12V Trigger Out (Control Out)
The 12V trigger output can be used to automatically power on the
components in Zone 2 when the main power is turned on. Output is a high
100mA, so relay operation is possible.
Remote (IR) 2 In/Out and Remote 2 In
These terminals let you connect an IR signal receiver for wireless
remote control between the Main Zone and Zone 2.
Speaker A/B and A+B Selection
Enjoy music in a second room! Just connect a second pair of speakers to
the Speaker B terminals and you can listen to either pair or both of
them at the same time.
The Look and Texture of Quality
Offers the look and feel of the top-class A-S2000, with elegant
aluminum front panel and silky touch volume/selector knobs. You can feel
Yamaha's commitment to quality when you touch the knobs.
ToP-ART Sound Quality Design
ToP-ART (Total Performance Anti-Resonance Technology) design uses a
symmetrical layout for accurate sound field reproduction and the ART
Base to eliminate effects from external vibration.
Pure Direct
Music signals travel the shortest possible route, bypassing the buffer
amp and tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any
signal degradation for the purest sound quality.
New Speaker Terminals
These high grade speaker terminals have gold plating for best
connection and outstanding durability. The pitch between jacks is wider
for easier insertion.
Highest Quality Parts
The quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together,
basically determines the sound quality of any component. Yamaha uses
only very high quality parts, carefully selected and tested.
Continuously Variable Loudness Control
Our ears lose sensitivity to high and low frequencies at low volume
levels. This control lets you turn down the volume while maintaining the
optimum frequency response.
Special Power Supply for Clear iPod Sound
The iPod dock has an independent power supply to prevent operating or
charging current from the iPod from flowing into the amp ground signal.
This ensures optimum iPod sound quality.
Balanced System for Minimal Noise
An unbalanced interface is subject to common mode voltage noise, so
Yamaha uses a balanced system to receive the iPod signal. This makes a
significant contribution to reducing noise in the system for higher
sound quality.
New Remote Control
The A-S500 has a slim remote capable of controlling the optional T-S500
tuner
