The Yamaha A‑960 is a classic high-performance amplifier from Yamaha’s esteemed “Natural Sound” vintage era. Built between 1980 and 1982 in Japan, it combines robust power output with refined analog circuitry, delivering a clean, warm sound that’s still respected by audiophiles today.
Key Features
100 W per Channel into 8 Ω (Stereo) – Reliable and musical power, rising to 120 W at 1% THD and over 180 W into 4 Ω, offering dynamic headroom and flexibility.
Natural Sound Fidelity – Frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz ensures accurate and balanced tonal reproduction.
Ultra-Low Distortion – THD as low as 0.005–0.01%; precise definition and clarity.
Damping Factor of 55 – Tight control over speaker drivers, especially in the low frequencies.
Comprehensive Phono Preamp – Built-in MM/MC phono stage with input sensitivity down to 0.16 mV, great dynamic range, and excellent channel separation (~70 dB).
Rich Connectivity – Includes phono (both MC and MM), tuner, aux, and tape inputs; plus rec-out, headphone jack, and dual speaker outputs.
Direct Mode Circuits – Features Main‑Direct and Disc‑Direct paths to bypass tone and filter circuits for cleaner output.
Condition
All functions work flawlessly, including the phono stage, tone controls, and direct circuits. The aluminum faceplate and casing are intact with minimal blemishes.
