The S500 Stereo AmplifierThe S500 Stereo AmplifierSuperior performance. Amplified.
Powered by innovation.The world’s leading DACs needed an amplifier to match. The result was a clean slate design that could meet our DAC’s ultra high dynamic range head on. With the amplifier’s architecture optimized in critical areas, audio performance, longevity, and an ability to drive any speaker became our principal design parameters. We redefined the idea of what an amplifier can be, embedding the S500 with a fully modular design alongside a 1.0 Farad Power Core, a matched impedance input stage and an all billet CNC case. The finest amplifier we’ve ever created, the 500 series redefines excellence and sets a new bar in the industry.
Uncompromising design.The S500 features a discrete design featuring a class A matched impedance input stage. This result is a product with minimized signal reflections, input noise, and distortion while also maximizing power transfer and dynamic range in a zero negative feedback design. With custom low-noise high-current toroidal transformers and rugged high-current output buffers, the S500 provides a transparent, holographic listening experience that’s completely fatigue free. All components were meticulously chosen for their sonic performance and longevity, ensuring your amplifier is built to last.Billet CNC heatsink.The 500 series amplifier is designed and lovingly crafted in our factory based in California. Each of the heatsinks start out as a 51lb aluminum block before sixty percent is removed over eight hours of machining, resulting in 17.5 lbs of refined aluminum. This high efficiency design provides a surface area of over 10,000 sq in per amplifier. What’s more–the fin thickness is slightly varied to help reduce resonances and ringing in the heatsinks, while multiple high power heat pipes distribute heat evenly for optimal thermal and electrical performance.
Core values.Building the 500 series amplifiers with a core enclosure greatly improved their reliability and performance. Upon completion, the cores are rigorously tested and stocked for orders, ensuring the highest quality product is ready at a moment’s notice. With this segmentation, your system is optimized for performance and resilience.
Smart control features.The S500 is equipped with a simple, user-friendly control interface. Intuitive push buttons, remote commands, and the 12V triggers guarantee control over power and standby modes. Further control of amplifier “power on” timers and soft-start circuits allow a multi-amplifier system to power up without putting strain on your listening room’s electrical system.
Powerful configurations.Intuitively oriented speaker lugs direct your speaker cables in the right direction without strain. Multiple ground posts enable EMI reduction strategies, including shielded cables and system star grounds. A 20 amp IEC connection is provided for high current delivery, while three gain settings optimize dynamic range for any speaker.Anodized finishes.Available in matte silver or matte black.
Pricing Options:
S500 Stereo AmplifierIncludes:
XLR InputsStock Colors: Silver and Black
MSRP $58,500
Specifications:The S500 Stereo Amplifier
Technical Specifications
Static Power Consumption 270 Watts OnStandby power less than 2 watts
Operating Voltage Range 100V or 105-130V/210-260V configured at the factory.
Fuse 1/4″x1-1/4″ 15A 250V Slow Blow
Input 2x XLR Input
Output 1x Binding post set per channel
Controls Gain switchInput Impedance SwitchOn/Off ButtonStandby buttonDisplay Dimmer12V Mode Switch2x MSB 12V trigger port
Continuous Power Output (8Ω) < 1% distortion 500 W
Continuous Power Output (4Ω) < 1% distortion 900 W
Frequency Response (20 to 20kHz) ±0.025dB
Signal to Noise (20 to 22kHz) >134dB (>137dBA)
Equivalent Input Noise (22kHz BW) 0.5μVCrosstalk @ 2kHz >110dB
Low Gain (75Ω input) 14.8dB
Medium Gain (75Ω input) 20.8dB
High Gain (75Ω input) 26.8dB
Input Impedance (User Selectable) 75Ω / 300Ω / 1.2kΩ
Chassis DimensionsWidth: 15 in (381 mm)Depth: 23.25 in (590 mm)Height: 10.5 in (267 mm)
Weight: lbs ( kg)
Shipping DimensionsWidth: in ( mm)Depth: in ( mm)Height: in ( mm)
Weight: lbs ( kg)
Included AccessoriesUser ManualIEC C19 Power Cord
M500
The M500 Mono AmplifierThe M500 Mono AmplifierSuperior performance. Amplified.
Powered by innovation.The world’s leading DACs needed an amplifier to match. The result was a clean slate design that could meet our DAC’s ultra high dynamic range head on. With the amplifier’s architecture optimized in critical areas, audio performance, longevity, and an ability to drive any speaker became our principal design parameters. We redefined the idea of what an amplifier can be, embedding the M500 with a fully modular design alongside a 1.0 Farad Power Core, a matched impedance input stage and an all billet CNC case. The finest amplifier we’ve ever created, the 500 series redefines excellence and sets a new bar in the industry.
