MCS-1330

Even though the Receiver is an extremely thin mini component only 60mm high, it delivers 60W x 2 power output thanks to the use of a digital amplifier. At the core of this amplifier is Yamaha's new YDA140 modulator LSI in a discrete configuration. Employing a Constant Gain Modulator Circuit, a Cross-Feedback Loop, and an Advanced Analogue Feedback Circuit, it achieves superior audio characteristics (e.g. distortion of less than 0.01%). The Constant Gain Modulator Circuit resolves the usual drawback of digital amp open loop gain and linearity being dependent on power supply voltage, ensuring stable overall feedback characteristics. The digital pulse output is fed back by a Cross-Feedback Loop, improving the linearity of the output stage and of the modulator circuit. The Advanced Analog Feedback Circuit ensures a high damping factor without load impedance dependency.
Signal purity is also ensured through the use of a large, custom-made power transformer and capacitors (they extend right to the inside cover of the receiver), a one-point earthing system, and a high stability chassis design. The large speaker terminals are gold-plated and have separated insert directions for optimum connections, and even the speaker cable is specially made for this system.

The digital-to-analog converter is a major determinant of sound quality. For the MCS-1330, Yamaha chose the Burr-Brown DSD1791, an extremely high performance DAC. It uses advanced segment DAC architecture to achieve excellent dynamic performance and high tolerance to clock jitter. With this DAC, you hear the fine sound quality you expect from a high-grade component.

A USB port is provided on the front panel for connecting USB memory devices and portable audio players. You can play music in MP3 and WMA formats, and see the USB file list, song titles, artist names and album names on an onscreen display.

The triple wire-wound power transformer made especially for this machine separates the power circuits for audio circuit use, digital circuit use and transport use to eliminate interference between the stages; interference which degrades sound quality. The audio unit has a new non-feedback power supply with a discrete structure that contributes to dynamic sound with low power loss.

Speaker cabinets vibrate, degrading sound quality. To overcome this, Yamaha developed an internal structure called VCCS (Vibration Control Cabinet Structure), which uses strategically placed pieces of a composite material that provides excellent vibration isolation performance. Their shapes, positions and angles were arrived at after a long process of experimentation. The result is that cabinet vibration has been greatly reduced, considerably enhancing sound quality (for more details, see back page).

With the MCS-1330, you get not only a great-sounding system, a great-looking one as well.
The Receiver and CD Player are slim and elegant, and can be stacked with either one on top. If you will not be using an iPod, put the CD Player on top so the two displays are in the centre.
The speakers feature Yamaha's traditional Piano Finish, applied using the same process that we use on our grand pianos. This highgloss finish provides a truly luxurious appearance. The speaker grilles have been minimised to hide the beautiful baffle as little as possible; they are also removable.

The remote unit controls both components; even the dimmer control works for both. If you select the tuner when a CD is playing, the CD turns off automatically. The iPod control section is designed to look like that of an iPod. The remote unit is made of aluminium, for a high quality look and feel.

A universal iPod dock is on the top of the receiver. When the receiver is in standby mode and you insert your iPod while it is playing, the receiver turns on and you can enjoy your music with enhanced power and clarity. A Play/Pause button is also provided. You can operate the iPod from the system remote, and the iPod charges while in use.

Pure Direct increases sound purity by optimising the music signal circuitry and controlling the power supply to make it the most essential system.

Improvements to the operating software of the CD pickup have reduced pickup operating sound during performance.
You get top operational performance as well as a satisfying operating feel.

The aluminium front panel provides an elegant look and helps to improve sonic performance.

The CD Player uses high-grade goldplated output terminals that provide a secure connection and ensure high quality signal transmission.

The speakers use a large 13cm aluminum cone that provides extremely fast attack time (sound response) for clear and precise midrange and bass. The tweeter is a 2.5cm soft dome that conveys all the high range subtleties of the human voice. The port on the back assists in bass dispersion—examine this port and you'll see that this is a high-grade speaker.