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What are the main differences between the Yamaha A-S301 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 and which integrated amp is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, A-S301 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 vs 4 out of 10 for Topaz AM10.
Advantages Yamaha A-S301 over Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 6Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 99dB vs 82dB
- 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
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 1/0
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/0
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
Advantages Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 over Yamaha A-S301
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Yamaha A-S301 vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
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Product
Yamaha A-S301
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
Model
A-S301
Topaz AM10
Brand
Yamaha
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
378
31
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
120/8, 140/6
70/8
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
60/8, 70/6
35/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-50KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.01
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
99
82
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
6
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
2
1
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
260
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 x 7.6 x 34/17 x 3 x 13.4
Weight, kg/lbs
7.9/19.8
5.6/15.85
Other
Release year
2014
2010
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.2Yamaha A-S301
- 4Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
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