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Brand Yamaha Audio
Model Name A S301BL
Speaker Type Subwoofer
Connectivity Technology Optical
Special Feature Shockproof

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  • Package Weight : 21.0 Lbs
  • Digital Coax And To Slink Optical Input
  • Analog Inputs Including Phone
  • Speakers A, B, A plus B With Subwoofer Output
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  • 60 W x 2-ch (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray player
  • Pure Direct mode for greater sound purity
  • ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts
  • I/O (input to output) direct symmetrical design
  • ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base
  • Custom-made power transformer / 6,800uF block capacitors / extruded aluminum heat sinks
  • Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)
  • Continuously variable loudness control

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  • What's in the box: Yamaha A-S301 Integrated Amplifier, Remote Control, 2x Batteries (AA/ R6/ UM-3), Power Cable, Yamaha 2 Year Limited Warranty
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    Designed for excellent sound quality, with a beautiful appearance.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,049 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the amplifier. They mention that it looks great, has a minimalist design and is pretty cool. They appreciate the sound quality, saying that it has accurate sound delivery to speakers. They also like the simplicity of setup and use, saying it's easy to setup and operate.

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    302 customers mention251 positive51 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the receiver or amplifier. They mention that it far surpasses the Sony STRDH-190, and is responsible for enabling perfect reproduction of the music stored in your iPhone. They also appreciate the bottom end being full without being boomy or muddy.

    "...Something that sounds good and is dependable when my vintage stuff is on the bench. I first tried the Cambridge AXR 85 and sent it back right away...." Read more

    "...even if you’re keeping things quiet, you’ll hear a full, pleasing balance of sound that’s adjustable to your needs...." Read more

    "...This amp drives the whole thing and everything sounds wonderful. If you are looking for a budget amp, look no further...." Read more

    "...This is responsible for enabling perfect reproduction of the music stored in your iPhone.The USB DAC is only offered on the A-S801...." Read more

    196 customers mention165 positive31 negative

    Customers like the quality of the amplifier. They mention it's a great amplifier, with excellent sound for the money. The DAC in this unit is pretty darn good, and the modern connections are modern. The build quality is amazing, and it'll make you appreciate your speakers even more. Overall, the S801 is a fantastic amplifier for critical 2 channel listening at a bargain price.

    "...My Bluetooth receiver sounds great through it, the speaker jacks are solid. I really dig that the loudness is on a dial/pot and adjustable...." Read more

    "...n't remember exactly how I stumbled on this amp, but appreciated the simplicity of its features. All I wanted was clear stereo sound...." Read more

    "...As Yamaha says: “This function allows for a direct connection to PCs [and iPhones] which opens the door to play back of the highest resolution audio..." Read more

    "...I've had no problems with the DAC and any of its digital inputs. They sync up and remain connected, and the sound, while some may say is not as good..." Read more

    122 customers mention112 positive10 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the amplifier. They say it's an excellent unit, with a lot of power for the money. Customers also mention that it'll work well with lower-cost speakers.

    "...At $550 this thing is well worth it. I’d be curious to hear a better amp at this price point if one exists." Read more

    "...feel 100% satisfied with my purchase, but this amp was easily worth every single penny...." Read more

    "...available, the extra cost to have this USB DAC output is worth every penny...." Read more

    "...The sound quality of the A S801 is an incredible bargain! And kudos to IQ Audio for the "open box" option...." Read more

    97 customers mention83 positive14 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the amplifier. They say it has a stunning design, and the silver body is pleasing. They also enjoy the sound and aesthetics of the amp, saying it has enough power and a pleasing tone. Customers also mention that the panel on the back is nicely arranged with gold contacts for the phono and CD inputs. They feel the amp is smooth, rich, and able to let the music shine through.

