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title: "YAMAHA A-S801BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black)"
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# USB DAC supports DSD 5.6MHz & PCM 384kHz/32bit Gold-plated analog & digital inputs 100W+100W power output YAMAHA A-S801BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black)

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** ₨839396
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game with Yamaha’s powerhouse precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** YAMAHA A-S801BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black) by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** ₨839396 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hi-Res Audio Ready:** Supports ultra-high resolution formats like DSD and PCM for crystal-clear playback.
- • **Premium Connectivity:** Gold-plated inputs ensure pristine signal transfer and minimal interference.
- • **Versatile Input Options:** Multiple analog and digital inputs including Phono, coaxial, and optical to connect all your devices seamlessly.
- • **Custom-Built for Stability:** Features a custom power transformer and 12,000 µF capacitors for consistent, distortion-free performance.
- • **Power that Commands Your Space:** Delivers a robust 100W per channel for immersive, room-filling sound.

## Overview

The Yamaha A-S801BL is a high-performance integrated stereo amplifier delivering 100 watts per channel with ultra-low distortion. Equipped with a USB DAC supporting high-resolution audio formats like DSD and PCM, it features gold-plated analog and digital inputs for superior connectivity. Its custom power transformer and large capacitors ensure stable, natural sound reproduction, making it a top choice for audiophiles seeking premium sound quality and versatile input options in a sleek black design.

## Description

With high sound quality, ToP-ART circuitry and high stability construction along with incorporating advancements like a USB DAC function for the latest high resolution sound formats, this integrated amplifier delivers superior musicality and powerful, natural sound.

Review: The Yamaha A-S801SL is a fantastic integrated stereo amplifier - The Yamaha A-S801SL is a fantastic integrated stereo amplifier. I am not exaggerating when I say that you will need to spend 2-3x more to get something better due to Hi-Fi diminishing returns. Clean, powerful, pretty linear/neutral, excellent sound-stage and separation, with good detail retrieval. Plenty of input options, the silver unit looks great, and has a nice build quality. The real gem here is the USB connection for a PC or streamer. I've read some of the other reviews about low loudness/SPL and lack of bass. I can assure you that the A-S801 has plenty of power (the power ratings are conservative, it's actually about 105 watts/channel into 8-ohms, and 150+ into 4-ohms) and it has tight/punchy bass, so I have a few thoughts... 1. Make sure that your streamer or source device is at 100% output volume. 2. Double-check your speaker wire/connection polarities and subwoofer phase if you're using a sub. 3. Many people are used to compressed music and over-emphasized, bloated bass. Use CD-quality or higher music and then allow some time to get used to how music should sound. Overall, I'm extremely happy that I got this unit for $799 during Black Friday, it's a steal at that price. I'm going back and playing my CD collection as well as streaming hi-res music from Qobuz via my Wiim Ultra, which is a superb combination. Curiously, USPS was chosen for the last mile of delivery, and that was a disaster. The package was dropped off by desertcart on-time with USPS in my city and was to be delivered later that day. But it was not delivered. Three days elapsed and USPS sent it to another city, then they sent it back to Denver (from which it had already transited), at which point it seemed like it was lost, before it found its way back to my city a second time. I cannot say anything positive for USPS. desertcart customer service was great though.
Review: Great amp - I love this amp. It drives my speakers well. I’m very happy with the sound. It has great input variety. I like that it has 2 tape loops. I use one to feed the signal to my headphone amp. When I do that, I can turn off the signal to the speakers on the yamaha and use it as an input selector. I think it is good that it has tone controls as an option even though I don’t really use them at the moment. The remote feels great too. And it looks great!

