REVIEW SHOP SHARE LEARN
Yamaha DSP A1
Yamaha DSP A1
MSRP: $ 2600.00

More Integrated Amplifiers from Yamaha >>
Search AudioReview forums for the Yamaha DSP A1 >>
   
Popular Integrated Amplifiers
more...
Top Ranked Products from Yamaha.
DSP A3090
Rated:
AX10
Rated:
YPA-1020
Rated:
more...
 |  Sorted by Latest Review |  Sort by Best Rating >> |  Sort by Worst Rating >> |  View All >>
Rating
Reviewed by:
94parkavenue
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
June 28, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.92 of 5, 12.00 votes

Rate this review?

Review 1 of 203

Price Paid:  $2000.00 from the wiz

Summary:
I purchased this unit in 1999 as an upgrade from the DSP-A1000 which I purchased in 1993. Having had Yamaha products as my main amplifier for ten years + I am very familar with the line. I particualry like the DSP modes and fine the steering Dolby steering logic to be above average. In short, you get what you pay for and I have not been disappointed yet.

Similar Products Used:
DSP-A1000, Sony and, NEC (way back when)


Would you like to Comment?
Join audioReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by:
DSP-A1
(AudioPhile)

Review Date
March 2, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.23 of 5, 13.00 votes

Rate this review?

Review 2 of 203

Price Paid:  $2700.00 from Rowe photo grafic an

Summary:
I have tried a number a recievers onkyo, sony. DENON, just about all of them. all the dsp modes SUCKED ass EXCEPT THE YAMAHA''S SO I bought a DSP-A1 i could not believe the way they sounded i love the roxy theatre mode. also the yamaha is the only one who could run my 4 vega 15'''' cabinets with geting super hot i don''t care what anyone says Yamaha is always rated the best of all recievers.go to audiophile.com they rated the best and home theatre says the best integrated amp they have ever heard don''t waste your time with any other name buy Yamaha

Strengths:
DSP-MODES THERE REAL RECORDED VENUES NOT SIMULATED CRAP LIKE THE REST

Weaknesses:
none believe me i tried to find one

Similar Products Used:
ONKYO. DENON SONY AND A ELIETE PIONEER I THOUGHT A REGULAR PIONEER SOUNDED THE SAME


Would you like to Comment?
Join audioReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by:
Ron Pol
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
December 5, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
2.33 of 5, 3.00 votes

Rate this review?

Review 3 of 203

Price Paid:  $925.00 from Audiogone

Summary:
This Baby Sings, Forget about all the other Yamahas out there, I dont see how the the RX-V1 can sound any better, Especially when you can pick up this baby for around $900. I had the RX-V3000 which is simular to the RX-V1, It had 5 channel stereo, DTS-ES Matric 6-1, So what! That extra rear channel didn't make it sound any better then the Yamaha A-1, Which tells me the the Amplifier's and PreAmps in the cheaper Yamahas are very much inferior, Even though the Yamaha A-1 dosen't have the rear center channel, It still will sound better then any other cheaper Sony, Denon, with 6.1 Ect, It would mean just more sound with no quality, The Amplifiers in the A-1 alone is worth the money.

Strengths:
Detail, Quality, Power,

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Yamaha RX-V30000


Would you like to Comment?
Join audioReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by:
Willie
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
October 30, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.40 of 5, 5.00 votes

Rate this review?

Review 4 of 203

Price Paid:  $1150.00 from Ebay/Original Owner

Summary:
I purchased the Yamaha DSP-A1 after reading many positive views and a trip to one the local audio/video stores to have a listen. I must say I was amazed at the clarity of the sound and features. So I went on Ebay where I purchased one brand new in the original sealed box from the original owner who never set it up.

My system consists of:
Pioneer SD-P6085 60" Rear Projection Television
Yamaha DSP-A1 Integrated Amplifier
Yamaha TX-930 Tuner
Pioneer DVL-909G (World version/NTSC & PAL/Region Code Free)
JVC HR-S9500U Super VHS Recorder
Yamaha EQ-550 Equilizer (for Music Only)
Yamaha K-720 Cassette Deck
Yamaha PX-3 Turntable
Pioneer PD-F1009 301 CD Changer
(2) JBL S-312 12" 3-Way Speakers (Front Mains)
(1) JBL S-Center 3-Way Speaker (Center)
(2) JBL S-38 8" 3-Way Speakers (Rear)
(2) JBL S-36 6" 3-Way Speakers (Effects)
(2) Infinity BU-2 12" 100 Watt Subwoofers

