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Yamaha A-S801

34 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Yamaha A-S801. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha A-S801 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Yamaha A-S801 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier Review

The Yamaha A-S801 is an honestly rated 100 watt/ch integrated amplifier with a built in high resolution USB-B DAC to power a serious dedicated two-channel or upscale PC system with pristine fidelity.

Excellent fidelity in ALL modes of operation ; Honestly rated amp section ; USB DAC function

No preamp outputs ; Non-defeatable LPF on sub out

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Theo Nicolakis (audioholics.com)

Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifier Preview

The Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifiers boast power from 60W to 100W, will drive a 2 Ohm load, dual heatsinks with 4 output devices/ch, a big power supply, and variable loudness control.

Apr, 2015

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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Awesome for the buck.

Hook this up to a pair of Yamaha 777 speaker ($ cheap). Use bi wiring with low impedance setting on amp. Spin vinyl in pure direct mode. May get a Yamaha subwoofer to match piano black finish.

Dec, 2015

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

An amp to be proud of.

An upgrade from a previous amp. Yamaha holds up to its reputation with this boasting amazing sound, modern interface and a good amount of inputs/outputs. This will look good with any hi-fi set up and will not disappoint.

Aug, 2019

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Big name, poor performance

I bought this amp about 10 months ago and today i traded it in with a marantz pm 8005. I've used yamaha with my B&W CM5S2 speakers and it sounded like there is a sponge wall between me and the music. Highs are not crisp enough, no deep stage, lack of...

Feb, 2019

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