## Features

- 100 W plus 100 W (20 Hz 20 kHz, 0.019% THD)
- USB DAC function: DSD (2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz), PCM (384 kHz / 32 bit), WAV / FLAC
- Gold plated digital coax input/TOSLINK optical input.Frequency response 10 Hz 100 kHz plus/ 1.0 dB
- Gold plated analog inputs including Phono
- Speakers A, B, AplusB and custom made power transformer / 12,000 µF block capacitors / extruded aluminum heat sinks

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00N625HZ2 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,972 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #48 in Audio Component Amplifiers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,220) |
| Date First Available | September 25, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 26.7 pounds |
| Item model number | A-S801BL |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Electronics |
| Product Dimensions | 15.25 x 17.13 x 6 inches |

## Images

![YAMAHA A-S801BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GZ3IwWKOL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why usually a stereo amplifier costs more than a stereo receiver with much more options and similar spec?**
A: Right now, Amazon has the RS500 for about $200 less than the AS501. Given the similar model designations, you might think the "RS" designator is the receiver version of this integrated. However, dig into the specs, and you'll see it's not the case. This unit has higher RMS power (85 W vs 75W), lower distortion (0.019 vs 0.04), and specs like peak power, SNR, and freq response are not provided for the receiver (presumably because they're not worth noting). You also need to look at how power is calculated. Manufacturers are notorious for cheating AV receiver specs by reporting power over very narrow bandwidths (sometimes just a single freq!) whereas the power for this integrated unit is over the entire usable bandwidth. So, in short, the specs are not identical.

**Q: Do these amps have a quality headphone amplifier that would be able to properly drive headphones with a somewhat high impedance? Ex. Sennheiser HD 650**
A: The headphone jack is connected through a voltage divider to the output of the power amp and its impedance is about 450 ohms. This guarantees that HD650 will have a bump in the vicinity of 100 Hz, the headphones’ resonance frequency, which will be hard to correct with the amplifier’s bass control. For headphones, I have a separate DAC/Amp pair (Topping D30 and JDS Atom).

**Q: Does the Yamaha A-S501 have a pre-amp out? If not, can one of its two recorder-outputs be used in lieu of a pre-amp out?**
A: The above answers are somewhat confusing, here's a straight forward answer : IF the external amp is a 'power amplifier', the answer is NO, you cannot use the rec out output as a preamplifier.   Power amps always output at the rated power, say 300 watts rms.  You will blow yr speakers.  Examples of power amps would be the Crown XLS and the Benchmark AHB2.  They have no controls, and you need a true preamp to use them.  Not this unit.  Now, if the external amp is a 'variable amplifier', the answer is YES, you can use the rec out as a makeshift preamplifier.  Variable amps always have a volume knob, or control, which, of course, controls the power of the amp.  A good example of this would be the Topping LA90, one of the best made.  Keep in mind that if you decide to use the rec out output, you will bypass the tone controls and volume of the integrated amp.  And yes, the phono input and selector switch will work just fine, no worries.  Finally, the AS501 is a splendid unit, why use an external amp at all?  If you need more power, simply buy the 701 or 801 and sell that external amp!  Anyway, hope this helps.

**Q: Are the knobs plastic or metal?**
A: All knobs are plastic. I own this unit.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Yamaha A-S801SL is a fantastic integrated stereo amplifier
*by A***Y on December 2, 2025*

The Yamaha A-S801SL is a fantastic integrated stereo amplifier. I am not exaggerating when I say that you will need to spend 2-3x more to get something better due to Hi-Fi diminishing returns. Clean, powerful, pretty linear/neutral, excellent sound-stage and separation, with good detail retrieval. Plenty of input options, the silver unit looks great, and has a nice build quality. The real gem here is the USB connection for a PC or streamer. I've read some of the other reviews about low loudness/SPL and lack of bass. I can assure you that the A-S801 has plenty of power (the power ratings are conservative, it's actually about 105 watts/channel into 8-ohms, and 150+ into 4-ohms) and it has tight/punchy bass, so I have a few thoughts... 1. Make sure that your streamer or source device is at 100% output volume. 2. Double-check your speaker wire/connection polarities and subwoofer phase if you're using a sub. 3. Many people are used to compressed music and over-emphasized, bloated bass. Use CD-quality or higher music and then allow some time to get used to how music should sound. Overall, I'm extremely happy that I got this unit for $799 during Black Friday, it's a steal at that price. I'm going back and playing my CD collection as well as streaming hi-res music from Qobuz via my Wiim Ultra, which is a superb combination. Curiously, USPS was chosen for the last mile of delivery, and that was a disaster. The package was dropped off by Amazon on-time with USPS in my city and was to be delivered later that day. But it was not delivered. Three days elapsed and USPS sent it to another city, then they sent it back to Denver (from which it had already transited), at which point it seemed like it was lost, before it found its way back to my city a second time. I cannot say anything positive for USPS. Amazon customer service was great though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great amp
*by E***T on February 3, 2026*

