Yamaha A-S501 vs YAQIN MC-13S

A-S501 vs MC-13S comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha A-S501
8.7
YAQIN MC-13S
4.2
9
7
10
0

Yamaha A-S501 vs YAQIN MC-13S review

Yamaha A-S501
vs
YAQIN MC-13S

What are the main differences between the Yamaha A-S501 vs YAQIN MC-13S and which integrated amp is better? Based on our rating, A-S501 has a total rating of 8.7 out of 10 vs 4.2 out of 10 for MC-13S.

Advantages Yamaha A-S501 over YAQIN MC-13S

  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.09%
  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 85dB
  • Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
  • Bass control
  • Treble control
  • Balance control
  • Built-in optical digital in/out: 1/0
  • Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/0
  • Built-in Phono (MM) stage
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
  • USB port

Advantages YAQIN MC-13S over Yamaha A-S501

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,6Ohm

Common strengths

  • Have speaker A/B switching
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Rating 5 5
Yamaha A-S501

Feb 28, 2020

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YAQIN MC-13S

Feb 28, 2020

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Common

Product

Yamaha A-S501
YAQIN MC-13S

Model

A-S501
MC-13S

Brand

Yamaha
YAQIN

Reviews

378
424

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

170/8, 200/6
80/8, 110/4

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

85/8, 100/6
40/8, 55/4

Output Impedance, Ohm

8,6
8, 4

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-60KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.01
0.09

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

99
85

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
0

Subwoofer output

1
0

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

1
0

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

8
4

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

Record outputs (pair)

2
0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0/0

RS-232

0
0

Additional features

Auto power off

Built-in display

Power

Power consumption, W

240
220

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
23.1 x 12.5 x 17/12.9 x 6.1 x 9

Weight, kg/lbs

10.3/22.7
23.8/46.3

Other

Release year

2014
2016
Yamaha A-S501
YAQIN MC-13S
Yamaha A-S501
YAQIN MC-13S

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.7
  • 4.2
  • 8.7Yamaha A-S501
  • 4.2YAQIN MC-13S