding amp/integrated. I would agree that if you have a good thing going, best not to muck it up and change it, just because you can as I've seen "changes" actually make things worse and in this case, Yamaha saw fit to keep that natural sound thing going and that seems to not have hurt them any.
I really enjoy your channel. I wouldn't mind actually hearing the equipment you are reviewing as well. I have a Vintage Yamaha CA-1000 MKII and used to have a CR1000 Reciever
I baught the Yamaha as2100 one year ago. It is amazing. Using the built in phono MC stage for my turntable, someone told me to get at Phono Box for better result. I choose Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2. Well I can tell you, I was dissapointed. The built in phono MC in the Yamaha AS2100 beats the tube Box DS2!! It is much more musical and relaxed. The Yamaha folks sure made the built in phone to fit the Yamaha as2100. I will have to sent the pro-ject tube bo DS2 back.!Not only did the built in phono MC sound better, it is also much more quiet!!
Brilliant review Ron.......Thank you.......Just 1 question where on earth do all you guys get all the knowledge to pick to pieces and transfer to words what you can hear and separate into description
Great review! Subbed. And I'd have to agree with your findings. I purchased a Yamaha CA-800 when I was in the Army- back around 1977. It was a nice amp along with a Denon t-t and Braun L710 speakers. Afterstarting to read mags like TAS and SP, I got on the upgrade wagon and over the next 35 years had amps the likes of GAS, AudioNote, Quicksilver, Audible Illusions, McIntosh, Luxman (the good ones), Aronov, Art Audio, Wyetech, Audiomat, Naim and a few others, I'm sure. So what do I have now? For the past 5 years, a Yamaha CA800 driving Spendor SP 1/2. Found a mint CA800 on Ebay. IMO, it speaks volumes for the quality and sonics of the Yamaha line.
Love your review of the Yamaha AS2100, but you said this wasn't a very "euphoric" amp, what did you mean by that? And any other euphoric amps you could recommend in that price range? Thanks bro!!!
@@Newrecordday2013 8.45... sorry don't know how to put in the link to the time stamp... thanks for your help! I'm considering this for some Living Voice Auditorium speakers... even though they are very sensitive I hope this amp might make them really come alive... wanting it to sound as euphoric as possible...
CA 2010 !!!! I love mine. Great comparative review. I was thinking of an upgrade. Not now. I'll stay with my vintage. I live in Phoenix. Are you actually in Mesa?
Did you edit this review? I think I remember that you originally said you would be hard pressed to a/b the A S2100's phono stage with your Pass Labs phono. I would have to agree with your original unfiltered assessment.
Great vid! I just wish the newer units had the aesthetics of the old. Even though radio kinda...really sucks now, those old analog tuner displays are gorgeous.
I’ve been pretty interested in picking up the A-S2100 or the newer A-S2200. I got lucky and found a CA-2010 & matching tuner in great condition at an estate sale for 500 dollar. Caps still in spec too. My take away from your video is I’ve pretty much have all that the A-S2100 has to offer with my CA-2010 I picked up years ago and should not spend the more than 4K on the A-S2200. Am I right?
@@batmandestroys1978the CA2010 pulls more current from the wall, it also puts out 120 wpc where the as2100 puts out 90. Both are good amps. More similar than not in tone.
Good review i worked in hifi retail 40 years ago and Yamaha was our premium brand affordable performance quality equipment, i now own a Yamaha AS1100, its detailed powerful and natural everything an amp should be , it has been a brilliant investment worth every £££££
Do you think its build quality has changed since it introduced.I have to choose between an early 2015 or a recently produced in 2016. both are unpacked!
Nice informative review of this sweet sounding amp, i really enjoyed it and agree with you wholeheartedly. It even has some killer retro looks. It found a permanent place in my stable for sure, i paired this up with its compadre the CD 2100 and in that regards has some flexibility in using its DAC for multi purposes. I also ended up going for an entire Yamaha experience with the Soavo Ns f 901 spks, as well. Its the first time i have ever done an all single brand setup, and it is truly something. This is one of my favourite under 10k system i really enjoy.