    "...Mellow yellow LED lights.I’m listening in a 20x32 room and the sound fills the space very well at all volumes...." Read more

    "...The circuit and component layout seems to be a pretty thoughtful design. for both short signal paths and serviceability...." Read more

    "...The Pure Direct function gives an excellent representation of the recorded music with a purity that is well beyond the price of the amplifier...." Read more

    "...The controls are precise and work perfectly. The panel on the back is nicely arranged with gold contacts for the phono and cd inputs...." Read more

    75 customers mention75 positive0 negative

    Customers like the power of the amplifier. They say it has decent power, more than enough power, and a really pleasing tone. They also say it provides the power they need and translates the music. Customers say the amp is putting out plenty of wattage to drive their decade old Yamaha NS-777 fronts and AKG 701 headphones. The bass is intense, but does not over power the guitar and vocals. They mention that it powers their speakers without issue and has better separation.

    "...Oh well.The amp has plenty of power and current, driving my relatively inefficient C-Note bookshelf speakers to very loud levels with..." Read more

    "...The driver is a low loss, high throughput ASIO 2.3 Yamaha Steinberg USB driver.”..." Read more

    "...So to sum it up, the A-S301 offers nice sound, plenty of power, excellent connectivity, and great build quality...." Read more

    "...At this point I am totally pleased with this amp. It is very powerful, in fact at 85 watts per channel it appears to have more punch than my older..." Read more

    74 customers mention58 positive16 negative

    Customers like the performance of the amplifier. They say the built-in works well, the DAC works great, and the optical input produces outstanding results. The inputs sound good and the unit acts as a great all-in-one. The performance from a turntable is also exceptional.

    "...subjective analysis of these inputs’ “sound,” but the inputs function like they should and let me connect my TV and Airport Express digitally, which..." Read more

    "...I find the DAC to work great as well. I digest a lot of music via Spotify on the old smart TV and it sounds fantastic...." Read more

    "...Now I do. I still stand by that the built-in works well, but its not the "end all be all" As I mentioned earlier, I just purchased a U-Turn..." Read more

    "...via analogue connection is "bad", its just that it is not as good, not for a true audiophile...." Read more

    55 customers mention52 positive3 negative

    Customers find the amplifier very simple to setup and operate, with few options. They say it sounds good and does it effortlessly. The setup of everything was quick and easy. Customers also appreciate the intuitive front controls.

    "...Huge heat sinks, smooth knobs and buttons, very clean and simple. Mellow yellow LED lights...." Read more

    "Sounds good, works well. Easy to set up, and play. Very happy with it. I'm using a smaller room." Read more

    "...The sound, looks, and ease and smoothness of operation make it an easy recommendation. It has a lot of raw power...." Read more

    "...Hookup of everything was quick and easy, then it was time for the true test, powering the unit on and playing some test tracks...." Read more

    54 customers mention51 positive3 negative

    Customers are impressed with the clarity of the amplifier. They say it has wonderful clarity and separation, with very clear mids. They also say it's detailed and lifelike, with articulate and powerful for its class. Customers also love the simplicity of the unit and its vintage look and feel, allowing great integration of image. They mention that the amplifier has vivid stereo imaging and is understated.

    "...In general, I really enjoy very clear mids...." Read more

    "...and had come to really enjoy the sound, very neutral, smooth, but articulate and powerful for its class...." Read more

    "...DA transfers data from digital to analogue with beauty and clarity which is truly amazing. Can it be done by the CD player?..." Read more

    "...60w rated is understated. Clean, clear and full. Yamaha is shredding it...as usual." Read more

