Thank you for the video. I have a Yamaha A700 integrated that I bought in 1982, it is still going and still sounds good. Thinking of replacing it with one of these, as come on, the amp is almost 40 years old! The fact that my A700 is nearly 40 years old and can still work very well, crank cleanly to high volume levels powering a pair of large tower speakers is a testament to Yamaha build quality. This amp's layout is nearly identical to my old A700's, so it already seems like an old friend.
Audition the new amp, and if it's not significantly better sounding than your 40 year old amp, then don't fix what ain't broke! Keep using it until it gives up the ghost. QC was better back then. My 2 cents.
@Thomas Headley You mean Pre-Amps!! In general, an Amplifier can mean both pre-amp or integrated but if you want to be specific then it's either a pre-amp which does not have tone controls or an integrated which does have tone controls as you rightly observed.
@@Stringbean421 - - the Yamaha in this video is an Integrated Amp meaning that the Pre-Amp section and Power-Amp section are integrated into one unit. Some Pre-Amp have Tone Controls and some don't, but that has nothing to do with whether they are Pre-Amps or not. As _JOSHUA ELEAZER_ mentioned, a Receiver is an Integrated Amp with a built-in Radio. It is an Integrated Amp that "receives". Pre-Amp - *Rotel RC-1572 Pre-Amp with Digital Tone Controls -* rotel.com/en-gb/product/rc-1572 Integrated Amp - *Rotel RA-1572 Integrated with Digital Tone Controls -* rotel.com/en-gb/product/ra-1572 Receiver - *Yamaha RN803 Network Receiver -* usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-n803/index.html Integrated Amp - *Yamaha A-S701 Integrated Amp -* usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s701/index.html
This is a class A/B amplifier. Read Amir's review of the device and you will be pleasantly surprised. The amp delivered 110 W into 8 Ohms, 180 Watts in a 4 Ohm load. The unit even remained stable against 2 Ohm loads!!! There are many €6000 amplifiers that require a clean pair of underwear if matched with speakers that dip to 3 Ohms... Dac and phono stage were mediocre though...
That was an excellent video. I like the special graphics. You didn’t quite get the measure of how the loudness is implemented, and you didn’t tell me what chip the DAC uses, but those are my only complaints. I really appreciated that this video isn’t all “talking head” like most amateur reviews, and that you cracked right along and didn’t waste my time. Well done.
I have this amplifier hooked up to my Atmos home theater. My Denon AVR is doing the processing and powers everything but the front left and front right towers only…. So yes, it can be used in multi-channel home theater.
just bought this its an absolute beast well worth the money, heaps of power to drive my inefficient speakers which really struggled with my 45wpc amplifier at high volumes.
Good, more accessible to the lay person. It is a long time since I bought some stuff and much has passed me by. I'm old, I'm a purist, old fashioned I suppose. Well the turntable made a comeback, did it ever leave? For me music is music and I want all components streamlined to that. I shall consider this product even though much of it I'd never use. The presentation of the video was good, to the point without blinding me with techno talk.
i Have tried so many times to upgrade my 1997 Yamaha rx396 narural sound reciver it's a beast epically at 4 ohms it sounds the best but everytime I go to upgrade my old school 2 channel Yamaha always sounds stronger and warmer I've owned many stereos and the 396 pushes my klispch kg stronger than anything else that's why I have a hard time replacing it !
This is a great amp, power and clarity wise. However, some reviewers have pointed out that the DAC tends to sound a bit sterile. After reading this, I hooked my Peachtree DACitX back up and they ended up being right.
I am in doubt about either the A-S701 new or a used Denon PMA-1510AE. Will be mostly used for Vynil, any comments on the phono stage? I have a pair or Dali Zensor 5 and a Pro-ject turntable without pre-amp.
Thank you for the review. Can you please confirm that this is a class AB push/pull that runs in class A mode on the lower half of the volume knob and in AB in the upper half? I hope so because I just bought one and that was my requirement :)
Awesome video dude. I was thinking of learning guitar or electric guitar and I didn't know what amplifier I should get and thanks to you I know now. Keep up a great work.
He skipped right over the best function - PURE DIRECT. It allows the user to bypass the tone controls and increase the sound quality, regardless of source.
