Rega Brio vs Yamaha A-S701

Brio vs A-S701 comparison chart

Overall
Rega Brio
4.7
Yamaha A-S701
9
8
10
3
10

Rega Brio vs Yamaha A-S701 review

Rega Brio
vs
Yamaha A-S701

Here we show you integrated amps comparison of Rega Brio vs Yamaha A-S701 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, Brio has a total rating of 4.7 out of 10 vs 9 out of 10 for A-S701.

Advantages Rega Brio over Yamaha A-S701

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

Advantages Yamaha A-S701 over Rega Brio

  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 97dB
  • Has speaker A and speaker B switch
  • 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
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
  • USB port

Common strengths

  • Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Votes 2 2
Rating 4.5 4.5
Rega Brio

Feb 28, 2020

The amplifier combines all the Rega family signs in sounding - a reliable, but at the same time delicate and rich presentation in a wide range, the right scene, confident dynamics. There are a lot mor...

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Yamaha A-S701

Feb 28, 2020

Yamaha pleased its customers with another amp model. Model A-S701 is equipped with modern technology and gives excellent sound. Check all Yamaha A-S701 specs in this Yamaha A-S701 review. Article n...

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Common

Product

Rega Brio
Yamaha A-S701

Model

Brio
A-S701

Brand

Rega
Yamaha

Reviews

23
378

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

50/8, 73/4
200/8, 240/6

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

58/8, 93/4
100/8, 120/6

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 4
8,6

Frequency response

12Hz-43KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.02
0.01

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

97
99

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

0/0
1/0

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
1/0

Phono (MM) input

1
1

Subwoofer output

0
1

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

0
1

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

5
8

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

Record outputs (pair)

1
2

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

195
230

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

13.6 x 3.1 x 8.5/7 x 1.9 x 4.9
43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2

Weight, kg/lbs

6.1/11.24
11.2/24.7

Other

Release year

2009
2014
Rega Brio
Yamaha A-S701
Rega Brio
Yamaha A-S701

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  • 4.7
  • 9
  • 4.7Rega Brio
  • 9Yamaha A-S701