An excellent integrated amp with plenty of power
The A-S2200 delivers a robust 90 watts per channel, and it's 4-ohm stable, so it can handle a wide variety of speakers. It offers several features intended to make analog music sources sound superb — balanced and unbalanced inputs, an efficient toroidal transformer, and solid, vibration-resistant construction, to name a few.
If you're a bit nostalgic for the components of the 1970s — I grew up with them and I love the look — you'll appreciate the large level meters illuminated by soft LED light. The switches and knobs on the front panel were meticulously designed to complement the overall visual style of this amp.
Excellent analog connections
These days, it's a bit unusual to see an integrated amp with no digital inputs, but this amp is all about analog goodness. There are five unbalanced RCA inputs on the back, included dedicated inputs for a separate tuner and the analog output of your CD player. There's also a discrete phono stage that lets you connect a turntable with a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge. A set of balanced XLR inputs are available for connecting an audiophile component, too.
The two sets of binding posts might look a little different than what you're used to. They're made of pure brass, and they have a nice "grippy" shape that makes them easier to spin open and closed.
Product highlights:
90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.07% THD
150 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
frequency response: 5-100,000 Hz (-3dB)
signal-to-noise ratio: 110dB (114dB balanced)
analog level meters illuminated by soft LED light
large toroidal transformer
rugged Mechanical Ground Concept construction reduces unwanted vibration
chrome-plated brass feet
defeatable auto-power standby
detachable power cord
remote control included
Connections:
five pairs of unbalanced RCA inputs
dedicated tuner and CD inputs
phono stage for connecting a turntable with moving magnet or moving coil cartridge
line 1 and line 2 inputs
one pair of balanced XLR inputs with attenuator and phase switches
RCA main direct input
no signal output to pre out, line 2 out or phones
RCA line out lets you use an external power amplifier
line 2 RCA output
two pairs of pure brass binding-post speaker connectors
IR remote control in/out
12-volt trigger input
USB mini Type B service port
front-panel 1/4" headphone jack with trim control
Dimensions and warranty:
17-1/8"W x 6-1/8"H x 18-1/4"D
weight: 50 lbs.
warranty: 2 years