@@RainbowCharade Yes, there is. CD Direct Amp does what Pure Direct does (stops power supply to the unnecessary circuit for CD playback), but also converts the input signal to the normal phase and reverse phase, and balance transfer to the electronic volume. The manual claims this will result in improved signal to noise ratio (pure direct boasts this as well), external noise canceling and reduced distortion.
Too bad they didn’t use knobs for the bass, treble and loudness controls. Imho, it would be more aesthetically pleasing and look closer to the 70s and 80s “receivers”.
hi Andy, i am strongly considering this now, I like the idea of its power (over the Marantz 6006). Do you think there is any competition to consider these days which still have the optical in and tone controls? Thank you!
Rossi Brother hey man thanks for the reply! I just ordered the 701 a day ago because I had some spare money saved up from Covid19 lockdown. It hasn’t arrived yet but I’m hoping it will sound great!
This is so important for me but I couldnt find any info. What is this amp's SLEW RATE? Please answer this if you have any info about it. Thanks for the review!
If you have the Yamaha CD N301 network CD player as well, you can use your iPad and Spotify as well as have internet radio. The CD N301 also has airplay.
It DOES accept Bluetooth devices. Add the optional Yamaha YBA-11 Bluetooth receiver and you'll be able to effortlessly link up your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-equipped device, giving you simple, wireless music streaming.
Jeff k Yes indeed. I have this amp and have the infinity sm215. These speakers are very efficient and they sound great and get very loud with this amp.
I got this amp for myself a couple of weeks ago and its really good sounding but the only thing that bothers me bit are the plastic tone knobs which have a really inconsistent feel and click in the normal position. I know its not that big of a deal but I wonder if anyone else has the problem.
@@andreassouth1523 and of course you took it in for repair correct? You experienced a buzz and ignored it for years.....This is your claim? Did you purchase this unit new or used.
Hello Andy, thank you for the video. Had a further enquiry in relation to the Yamaha rn602. Considering it is lower in the power rating in comparison to the AS70, would the musical quality stay the same at lower volumes and only differentiate at higher volumes? Thanks
Hi. At the back of this amp there is an Impedance selector with a guide. However if you want to connect only 2 speakers (8oms per speaker ) using port A, should you use LOW or set the switch to High? Thank you!
@Rossi Brother I have a pair of Chorus 714s speakers. At the back of each it is stated 90w / 8 Oms. With a 1 Positive connector and 1 Negative connector. I use one cable with x2 leads to connect +/- of the speaker to The A port on the Amp left channel +/- and another cable, identical to connect the other speaker to the right chanel of port A on the amp. The Impedance selector on the back of the amp says: when using port A or port B use LOW when speaker Impedance is 4 Oms or higher, use High when speaker Impedance is 6 Oms or higher. I do not use A+B port together nor B wiring that is why I am confused. And according Yamaha logic I should use High selector cos speakers are 8 Oms.. That is > 6 oms. I think I am just going to connect the pair in series.. That will definitely then be 16 Oms meaning HIGH position on Impedance switch.
Great video, bro. Could you tell me if this amp uses a toroidal or EI laminate Transformer???? Could you also review the Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier???
+nikemac84 as 801 is identicaly with as701, at specification and SOUND! only diference in this two models is the usb dac port on the yamaha as801. AS801 is for US market and 701 for the rest of world. In Europe i can t find the 801 model. So, if you have opportunity and u live in US, buy as801 for the usb dac port !
+Catalin NiculaeThe 801also has a double bottom design and weighs 2lbs. more. From Yamaha's website:"In order to effectively dampen the vibrations that have adverse effects on sound quality, the A-S801 chassis has a double bottom design with a 1 mm iron plate. In addition, the power transformer and heat sinks in the power amp section are supported by an extremely strong and stable ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) base. A solid center bar further enhances high rigidity and dampens vibrations. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to superior signal to noise ratio with rich, natural sound reproduction"May be marketing hype--don't know. I ordered the 801 and matching T-S500 AM/FM tuner instead of the 701 for the USB DAC port.
No. The R-S700 receiver, which is no longer manufactured, but might be found on the used market, has removable jumpers between the amp and preamp circuits, allowing for preamp outs. The A-S701 has no such provision for adding another amplifier.
