Amplifiers

Amplifiers

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, […]

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Yamaha A-960

This is the Yamaha Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier, from the early 1980s (1980–1982), a model that combines modern aesthetics with a refined and transparent sonic character, true to Yamaha’s “Natural Sound” philosophy. One of the highlights of this series is the excellent built-in phono preamplifier — quite advanced for the time. It offers a

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Harman Kardon PM660

At the time (1983–1985), Harman Kardon claimed the PM660 was designed to be the ultimate integrated amplifier, and I must say its smooth, crisp sound truly impressed me. It’s a very muscular 80-watt amplifier, with no shortage of power or clarity. Like other HK components, its power rating is deceptively conservative. It can deliver a

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Luxman A 331

This is the Luxman A-331 — a fine example of Luxman’s craftsmanship during the early 80s. Although not the brand’s top-tier model, the A-331 carries the unmistakable Luxman DNA: a dynamic, full-bodied sound signature, clean and neutral tonality, and plenty of musicality. With a solid build, it pairs easily with a wide range of bookshelf

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