Feb 28, 2020
You may have probably heard that thanks to the Yamaha A-S801 specs, specifically ToP-ART circuitry that enhances the sound quality and high structural stability, this integrated amplifier delivers ex...
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How do you choose between Yamaha A-S801 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A? With our head-to-head comparison, that's how. Based on our rating, A-S801 has a total rating of 9.5 out of 10 vs 8 out of 10 for Azur 851A.
Advantages Yamaha A-S801 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
Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Yamaha A-S801
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,6Ohm
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Have speaker A/B switching
- Pure direct mode available
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
- Coaxial digital inputs
Yamaha A-S801 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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Product
Yamaha A-S801
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Model
A-S801
Azur 851A
Brand
Yamaha
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
378
16
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
200/8, 240/6
120/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
100/8, 120/6
60/8, 105/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,6
8, 4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
98
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-bit
Wolfson WM8740 192 KHz/24-bit
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
optional
Ethernet (RJ45)
Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
Remote control
Extensive connection
Optical digital input/output
1/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
1/1
Phono (MM) input
1
0
Subwoofer output
1
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
8
8
XLR inputs (pair)
0
2
Record outputs (pair)
2
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/0
RS-232
0
1
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
270
800
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2
43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
Weight, kg/lbs
12.1/26.7
15/33
Other
Release year
2014
2012
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Yamaha A-S801
- 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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