Please Read This: If you want all of those tech features he mentioned in the beginning of the video AND All of the build quality in specs of this unit, then look into the Yamaha R-N803. It is essentially built on a modified version of the A-S701 But it has all of the tech features including Yamaha MusicCast. Due to scale, it's also about $50 cheaper. This has not been invented yet at the time of this video.
Hi Andy, thanks for the review, very informative. Can you share your thoughts on the RN-602 as well? It seems to swing the other way entirely when it comes to digital streaming and playback. I'm keen to understand how much worse (if at all) it performs musically as a result of this.
+Gehan01 Thanks for watching the review! Yeah, the RN-602 looks nice, and has the advantage of including a DAC that supports Direct Stream Digital (the format used on SACDs) and, of course, a tuner / USB input etc. In terms of the amplifier, I think the main difference is in the power rating: the A-S701 has 100W min power at 8 ohms with 0.019% distortion, and the RN-602 has 80W at 8 ohms with 0.04% distortion. So if you want to run it loud, then you're better off with the S701.
+HandyAndy Tech Tips Greeting Andy how do you use a DAC in a amp for SACD? Or is it just for digital format such as WAWE? Anyway this video was most entertaining.
you shude record more things on the hololens. i really wanna learn more about it and there's no channel with good videos on it so i hope you record more on the hololens
Does anyone knows if the Yamaha A-S701 will work well with Polk Rti10 speakers (8 Ohms)? I don't listen to music loud or even close to be loud. My Harman Kardon HK 3490 died last week after 12 years and now I need a new receiver/amplifier. Would the Yamaha A-S501 be enough for my Polk? TIA.
Actually Yamaha are very high value Amps and Receivers if you compare them to other products with similar specs. The Yamaha AS701 is $799 in the USA, but it has 100w/ch, MM Phono In, Sub-Out, and a high quality 24b/192k DAC. For $100 more ($899USA) the AS801 has a higher quality 32 bit 348k DAC which includes a USB-PC input. You will find few amps that meet those specs for the price of a Yamaha.
At home I am using Harman kardon HK970 ... I have also HK980 BUT quit working need repair... I am thinking to buy a new one as well Thist unit cost 1200 dolar in my country that's almost 2 salary for many people ....
Is it normal that when the volume is at zero and I want to reduce it further with the remote control, the engine idles? If I increase the volume from 0, the engine runs longer even if I only press the plus button on the remote control very briefly. Can anyone reproduce this?
+Catalin Niculae Well, after having a cursory glance at the spec sheet for the A-S1000, all I can really say is that it's far more expensive, has roughly the same amount of features, and rather similar power specs. And Yamaha's website actually lists it as discontinued (well, at least in Australia).
+anthony contreras Well, this is actually a stereo amp that is designed to amplify line-level sources (like a CD player). It's NOT A GOOD IDEA to plug in an electric guitar, because the output voltage of the pickups will be far too high and you'll blow something up. If you want a guitar amp, then I'd recommend something from Marshall (marshallamps.com/products/amplifiers/).
for cd players plugged into this model, does the rca input method or the digital coax input make a big difference in terms of noticeable audio fidelity?
If you want an equalizer that you can use in a line input, get yourself a Schitt Loki. If you need to distribute it among more than one component, get a splitter box. But you will not be able to use 1 loki for more than 1 component simultaneously. The only way to do that is to get 1 loki for each of your components.That would be purer, but that could get expensive. A splitter box would allow you to press a "channel" switch allocated for the turntable, cd player, tuner or whatever. I would get no more than a 4 channel splitter box. The Schitt loki goes for about 150. It performs well, very reasonable price. The boxes can be bought on amazon.
Hello, I have purchased Yamaha A-S501 stereo amplifier from France about 2 months ago. If there is any problem with the product with any electronic component, will I be able to get it repaired in Bangalore/India?? As the product is bought in Paris, will the warranty still applicable in India?
The higher end integrated amps don't even have loudness knob from a quick check. I wish they didn't include it because it just seems like a cheap gimmick in that case that clutters the front.
My sister bought one of these because the store was suggested. This is not a great amplifier for classical music, at least for the configuration it has, Thorens TD160 + Sure 75ED + Atomh speakers sirocco 1.0 does not read the basses So I do not advise accompanying this amplifier, with 10% of the value was better figure one in 2nd hand with 20 years.