    Love it after the SECOND one.
    4 Stars
    Love it after the SECOND one.
    This review is for the A-S301, as Amazon seems to lump all the reviews for all the models together. I wanted to build a small 2ch system for music in my small office. Keeping to a budget under $400 I was cross shopping this with the NAD C 316BEE and the Cambridge Audio Azur 351. The connectivity options won out (the NAD would need a phono preamp, and both a DAC. I realize the Cambridge has one, but its USB only. I needed the Optical and Coax connectors for my equipment). The Yamaha, on paper anyways, also had more power which, while not important for my use, was a bonus. Even though the Yamaha was a much bigger and bulkier amp, I went for it. As I said in the headline, the item works great, but I had to replace my first one. The first one, while working perfectly and sounding great had a defect in which if the unit was turned off, a relay would randomly click inside, sometimes within minutes or even seconds. Annoying for sure. Assuming maybe I had bad power going to it, I tried different outlets and even brought it to a different location, no improvement. That being said once powered up, it worked perfectly. I called Yamaha support and they told me this behavior was not normal, so Amazon to the rescue, I got a new one. The new one works great and no bizarre clicking.Now for the review, I certainly don't consider myself an "audiophile" my expectations are probably "mid-fi" at best and this unit meets my expectations. I have it connected to a pair of SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers. For sources, I have connected a Vizio TV, a PS3 Slim, a Stanton T.92USB Turntable, and a Yamaha YBA-11 Bluetooth Audio Adapter. The PS3 is connected via HDMI to the TV, and the TV optically to the amp's built-in DAC. The Bluetooth Adapter is connected to the DAC as well, via coaxial, and its power is being provided by the included USB connector on the amplifier. The turntable, while offering pretty much every means of connection possible, is being connected to the "Phono" input of the amp via an Audioquest Evergreen RCA cable.So for the build quality, it has a nice thick and solid brushed aluminium face plate but yes, the knobs are plastic. The controls however do have a nice action to them and work very well. Looking inside, the layout is very nice including dual heatsinks and nice oversized components. Wiring seems to be kept to a minimum and every section is isolated to its own separate circuit board. The circuit and component layout seems to be a pretty thoughtful design. for both short signal paths and serviceability. Around back are a nice set of binding post connectors for both an A and B set of speakers, a permanently attached power cord, impedance switch, a switch to enable an energy saving auto power off (after 8 ours of non-use) plenty of RCA inputs(5), a coax and optical digital input for the built-in DAC plus a USB port to supply 5v power. Please note, you cannot connect a USB audio source to this jack, its for power only. Last but certainly not least, a Phono input suitable for MM cartridges. The included remote, well its functional, but has many small non backlit, hard to read buttons and feels very cheap and plasticy. Its also silver, funny being that the A-S301 is only available in black in the U.S. I wish it matched. Like I said, functional, but kind of disappointing compared to the amp itself.I've had no problems with the DAC and any of its digital inputs. They sync up and remain connected, and the sound, while some may say is not as good as a standalone unit, sounds very good to my ears, smooth and warm sounding. Personally I think it sounds better than the same inputs on my Marantz NR-1604, a 7.1 receiver that I also own, but my speakers could be coming into play here. The RCA connections are fine, no hum, hiss, or anything bad. As for the phono stage, I've read some reviews that say its not all that great. Well to me with my turntable, (Stanton T.92USB) vinyl has never sounded better. I should mention I upgraded the terrible included cartridge to an Ortofon S-120. Before connecting to this amp, the turntable was connected to my Marantz and I have tried all the inputs. USB to a PC was by far the worst, followed by RCA line level, Coax digital actually sounded a bit better than RCA, go figure. Now using the proper phono input offered by this Yamaha the sound is by far the best. Bass is much more solid, mids are smooth, and highs, which for some reason were always lacking are once again present. I've had the T.92 turntable for years and to be honest have never really liked the sound. This Yamaha is finally making it sound like it should have in the first place. I can only imagine what an upgraded more for listening and not DJ use turntable may bring. So for me, the built-in phono preamp is very much a win.Finally onto the overall sound. The amp is still "burning-in" as they say, and while I generally don't buy into that, I did notice a difference when I got my replacement. I had used the first one for almost 2 weeks and had come to really enjoy the sound, very neutral, smooth, but articulate and powerful for its class. When I received the