Yamaha has launched the WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A streaming pre-amplifier as its newest hi-fi separates.
Both units share an ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M digital-to-analogue converter, a chip more commonly found in higher-priced separates, alongside Yamaha’s proprietary D.O.P.G. circuit design that isolates delicate analogue signals from digital noise.
That same DAC works alongside Yamaha’s ASRC clock-rebuilding technology to reduce jitter before the audio signal reaches the converter, preserving timing accuracy across sources ranging from wireless streaming to TV audio.
The WXA-70A pairs that digital architecture with Class D amplification from ICEPower’s newest 125ASX2 generation, and the amplifier outputs 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 105 watts per channel into 4 ohms.
Alongside that amplification, YPAO room calibration uses an included microphone to measure the listening space and adjust playback so the soundstage better suits your room.
The pair can also connect to a television through HDMI eARC or ARC, and a compatible TV remote can control volume and power through that HDMI connection.
Dialogue Level control adjusts vocal clarity in films and sport without raising overall volume, while MusicCast multi-room support lets the WXA-70A and WXC-70A link with other compatible Yamaha speakers around the home.
Streaming support extends across AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect, a combination that covers most major services without a separate hub or bridge device.
For smart home installation, both models come with Control4 integration alongside a built-in web setup tool, an IR input for wired control systems and 12V trigger support for synchronising power with other connected components.
That level of control extends to wireless connectivity, since installers can disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth individually during setup to prevent guests or nearby devices from selecting the wrong source by accident.
Pricing for the WXA-70A is set at £1,199, while the WXC-70A is available for £859. Yamaha has confirmed both models will reach UK retailers in November this year.
