Jan 30, 2020
Read MoreYamaha A-S301 vs NAD C 316BEE review
Yamaha A-S301 review
Gourmets of quality sound who are familiar with Yamaha equipment will recognize the new model in design. The company that produces amplifiers does this in its own unique style, which is difficult to confuse with others. This was reflected in the equipment in a positive way. The front panel is made of aluminum. It successfully located all the necessary levers for control. Yamaha A-S301 output power is a bit higher than NAD has. Look at it: 60W vs 40W (8 Ohms). 
NAD C 316BEE review
The switching capabilities of the model allow you to connect a variety of sound sources to it: a vinyl player, a CD player, and a digital compact player. On the front panel of the device there is a headphone output and an input for an MP3 player. The device controls the sound of low and high frequencies, which is convenient if some records need to achieve more detailed sound or get more powerful bass. Thanks to the use of unique circuitry solutions, standby power consumption is less than one watt. This class C316BEE sets the quality standard, it is characterized by a minimum level of distortion, as well as an excellent indicator of channel separation. 
Yamaha A-S301 pros & cons
Pros
- The device will not be idle for more than 8 hours, it will go into standby mode
- It is possible to turn off the tone, balance and loudness controls (Pure Direct mode)
Cons
- The built-in DAC was a little disappointing: with a high-frequency response it produces a signal with a rather high THD
NAD C 316BEE pros & cons
Pros
- This amp is supposed to handle complex impedance setups and beautifully handles 4 Ohm speakers
- 316BEE uses lead-free solder for silver and is manufactured without hazardous materials
Cons
- The only thing I would have liked were jacks for an EQ
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Product
Yamaha A-S301
NAD C 316BEE
Model
A-S301
C 316BEE
Brand
Yamaha
NAD
Reviews
378
67
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
120/8, 140/6
80/8
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
60/8, 70/6
40/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
95
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
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
0
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
0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
190
Power consumption standby, W
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
43.5 x 8 x 28.7/17.1 x 3.1 x 11.4
Weight, kg/lbs
7.9/19.8
5.5/12.1
Other
Release year
2014
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.2Yamaha A-S301
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
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