Perfect amp for efficient Klipsch Heritage speakers. DAC and amp sound great with both speakers and headphones. Neutral and accurate amp with perfect amount of power for super efficient speakers. If you need more power simply step up to the 501, 701 or 801 models. If you don't need that power stick with this amazing option. Runs cool and clean. Pure direct is great when you don't need eq or balance. Nice selection of inputs and outputs.Good value at $350 but a true no brainer if you can get an open box unit for $260 as I did. Mini amps and desktop solutions may be sleek and pretty and have many influencer supporters and shills but do not have the decades of experience and engineering behind them that Yamaha has.

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The sound is very neutral, slightly light

It is like a 70s amplifier. No frills and all music

Great look and provides the power I needed

Este amplificador suena genial., me recuerda a los amplificadores vintage de los aos 80's., si bien aquellos eran de una construccin ms slida. Me encanta!

Got this amplifier last year as a Christmas present to myself. Has been working great. Good quality. Good looks. Very versatile. If I have to complain about something, it would be that it is difficult to see the volume control setting (have the black finish).

While I enjoyed the Sony, I always felt the sound wasn't warm enough for me and something just seemed off.Enter the 301. Wow! The mids are so much more present. The sound stage is perfect for my vinyl listening station. The bass is great. I had to buy a sub for my Sony. I may no longer need it! The sound is so much more balanced.Only downside is the remote. Can't control treble or bass or Loudness. So happy I decided to give this unit a try!

I bought this model, over the s501, solely because of the DAC and I'm happy with my decision. The amp sounds great, looks great and drives my 4 ohm speakers with no problems whatsoever. If you don't need a DAC, don't be afraid of the S501 and save some cash, but this s801 has a good DAC and acts a a great all in one.

I am running four speakers,a multi-disk cd player and a large svs subwoofer with plenty of power to spare. This is a well-built four channel amp with good digital to analog conversion (DAC) built in. I added a bluetooth receiver with a good quality optical cable for Spotify. Buttons are on the front of the amp for CD direct and pure direct if you choose to bypass optional tone controls. If you do not want to fuss with separate components and just want to enjoy your CDs, vinyl and streaming music without a fuss this is a very good choice. Upgraded speaker wires (I use 14 gauge Micca) and good quality interconnect rca cables will enhance any stereo system.

Many users..Phono stage decent enough..CD.Tuner..good Power.... Clean for Entry level HiFi..TV sound is my use.. Headphones are able to drive most good ones... Great Tone control s.. unique Loudness Control...many options...But..no Monitor Loop...(tape).I don't know why all integrated amplifiers.. don't have this feature...all older vintage... have this feature... IT doesn't cost much to have it...ALL older stuff, even cheaper older Amps.. have this feature.. Great for the Money!!

Being a collector of vintage Yamaha equipment for almost two decades, I had my eye on one of these since they first came out. I appreciate how Yamaha kept the classic aesthetic, but backed it with modern connectivity and improved speaker outputs. It has that hallmark Yamaha natural sound I have grown to appreciate, and the minimalist look blends in with my retro decor without looking out of place with bright lights or glossy panels that attract scratches and dust.For the price, it's a nice value, and puts out enough sound to fill my living room. The amplifier can drive my 4 ohm Dynaudio speakers with ease. Compared to vintage units, the added remote is a nice touch, even if it is something I will not use very often. If you place it next to Yamaha's contemporary receiver line in the same price range, everything about this unit has better construction and materials.My only complaint is the choice of plastic for knobs and controls, where my vintage units have metal. It's a small gripe, but that's truly the only thing that bothered me (and rather insignificantly).I'm so pleased with this unit, I look forward to upgrading my office stereo to the A-S801 in the near future.

Amp sounds great!

I have used this amp for a few months now. I've played albums and digital sources. This amp is smooth, rich, and a pleasure to listen to. It drives my three way 8 ohm speakers beautifully at low volume and punches hard at high volume. The loudness control very nicely tunes in the sound you are looking for. I'm quite happy with this amp. Hats off to Yamaha.

I own this amp - it's a great amp with a built in DAC - I use it for my ns1000m speakers they sound the best in modern era - crystal clear highs and lows and zero distortion ever - throw out your old and outdated amps and buy this - one simple solution for a great stereo amp finally from YamahaLike

I researched amps well before buying this. I got a deal with an open box special and it was just like new. So many nice features ( sub out, DAC via USB, tone controls). I've owned a lot of brands over the years but Yamaha is gold for the money). Let it burn in for a 100 hours or soit gets better every time you use it for the first few weeks. I'm playing it with a SVS sub and large Klipsch speakers so I'm not taxing it at all ( 98-102 DB efficient heritage line). So much power and it has A and B set so I can run 4 speakers which I do often with zero loss in sound/power. You can run a set of wires outside or in another room. Value here for years and I'm a Luxman, Accuphase and Mac lover. They cost 5x as much

Great amp versatility, built in Dac is warm sounding but not the best in the world either. It's there for you if you need it. I bought a Schiit audio and smsl d6 . I think each Dac sounds different. All good but slightly different

The stereo reproduction I get from this amplifier is incredible. Combined with my Yamaha CD player cds never sounded better.

Wonderful clarity and separation. Using it with a Fluance RT83 turntable and ELAC Debut 2.0 speakers. Best sounding system I have ever owned. Will buy the matching Yamaha CDS303 CD player.

The time finally came to upgrade from a mediocre no-name receiver to a dedicated 2-channel integrated amp. As I have no need for A/V or tuner capabilities for this particular application, a 5.1 or greater home theater receiver would have been superfluous. I also question how much longer quality 2-channel amplifiers will be available in the sub-$1,000 price range. After considering the S301 and S501, I decided to spend a little more for the S701. I also have no need for USB capability, so I ruled out the S801. The S701 sound is crystal clear and detailed, and the high-power amps easily handle the pristine Bose 901 Series VI I have been saving until I was able to get a quality amp. As I have a single audio source, the lack of a dedicated REC IN/OUT loop is not an issue. I use one of the LINE IN/OUT pairs for the Bose EQ and connect my source to the EQ. The DIRECT signal path is particularly crisp. Also nice to have the variable Loudness control for low-volume listening. Great little amp. I highly recommend it for a dedicated 2-channel application with a focus on sound without extraneous bells and whistles.