New shop rig...

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steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,522
edited December 2021 in 2 Channel Audio
My old Yamaha receiver finally took her last breath. That old girl did 6+ years outside on the patio 24/7, 365; then 3 years in my shop. So a new Yamaha Integrated (and I'm pretty stoked about it) in classic SILVER color, is coming this week; an A-S501. Love the classic look of these integrateds. She'll be matched with the Elac Debut 2.0 5.2 bookies in the shop. Source will be Amazon Music HD via Toslink. I haven't had an integrated amp since 1983 (Pioneer A9). I'll post some pics once it has arrived. Here's a misc internet pic...

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Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,070
    edited December 2021
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    Scha-weet.
    Needless to say... I approve. ;)

    EDIT: As an aside, I would love to get the opportunity to compare one of the current crop of Yamaha integrateds to a few of the vintage ones some time.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,915
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    Congrats and a review I hope?
    Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
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    Nice.
    Good specs on it.
    Kinda surprised anyone had it in stock.

    6+ yrs outside, then another 3 on top of that from the now retired one, SWEET!!!

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,386
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    oldrocker wrote: »
    Kinda surprised anyone had it in stock.

    No doubt.

    Steve, I read the title and was thinking to myself.....didn't he just get that rig assembled? I didn't realize that 3 years had passed since you finished that shed. I remember the video and watching it like it wasn't that long ago. Apparently it was. I guess time flies when you are having fun.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,081
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    That integrated has such an awesome “shop” look to it. No frills, just get the job done. Love it!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,481
    edited December 2021
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Scha-weet

    What he said^^^. Much simpler controls but reminds me of my very first amp...
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    Gave up the ghost many years ago. Have wished I'd known the DIY stuff I do now and it would have had a second life as a nostalgic garage rig, too. I've been intrigued by Yamaha's latest offerings.

    Worked for Technics at the time I purchased the Yamy and they've recently released some throwback looking amps that have received good reviews.

    Old....
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    New....
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    I'll always have a soft spot for those Yamaha and Technics vintages.

    Looking forward to in-use pics. Congrats!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    edited December 2021
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    Love the looks of the new Technics offerings in Black B)

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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,006
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    My brother runs that same yammy with Wharfedale Denton 80th anniversaries. Really nice match. Congratulations and enjoy!
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited December 2021
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    Sweet. It's coming today!

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    Post edited by steveinaz on
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited December 2021
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    Fantastic!
    I had the 801 in black for a few years and it was wonderful. I think you’ll be perfectly happy with it.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,070
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    steveinaz wrote: »
    Sweet. It's coming today!

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    but... but... where are you gonna put it?!

    ahem. :#
    (sorry... sorry...)

    ;)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,070
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    oh, in seriousness -- do the ELACs sound better sans the little perforated covers?
    askin' for a friend. ;)


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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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    They sound 723% better without the cheese grater. Seriously.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,619
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    I know @rburgess714 uses a Yamaha integrated in his office setup that he's happy with. I'm sure you'll love it.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,070
    edited December 2021
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    steveinaz wrote: »
    They sound 723% better without the cheese grater. Seriously.

    log or linear? ;)

    Level with me, I can take it. Is it hard to take the bug screen off (i.e., without cometic damage -- or worse)?
    I mean, I've done dustcapectomies... and the victims patients have survived to tell the tale. ;)
    Believe you me, that was an ****-clenching activity. :#

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited December 2021
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    They are a friction fit. You need to take a pick-like tool and work your way around the perimeter, carefully, and they'll lift right out. Mine came out without damage--you just need some patience and finesse.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,070
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    steveinaz wrote: »
    They are a friction fit. You need to take a pick-like tool and work your way around the perimeter, carefully, and they'll lift right out. Mine came out without damage--you just need some patience and finesse.
    Thank you sir!
    Now, let me run through my checklist.
    • Pick like tool? Check!
    • Patience and finesse? ummm... ahhhh... errrrm...

    ;)

    The amplifier looks great in situ!


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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,619
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    Pure Direct - Nice!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited December 2021
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    Thanks man. I've been listening all day to "Smooth Jazz" on Amazon HD Music. I REALLY like this integrated on these little bookies (wish I would have grabbed the 6.2's). Nice soundstage depth that the Yammy receiver just never had. Blacker background and deeper bass as well. The overall presentation is just super-smooth and meaty. I'm pleased. This pup is NEVER going outside. Now I need a vintage Pioneer Tuner and a Lava lamp---somebody talk to me!

    In the past I've owned many Yamaha pieces (pre's, turntables, tuners, cdp's, etc) and this integrated is taking me back to WHY.....smoooooooothness.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,070
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    I mean... this is sittin' under a table upstairs.
    I am just sayin'...

    48553297626_afecc13fb6_b.jpgDSC_6307 (2) by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

    But, shouldn't it really be a Yamaha tuna? Blood bein' thicker than water and all? B)

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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
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    Congrats! I have the same one in my office rig and have no intentions of getting rid of it.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,915
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    Looks great, congrats!
    Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 4,720
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    Brushed alloy is my favorite. Nice acquisition.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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    Updated:

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    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
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    Looks nice.. Enjoy!
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    That’s a beauty! Congrats!
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    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

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