YAMAHA AX-380
¥ 32,000 (around 1995)
Commentary
A pre-main amplifier developed by inheriting the design philosophy of the high-grade equipment.
A linear damping circuit is used to provide a stable drive that is independent of the type and characteristics of the speakers.
In this system, emphasis is placed on reducing the internal impedance of the amplifier, and the circuit structure is designed to reduce the impedance thoroughly by using extremely thick wire materials, thereby achieving a high and stable damping factor.
The power supply section uses LiD (low impedance drivability) power supply.
This system uses large transformers and large-capacity capacitors to provide stable drive performance even when the impedance of the speaker decreases.
It uses an independent amplifier configuration with the same design philosophy as high-end amplifiers.
In addition, in order to eliminate adverse effects of vibration, the power transformer is floating with vibration-resistant material.
Parts such as large speaker terminals, aluminum extruded heat sink, block Chemi-Con and twin contact relay are used to improve sound quality.
It is equipped with 6 input jacks such as Phono MM, as well as CD with direct switch, and 2 channels of speaker output jacks which can be used by switching between speakers.
Equipped with continuous loudness.
There are 2 color variations, titanium color and black.
Comes with a system remote controller that can operate Yamaha RS-compatible components.
This remote control can be operated such as power ON/OFF, input switching, sound quality adjustment, etc.
Model Rating
Type | Pre-main amplifier |
Rated Output (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) | 60W + 60W (6 Ω, strain 0.06%) |
Dynamic Power | 120W + 120W (2 Ω) |
Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB |
Signal-to-noise ratio | Phono MM:82dB CD:105dB |
Damping factor | 100 (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 8 Ω) |
Accessory circuit | Tone control Continuous loudness |
Pwer | 100 VAC, 50/60Hz |
Power consumption | 120W |
External dimensions | Width 435x Height 126x Depth 309 mm |
Weight | 6.6kg |
Attachment | Wireless Remote Control |