If you have to explain what bass, treble and loudness switches do, you're talking to an audience that wouldn't even consider buying a stereo amplifier.
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Thank you for the video.
I have a Yamaha A700 integrated that I bought in 1982, it is still going and still sounds good. Thinking of replacing it with one of these, as come on, the amp is almost 40 years old! The fact that my A700 is nearly 40 years old and can still work very well, crank cleanly to high volume levels powering a pair of large tower speakers is a testament to Yamaha build quality. This amp's layout is nearly identical to my old A700's, so it already seems like an old friend.
Audition the new amp, and if it's not significantly better sounding than your 40 year old amp, then don't fix what ain't broke!
Keep using it until it gives up the ghost.
QC was better back then.
My 2 cents.
"anyway it sounds really good that's all you need to know" I like that :)
yeah. amps don't have tuners. Otherwise, they'd be receivers.
@Thomas Headley
You mean Pre-Amps!! In general, an Amplifier can mean both pre-amp or integrated but if you want to be specific then it's either a pre-amp which does not have tone controls or an integrated which does have tone controls as you rightly observed.
@@Stringbean421 Actually many pre-amps do have tone controls. It's poweramps that usually do not have tone controls.
@@Stringbean421 - - the Yamaha in this video is an Integrated Amp meaning that the Pre-Amp section and Power-Amp section are integrated into one unit. Some Pre-Amp have Tone Controls and some don't, but that has nothing to do with whether they are Pre-Amps or not. As _JOSHUA ELEAZER_ mentioned, a Receiver is an Integrated Amp with a built-in Radio. It is an Integrated Amp that "receives".
Pre-Amp - *Rotel RC-1572 Pre-Amp with Digital Tone Controls -*
rotel.com/en-gb/product/rc-1572
Integrated Amp - *Rotel RA-1572 Integrated with Digital Tone Controls -*
rotel.com/en-gb/product/ra-1572
Receiver - *Yamaha RN803 Network Receiver -*
usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-n803/index.html
Integrated Amp - *Yamaha A-S701 Integrated Amp -*
usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s701/index.html
@Mauricio Gallagher - - um... did you just admit to committing a Cyber-Crime on an open public forum? Cause that doesn't seem smart.
This is a class A/B amplifier. Read Amir's review of the device and you will be pleasantly surprised. The amp delivered 110 W into 8 Ohms, 180 Watts in a 4 Ohm load. The unit even remained stable against 2 Ohm loads!!! There are many €6000 amplifiers that require a clean pair of underwear if matched with speakers that dip to 3 Ohms... Dac and phono stage were mediocre though...
That was an excellent video. I like the special graphics. You didn’t quite get the measure of how the loudness is implemented, and you didn’t tell me what chip the DAC uses, but those are my only complaints. I really appreciated that this video isn’t all “talking head” like most amateur reviews, and that you cracked right along and didn’t waste my time. Well done.
I have this amplifier hooked up to my Atmos home theater. My Denon AVR is doing the processing and powers everything but the front left and front right towers only…. So yes, it can be used in multi-channel home theater.
This Loudness the best on the world. Love it....
Good review and yes, please do more hifi videos. Thank you.
Well done Sir. My only pet peev is why plastic knobs (I know cost) then add $50 to price for machined aluminum.
It doesn't have any of those connectivity features you mentioned at the start because it's an amplifier, not a receiver.
just bought this its an absolute beast well worth the money, heaps of power to drive my inefficient speakers which really struggled with my 45wpc amplifier at high volumes.
What speakers do you have,and which amp (45w)you had before?
Good, more accessible to the lay person. It is a long time since I bought some stuff and much has passed me by. I'm old, I'm a purist, old fashioned I suppose. Well the turntable made a comeback, did it ever leave? For me music is music and I want all components streamlined to that. I shall consider this product even though much of it I'd never use. The presentation of the video was good, to the point without blinding me with techno talk.
Nice to hear a fellow Aussie doing reviews on TH-cam. Checking out your other content now....
I was wondering what type of inflection that was, I thought it was a speech impediment
Looks like this will become my new APM for my Canton M80 DC speakers.
i Have tried so many times to upgrade my 1997 Yamaha rx396 narural sound reciver it's a beast epically at 4 ohms it sounds the best but everytime I go to upgrade my old school 2 channel Yamaha always sounds stronger and warmer I've owned many stereos and the 396 pushes my klispch kg stronger than anything else that's why I have a hard time replacing it !