Uncompromising design.The M500 features a discrete design featuring a class A matched impedance input stage. This result is a product with minimized signal reflections, input noise, and distortion while also maximizing power transfer and dynamic range in a zero negative feedback design. With custom low-noise high-current toroidal transformers and rugged high-current output buffers, the M500 provides a transparent, holographic listening experience that’s completely fatigue free. All components were meticulously chosen for their sonic performance and longevity, ensuring your amplifier is built to last.Billet CNC heatsink.The 500 series amplifier is designed and lovingly crafted in our factory based in California. Each of the heatsinks start out as a 51lb aluminum block before sixty percent is removed over eight hours of machining, resulting in 17.5 lbs of refined aluminum. This high efficiency design provides a surface area of over 10,000 sq in per amplifier. What’s more–the fin thickness is slightly varied to help reduce resonances and ringing in the heatsinks, while multiple high power heat pipes distribute heat evenly for optimal thermal and electrical performance.
Core values.Building the 500 series amplifiers with a core enclosure greatly improved their reliability and performance. Upon completion, the cores are rigorously tested and stocked for orders, ensuring the highest quality product is ready at a moment’s notice. With this segmentation, your system is optimized for performance and resilience.
Smart control features.The M500 is equipped with a simple, user-friendly control interface. Intuitive push buttons, remote commands, and the 12V triggers guarantee control over power and standby modes. Further control of amplifier “power on” timers and soft-start circuits allow a multi-amplifier system to power up without putting strain on your listening room’s electrical system.
Powerful configurations.Intuitively oriented speaker lugs direct your speaker cables in the right direction without strain. Multiple ground posts enable EMI reduction strategies, including shielded cables and system star grounds. A 20 amp IEC connection is provided for high current delivery, while three gain settings optimize dynamic range for any speaker.Anodized FinishesAvailable in matte silver or matte black.
Pricing Options:
M500 Mono-block AmplifierIncludes:
XLR InputsGround isolationDual Speaker LugsStock Colors: Silver and Black
(Pair) MSRP $118,500
Specifications:The M500 Mono Amplifier(per mono amplifier)
Technical Specifications
Static Power Consumption 150 Watts OnStandby power less than 2 watts
Operating Voltage Range 100V or 105-130V/210-260V configured at the factory.
Fuse 1/4″x1-1/4″ 15A 250V Slow Blow
Input 1x XLR Input
Output 2x Binding post set per channel
Controls Gain switchInput Impedance SwitchOn/Off ButtonStandby buttonDisplay Dimmer12V Mode Switch2x MSB 12V trigger port
Continuous Power Output (8Ω) < 1% distortion 500 W
Continuous Power Output (4Ω) < 1% distortion 1000 W
Frequency Response (20 to 20kHz) ±0.025dB
Signal to Noise (20 to 22kHz) >134dB (>137dBA)
Equivalent Input Noise (22kHz BW) 0.5μV
Low Gain (75Ω input) 14.8dB
Medium Gain (75Ω input) 20.8dB
High Gain (75Ω input) 26.8dB
Input Impedance (User Selectable) 75Ω / 300Ω / 1.2kΩ
Chassis DimensionsWidth: 15 in (381 mm)Depth: 23.25 in (590 mm)Height: 10.5 in (267 mm)
Weight: lbs ( kg)
Shipping DimensionsWidth: in ( mm)Depth: in ( mm)Height: in ( mm)
Weight: lbs ( kg)
Included AccessoriesUser ManualIEC C19 Power Cord
Formation Duo
The ultimate 96/24 bit high-resolution streaming audio system
Carbon domed tweeter-on-top design from our 700 Series
Designed with the legendary Continuum™ Cone from our 800 Series
Features Formation® Wireless Technology
WiFi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, Spotify® Connect and Bluetooth compatible
Sets up in moments
Synchronizes in perfected harmony with other Formation product
Formation Wedge
Immersive whole home wireless sound system
Streams 96/24 bit high-resolution stereo sound
Performance tweeters, drivers and an integrated subwoofer
Features Formation® Wireless Technology
WiFi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, and Bluetooth compatible
Sets up in moments
Synchronizes in perfected harmony with other Formation products
Formation Bar
3 channel high-fidelity home theater system
Streams music in 96/24 bit high-resolution stereo sound
9 optimized performance drivers and dedicated center channel
Features Formation® Wireless Technology
WiFi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, Spotify® Connect and Bluetooth compatible
Sets up in moments
Synchronizes in perfected harmony with other Formation products
Formation Audio
Transform your passive system into a multi-room system
Connect analog devices and stream to Formation speakers
Stream in 96/24 bit high-resolution to your passive system
Features Formation® Wireless Technology
WiFi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, and Bluetooth compatible
Sets up in moments
Synchronization in perfected harmony with other Formation products
Formation Bass
Add a deeper depth of bass to your music and movies
Opposed Dual Driver technology reduces distortion
Powerful Class D amplifier delivers exacting performance
Dynamic EQ optimizes performance in real time
Features Formation® Wireless Technology
Sets up in moments
Wirelessly connects with Formation speakers
YG Acoustics™ is proud to announce the addition of a new world-class speaker to our multi-award winning product line. Vantage™ is a compact three-way slotted between Carmel™ 2 and Hailey™ 2. Vantage™ incorporates seven key technologies, along with the same materials and precision production methods utilized in our flagship, Sonja™ XV. This results in a transducer which widens the opportunity for discerning music lovers to enjoy the sonic hallmarks of YG Acoustics™’ industry leading Hailey™ 2, at a much more accessible price.
