Feb 28, 2020
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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. 
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. 
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
Yamaha A-S801 vs Marantz PM8006
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Product
Yamaha A-S801
Marantz PM8006
Model
A-S801
PM8006
Brand
Yamaha
Marantz
Reviews
378
30
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
200/8, 240/6
140/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
100/8, 120/6
70/8, 100/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,6
8,4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
125
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
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
0/0
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
7
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
220
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.2
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15 x 38.7/17.1 x 6 x 15.2
44 x 12.8 x 37.9/17.3 x5 x 15
Weight, kg/lbs
12.1/26.7
12/26.4
Other
Release year
2014
2017
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Yamaha A-S801
- 8Marantz PM8006
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