Its a serious 2 channel amp .
no bluetooth or any extra rubbish add ons just real music amp.
The Amp has a built in DAC (1xOptical, 1xCoaxial, Phono In, Sub-Out) not sure in the AU, but in the UK £399 in the USA $799.
This is a great amp, power and clarity wise. However, some reviewers have pointed out that the DAC tends to sound a bit sterile. After reading this, I hooked my Peachtree DACitX back up and they ended up being right.
I have this.DAC sounds warm and detailed like vinyl
Outstanding review
I am in doubt about either the A-S701 new or a used Denon PMA-1510AE. Will be mostly used for Vynil, any comments on the phono stage? I have a pair or Dali Zensor 5 and a Pro-ject turntable without pre-amp.
Thank you for the review. Can you please confirm that this is a class AB push/pull that runs in class A mode on the lower half of the volume knob and in AB in the upper half? I hope so because I just bought one and that was my requirement :)
Awesome video dude. I was thinking of learning guitar or electric guitar and I didn't know what amplifier I should get and thanks to you I know now. Keep up a great work.
😀 this is not a guitar amp...😀
He skipped right over the best function - PURE DIRECT. It allows the user to bypass the tone controls and increase the sound quality, regardless of source.
is there a difference between hitting cd direct and pure direct when playing cd?
@@RainbowCharade Yes, there is. CD Direct Amp does what Pure Direct does (stops power supply to the unnecessary circuit for CD playback), but also converts the input signal to the normal phase and reverse phase, and balance transfer to the electronic volume. The manual claims this will result in improved signal to noise ratio (pure direct boasts this as well), external noise canceling and reduced distortion.
Too bad they didn’t use knobs for the bass, treble and loudness controls. Imho, it would be more aesthetically pleasing and look closer to the 70s and 80s “receivers”.
Hi, can I plug in and EQ to the amplifier and if so through which inputs? thanks.
Will the Yama work well with Dali Oberon 5?
What about his internal DAC ? have someone compared to other external dac ?
hi Andy, i am strongly considering this now, I like the idea of its power (over the Marantz 6006). Do you think there is any competition to consider these days which still have the optical in and tone controls? Thank you!
Is the difference between the 501 and 701 worth the money? Thanks
Rossi Brother hey man thanks for the reply! I just ordered the 701 a day ago because I had some spare money saved up from Covid19 lockdown. It hasn’t arrived yet but I’m hoping it will sound great!
@@harryt92 I have the same one and after 6 months it started buzzing rather from the transformer .... Also after 2 years the buzzing got worse!Your's?
@@andreassouth1523 My 701 has been perfect so far! Hopefully I don't jinx it lol
@@harryt92 Curious about yuor 701 status? is it ok now?? thanks
@@andrchen5102 Yes it is still going strong. A great amp and happy I bought it.
Can i connect my bose 901 equaliser to this particular amplifier ?
This is so important for me but I couldnt find any info. What is this amp's SLEW RATE? Please answer this if you have any info about it. Thanks for the review!
Great review!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
if you want to connect your tablet and phone you only need a chromecast audio dongle.
Bryan Dempsen
there is not a hdmi connection,so where you put the chromecast dongle in.
If you have the Yamaha CD N301 network CD player as well, you can use your iPad and Spotify as well as have internet radio. The CD N301 also has airplay.
@@next3576 Chromecast audio has rca and optical output.
great review
jesus that fooled me I thought it was 1980..good job Yamaha! These are REFERENCE amps. :D
is that good, Reference??
I am between this and the Cambridge CXA80, any recommendations ?
Good review, well done but is the sub output for a powered or non powered sub?
Definitely for powered sub.
Do you think that amplifier may suit my JBL Studio 280 ?
What is the best amplifiers for music ?
It DOES accept Bluetooth devices. Add the optional Yamaha YBA-11 Bluetooth receiver and you'll be able to effortlessly link up your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-equipped device, giving you simple, wireless music streaming.
Graham Lewis phones should allowed be nowhere near hi fi
For less money and more functionality use a google chromecast audio
right...just plug that sucker into the tuner inputs... works and sounds great - I have the AS 501...sounds really good!
