Yamaha AX-496 Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale this brilliant Yamaha AX-496 Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good. There are some minor marks. Please see the condition in the images.

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Overview

The Yamaha AX‑496 is a mid‑range integrated amplifier from the early 2000s, designed under Yamaha's “Natural Sound” philosophy. Known for its musicality, dynamic response, and build quality, it offers a good balance of features and power for a wide range of hi-fi setups.

Key Specifications

• Power Output:
  85 W + 85 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.019% THD)
  120 W + 120 W into 4 Ω (DIN)
  Dynamic power: up to 185 W (4 Ω, IHF)
  
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB); extends up to 50 kHz at half power
  
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.008% (CD/DVD direct)
  
• Damping Factor: 240 (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz)
  
• Signal-to‑Noise Ratio:
  110 dB (CD/DVD direct)
  88 dB (phono MM)
  
• Input Sensitivity:
  Phono MM: 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ
  Line Level: 150 mV / 47 kΩ
  
• Channel Separation: 65 dB at 1 kHz (CD/DVD direct)
  
• Connections: MM phono, CD/DVD, tuner, AUX, 2 × tape loops, speaker A/B terminals, headphone output
  
• Controls: Stepped volume control, tone controls (bass/treble ±10 dB), variable loudness, speaker selector, Pure Direct mode, CD/DVD direct input
  
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 151 × 391 mm
  
• Weight: 9.5 kg