HI, I am late into your review but very impressed with your knowledge and presentations....please let me educate me more about the speakers that you used during your ''Yamaha VS Yamaha (A-S2100 review)''.........thanking you in advance
Can you tell me from your recollection how much better you think the Yamaha A-S2100 sounds compared to the Parasound Halo 2.1? What were the sonic differences? Also, how do the two phono stages compare to each other? Lastly, did you notice a power difference between them while driving your Gallo's? I'm thinking about buying one or the other. I don't really need the DAC, however, the extra (on paper) power of the Parasound may (perhaps) give me more versatility for speaker swapping. Thanks!
+Yippie +kaifa76 Sorry guys, not sure how I missed this. In regards to sheer dynamics, I would say they are pretty close. I believe the Yamaha sounded a little more powerful at higher volumes especially with the Gallos which demand high current to wake up the bottom woofers. At the end of the day, I would go for the Yamaha if I didnt need the DAC or other goodies included with the Parasounds versatility.
Very good! I enjoyed every second of it. I'm a huge yamaha vintage fan. I own the very rare and exotic cdx-2000 and i discovered that it cand trash new cd players costing up to 2-3000$.
You need to get ahold of a Marantz 22** series from the 70's... It will blow anything under 1.5-2k out of the water 10x over. Thanks for finally getting to some vintage ;)
There was a video on youtube where when headphones were plugged in that if you tapped the headphones with your hand it would make the meters move, the headphones were acting as a microphone and it was being sent back into the amp. Did you notice anything like this? Love all your videos by the way, UK
I own the Halo. Every item I have owned by Parasound has had some issue. Including this new Integrated one. Left channel static after only two months of playback... Here we go again. Sending it back.. I think I want to look at this Yamaha amp for it's reliability alone.
Same here. The Halo has a cheap Alps volume pot. Parasound repaired mine (with the same exact part #) and said it would "never happen again," but I moved onto a Yamaha. No regrets. I noticed the new Halo Integrated has a ladder resistance volume control like the Yamahas have.
It looks like the Hint 6 addressed this issue with an electronic volume control. Glad to hear some feedback from actual owners. I'm down to the Hint vs 2100. The extra power plus DAC are tempting, especially with FLAC and streaming as my primary source ATM, but the build quality of the Yamaha seems impressive.
New Record Day it’s all perspective. I’m hoping you have an agent. This is what is what I would want to see if I’m going to partner you up with sponsors. “The harder you play the luckier you get”
Some of the vintage circuits were the best. The C-2a and M-2 were just a few of Yamaha’s great products - products that were introduced while many current reviewers were still drinking from sippy cups.
New Record Day: Would you please tell me what those two most unusual looking speakers were that were shown on either side in front of you? They had a backward tilted black post with two midrange (?) speakers on top, one above the other, and what looked like a 12 or 15 inch side-firing woofer on the bottom, all drivers enclosed in polished stainless steel circular enclosures.
+New Record Day Another great review at the rate your going I'll be dropping my subscription to sound & vision steriophile etc and looking forward to your reviews, thanks.
Good Review Ron, it's funny how I found this review, looking for one on my CDS-2100 that I traded in a ton of older equipment to get. I'm glad it's that good, sounds like it's better than the Parasound Halo. When I traded in my older gear (per WIF) the AS-2100 wasn't available, the AS-2000 was at the dealer I used but the SACD CD player with DAC was, so I got it. (I still have my AR equipment) I like having something like a AS2100 as a back up if I needed to get my tubes replaced in my amp or my amp died or in my second room.
+szidon mcnulty The Halo is fantastic for those who need the swiss army knife like flexibility. If serious fire power and muscle is all you want, the Yamaha lays down better foundation and hits like a sledgehammer.
As i am interested in both of them, i read that the halo is a swiss army knife but both -headphone section and DAC- are average. So i guess that everyone will not stay with these for long and buy external units. What about sound quality alone (bass/driving/refinement)? Halo or 2100????
+nick charitakis Like I said - "If serious fire power and muscle is all you want, the Yamaha lays down better foundation and hits like a sledgehammer."
Wow fastest reply ever, tahnks Ron.... Btw i love your shallow DOF videography. What about other than power/slam? Refinement lets say or grain-free sound?