@@lizichell2 why?
Very good review
My father gave me a Yamaha tx 2000 and a set of infinity sm 125 would this be a good amp for that setup?
Jeff k Yes indeed. I have this amp and have the infinity sm215. These speakers are very efficient and they sound great and get very loud with this amp.
I not secure that control tone is 20hz and 20khz. Maybe 50hz and 16khz i think.
The 801 has an ESS DAC capable of 32-bit. :)
MrKnifeFanatic could I get good sound threw phone music ?
As I understand, the ESS is only used with the USB input. The optical and coaxial inputs use a separate Texas Instruments DAC.
If you are concerned about the day at all just buy the s701 and get a separate dac.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Hi! I know this an old comment, but I have a question: can the internal dac be bypassed?
@@dawolyan13 I believe you can bypass internal dacs with separate dac, using probably coax cable to the Yamaha.
I got this amp for myself a couple of weeks ago and its really good sounding but the only thing that bothers me bit are the plastic tone knobs which have a really inconsistent feel and click in the normal position. I know its not that big of a deal but I wonder if anyone else has the problem.
I have the same one and after 6 months it started buzzing rather from the transformer .... Also after 2 years the buzzing got worse!
@@andreassouth1523 and of course you took it in for repair correct? You experienced a buzz and ignored it for years.....This is your claim? Did you purchase this unit new or used.
does the unit have a tone defeat switch? To bypass the tone controls?
yes
Yes, the Pure Direct button.
Hello Andy, thank you for the video. Had a further enquiry in relation to the Yamaha rn602. Considering it is lower in the power rating in comparison to the AS70, would the musical quality stay the same at lower volumes and only differentiate at higher volumes? Thanks
smart review
Hi. At the back of this amp there is an Impedance selector with a guide. However if you want to connect only 2 speakers (8oms per speaker ) using port A, should you use LOW or set the switch to High? Thank you!
@Rossi Brother I have a pair of Chorus 714s speakers. At the back of each it is stated 90w / 8 Oms. With a 1 Positive connector and 1 Negative connector. I use one cable with x2 leads to connect +/- of the speaker to The A port on the Amp left channel +/- and another cable, identical to connect the other speaker to the right chanel of port A on the amp. The Impedance selector on the back of the amp says: when using port A or port B use LOW when speaker Impedance is 4 Oms or higher, use High when speaker Impedance is 6 Oms or higher. I do not use A+B port together nor B wiring that is why I am confused. And according Yamaha logic I should use High selector cos speakers are 8 Oms.. That is > 6 oms. I think I am just going to connect the pair in series.. That will definitely then be 16 Oms meaning HIGH position on Impedance switch.
@Rossi Brother Thank you for that ! I am Enjoying it all .. really glad with everything ! You Be well and take care !
Oops, upon further research it appears they're 8 ohm compatible. lol
Would you recommend pairing the 220s and this amp anyway?
Great video, bro. Could you tell me if this amp uses a toroidal or EI laminate Transformer???? Could you also review the Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier???
+nikemac84 search on google via images ;) look at this info "Custom-made power transformer / 12,000uF block capacitors / Aluminum-extruded heat sinks"
+nikemac84 as 801 is identicaly with as701, at specification and SOUND! only diference in this two models is the usb dac port on the yamaha as801. AS801 is for US market and 701 for the rest of world. In Europe i can t find the 801 model. So, if you have opportunity and u live in US, buy as801 for the usb dac port !
+Catalin NiculaeThe 801also has a double bottom design and weighs 2lbs. more. From Yamaha's website:"In order to effectively dampen the vibrations that have adverse effects on sound quality, the A-S801 chassis has a double bottom design with a 1 mm iron plate. In addition, the power transformer and heat sinks in the power amp section are supported by an extremely strong and stable ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) base. A solid center bar further enhances high rigidity and dampens vibrations. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to superior signal to noise ratio with rich, natural sound reproduction"May be marketing hype--don't know. I ordered the 801 and matching T-S500 AM/FM tuner instead of the 701 for the USB DAC port.
+Daniel O'Herrick thank you for aditional information !
How exactly i can connect speakers in A+B mode?
what about 4 ohm speakers ?
