Yamaha + Polk + Audio-Technica Turntable Hi-Fi Pack

Yamaha + Polk + Audio-Technica Turntable Hi-Fi Pack

This turntable Hi-Fi package brings together three big names in audio - Yamaha, Polk Audio & Audio-Technica. The Yamaha A-S501 is a well thought out amplifier with both analogue and digital inputs, support for A/B & bi-wiring speakers as well as a subwoofer pre-out. The amp is driving a pair of Polk Audio Signature S55 2-way floorstanding speakers with dual 6.5" drivers and support for hi-res audio thanks to its Terylene tweeter. Spinning the music is the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB turntable, factory fitted with the AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge and support for USB output to backup your vinyl collection digitally.

What's Included:

• Yamaha A-S501 Stereo Integrated Hi-Fi Amplifier
• Polk Signature S55 Floorstanding Speakers Pair
• Audio-Technica LP120XBT-USB Direct Drive Turntable

Yamaha A-S501 Stereo Integrated Hi-Fi Amplifier

Designed for excellent sound quality, but with a beautiful appearance that comes at no sacrifice to visual aesthetics. The new Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier offers reliable power, extensive connectivity, and is packed full of features that make it a versatile option for delivering pure and convenient hi-fi sound.

Key Features:

• Stereo 2.1ch integrated amplifier with both digital and analogue connections
• 85W per channel RMS (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.019% THD)
• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high-quality parts
• I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design
• ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base
• Custom-made power transformer / 12,000uF block capacitors / Aluminium-extruded heat sinks
• Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
• Continuous Variable Loudness Control
• Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Player
• Speaker A / B terminals support multiroom or bi-wiring systems
• Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)

User Manual (PDF, 1MB)

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What Hi-Fi? Yamaha A-S501 Review

"Our first impressions are good. This is a more muscular sounding unit than its predecessor. Its presentation is robust and tonally more even; The new amplifier also feels solid, and the controls work with a crisp precision that little else can match at this price. We even like the remote handset; it’s simple and nice to use."

Read the full review on What Hi-Fi?

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ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept

ToP-ART design and ART base ensures optimum sound. When processing and transmission of the audio signal is simple and direct, there is less chance of it being affected by noise and distortion. Yamaha’s amplifier design technology called ToP-ART features an I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design, with left and right channels organised in a straight, symmetrical layout for highest signal purity. In addition, the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid centre bar provide high-rigidity support and vibration damping. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to this amplifier's rich audio reproduction with abundant musicality.

Created by Yamaha's Rich Experience and Tradition, and High Technological Expertise

Yamaha, with a long history of over 125 years as a musical instrument maker, also has a high reputation for HiFi components.

The A-S501 is created by taking advantage of this rich experience and high technological expertise. Based on the concept of "Natural Sound", for reproducing all music as it really sounds, and built with scrupulous care from circuit design to basic sound production, even though the A-S501 is an accessible model, it reproduces high sound quality and musically rich sound.

Polk Signature S55 Floorstanding Speakers Pair

Built to bring big sound to your music and home theatre experience, the Polk Signature Series S55 tower speakers continue in the Polk tradition of American Hi-Fi.

Key Features:

• Dual 6.5" Dynamic Balance Mica Reinforced Polypropylene Drivers
• 1" (2.54 cm) Terylene Hi-Res Dome Tweeter
• Frequency Response: 32 Hz - 40 kHz
• Exclusive Polk Power Port technology for greater, more impactful bass

User Manual (PDF, 1.14MB)

New Dynamic Balance Designed Acoustic Array

Polk Audio's Dynamic Balance design ensures a rich, clean, full-range sound no matter what you’re listening to. This patented technology eliminates issues that usually reduce speaker performance.

Custom Mid-Bass Drivers

Mica-reinforced polypropylene cones with butyl rubber surrounds, massive ceramic motor structures and high-temperature Conex fibre spiders combine to create drivers of exceptionally high efficiency, for clean, clear bass, better linearity, lower distortion and greater durability.

High-Resolution Audio Performance

Polk's newly designed Terylene dome tweeter delivers clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments. Certified and capable of delivering 40kHz to support the latest high resolution audio files so it feels like your right there in the studio or concert hall.

Exclusive Polk Power Port Deep Bass Technology

Power Port is Polk's patented design that smoothly transitions the air flow from the speaker’s port into your listening area. It also extends the overall bass port, providing greater surface area to eliminate turbulence and distortion, for bigger, more musical, deep bass impact. Plus, it offers 3dB more bass response output than a traditional port.

Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB Direct Drive Turntable

The AT-LP120XBT-USB features a DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. In addition to the Bluetooth and USB outputs, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo. So whether it’s Bluetooth, USB, or Hi-Fi connectivity you're after, the AT-LP120xBT-USB has you covered.

The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge. 

Please note: This turntable features Bluetooth output in addition to traditional Hi-Fi RCA connection. In this package connection will be made using the Hi-Fi RCA cable. Trust us, this sounds better anyway!

Key Features:

• 33, 45 & 78 RPM Fully manual, direct-drive operation
• Built-in switchable phono pre-amp
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Professional-grade anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat
• Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
• Variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Removable target light for easier cueing in low light
• Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
• Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files with USB connection to your computer
• Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology
• Factory fitted AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge

User Manual (PDF, 4.37MB)

AT-VM95E Cartridge

The included AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge comes pre-fitted to the headshell making setup quick and easy. The AT-VM95E features an elliptical diamond-tipped stylus with aluminium cantilever.

Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application and making future upgrades simple and easy.

USB output

With the built-in USB output and included Audacity software you can easily record your precious vinyl collection to digital audio files on you computer (Mac and PC compatible).

Bluetooth Compatibility

Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. Compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio codec.

Please note: In this package connection will be made using the Hi-Fi RCA cable. Trust us, this sounds better anyway!

Tonearm

The balanced aluminium S-shaped tonearm ensures superior tracking and playback. The included headshell attaches via a standard half-inch universal bayonet style connection.

Pitch Perfect

The LP120XBT-USB is fully featured DJ turntable with adjustable pitch controls. Additional features include a die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.