Feb 28, 2020
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Looking to do a new stereo setup and narrowed down with Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz PM6006 integrated amps. Based on our rating, A-S801 has a total rating of 9.5 out of 10 vs 7.7 out of 10 for PM6006.
Advantages Yamaha A-S801 over Marantz PM6006
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.08%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 83dB
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
- USB port
Common strengths
- Have speaker A/B switching
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
- Balance control available
- Optical digital inputs
- Coaxial digital inputs
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz PM6006
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Feb 28, 2020
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Common
Product
Yamaha A-S801
Marantz PM6006
Model
A-S801
PM6006
Brand
Yamaha
Marantz
Reviews
378
246
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
200/8, 240/6
90/8, 120/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
100/8, 120/6
40/8, 55/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,6
8,4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-70KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.08
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
83
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-bit
CS4398 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
2/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
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
5
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
2
1
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
395
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
43.9 x 10.4 x 37/17.3 x 4.1 x 14.6
Weight, kg/lbs
12.1/26.7
7.8/17.2
Other
Release year
2014
2016
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Yamaha A-S801
- 7.7Marantz PM6006
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