Feb 28, 2020
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Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz HD-AMP1 side-by-side comparison: which integrated amp is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, A-S801 has a total rating of 9.5 out of 10 vs 6 out of 10 for HD-AMP1.
Advantages Yamaha A-S801 over Marantz HD-AMP1
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.05%
- 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 Phono (MM) stage
Advantages Marantz HD-AMP1 over Yamaha A-S801
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,6Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 99dB
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Optical digital inputs
- Coaxial digital inputs
- Have a pre-out for sub
- USB ports
Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz HD-AMP1
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Feb 28, 2020
The new amplifier of the Japanese company Marantz was the HD-AMP1 model with a high-level layout and a catchy retro design. More of these Marantz HD-AMP1 specs you’ll find in this Marantz HD-AM...
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Common
Product
Yamaha A-S801
Marantz HD-AMP1
Model
A-S801
HD-AMP1
Brand
Yamaha
Marantz
Reviews
378
34
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
200/8, 240/6
40/8, 70/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
100/8, 120/6
20/8, 35/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,6
8, 4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
20Hz-50KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.05
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
105
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-bit
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-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
2/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
1
0
Subwoofer output
1
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
1
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
0
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
8
2
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
2
0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
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
270
55
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.3
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2
30.4 x 10.6 x 35.3/12 x 4.2 x 13.9
Weight, kg/lbs
12.1/26.7
5.4/10
Other
Release year
2014
2016
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Yamaha A-S801
- 6Marantz HD-AMP1
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