Yamaha A-S301 vs Yamaha A-S3000

A-S301 vs A-S3000 comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha A-S301
8.2
Yamaha A-S3000
8
8
8
10
10

Yamaha A-S301 vs Yamaha A-S3000 review

Yamaha A-S301
vs
Yamaha A-S3000

We've put together a comparison of these two impressive integrated amplifiers Yamaha A-S301 vs Yamaha A-S3000. Based on our rating, A-S301 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 vs 8 out of 10 for A-S3000.

Advantages Yamaha A-S301 over Yamaha A-S3000

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 6Ohm vs only 8Ohm
  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
  • Built-in optical digital in/out: 1/0
  • Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/0
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub

Advantages Yamaha A-S3000 over Yamaha A-S301

  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 106dB vs 99dB
  • Integrated amplifier with built-in display

Common strengths

  • Have speaker A/B switching
  • Pure direct mode available
  • Bass control available
  • Treble control available
  • Balance control available
  • Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
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Rating 5 5
Yamaha A-S301

Jan 30, 2020

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Common

Product

Yamaha A-S301
Yamaha A-S3000

Model

A-S301
A-S3000

Brand

Yamaha
Yamaha

Reviews

378
36

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

120/8, 140/6
200/8

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

60/8, 70/6
120/8, 150/6, 200/4, 300/2

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.01
0.02

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

99
106

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Speaker A/B switching

Pure direct mode

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

Control

Bass

Treble

Balance

Remote control

Extensive connection

Optical digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

1
1

Subwoofer output

1
0

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

0
0

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
1

Main inputs (pair)

0
1

Line level inputs (pair)

8
7

XLR inputs (pair)

0
2

Record outputs (pair)

2
0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

RS-232

0
0

Additional features

Auto power off

Built-in display

Power

Power consumption, W

190
329

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2
43.1 x 18 x 46.2/17.1 x 7.1 x 18.2

Weight, kg/lbs

7.9/19.8
24.6/55

Other

Release year

2014
2013
Yamaha A-S301
Yamaha A-S3000
Yamaha A-S301
Yamaha A-S3000

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.2
  • 8
  • 8.2Yamaha A-S301
  • 8Yamaha A-S3000