Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Yamaha A-S701

Azur 851A vs A-S701 comparison chart

Overall
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
8
Yamaha A-S701
9
9
10
8
10

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Yamaha A-S701 review

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
vs
Yamaha A-S701

Here we show you integrated amps comparison of Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Yamaha A-S701 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, Azur 851A has a total rating of 8 out of 10 vs 9 out of 10 for A-S701.

Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Yamaha A-S701

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,6Ohm
  • Integrated amplifier with built-in display

Advantages Yamaha A-S701 over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A

  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 98dB
  • Balance control
  • Built-in optical digital in/out: 1/0
  • Built-in Phono (MM) stage
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
  • USB port

Common strengths

  • Have speaker A/B switching
  • Pure direct mode available
  • Bass control available
  • Treble control available
  • Coaxial digital inputs
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
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Product

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Yamaha A-S701

Model

Azur 851A
A-S701

Brand

Cambridge Audio
Yamaha

Reviews

16
378

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

120/8, 200/4
200/8, 240/6

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

60/8, 105/4
100/8, 120/6

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 4
8,6

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.02
0.01

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

98
99

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Wolfson WM8740 192 KHz/24-bit

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

0/0
1/0

Coaxial digital input/output

1/1
1/0

Phono (MM) input

0
1

Subwoofer output

0
1

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

0
1

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

1
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

8
8

XLR inputs (pair)

2
0

Record outputs (pair)

1
2

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
0/0

RS-232

1
0

Additional features

Auto power off

Built-in display

Power

Power consumption, W

800
230

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2

Weight, kg/lbs

15/33
11.2/24.7

Other

Release year

2012
2014
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Yamaha A-S701
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Yamaha A-S701

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8
  • 9
  • 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
  • 9Yamaha A-S701