It's good to see I made a good choice. I stretched my budget for a better amp with the idea of keeping it until it breaks. If the 30 year old amp holds its own than I can only assume the 2100 has the same quality.
Amazing video and humour just found you again I'm sure I've seen those speakers years ago! Question for you. I really want the AS1100 to run in bypass mode from my RX-A3070 AVR. I want to run line inputs into my subwoofers but as the amp is a floating circuit I don't think I can do this?:(
OK. thanks! Just finished watching it all. Nice review. Looks like a cool amp. I only miss all of those controls and levers of the older one. If you get the chance look into the $4000 Luxman SQ-30u integrated tube amp. It has all of those retro controls, and from what I hear, a killer built in phono stage. Maybe a review on it? Cheers and Happy Holidays.
+Doris Stewart they are "anthony gallo reference 3.1" i don't know where he got them but i think your best bet is craigslist. I think Anthony gallo still makes the ref. 3.5 but i'm not sure.
Hello..👐. I'm after buying the Yamaha A-S2100. I'm using a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 200s. I'm just wondering if you think that's a good Partnership?? I loved the Review you gave. Super cool and Chilled!! 👍
Great review! Thanks. I have the opportunity to get a A-S2100 for USD1,500, is it a good price? Does it make send to replace my cambridge CXA80? Thanks for your feedback?
00:31 "single ended push pull outputs"? Say what? It's a gas powered Diesel? I checked the schematic, and the CA-2100 has parallel complementary pairs of npn and pnp output transistors in a push pull configuration. It increases the bias from 25mV to 300 mV across the .47 ohm emitter power resistor from AB to A mode. So, the bias current increase from 53mA to 620mA from AB to A mode. It essentially slides the Q point on the load line a bit to the left to achieve Class A. It however is NOT "single ended" by any stretch (meaning a single output transistor producing Class A and using a capacitor or transformer to eradicate the DC). Just FYI for those who are interested. And, the CA 2010 has a dismal damping factor of 45, while the A-S2100 has a damping factor of over 250. The A-S2100 has way more bass control. The A-S2100 is superior in almost every respect, including the awesome power supply and filtration. Seriously, if you've got the scratch, go with the 2100. I do own an A-S1100 which is the same circuitry, sans the balanced input. It's amazing. Regards ....
Why stop at the 2100? go for the 3000!
I stoped watching the video and went to the comments when I heard single ended push pull topology referred to twice in the space of about 30s. Once could have been a mistake, twice is just demonstrating a lack of understanding. I do think that increasing the bias to essentially operate in class A and eliminate x-over distortion is a neat feature though, I imagine it also doubles as a nice little radiator in the winter too. The amp isn't the only source of damping however, and I imagine in certain configurations the older CA models have their charms when running in high bias. There aren't many truly single ended solid state amps though. I know a lot of companies ended up in hot water after claiming class A for what was essentially a high biased class A/B
Stereopolice im glad to see you here, I follow you and love your reviews. I also love the fact that you know electronics and yet own a Yamaha a s 1100 and love it. I also own one. Take care. Glad your vertigo ended
I think this is my favorite episode so far not because I'm interested in either piece of gear but comparing models decades apart is really intriguing.
+sjc1204 Thanks! It was a fun review to knock out!
Great review. I picked up the A-S2100 on a lark. I already had a Rotel pre/pro and amp, but the eBay "Buy It Now" price on the Yamaha was too good to pass. After the A-S2100 arrived, I hooked everything up and was immediately impressed; so much so that I ended up selling the Rotel gear and keeping the Yamaha a few short weeks later. You're right: Yamaha did a remarkable job with the A-S2100.
Anybody know where to pick up one of those ABA comparators?
You have covinced me . My Rubicon2 could not be more happy over the arriving of the AS2100.
Thanks for this honest review😊
I watched this review 8 yrs ago and have been loving my A-S2100 ever since. I’ve never had an integrated amplifier that I like everything on before. Phono, headphone, and stereo amp are all very good. Crazy good
There is something that REALLY gives the edge to CA-2010 -
You can use the CA-2010 as Pre AND Power at the same time while using the pre to control ANOTHER amp. You can have a Bi-Amp with the same Pre -Amp using the CA-2010 AMP + Another AMP just by splitting the output of the PRE. That feature kicks ass.