replacement, how can I say it, the sound was almost "boxed-in" by comparison. That being said, I now have probably 15 hours on the new one and its already opening up and sounding better and better as time goes on, so be sure to give it some hours of use before passing judgement on the sound. My other amp choices might have been better, but i'll never know. I do feel with music especially, the sound does compare very favorably to my Marantz NR-1604, a more expensive 7.1 unit. The Yamaha just sounds a bit warmer and inviting, especially when pushed. The 60w/ch power rating is probably a bit on the conservative side. The amp has no problems driving my SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers (8ohm, 87db sensitivity, 20-150w recommended power, 6.5" woofer, 1" tweeter) to extremely loud levels if asked.So to sum it up, the A-S301 offers nice sound, plenty of power, excellent connectivity, and great build quality. The built-in phono stage and DAC are NOT mediocre but actually sound pretty nice to me, and for most may never need to be upgraded. This is a great entry into better than average 2 ch audio. As long as I don't have any issues with the replacement, I hope to be happy for quite some time.UPDATE 4/10/16 Since this review I have upgraded some of my equipment (my turntable to a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC, and just today a U-Turn Audio Pluto phono preamp.) I have been using the Pro-Ject turntable for months and it has been great, a solid upgrade from my old Stanton. This Yamaha continues to work without issue. I wanted to talk about the built-in phono preamp. While many have complained that the preamp was sub par, I disagreed, however had no real basis for comparison. Now I do. I still stand by that the built-in works well, but its not the "end all be all" As I mentioned earlier, I just purchased a U-Turn Audio Pluto preamp due to some very favorable reviews online. After some serious A-B testing, its probably not surprising that the Pluto sounds better, the difference however is not as huge as one might think. Output level is similar enough not to matter. Background noise/hum is a little cleaner on the Pluto. Bass output is comparable as are the highs. Where the Pluto excels is at midbass, much more pronounced than the Yamaha built-in but certainly not too thick or muddy. The resulting sound is warmer and fuller, and in a good way. Certain LPs had an almost brittle or thin sound quality and could be fatiguing at higher volumes when played through the built-in. I'll be keeping the Pluto. All that said, given the price point of this amp, the built in is sufficient and still does a decent job for what it is, although if the purchase of the Yamaha is based solely on inclusion of the preamp (it was for me) just know that going with a dedicated preamp may yeild more pleasant results.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This amp is legit.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
    I was looking for a new/modern amp to add to my rotation of vintage Luxman and Sansui amps. Something that sounds good and is dependable when my vintage stuff is on the bench. I first tried the Cambridge AXR 85 and sent it back right away. It sounded way too thin. I need something with a phono stage, line level inputs for Bluetooth, tuner input and A/B speakers jacks.
    In short, this amp is superb. Blew me away right out of the box and will hold its own with my Luxman and Sansui amps. The phono stage is is very good. My Bluetooth receiver sounds great through it, the speaker jacks are solid. I really dig that the loudness is on a dial/pot and adjustable. Full up on “flat” and the sound is clear, present, and defined. As the loudness is dialed back the sound warms up, almost tube like (think vintage Sansui) but doesn’t lose any presence. The pure direct button is also cool. It isolates whichever input input/signal path is being used and produces a clear “pure” sound.
    It is made very well. Huge heat sinks, smooth knobs and buttons, very clean and simple. Mellow yellow LED lights.
    I’m listening in a 20x32 room and the sound fills the space very well at all volumes. It doesn’t sound like the stereo is “over there”. The soundstage is rich and encompassing. It drives my vintage ElectroVoice Interface C speakers extremely well. These are very large yet efficient speakers.
    Completely blows the AXR85 away. Not even close. Onboard Bluetooth would be cool but so what. I ordered a subwoofer as it has a subwoofer jack. Not sure I’ll need it for music but I’ll likely hook up the optical to my TV for some surround now that I have the option.
    At $550 this thing is well worth it. I’d be curious to hear a better amp at this price point if one exists.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars All the amp I need.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
    This Yamaha A-S501 amplifier replaced an Onkyo AV receiver I’ve had since the mid-90’s. This amp doesn’t “sound” different per se, as sonic differences between properly functioning solid state amps are virtually nonexistent, but it blows the old receiver out of the water with regard to technical performance and aesthetics.

