There are also pairs of input/output sockets, normally linked, which separate the functions of the preamplifier and the power amplifier to enable an external graphic equalizer or other processor to be looped into circuit. Somewhat against the modern trend, the AX-592 has a very full range of features - bass, treble, balance, continuously variable loudness and a subsonic filter which introduces an 18dB/octave slope at around 15Hz to attenuate turntable rumble, etc. Incidentally, this same handset will work with appropriate Yamaha CD players, tuners and cassette decks and will even provide pickup arm raise/lower with a suitably appointed Yamaha turntable. It follows the current trend in being supplied with a remote handset, which conveniently provides armchair control not only of volume, via the motorized volume knob, but also of source selection (for which the rotary switch is similarly motorized and contains a built-in LED indicator) and Power On/Standby - with the power LED half illuminated in the standby mode. It is a fairly bulky unit, having standard base dimensions of 435 x 396mm but an above average height of 150mm (6in). The AX-592 (£279,95) heads the list and has a 2 x 100W power rating into 8 ohms. There are three integrated amplifiers in the current Yamaha range, not counting its varied Home Cinema and Classic Line components, all reworkings of earlier models.
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