And I am SO GLAD someone finally reviewed Yamaha high-end gear. Seriously great sounding units, and natural... key is *natural* sounding. I thought I'd eventually upgrade but started Yamaha because it was the most say... affordable and reliable (at the same time) of the bunch. Never mind the upgrade, all the money can safely go into music. I am set and done!
I run my ca 2010 as power amp paired with a tube preamp, similar to a Audio Research sp 10-11 , its simply stunning in class A
Bought my AS2100 based on the information presented in this review. Thank you, I am really enjoying the quality of sound this amplifier produces. Now if only I could find a CA-2010.
the fact that the ca2010 survived 30 years its already a winner for this cmparisson
I purchased my Yamaha CA-1010 and to this day it kicks must equipment to the curb. I purchased in 1997 on sale for $475 from mowing a lot of grass and busing tables. I had 1 service for 150$ and the service tech with 40 years in audio and Av said that he was impressed how well built his was and how conservative the power ratings are in class A and class AB . Is the A-S2100 made in Japan? Nice review.
Another great review Ron. Thank you. Have you ever posted anything about your equipment stands...how you built these etc?
+Drew Baumhauer I really really need to do a video that covers that, don't I?
Did you end up making a video on these stands?
Hi from Belgium! I replaced my tube amplifier "Pier audio" KT88 with NOS lamps to the Yamaha a-S2100 and woooowww that Amp is so good! and it's only the beginning. They are plugged to Proac 140 MK2 and they sing like birds!
I find your videos to be more enjoyable at 1.25x speed.
+Zuriah Heep Thanks for watching.
+Zuriah Heep fact.
+Zuriah Heep yes he almost singing at normal speed
+Zuriah Heep try the 0.5 speed LMFAOOO
I don't know, even his videos are good quality and informative these slow pannings of the video and narrative style of the audio through entire footage makes me bored to watch and listen for more than 5 minutes.
I had bought a CA-2010 at a yard sale about 15 years ago for $20, perfectly clean and sounding great. The lady selling it said her husband was away and she was getting rid of old junk from the livingroom. Had I another $20 on me at the time, I could have bought the CT-7000 tuner beside it. I have a feeling that couple had an interesting conversation when he got back. ; ) I still have the Yamaha and plan on doing a full capacitor replacement soon enough. Keep on rocking!
YIKES!!!! HAHAHA. I just picked up a CA-1010 for $25. I just finished re-capping it completely. It sounds so nice
Anybody know where to pick up one of those ABA Comparators
It would be interesting to see how the older one compared with a good recap-someone who uses as close to original caps and factory asjustments. I suggest finding someone that doesnt use 105 degree caps but stays as close as possible to original.
Very nice review, i'm a big Yamaha fan, both are beautiful.
GREAT REVIEW...SO, where does one pick up one of those ABA Comparator units.....not seeing any on Ebay....GOT LINK?
Loved the video my man. I would love to get my hands on either. In a year most likely.
Great vid thanks man! Just grabbed the A-S1100 and love it! Definitely has that warm powerful 70s sound!
Great comparison! Surprising results.
+Robert Kohut Thanks!
What a great video! Thank you for this! Would love to hear what you say about the new super powerful integrateds like the Rotel Ra-1592 compared to the A-S2100. I think I would be ok with sacrificing all the useful features like digital inputs, nice dac etc. of the Rotel for more refined quality of the Yamaha if the latter was the case, but.. is it?
NRD- Do you remember the 2100 MC phono performance? I am enjoying the MM ps a lot but am hesitant about the fixed MC impedance for a cart like a Cadenza or ART9. Thanks - love your reviews. Very happy that you “fully” back.
Mr NRD certainly isn't winning any Oscars for his acting in these video reviews.