My home theater is set up in my garage and really puts you into the action. Some of the movies that will show off the Yamaha's abilities are: Pitch Black, Lost In Space (especially the opening dog-fight scene) and Final Fantasy. The DSP-A1 has worked flawlessly since the day I set it up and I don't think you could ask for more bells and whistles than this unit gives you. The remote (although larger than I would like) was a little difficult to learn all of it's capabilities but I am now starting to feel comfortable with it. As you can tell from my system I make full use of the DSP-A1's rear panel of inputs and outputs with a few to spare. Playing with all the soundfields gets a little tiresome, my suggestion is to find a few (the jazz ones are relly great) that you like, use them and save your time for some really great DVD watching and don't forget to crank up the sound. If you are looking for the best value for your audio dollar without scimping on quality or performance this is the unit. You will not be disappointed

Strengths:
Astonishingly Clean High Power Output, DD, DTS, Clean Design and Plenty Of Inputs/Outputs

Weaknesses:
None that I Am Aware Of!

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer VSX-D3S, Technics SA-AX7/SH-AC500D


Would you like to Comment?
Join audioReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by:
TYRONE STACEY
(Audiophile)

Review Date
July 30, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 6.00 votes

Rate this review?

Review 5 of 203

Price Paid:  $1900.00 from J&R MUSIC WORLD..

Summary:
As i had said before this unit makes me proud .....Everything seems so balanced and powerful.....Its that yamaha quality of sound(100 years of know how)b that captures me everytime while viewing the dvd's.....As long as dolby digital and dts is around this baby will rule....... NO REGRETS...!

Strengths:
The power and authority is there while watching DVD's on my rear projection tv.....This unit is used with my tuner but never used for CD enjoyment in my living room...I can say this unit envelopes me in the movie's everytime.....Spectacle is probably the best DSP mode......I outright have no regrets with this unit......It makes me proud to demonstrate when family and friends show up.....If somebody is looking for a intergrated amp especially for video's this is outright the baby to buy.....

Weaknesses:
My only wish i have with this unit is this......If Yamaha had included a port in the rear to be used with a computer for future upgrades that would have been great.....

Similar Products Used:
I'm using the polk 6500 small speaker series and sub with this unit along with 16 gauge speaker wire ......Also the sony dvd 7700 with a extra subwoofer for the rear thats the psw 250.....NO PROBLEMS...!


Would you like to Comment?
Join audioReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Next 5 Reviews >>

Company Pages

Audio & Video company review pages. Browse product user reviews, compare prices, top ranked products, and compare specs by manufacturer.

Bowers Wilkins Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins
NAD Reviews
NAD
Marantz Reviews Marantz
Denon Reviews
Denon
Klipsch Reviews
Klipsch
Sony Reviews
Sony
Yamaha Reviews
Yamaha
Rotel Reviews
ROTEL
McIntosh Reviews
McIntosh
Bose Reviews
Bose
Polk Reviews
Polk Audio
Paradigm Reviews
Paradigm
Onkyo Reviews
Onkyo
JBL Reviews
JBL
KEF Reviews
KEF
Pioneer Lens Reviews
Pioneer
Harman Kardon Lens Reviews
Harman-Kardon
Panasonic Reviews
Panasonic
Press and News
Submit News & Press...
Audio and Video News & Press Releases.

Latest and Greatest

Best Floorstanding Speakers Under $1000

So many to choose from! Lets us boil it down. How to Choose a Floorstanding Speaker that fits you:

AudioREVIEW's Budget Audiophile Holiday Guide

Give someone the gift of hi-fi. Or make the step yourself. Let us point the way...

Moscode 402Au OLT stereo power amplifier Review

George is adamant about the fact that the Moscode 402Au is not just a tube gain stage slapped onto a solid-state power amplifier; rather, it is a tube amplifier with a MOSFET output stage.

Lowther’s DX-65 driver in the Teresonic Magus XR Review

A new driver from Lowther is real news. A new five inch driver is even rarer news, so it was with great anticipation that I waited on this pair of speakers to arrive.

Aune Mini Headphone DAC User Review

The unit arrived from China well packed and everything seem to be in place. No external abuse by the carriers. The only problem was the power supply it came with. The box came with a cheap step-down converter.

Reviews and Featured Articles
Expert hi-fi audio reviews, blogs, and audio articles.