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Here we show you integrated amps comparison of Yamaha A-S501 vs NAD C338 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, A-S501 has a total rating of 8.7 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for C338.
Advantages Yamaha A-S501 over NAD C338
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.03%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 98dB
- 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
- USB port
Advantages NAD C338 over Yamaha A-S501
- Bluetooth enabled
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Optical digital inputs
- Coaxial digital inputs
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
- Have a pre-out for sub
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Common
Product
Yamaha A-S501
NAD C338
Model
A-S501
C338
Brand
Yamaha
NAD
Reviews
378
12
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
170/8, 200/6
80/8, 150/4, 210/2
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
85/8, 100/6
50/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,6
8,4,2
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.03
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
98
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
2/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
1
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
0
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
0/0
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
240
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
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 7 x 28.5/17 x 2.7 x 11
Weight, kg/lbs
10.3/22.7
4.8/10.7
Other
Release year
2014
2020
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.7Yamaha A-S501
- 7NAD C338
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