Great review/comparison. Nice work and descriptions. Subscribed! 3 questions: 1. What TURNTABLE model and make is that? 2. What SPEAKERS are they...make and model? 3. What is the best, highest quality CD player you recommend? Thanks very much for your time in replying. Appreciated.
the older Yam doesn't surprise me , I still listen to the same vintage Luxman gear , would cost 10x the price for new gear to sound as good . Tempted to go 1st watt , again 5-6x the cost
Hallo,
Im from the Netherlands and have the ca-2010 and a-s1100, love them a lot!! Very cool review! I Will never sell both of my amps :)
And What is the name of that thing you use to switch from amp to the other amp???
JjSRednels
Hi.
How do you compare the 2010 and the as1100?
Thank you!
I had similar experiences with the Marantz! Great review as always Ron!
+Raj Sarma Thanks Raj!
Another great review! Did you have any trouble using audiophile grade (large) speaker cables with the old Yamaha CA-2010?
Again, another fantastic review, however, you might want to redo the math a bit, that vintage Yammy is actually 37 years old, not 30 if you did the math from this year. :-)
However, I would agree that that the CA 2010 could stand fresh caps etc to keep it reliable and to prevent damage to other less obtainable parts inside the integrated should one fail catastrophically, and it'll probably sound better than it does now in its present state once broken back in and who knows how the two would stack up then.
That all said, a good look into the Yamaha, though a Japanese brand, seems to buck the typical Japanese tonal preference for brightish sounding gear, and I hear it in my Japanese based Sherwood receiver from the early 1990's paired with a pair of vintage Sansui's from the early 70's that I recapped in September. I'd be curious to see how the speakers would do with a warmer sounding amp/integrated.
I would agree that if you have a good thing going, best not to muck it up and change it, just because you can as I've seen "changes" actually make things worse and in this case, Yamaha saw fit to keep that natural sound thing going and that seems to not have hurt them any.
I really enjoy your channel. I wouldn't mind actually hearing the equipment you are reviewing as well.
I have a Vintage Yamaha CA-1000 MKII and used to have a CR1000 Reciever
Superb comprehensive review
I bought my AS-3000 on this review and it was the best decision I ever made,
Welcome back, bro! 🙏🏽. Also, dig the fellow reviewer love and comments. TY 0-Fidelity!
Very well presented review. Your voice just makes you want to listen.
Great review! Owned the Ca-2010 10 years ago, only sold due to repairs. Now using Luxman L100 which is much better sounding.
You say "button" all girlie... "buhh-ehn" haha enjoyed the vid
Yamaha CA-2010 is a beast and the best ever..
Why? Explain.
I baught the Yamaha as2100 one year ago. It is amazing. Using the built in phono MC stage for my turntable, someone told me to get at Phono Box for better result. I choose Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2. Well I can tell you, I was dissapointed. The built in phono MC in the Yamaha AS2100 beats the tube Box DS2!! It is much more musical and relaxed. The Yamaha folks sure made the built in phone to fit the Yamaha as2100. I will have to sent the pro-ject tube bo DS2 back.!Not only did the built in phono MC sound better, it is also much more quiet!!
breaulenny - that’s great to hear. Getting a MC cart soon
I want you to do a revew on a Hegel amp, just because they are the complete opposite to these two Yamaha amp's. I think you'll enjoy it.🙂
Terrific review ! Thank you for posting
Brilliant review Ron.......Thank you.......Just 1 question where on earth do all you guys get all the knowledge to pick to pieces and transfer to words what you can hear and separate into description
Great review! Subbed. And I'd have to agree with your findings. I purchased a Yamaha CA-800 when I was in the Army- back around 1977. It was a nice amp along with a Denon t-t and Braun L710 speakers. Afterstarting to read mags like TAS and SP, I got on the upgrade wagon and over the next 35 years had amps the likes of GAS, AudioNote, Quicksilver, Audible Illusions, McIntosh, Luxman (the good ones), Aronov, Art Audio, Wyetech, Audiomat, Naim and a few others, I'm sure. So what do I have now? For the past 5 years, a Yamaha CA800 driving Spendor SP 1/2. Found a mint CA800 on Ebay. IMO, it speaks volumes for the quality and sonics of the Yamaha line.
Anybody know where to pick up one of those ABA comparators ?