I love this amp. It drives my speakers well. I’m very happy with the sound. It has great input variety. I like that it has 2 tape loops. I use one to feed the signal to my headphone amp. When I do that, I can turn off the signal to the speakers on the yamaha and use it as an input selector. I think it is good that it has tone controls as an option even though I don’t really use them at the moment. The remote feels great too. And it looks great!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and LOVE it. What a difference
*by A***A on January 5, 2016*

This review is for Yamaha A-S801 model. Got it yesterday, and LOVE it. What a difference! This Yamaha is meant to replace my old TEAC AH-300, which was purchased 15 years ago as part of the TEAC mini-system. Came highly recommended by What Hi-Fi magazine at the time, and considered entry-level audiophile quality. I used it with Mission 700 speakers, also highly recommended by What Hi-Fi. Speakers are still the same, but the difference is stunning! Now, TEAC was much less powerful, at 35W per channel at 8Ohms, whereis Yamaha produces 100W at the same level. But if you would assume it got "louder" you would be wrong. The difference is not in loudness, it is in the detail. Yamaha opened a whole new sound-stage, several new dimensions in the music field. Everything sounds different now! Music got volume, and same old speakers produce quality I did not know they were capable of. To say I am "please" is not to say anything. Night and day. Highly recommended for all true music lovers! UPDATE: After a month of use I love this amp even more. In fact, I have updated my entire system, and tried different connections, so there is some new info I wanted to share. First of all, in addition to my good old Mission 700s I got two new floorstanding speakers, Dali Zensor 7, and a sub, B&W ASW610. Missions now serve as a back speakers, Dalis are in the front. Second, I have tried three types of sources for music: CD player (Marantz CD 6005, which has raving reviews), internet stream from Tidal (comes via USB cable from my computer) and playing CD's on the computer drive (also connected via the same USB cable). Here are the results: 1) Best sound by FAR comes from using computer drive for CDs via USB cable. 2.) Almost as good, but not quite, is streaming from Tidal (FLAC files, lossless quality) using Yamaha Steinberg USB driver and USB cable. 3) CD player, when connected via analogue cables, is inferior to the above. Why? Simple answer is - DA conversion. Not only Yamaha has a great DA converter (what they say here is true - SABRE Premier Audio DAC from ESS Technology, Inc is one of the best on the market today), but when you transfer data via USB cable it virtually eliminates jitter. And jitter is the MAJOR source of problems. Simply put, when you send raw data via USB it makes no difference what the source is - as long as data is not compressed, it is all the same. Problems begin when DA begins the conversion from Digital to Analogue. Most cheap CD players to poor job; computers do even worse job. SO when you get analogue out, it carries crappy signal and amp simply amplifies it. Amp itself cannot "clean up" the analogue signal; it can make it worse, but not better. The best it can do is to preserve it. For internal converter situation is different. Yamaha uses internal master clock, which "times" data correctly for the DA, and then DA transfers data from digital to analogue with beauty and clarity which is truly amazing. Can it be done by the CD player? Perhaps, if you spend 10000 dollars on the machine, it will have the same result. Do you want to? Its not that signal coming from a CD player via analogue connection is "bad", its just that it is not as good, not for a true audiophile. For anyone who wants to experience truly amazing sound, I would highly advise to AVOID analogue connections (RCA) at all costs. Simply forget about them. What about digital coax and optical? Well, it is better, but still there is a problem. If you use them, you do take advantage of Yamaha's SABRE DA converter, which is, again, great. BUT, you do not have advantage of using the internal master clock. Digital signal transferred via optical or digital coax has its own timing, which may be jittery. Now here it depends on the source: if you are using high quality CD player, timing may be precise and quality just as good. If not, - you will have problems. Question is - why bother, if your computer can work better and most likely will not cost you extra? In conclusion, I will highly recommend not just any model, but Yamaha A-S 801. This is the only model with built in USB DA converter, and the value of this small addition is ENORMOUS: when connected via USB it truly gives you the quality of 10 000 dollar CD player. I am not even mentioning the advantages of streaming, with its instant access to millions of CDs at a click of a mouse. Good job, Yamaha!

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