Ray Kodiak on the back you have a switch to choose between 8 an 4 ohm speakers.
Generally the best Yamaha Amps won't have a problem with 4 ohms speakers.
generaly, the best yamahas wont have problems neither with 2ohms speakers...
160w
This model like all of the Yamaha can do 4ohms excellent 2 ohms stable.
I'm confused ... are the controls alloy, plastic or something else?
Does it have a line out to add a larger amp
No. The R-S700 receiver, which is no longer manufactured, but might be found on the used market, has removable jumpers between the amp and preamp circuits, allowing for preamp outs. The A-S701 has no such provision for adding another amplifier.
Please Read This: If you want all of those tech features he mentioned in the beginning of the video AND All of the build quality in specs of this unit, then look into the Yamaha R-N803. It is essentially built on a modified version of the A-S701 But it has all of the tech features including Yamaha MusicCast. Due to scale, it's also about $50 cheaper. This has not been invented yet at the time of this video.
Hi Andy, thanks for the review, very informative. Can you share your thoughts on the RN-602 as well? It seems to swing the other way entirely when it comes to digital streaming and playback. I'm keen to understand how much worse (if at all) it performs musically as a result of this.
+Gehan01 Thanks for watching the review! Yeah, the RN-602 looks nice, and has the advantage of including a DAC that supports Direct Stream Digital (the format used on SACDs) and, of course, a tuner / USB input etc. In terms of the amplifier, I think the main difference is in the power rating: the A-S701 has 100W min power at 8 ohms with 0.019% distortion, and the RN-602 has 80W at 8 ohms with 0.04% distortion. So if you want to run it loud, then you're better off with the S701.
+HandyAndy Tech Tips Greeting Andy how do you use a DAC in a amp for SACD? Or is it just for digital format such as WAWE? Anyway this video was most entertaining.
Thanks for the great review. Can you please tell me if the volume knob is made out of plastic or if it is an alloy?
Full metal controls
@@bryanmorgan758 so why are some people saying plastic controls ?
The Volume and input are alloy- the other dials are plastic.
i have a a_s801 and can say they are plastic body with an alloy facia on input and volume control and the rest are plastic
can i run this with my presonus Studio 192 mobile audio interface? if so which input would i use to connect it? Thanks.
i want to run my pair of Yamaha Ns-10M studio monitors with the A-S701. is it possible?
you shude record more things on the hololens. i really wanna learn more about it and there's no channel with good videos on it so i hope you record more on the hololens
Does anyone knows if the Yamaha A-S701 will work well with Polk Rti10 speakers (8 Ohms)? I don't listen to music loud or even close to be loud. My Harman Kardon HK 3490 died last week after 12 years and now I need a new receiver/amplifier. Would the Yamaha A-S501 be enough for my Polk?
TIA.
You have big speakers my friend. Better as 701 for sure.
Looked up the price and my exact words were "holy fuck!"
above your pay grade?
Actually Yamaha are very high value Amps and Receivers if you compare them to other products with similar specs. The Yamaha AS701 is $799 in the USA, but it has 100w/ch, MM Phono In, Sub-Out, and a high quality 24b/192k DAC. For $100 more ($899USA) the AS801 has a higher quality 32 bit 348k DAC which includes a USB-PC input. You will find few amps that meet those specs for the price of a Yamaha.
At home I am using Harman kardon HK970 ...
I have also HK980 BUT quit working need repair...
I am thinking to buy a new one as well Thist unit cost 1200 dolar in my country that's almost 2 salary for many people ....
Is the volune knob a min to max or is it a infinate knob?
Min to max.
hi handy good video likes it, plz tell me from which country does the ampl come from
+Joomun Hassam I just checked the back of my model (produced for the Australian market), and it's manufactured in Malaysia.
That's a USB port beside the digital inputs ?
for the 701 the usb only supports the add on bluetooth dongle
Hello I like very good amplifiers
My first question is always - Price.
Richard Riley , probably around 5 hundred
yamaha has this model with lower wattage out puts as 301, 501, 701, 801...varying prices..
Is it normal that when the volume is at zero and I want to reduce it further with the remote control, the engine idles? If I increase the volume from 0, the engine runs longer even if I only press the plus button on the remote control very briefly. Can anyone reproduce this?