Apparently the As2100 benefits greatly from being used for a few weeks
Love your review of the Yamaha AS2100, but you said this wasn't a very "euphoric" amp, what did you mean by that? And any other euphoric amps you could recommend in that price range? Thanks bro!!!
Hmmm, I said that? Can you let me know the time stamp? I’ll go back and see if I can price together what I meant.
@@Newrecordday2013 8.45... sorry don't know how to put in the link to the time stamp... thanks for your help! I'm considering this for some Living Voice Auditorium speakers... even though they are very sensitive I hope this amp might make them really come alive... wanting it to sound as euphoric as possible...
Great Review. I would love to see you review some of the Peachtree Audio offerings.
+aaron phillips I owned a few of their pieces before starting NRD. They are pretty good but the new NCores I just built completely destroy them.
+New Record Day On that recommendation I will buy a kit and check them out.
aaron phillips Report back to me :) You wont regret it.
You set the bar high Ron thanks ! 😆
CA 2010 !!!! I love mine. Great comparative review. I was thinking of an upgrade. Not now. I'll stay with my vintage. I live in Phoenix. Are you actually in Mesa?
Did you edit this review? I think I remember that you originally said you would be hard pressed to a/b the A S2100's phono stage with your Pass Labs phono. I would have to agree with your original unfiltered assessment.
Have you tried to compare the two phono stages?
Great vid! I just wish the newer units had the aesthetics of the old. Even though radio kinda...really sucks now, those old analog tuner displays are gorgeous.
Anybody know where to pick up one of those ABA comparators ?
I’ve been pretty interested in picking up the A-S2100 or the newer A-S2200. I got lucky and found a CA-2010 & matching tuner in great condition at an estate sale for 500 dollar. Caps still in spec too. My take away from your video is I’ve pretty much have all that the A-S2100 has to offer with my CA-2010 I picked up years ago and should not spend the more than 4K on the A-S2200. Am I right?
I have the CA-2010. I cleaned the switches, caps were all in spec! We have pretty much the spec of A-S2100. Will never spend over 4k on a amplifier!
@@batmandestroys1978the CA2010 pulls more current from the wall, it also puts out 120 wpc where the as2100 puts out 90. Both are good amps. More similar than not in tone.
Thanks for this, man! By the way: I like your audio rack very much. Can you give any pointers?
Was the CA 2010 fully restored to its OG specs.
Was the 2010 recapped or all original?
Original
just bought the AS801 and pioneer sp efs 73's. pretty awesome.
Great video :) Where did you get your shelving?
I have the Yamaha AS-2100 it sounds good. I had a Harman kardon HK 990 but is was always broke. I love your channel
Very nice review , like you said , well done. 👍
It's not often that I sit through a 17 minute review video. But I did enjoy this one! 👍
So the 2100 can be used with HD800 or LCD-3 as well? I own the 2100 and consider getting some headphones.
Hello?
Good review i worked in hifi retail 40 years ago and Yamaha was our premium brand affordable performance quality equipment, i now own a Yamaha AS1100, its detailed powerful and natural everything an amp should be , it has been a brilliant investment worth every £££££
Do you think its build quality has changed since it introduced.I have to choose between an early 2015 or a recently produced in 2016. both are unpacked!
Not in the models I reviewed. The build quality was fantastic on both accounts.
+New Record Day I meant just A-S2100's build quality! If you were going to buy an unpacked as2100, you would choose which one early 2015 or 2016? Why?
I have no idea what the quality difference is between the 2015 and 2016 models. I would be truly guessing.
I’d like to see a shootout, between Yamahas A-S3200 and the RX-A8A for specs
Nice informative review of this sweet sounding amp, i really enjoyed it and agree with you wholeheartedly. It even has some killer retro looks.
It found a permanent place in my stable for sure, i paired this up with its compadre the CD 2100 and in that regards has some flexibility in using its DAC for multi purposes. I also ended up going for an entire Yamaha experience with the Soavo Ns f 901 spks, as well. Its the first time i have ever done an all single brand setup, and it is truly something.
This is one of my favourite under 10k system i really enjoy.
