Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz PM8006

A-S801 vs PM8006 comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha A-S801
9.5
Marantz PM8006
8
10
9
10
10

Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz PM8006 review

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Yamaha A-S801 review

The amplifier design uses a separate master oscillator that eliminates jitter. On the facade of the building there is a series of LED indicators that determine the format of the incoming digital signal and its sampling frequency. The Yamaha A-S801 is equipped with an MM phono stage and has a set of line inputs, as well as coaxial and optical inputs. There is a subwoofer connector and 4 pairs of screw gold-plated terminals. You can connect a YBA-11 Bluetooth receiver with aptX codec support to the amplifier. Regarding power output Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz PM8006 have the next figures: 100/8 and 70/8 W/Ohm. Yamaha A-S801

Marantz PM8006 review

The Marantz integrated amplifier is made in a corporate design with a curly aluminum front panel. In addition to the usual input selector and volume control, there are also tone controls for low, medium and high frequencies, as well as buttons for selecting operating modes. Among them is a selector of two pairs of connected speakers and “direct” audio supply bypassing auxiliary circuits, as well as turning on the input of a power amplifier. The amplifier is made on a three-layer chassis, eliminating the impact of any external vibrations on it. Marantz PM8006

Yamaha A-S801 pros & cons

Pros

  • Versatility in terms of reproducible material
  • Sufficient power headroom for mid-range acoustics

Cons

  • It is not visible in what position the volume knob (when controlled from the remote control, it rotates)

Marantz PM8006 pros & cons

Pros

  • It retains some of the signature warmth of the Marantz house sound, but to a lesser degree to past amps
  • The input selection is vast, allowing you to hook up just about anything imaginable
  • The input selector is of very high quality with distinct detents, as well as relay clicks during input changes

Cons

  • Not enough dynamics and bass control

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