Deviation:
±2 dB in the audible band
±5° relative phase throughout entire overlap
Exceptional pair-matching
Usable output extends from 26 Hz to above 40 kHz
Drivers:
BilletCore™ ultra-high-rigidity woofer and mid-woofer
ForgeCore™ ultra-low distortion tweeter
Woofer: 22 cm (8.75″)
Mid-woofer: 18.5 cm (7.25″)
Filters:
Vantage™ is fully-passive
Proprietary DualCoherent™ crossover at 65 Hz and 1.75 kHz
Designed using software developed in-house
ViseCoil™ bass inductors reduce residual loss and improve linearity for greater bass impact and an easier job for most amplifiers
ToroAir™ inductors eliminate cross-talk
Sensitivity:
87 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m 2π anechoic
Impedance:
4Ω nominal, 3Ω minimum
Dimensions:
112x32x54 cm (44x13x21”) HxWxD
Weight:
72 kg (159 lbs) per channel unpackaged
At YG Acoustics™, we pride ourselves in protecting our discerning customers’ investments for many years to come. We do so by ensuring that one almost never needs to replace any of the YG Acoustics™ offerings listed below. Instead, existing products can mostly be upgraded to the latest technology, and/or expansion modules can be added.
In most cases, upgrades and expansions can be done in the field (i.e. in the customer’s home) without the need to ship the speakers anywhere, in a matter of hours.
Vantage™, in addition to its state-of-the-art two-channel (stereo) performance, is also fully compatible with multichannel audio and home-theater systems. Vantage™ can also be combined with speakers from YG Acoustics™’ other lines for properly phase-coherent multi-channel systems.
YG Acoustics™ constantly strives to update and improve existing products as well as create new products and technologies. Therefore, specifications and construction details are subject to change without notice.
This is Confidence
Designed and engineered in Denmark
We put Confidence through intensive –and exhaustive –testing in the Jupiter measuring facility at Dynaudio Labs. Hundreds of hours of analysis and listening have resulted in the best speaker we’ve ever created.
Brand-new Esotar3 tweeter
The legend continues. The all-new Esotar3 is optimised for detail, finesse and performance. It includes the ingenious Hexis resonance-defeating inner dome, plus innovations in materials, airflow and more.
Next-gen DDC technology
Dynaudio Directivity Control, our sound-shaping technology platform, has been rebooted, revamped and refined to include the DDC Lens –a unique machined waveguide that focuses your music exactly where it should go: your ears.
NeoTec woofers
We’ve taken our legendary MSP woofers to new heights. A combination of powerful neodymium magnets and aluminium and copper voice-coils mean each driver is individually engineered and tuned for one purpose: unsurpassed quality.