Great review ---- I am surprised those old caps are still working ------
hi mate, what hi fi shelves are those? thank you
I built them.
subscribed . very nice review & awesome voice
What is that a/b switch you use is this video. Thanks, Larry
HI, I am late into your review but very impressed with your knowledge and presentations....please let me educate me more about the speakers that you used during your ''Yamaha VS Yamaha (A-S2100 review)''.........thanking you in advance
Nice review, like it.
Can you tell me from your recollection how much better you think the Yamaha A-S2100 sounds compared to the Parasound Halo 2.1? What were the sonic differences? Also, how do the two phono stages compare to each other? Lastly, did you notice a power difference between them while driving your Gallo's? I'm thinking about buying one or the other. I don't really need the DAC, however, the extra (on paper) power of the Parasound may (perhaps) give me more versatility for speaker swapping. Thanks!
+Yippie Thanks for the info!
+Yippie i've the same question
+kaifa76 Well, I asked him two months ago now this question, so I don't think he is going to get back to us.
+Yippie +kaifa76 Sorry guys, not sure how I missed this. In regards to sheer dynamics, I would say they are pretty close. I believe the Yamaha sounded a little more powerful at higher volumes especially with the Gallos which demand high current to wake up the bottom woofers. At the end of the day, I would go for the Yamaha if I didnt need the DAC or other goodies included with the Parasounds versatility.
+New Record Day thank you for the answer, that's exactly what i thought. have you ever had a chance to listen to the S3000?
Love your speakers. I bet they sound different and you like the difference.
Very good! I enjoyed every second of it. I'm a huge yamaha vintage fan. I own the very rare and exotic cdx-2000 and i discovered that it cand trash new cd players costing up to 2-3000$.
You need to get ahold of a Marantz 22** series from the 70's... It will blow anything under 1.5-2k out of the water 10x over. Thanks for finally getting to some vintage ;)
Great video! Quick question, what speaker selector do you use? Thank you.
difference between as1200 and 2200 ? worth difference in price?
Good review.
How would this compare to the Rogue Audio Sphinx? Awesome review! I'm in the market for integrated amp now. Thank you!
+Brendon Garcia Yamaha sounds more powerful and offers more dynamics, slam etc etc. Also sounds better up top (treble).
+New Record Day thanks for the reply Ron! I really appreciate your knowledge!More power to you! Huge fan here!
How would the 2100 compare to the 99Mag/Stereo100 combo? Is this integrated amp really that good?
There was a video on youtube where when headphones were plugged in that if you tapped the headphones with your hand it would make the meters move, the headphones were acting as a microphone and it was being sent back into the amp. Did you notice anything like this?
Love all your videos by the way, UK
not fair. we don't get to hear the systems play?
Yeah,its pretty useless to just hear the guy talking all the time. Who cares about hear say ?
Dude, he's playing Adele. We're better off listening to the stock guitar loop.
Damn! You’re killing me, Smalls!!
DId you use CLASS A mode on CA?
I own the Halo. Every item I have owned by Parasound has had some issue. Including this new Integrated one. Left channel static after only two months of playback... Here we go again. Sending it back.. I think I want to look at this Yamaha amp for it's reliability alone.
Same here. The Halo has a cheap Alps volume pot. Parasound repaired mine (with the same exact part #) and said it would "never happen again," but I moved onto a Yamaha. No regrets. I noticed the new Halo Integrated has a ladder resistance volume control like the Yamahas have.
It looks like the Hint 6 addressed this issue with an electronic volume control. Glad to hear some feedback from actual owners. I'm down to the Hint vs 2100. The extra power plus DAC are tempting, especially with FLAC and streaming as my primary source ATM, but the build quality of the Yamaha seems impressive.
Just a second or two after 10:48 a mosquito got in front of the mic? ;)
This is how reviews should be done. Is not you in front of the camera for the whole video. Thanks. I’m a new subscriber 👍
Man those videos take a long long time to make. Harder and more time consuming than its worth honestly.
New Record Day it’s all perspective. I’m hoping you have an agent. This is what is what I would want to see if I’m going to partner you up with sponsors. “The harder you play the luckier you get”
Some of the vintage circuits were the best. The C-2a and M-2 were just a few of Yamaha’s great products - products that were introduced while many current reviewers were still drinking from sippy cups.