Hello,
AS-701 or AS 1000 ? please, elaborate. I prefer more rafinament than power. This two models are comparable ?
Thanks in advance !
+Catalin Niculae Well, after having a cursory glance at the spec sheet for the A-S1000, all I can really say is that it's far more expensive, has roughly the same amount of features, and rather similar power specs. And Yamaha's website actually lists it as discontinued (well, at least in Australia).
Ok, thanks for your answer!
+HandyAndy Tech Tips The a-s1000/1100 is a class above.
@anthony contreras
Actually what can utilize with this amplifer tell im lm right about the guitar and more if u can thanks
+anthony contreras Well, this is actually a stereo amp that is designed to amplify line-level sources (like a CD player). It's NOT A GOOD IDEA to plug in an electric guitar, because the output voltage of the pickups will be far too high and you'll blow something up. If you want a guitar amp, then I'd recommend something from Marshall (marshallamps.com/products/amplifiers/).
11 kg is pretty normal for a descent amp
How mush watt those that carry?
Oshane Nelson 100w each channel
SMOKER that's weak
@@pawhunter340 No its not, it's sufficient for most people and can do 150 wcp at 6 ohm and 185 at 4 ohms. Its great for a desktop setup.
What's the price?
Can u review yamaha n803
why would it have an fm,am tuner when it's NOT a receiver
for cd players plugged into this model, does the rca input method or the digital coax input make a big difference in terms of noticeable audio fidelity?
@Eddie M
Cool...thank you!
No integrated amp that has a loudness knob and a remote is by any means "basic".
How do i connect my Equalizer to this amplifier? Old once are better...
If you want an equalizer that you can use in a line input, get yourself a Schitt Loki. If you need to distribute it among more than one component, get a splitter box. But you will not be able to use 1 loki for more than 1 component simultaneously. The only way to do that is to get 1 loki for each of your components.That would be purer, but that could get expensive. A splitter box would allow you to press a "channel" switch allocated for the turntable, cd player, tuner or whatever. I would get no more than a 4 channel splitter box. The Schitt loki goes for about 150. It performs well, very reasonable price. The boxes can be bought on amazon.
High end Yamaha's literally last for decades.
Price?
Hello,
I have purchased Yamaha A-S501 stereo amplifier from France about 2 months ago.
If there is any problem with the product with any electronic component, will I be able to get it repaired in Bangalore/India??
As the product is bought in Paris, will the warranty still applicable in India?
YAMAHA guarantees worldwide the presentation of the purchase invoice, no matter where. Contact the Yamaha representative in your country.
Pataxilex pls write in english
Una pregunta ❓ se puede conectar un equalizador
If it had fm Am it would be a receiver/ tuner amp
Is this amp good match for dynaudio DM 3/7
I like that
¡¡¡¡Yamaha, the best!!!!!
Yamaha is for me the Best two, but alone the Best in my Priceclass! (:
Anyone knows what kind Dac is?
EDIT: actually im wrong the 701 isnt the same as the 801 the 701 DAC is the Burr-Brown PCM5102A DAC.
Thanks...
The LOUDNESS Control is generally worthless unless they have improved it on the newer amps. The width of the cut is far too narrow.
The higher end integrated amps don't even have loudness knob from a quick check. I wish they didn't include it because it just seems like a cheap gimmick in that case that clutters the front.
yamahas loudness is not classic loudness function...
You have no clue what you are talking about. Variable loudness is an excellent feature.
@@bikkojisedi011 better loudness.
Loudness control lower the mids!
this costs nothing short of a beginner
audiophile.. T_T
My sister bought one of these because the store was suggested. This is not a great amplifier for classical music, at least for the configuration it has, Thorens TD160 + Sure 75ED + Atomh speakers sirocco 1.0 does not read the basses So I do not advise accompanying this amplifier, with 10% of the value was better figure one in 2nd hand with 20 years.
Too many close up filming I cannot see the whole amplifier 😝
Of course it doesn't have AM/FM, it's an amplifier, not a tuner.
Yamaha Good
We used to just call them amplifiers.
Ill stick to my old yamaha mx830....
l own the same bleedin cds great minds
Oh dear I,ve got one of these he knows nothing about it GB
If you have to explain what bass, treble and loudness switches do, you're talking to an audience that wouldn't even consider buying a stereo amplifier.
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