Feb 28, 2020
You may have probably heard that thanks to the Yamaha A-S801 specs, specifically ToP-ART circuitry that enhances the sound quality and high structural stability, this integrated amplifier delivers ex...
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Comparing Yamaha A-S801 vs Denon PMA-800NE? Our experts can help you find the best integrated amp. Based on our rating, A-S801 has a total rating of 9.5 out of 10 vs 8.2 out of 10 for PMA-800NE.
Advantages Yamaha A-S801 over Denon PMA-800NE
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
- USB port
Advantages Denon PMA-800NE over Yamaha A-S801
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 99dB
Common strengths
- Equal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01%
- Have speaker A/B switching
- Pure direct mode available
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
- Balance control available
- Optical digital inputs
- Coaxial digital inputs
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
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Product
Yamaha A-S801
Denon PMA-800NE
Model
A-S801
PMA-800NE
Brand
Yamaha
Denon
Reviews
378
38
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
200/8, 240/6
100/8, 170/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
100/8, 120/6
50/8, 85/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,6
8,4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
105
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-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
3/0
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
200
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
34.5 x 12.1 x 26.6/13.6 x 4.3 x 10.5
Weight, kg/lbs
12.1/26.7
7.5/16.5
Other
Release year
2014
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Yamaha A-S801
- 8.2Denon PMA-800NE
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