New Record Day: Would you please tell me what those two most unusual looking speakers were that were shown on either side in front of you? They had a backward tilted black post with two midrange (?) speakers on top, one above the other, and what looked like a 12 or 15 inch side-firing woofer on the bottom, all drivers enclosed in polished stainless steel circular enclosures.
+New Record Day Another great review at the rate your going I'll be dropping my subscription to sound & vision steriophile etc and looking forward to your reviews, thanks.
+Lance Simmons Thanks man, glad you enjoyed the show!
How would you compare the Sound and features of the Yamaha A-S2100 to the Parasound Hint 6? Thanks.
Good Review Ron, it's funny how I found this review, looking for one on my CDS-2100 that I traded in a ton of older equipment to get. I'm glad it's that good, sounds like it's better than the Parasound Halo. When I traded in my older gear (per WIF) the AS-2100 wasn't available, the AS-2000 was at the dealer I used but the SACD CD player with DAC was, so I got it. (I still have my AR equipment) I like having something like a AS2100 as a back up if I needed to get my tubes replaced in my amp or my amp died or in my second room.
+szidon mcnulty The Halo is fantastic for those who need the swiss army knife like flexibility. If serious fire power and muscle is all you want, the Yamaha lays down better foundation and hits like a sledgehammer.
As i am interested in both of them, i read that the halo is a swiss army knife but both -headphone section and DAC- are average. So i guess that everyone will not stay with these for long and buy external units.
What about sound quality alone (bass/driving/refinement)?
Halo or 2100????
+nick charitakis Like I said - "If serious fire power and muscle is all you want, the Yamaha lays down better foundation and hits like a sledgehammer."
Wow fastest reply ever, tahnks Ron....
Btw i love your shallow DOF videography.
What about other than power/slam?
Refinement lets say or grain-free sound?
Or tonal balance?
for instance i heard a plinius once i hated every bit of brightness and treble coming out of it.
Could you send a link to where I can purchase a stereo rack like yours? Thank you. Very informative review. I purchase Yamaha as2100.
No I'm not going to let you off the hook Ron lol. Great review :)
+Paul Whittaker There he is!
It's good to see I made a good choice. I stretched my budget for a better amp with the idea of keeping it until it breaks. If the 30 year old amp holds its own than I can only assume the 2100 has the same quality.
what *is* your reference gear?
could you please make a review of the Yamaha as-1100???
thank you in advance
Amazing video and humour just found you again I'm sure I've seen those speakers years ago! Question for you. I really want the AS1100 to run in bypass mode from my RX-A3070 AVR. I want to run line inputs into my subwoofers but as the amp is a floating circuit I don't think I can do this?:(
Dude tightened up the writing on this one, I loved it well done! very cool review
Lovely... Thank you...
Why only 360p resolution? :)
+Yippie Takes a little while before it can be changed via the TH-cam settings.
OK. thanks! Just finished watching it all. Nice review. Looks like a cool amp. I only miss all of those controls and levers of the older one. If you get the chance look into the $4000 Luxman SQ-30u integrated tube amp. It has all of those retro controls, and from what I hear, a killer built in phono stage. Maybe a review on it? Cheers and Happy Holidays.
what's the name of those speakers and where did you get them from. They look nice 😀🔛🔝
+Doris Stewart they are "anthony gallo reference 3.1" i don't know where he got them but i think your best bet is craigslist. I think Anthony gallo still makes the ref. 3.5 but i'm not sure.
+Doris Stewart Sorry for the delay, those are my reference speakers. The Gallo 3.1s.
Hello,
I would like to get the brand of the AB comparator.
Thank you.
Hello..👐. I'm after buying the Yamaha A-S2100. I'm using a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 200s. I'm just wondering if you think that's a good Partnership?? I loved the Review you gave. Super cool and Chilled!! 👍
How do you like it?
Great review! Thanks. I have the opportunity to get a A-S2100 for USD1,500, is it a good price? Does it make send to replace my cambridge CXA80? Thanks for your feedback?
Hell yes that's a good price and a big step up