Confidence 60
Specification
Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V / 1m)
IEC power handling: 600W
Impedance: 4 Ω (Minimum 3.7 Ω @ 71Hz)
Frequency response (± 3 dB): 29Hz–22kHz
Box Principle: Bass reflex, down-firing
Crossover: 3 way
Crossover frequency: 200, 2580Hz
Crossover topology: 2nd/3rd order with DDC
Woofer: 2x23cm MSP
Midrange: 2×15 cm MSP
Tweeter: 28 mm Esotar3
Weight: 66.2 kg/145.9 lbs
Dimensions (W x H x D):: 271 x 1634 x 469 mm 10 43/64 x 64 21/64 x 18 15/32 Inches
Dimensions with feet/grille (W x H x D):: 432 x 1679 x 517 mm 17 1/64 x 66 7/64 x 20 23/64 Inches
Confidence 50
Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V / 1m)
IEC power handling: 400W
Impedance: 4 Ω (Minimum 2.7 Ω @ 79Hz)
Frequency response (± 3 dB): 35Hz–22kHzBox
Principle: Bass reflex down-firing port
Crossover: 3 way
Crossover frequency: 200, 2860Hz
Crossover topology: 2nd/3rd order with DDC
Woofer: 2x 18 cm MSP
Midrange: 2x 15 cm MSP
Tweeter: 28 mm Esotar3
Weight: 49.6 kg/109.3 lbs
Dimensions (W x H x D): 218 x 1512 x 399 mm 8 37/64 x 59 17/32 x 15 45/64 Inches
Dimensions with feet/grille (W x H x D): 364 x 1557 x 424 mm 14 21/64 x 61 19/64 x 16 11/16 Inches
Confidence 30
Sensitivity: 88dB (2.83V / 1m)
IEC power handling: 350W
Impedance: 4 Ω (Minimum 2.8 Ω @ 85Hz)
Frequency response (± 3 dB): 38Hz–22kHz
Box Principle: Bass reflex down-firing port
Crossover: 3 way
Crossover frequency: 290, 3700Hz
Crossover topology: 2nd/3rd order with DDC
Woofer: 2×18 cm MSP
Midrange: 15 cm MSP
Tweeter: 28 mm Esotar3
Weight:: 44.2 kg / 97.4 lbs
Dimensions (W x H x D):: 222 x 1337 x 399 mm 8 47/64 x 52 41/64 x 15 45/64 Inches
Dimensions with feet/grille (W x H x D): 364 x 1382 x 424 mm 14 21/64 x 54 13/32 x 16 11/16 Inches
Confidence 20
Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V / 1m)
IEC power handling: 250W
Impedance: 6 Ω (Minimum 5 Ω @ 155Hz)
Frequency response (± 3 dB): 42Hz–22kHz
Box Principle: Bass reflex down-firing port
Crossover: 2 way
Crossover frequency: 2325Hz
Crossover topology: 2nd order
Woofer: 18cm MSP
Midrange: –
Tweeter: 28 mm Esotar3
Weight: 15.2 kg/33.5 lbs
Weight including stand: 27 kg/59.6 lbs
Dimensions (W x H x D): 223 x 520 x 414 mm 8 25/32 x 20 15/32 x 16 19/64 Inches
Dimensions with feet/grille (W x H x D): 223 x 520 x 444 mm 8 25/32 x 20 15/32 x 17 31/64 Inches
Dimensions including stand: 368 x 1134 x 458 mm 14 1/2 x 44 5/8 x 18 inches
Belt-Drive, Polished and Non Flexible Polyurethane Fiber Belt
Drive Motor
3-phase 12-pole AC Synchronous Motor manufactured by Papst, Germany (1000/5001)
During a Startup and Adjustment of the Rotation
A High Torque Rotation
In a Steady State Rotation
 Non Servo, Low Torque, Ultra Low Vibration
Rotation Speed
33.3 rpm / 45 rpm, Precise Speed Adjustment Function
Wow & Flutter
Below 0.03%
Suspension
Air Suspension, Air Charged by an Electric Air Pump Built-in Power Supply Unit
Main Unit Dimensions including Motor
901 (W) x 677 (D) x 335 (H) mm
Distances Between Center Point of Base Frame Feet
Front Left Foot – Front Right Foot = 674mm
Rear Left Foot – Rear Right Foot = 722mm
Front Left Foot – Rear Left Foot = 461mm
Front Right Foot – Rear Right Foot = 442mm
Total Weight of Main Unit including Motor
350kg (Power Supply / Air Pump Units are not included)
POWER SUPPLY & AIR PUMP UNITS
Unit 1/3
430 (W) x 365 (D) x 205 (H) mm, 15 kg
Unit 2/3
430 (W) x 365 (D) x 205 (H) mm, 13kg
Unit 3/3
430 (W) x 365 (D) x 205 (H) mm, 10kg
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
2x Titanium Tonearm Bases (Tungsten Tonearm Base available as option)
1x TechDAS Disc Stabilizer, 1x Platter Cover
AIR FORCE ZERO RACK SYSTEM (Optional)
Set of 2 Racks with Turntable Platform and Shelves
Rack 1/2: 905 (W) x 675 (D) x 790 (H) mm
Rack 2/2: 790 (W) x 610 (D) x 790 (H) mm