    Its noise and distortion levels are inaudible, including the noise floor of the phono input. I listen to a lot of records and can attest to the quality of this amp’s phono section. I have to turn the volume up a bit higher on this input even though I use a standard MM cartridge with 5mV output, which leads me to conclude that there’s not a ton of gain in the circuit. That doesn’t bother me, but people with fussy cartridge requirements are likely using standalone phono preamps anyway. If you’re running a “standard” turntable setup, this amp’s phono stage will treat you very well.

    The digital inputs are a nice touch on a classic-minded amp like this. DAC chips don’t really sound different from each other, so I won’t entertain subjective analysis of these inputs’ “sound,” but the inputs function like they should and let me connect my TV and Airport Express digitally, which is nice. Everything sounds crystal clear and problem-free.

    There are a host of analog inputs and outputs, as well as a decent headphone output. I say “decent” because it does have high output impedance, which means it will cause some frequency response issues with certain headphones. It gives my Sennheiser 58x headphones a bit of a bass boost as a result, which I don’t mind, but people who fuss over headphones will want to use a standalone headphone amp via the amp’s analog outs. I find it odd that plugging headphones into the port shuts off audio to the speakers, and I wish I could leave my headphones connected to the amp at all times. Oh well.

    The amp has plenty of power and current, driving my relatively inefficient C-Note bookshelf speakers to very loud levels with ease and without distorting. In a time where many integrated amps are forgoing tone controls in the name of passing an audiophile purity test, Yamaha have gracefully included them here, along with an adjustable loudness contour. This knob is a godsend, allowing the user to compensate for the shortcomings of the human ear’s natural frequency response at lower listening levels by filling out the low and high end, so that even if you’re keeping things quiet, you’ll hear a full, pleasing balance of sound that’s adjustable to your needs. And, should you want to take all of those nasty enjoyment-enhancing impurities out of the signal path, just press the “Pure Direct” button.

    Aesthetically, the amp is very handsome, especially in the silver finish. It was a major factor in my purchasing decision, as I find so many amps and receivers to be hideous black boxes. The remote is very functional, though I just use my Fire TV remote to control the amp’s power and volume, and select input by hand. The lack of a screen and menus is perfect, as I’d much rather control things with knobs and buttons. The knobs and buttons do feel a tad cheap, which is my only minor gripe with this amp. I wish the tone knobs had a bit more weight behind their movement. Since that has no impact on performance, it doesn’t really bother me.

    Overall, if 85wpc is enough for your speakers and you like this style of amp, it’s a great buy!
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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    Miguel Ángel Uscanga López
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente amplificador
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2024
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    Miguel Ángel Uscanga López
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente amplificador
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2024
    Me tomé mi tiempo para probar este amplificador. Llevo más de 2 meses con él, y puedo decir que es una excelente opción para un sistema HI-RES, suena excelente, y la nitidez del sonido es maravillosa. Lo uso con unas bocinas de torre Polk XT70 y las "llena" completamente. Para una habitación de 4x8 metros sinceramente nunca paso más de la mitad del volumen que da el amplificador, por lo que después de algunas horas de uso apenas y se calienta, usandolo a 8 ohms, aún así opte por comprarle un extractor de aire para disipar el calor. Me encanta el hecho de que se pueda conectar un segundo par de bocinas, y hacer sonar las 4 bocinas al mismo tiempo, o elegir a qué canal mandar el audio.

    Cómo tip, para sacarle el mayor provecho a este amplificador es muy importante que todo el sistema sea de alta fidelidad: audio lossless, DAC externo, cableado y bocinas. También recomiendo comprar un regulador de voltaje de alta capacidad, ya que acá en México existen muchas variaciones de voltaje que pueden afectar al equipo.

    Sinceramente, estoy muy feliz con esta compra, ya que por primera vez puedo escuchar música en alta fidelidad, es como pasar del blanco y negro a un mundo lleno de colores. YAMAHA es sinónimo de calidad, por lo que lo recomiendo 100%, sin ninguna duda.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2019
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    H Villa A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precio beneficio
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2024
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable
    Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2021
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    miguel rizo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente ampli
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 9, 2024
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