Yamaha A-S501

Name: Yamaha A-S501
Brand: YAMAHA
SKU: 641580fabf3e34bda4b7f357
Rating: 3.8 (100 reviews)

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Great connectivity

Solid power supply capable of driving 4-ohm speakers

Easy to set up

Clean sound across the frequency range

Well-built

Not ideal for streaming via Bluetooth

No true tape monitor loop

Remote only functional in standby mode

Verdict

The Yamaha A-S501 is a well-built and clean-sounding integrated amplifier with good connectivity. It has a solid power supply and is capable of driving 4-ohm speakers. Some users wish it had a true tape monitor loop or better streaming quality via Bluetooth. However, overall, it is a fantastic amp for the price and is easy to set up. It is recommended to pair it with speakers such as the Wharfedale Lintons or Polk R200 for optimal performance.

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Yamaha A-S501 stereo amplifier - unboxing video - YouTube

Back in 2010 Yamaha bowled us over with the AS500 beating usual suspects like Rotel, Marantz and Cambridge Audio into producing a superb budget amp th...

Yamaha A-S501 Review | | | | Simple & Sweet - YouTube

So the Yamaha AS501, I love this thing. Thank you Yamaha for sending it out.

I’ve finally arrived. Ladies and Gentlemen, my first big boy speakers.

Speakers: Martin Logan Sequel II’s Amp: Yamaha A-S501 Source(s): BlueSound Node 2i, Marantz SACD player, Pioneer PL-930 w/ Ortofon 2M Red. I still don’t quite have the speaker placement dialed in and I think I’m going to end up redecorating that room. But, man alive do I love these things!. The sound is incredibly detailed yet not clinical.

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SlowlyAHipster

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Decent Amp

Decent amp with good connectivity. I bought this to compare to my NAD C316BEE, which sells for $379. At 40 watts/channel the 316 created a much fuller sound with more weight and body. The Yamaha was leaner, but not harsh. I decided to keep the 316, which I eventually upgraded to a Peachtree Nova65se...

New Setup: Jamo, Yamaha, and Denon

Finally pulled the trigger on some products. Yamaha A-S501 (Scratch and Dent Open Box) - $300.

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_Slothstradamus_

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile

It is okay for my needs right now. It ...

It is okay for my needs right now. It has the right amount of power for the space I have it in. I currently rent a doublewide at my work location and it is adequate for this space. The power indication light is quite small and hard to see from any distance.

Would this work well as a setup? What else would I need? Are they compatible?

That will work, plus speaker wire. Or the RT82 is a good value at $300, then you could spend a bit more on the amp to get the A-S501. Also consider by the time you get to the $500 RT85 that has the same basic tonearm as the RT82 for $100 more you could get the [Pro-ject Debut Carbon that has a better tonearm and sub platter.

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sharkamino

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/turntables

Reasonably good sound and value, but missing a few things.

It's nice to see an actual old-school-esque integrated amplifier available and I almost gave it 5 stars, but a few annoyances caused me to take one off.

First off, it's a very clean sounding unit with good specifications throughout. I have fairly efficient speakers, so I'm not approaching anywhere ...

Expensive amp or Expensive speakers?

The 501 is a lovely amp, clean and capable, and well built. I second the speaker route, and suggest you try the Wharfedale Lintons (including the special stands).

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Fi-B

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Sounds like your favorite band playing in your home

The A-S501 is my first Yamaha integrated amp. Compared to a home theater receiver it's incredibly easy to set up. Just connect a sound source and speakers, plug it in and you're ready to rock! The sound quality is fantastic for the price. With the right speakers you can hear every detail from a whis...

Specs

Product Type

Amplifier

Enclosure Color

Black

Audio Channels

Stereo

Functions

Amplifier

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