Yamaha - A-S801 320W 2-Ch. Integrated Amplifier - Black
- Key Specs
- Continuous Watts x Channel @ Ohms: N/A
- Number of Channels: 2 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Number of Audio Zones: 2 (Audio zones, typically designated by rooms in a home, are areas in which all speakers are dependent on the same sound source. Whether a zone encompasses one or multiple rooms, the receiver or preamp/processor is used to control all aspects of its audio and is able to select which zones receive sound.)
- Audio Only Inputs: Unbalanced RCA
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- General
- Product Name: A-S801 320W 2-Ch. Integrated Amplifier
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model Number: A-S801BL
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Continuous Watts x Channel @ Ohms: N/A
- Maximum Watts x Channel @ Ohms: 200 (This is the maximum load the speaker, subwoofer or amp can drive.)
- Total Power Handling: 320 watts (How much amplifier (amplified) power (wattage) that can be handled before damaging the product.)
- Number of Channels: 2 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Number of Audio Zones: 2 (Audio zones, typically designated by rooms in a home, are areas in which all speakers are dependent on the same sound source. Whether a zone encompasses one or multiple rooms, the receiver or preamp/processor is used to control all aspects of its audio and is able to select which zones receive sound.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 20 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0 percent (Measurement of the harmonic sound distortion. The lower the percentage, the cleaner the sound.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Amplifier Class: A (An amplifier's mode of operation, specifically the conditions in which its electrical current flows for the duration of an audio signal, determines its class. Each class has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to power efficiency, levels of crossover distortion, and overall sound quality.)
- Amplifier Type: Integrated amplifiers
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 99 decibels (The ratio of the desired signal's strength to the level of background noise. A ratio higher than 1:1, which equates to greater than 0 decibels, indicates more signal than noise.)
- Bass Boost: None (Circuitry that boosts the bass response of the amplifier, improving audio reproduction enhancing the sound of low frequencies. Fixed boost means the level of bass response is preset, whereas variable boost allows the user to make adjustments.)
- Inputs
- Audio Only Inputs: Unbalanced RCA
- Video Only Inputs: No video only inputs (The number and type of video signal only inputs the product has.)
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Line-Level Inputs: true (Also referred to as low-level inputs. Enables the amplifier to receive a sound signal from another device via RCA cables.)
- Outputs
- Speaker Connection Type: Banana Jack/Screw Terminals
- Video Only Outputs: No video only outputs (The number and type of video signal only outputs the product has.)
- Features
- Fan Cooled: true
- Bridgeable: false (Bridging an amplifier increases the power it supplies to the speaker(s).)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 17.1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 15.25 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 26.7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 027108948829
Enjoy hi-fi audio with this Yamaha A-S801 A-S801BL integrated amplifier, which features ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) for stunning sound quality and supports speaker A, B or A+B selection for flexible playback.
- 320W maximum power: 160W x 2 @ 4 ohms, 1KHz, 0.7% THD for powerful sound. Also supports 200W RMS power (100W x 2 @ 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.019% THD).
- Speaker A, B or A+B selection: Plus speaker terminals for up to 2 systems allows you to connect to speaker systems in different rooms and easily switch between them or play the same audio in multiple areas simultaneously.
- ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology): Utilizes a direct signal path, ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base, solid center bar and custom-made power transformer to offer rich, high-quality sound.
- ESS Technology SABRE32 audio DAC: Provides highly precise processing and easily handles large amounts of audio data.
- CD direct amplification: Enables a direct connection to your CD player (not included) for an optimal signal-to-noise ratio. Pure Direct mode bypasses the buffer amp and tone, loudness and balance controls for pure sound.
- Plug-and-play setup: Simplifies installation.
- USB DAC function with DSD support (2.8MHz/5.6MHz): With PCM up to 384KHz/32-bit lets you directly connect to a compatible computer for high-resolution playback.
- Continuously variable loudness control: Allows you to select a desired volume level, provides optimal tonal balance at most listening levels and compensates for natural loss at high and low frequencies when playing music at low levels.
- Compatible with YBA-11 Bluetooth wireless adapter (not included): So you can wirelessly stream music with crystal clarity from compatible audio sources.
Whats Included
- A-S801 320W 2-Ch. Integrated Amplifier
- AC power cable
- Remote
- Owner's manual
A: Marketing in the audio business can be confusing at times. Let me clear this up. No matter who the manufacturer is, they all advertise the same way. The lower the "resistance" (measured in ohms) the more power/electricity can be conducted. If a speaker has a resistance rating of 8 ohms, it wont be able to receive as much electricity as any comparable 4 ohm speaker even though they're using the same amp, set up and wire. This causes marketing to throw around a bunch of different specs in the air, willy-nilly. Often times, the people creating the product sale page on their website don't even understand what specs are what. Tech can be confusing. When ever a company advertises a devices "Peak Power", they will advertise it at a its lowest usable resistance (4ohms). 2 Channels Driven @ 4ohms, this amp does indeed provide 160 + 160 power, but that's not how you will use this device most likely. If you're driving 4 ohm speakers, you need a better amp than this and you should probably just buy "seperates". The real statistic you will be looking for when shopping an amp or receiver is going to be RMS power for 2 channels driven @ 8ohms 20hz - 20khz. This specific amp is is 100w + 100w (200w RMS). This amp will work great for any 6 or 8ohm rated speaker. It is loud as heck!
Q: What is considered a "compatible computer" that DAC feature refers to?
A: Yamaha requires installing a Yamaha software driver for either Windows or Mac. There is no driver available for Linux, so it won't work for example on the Bryston BDP-Pi digital music server, which uses an embedded Linux computer.
