Yamaha AA5 Portable Stereo Instrument Amplifier

Digital power amp. Solid construction. Portable.

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37 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Its creator made it to be what it meant to be..."

Feature:
Reasonable, no frills... I use it with an mp3 player to practice, quite surprised that the tone is pretty balanced for a tiny speaker. It even gives out stereo sound if plug in with stereo input.

Quality:
Quite well built for a tiny guy... My only concern is that its made in indonesia...how's the built quality like? No idea...but I heard good Yamaha pianos are made in indonesia...i guess quality is in the brand name?

Value:
I got this from a local music store for $58...what more can I ask for?

Desirability:
Its basic...simple yet practical for people like me.

Sound:
This is an accoustic guitar amp...so for that department it meets its requirements. But trying to play with distortion may blow it a little too hard. Quit well balanced speaker.

Ease of Use:
I like it! Its light, battery powered...i can bring it to friends party/church outing and stuff like that...great outdoor tool!

Support:
To be quite honest I've don't have any complaints to them yet!

Overall:
As long as it works...I need something portable which I can store easily in my tiny room, I can't afford to fill up my room with huge amps!

Submitted: 7/8/2008

Style of Music: Gospel

* * * * * * * * * * 5 out of 10

"The Little Yamaha that could...not quite cut it."

Feature:
To be fair, I found this little fellow on a counter with no box, no manual, and no AC adapter. I ended up paying a lot less for it because of this status.

Quality:
This little guy, in appearances, seems pretty well made, extremely sturdy with reinforced corners, and a with a decent carrying handle. The quality is lacking only in that the speakers canot handle the volume this thing is capable of.

Value:
Again, I only paid fifty bucks for this, but it lists at $99, street/store is typically $79. Definitely not worth that much, in my view.

Desirability:
Externally, this little box appeared to be highly desirable (which is why I bought it untested). It looks great with its tough-looking exterior and stereo speakers. It easily outclasses the Pignose in appearances, anyway. Afetr plugging it in, however...

Sound:
This little box isn't god for much in the clean volume department. I purchased it intending to use it with an electric nylon-string, but ended up bringing another amp to the gig. The usable volume is almost the same as the unamplified guitar due to the fact that if cranked to maximum, the little 4" speakers sound like they are about to explode! At lower volumes the sound is decent enough, but then, what's the point of using an amplifier...?

Support:
Not applicable.

Overall:
I am going to replace the two 4" speakers with the best I can find and then see what this little box can do. I have a feeling that will make all the difference, and then I may well be quite happy with the Yamaha AA5.

Submitted: 5/29/2004

Style of Music: Currently jazz, Latin.

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Description
The Yamaha AA5 is a versatile, portable stereo amplifier with a wide variety of uses. It's the perfect companion for Yamaha's popular Silent Guitar series, as well as keyboards and other electronic instruments. In addition to a 1/4 in. instrument input, AA5 has a stereo input for CD and MP3 players; great for practice and jamming. AA5 has an innovative digital power section that provides 5 powerful watts to its stereo 4 in. speakers; 4 AA batteries enable 12 hours of playtime! A Line Out jack is provided to feed recording gear or a P.A. system. AA5 can be easily mounted on a camera-style tri-pod for convenient placement. Leather carrying strap and power supply included.

Feature: Benefit
Digital Power Amp: First in category digital power section

Solid Construction: Takes a lickin', keeps on crankin'

Portable: Small, light, perfect amp companion

Stereo: Loves CDs, MP3s, and Silent Guitars

Battery or included power supply: 4 AA's last 12 hours, or use included power supply

Technical Info

Shape: Square

Vibe: Cool

Purpose: To amplify in stereo

Amp type: Digital

Power: 4 AA batteries

Playtime: 12 hours

Inputs: 1/4 in. / Aux in

Output: 5 Watts

Warranty: Yamaha Limited Lifetime
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