A-s500, a-s700

[mash35231]

I've read some good things about the Yamaha integrateds. Does anybody have experience with the A-S500 or A-S700?

 

[stiffy]

I have the 500 model. Before I chose it I listened to the 300 and 700 models too.
The 500 definitely has more oomph than its smaller relation. I couldn't really tell as much difference between the 500 & 700 to be fair. I'm more than happy with the 500.
It replaced an Arcam and a Sony TA FB940R QS amps and it's better than both of them.
If I had one criticism it would be that the power button feels a bit cheap compared to some others but that's only a minor issue in an amp that's otherwise very well built.
Only advice I can offer is to find a decent store near you and demo them back to back with some other amps and let your ears be the judge.

 

[tikisteve]

I'm interested in these, too.

Stiffy, what speakers are you using with your 500?