Yamaha A-1060

This is the Yamaha A-1060, a rare and beautiful Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier produced between 1981 and 1983, and positioned at the very top of Yamaha’s range during that period.

Yamaha truly pulled out all the stops with this model, delivering a piece of audio engineering excellence that combined refined aesthetics with cutting-edge circuitry.

Structurally, the A-1060 shares its internal organization with legendary models like the A-1 and the Japanese-exclusive A-9. The amplifier boasts a full copper chassis, reducing internal resistance and magnetic interference. It also features massive “shark fin” heatsinks for optimal thermal dissipation, a fully shielded preamplifier section, and a powerful X power supply paired with two 15000uF/68V capacitors—ensuring stability and massive current delivery.

It also includes a switching power supply in front of the main transformer, a design borrowed from high-end Carver amplifiers. This allows for ultra-fast regulation under dynamic loads and ensures a nearly bottomless power reserve, even under demanding playback conditions.

Serviceability is another area where the A-1060 shines. The preamp board is mounted in a way that allows it to tilt upward, granting easy access to test points and components—a detail that demonstrates Yamaha’s commitment to long-term performance and maintenance.

And for vinyl lovers, the A-1060 is a dream machine:

• 2 phono inputs

• Support for both MM and MC cartridges

• 2-position impedance selector for MC

• 4-position impedance selector for MM

• And the ultimate audiophile feature: a DISC DIRECT switch that bypasses tone and balance controls for pure analog sound.

The sonic character is clean, dynamic, extremely detailed, and open—especially in the phono stage, which stands among the very best of the era.

The Yamaha A-1060 is a piece of serious audio history: rare, over-engineered, and sonically exceptional. If you’re looking for a vintage integrated amp that checks every box, this is one of the finest examples Yamaha has ever built.