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Reddit mentions of Yamaha A-S301BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black)
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Reddit mentions: 34
We found 34 Reddit mentions of Yamaha A-S301BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black). Here are the top ones.
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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
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 17.125 Inches |
| Weight | 19.8 Pounds |
| Width | 15.25 Inches |
You've got to upgrade past a chip amp to get better sound.
A receiver would be better, or this integrated amp.
New, you could consider the Monitor Audio Bronze speakers, or the Zensor 3's. There are also a pair of Monitor Silvers, which look to be in excellent nick, should you decide to reconsider your stand on used. You could pair it with the Yamaha A-S301 amp, or consider this Teac or indeed this NAD depending on the features you're looking for in an integrated amplifier.
Copying the comment I posted in /r/malelivingspace
> Finally feeling like my living room is coming together. There’s still a few things I want to change up (standing lamp, speaker stands, and sub), but all the major stuff is complete.
> I posted previously on my bedroom (see here), and here’s my living room. I’ve been trying to keep clutter out of bedroom and living room since that’s where I’ve been spending most of my time.
> I figured questions about items is normally asked so here’s a list items that I anticipate being asked about:
> Console from Wayfair
> Coffee Table from Target
> Sofa -- sofa is 88” and I got it during the Memorial Day Weekend sale.
> Amplifier is the Yamaha A-S301BL
> If there is anything I missed, let me know.
To add, I have a U-Turn Orbit connected to a Yamaha integrated amp. Speakers are Micca MB42x and a cheap Sony sub (from Goodwill) that I intend to replace. Considering going for some standing speakers since I want to replace my speaker stands any way. If I do, the Miccas will go well with an office setup.
Hello Reddit,
I am looking to get started collecting vinyl and am saving up for a new turntable, amp & speakers. My total budget is $1,000. Below is currently what I have in mind, but I am open to suggestions:
Turntable:
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
Open to vintage alternatives, but am still looking for quality
Receiver/Amplifier:
Yamaha A-S301
Onkyo A-9050
What I am looking for in a receiver is also the flexibility to hook up my TV to the speakers I'm buying. Let me know if you have any better recommendations.
Speakers
ELAC B6
Audioengine P4
I am really new to this stuff, but based on the research I have done I believe the choices listed above would be solid. I am leaning towards the ELAC Speakers, but the other parts of my system are very much undecided. Also, would I need a preamp for this set-up?
Here is a link to my local craigslist
Thanks for the help.
If you have access to someone who can work on these, this thing has very good specs.
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https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1054650/Teac-Bx-500.html?page=2#manual
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Look at the phono section, for example.
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I think the price is a very high - I would pay up to maybe $75. If I was seller, I would not let go below $50 - assuming everything works, and there's no weird hum or anything, etc. . .
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Re: movies - I think the TV remote controls the volume anyways.
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Other than that - the price isn't the only thing that's high. I think the seller needs to put down the pipe and actually think about that price.
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This bad boy is only $30 more: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00MXUCN0A/ "new" - with warranty and Amazon's promiscuous return policy.
• Klipsch RP-600M: $630, Stereophile review/measurements
• HSU VTF-2 MK5: $610
• Used stereo integrated amp off Craigslist, or just get a Yamaha S301: $350
• Speaker cable pair (I use these, ~$30/pair)), and also a subwoofer cable.
Assuming you just mean an overall budget of $800, here's a couple of options I'd suggest.
SPEAKERS
AMP
Amps can be found for cheaper at Accessories4Less if you're alright with refurb units.
Emotiva A-100 flex amp $249 or Emotiva TA-100 integrated amp $429?
Yamaha A-S301BL is priced between them at $349.
Okay I'm sorry if this is reaaaally stupid, but can someone explain to me what all this stuff actually is, and why I need it?
Currently I have this amp with these speakers.
In the thumbnail, see three things. What are they?
This one is a good example: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MXUCN0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498769932&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=yamaha+stereo+integrated+amplifier&dpPl=1&dpID=41Gf9YVFGwL&ref=plSrch
Onkyo:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SY20TE8/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBZFVK/
Yamaha:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUCN0A/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUCRG0/
Pioneer:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIQ3NM2/
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/stereoreceivers/home-audio/receivers-amps/stereo-receivers/1.html
Yamaha A-S301 would do the job. It has lots of inputs, including phono. Price is $350, but used can be found for a lot less.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=s301&qid=1554743311&s=electronics&sr=1-1
Onkyo A-9110 would work, too.
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-A-9110-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B07J2S755K/ref=pd_cp_23_1?pd_rd_w=svJsa&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=3EB4KYHVDW9146V4Q6WD&pd_rd_r=9a1aed35-5a20-11e9-95ee-65bbade3fd9d&pd_rd_wg=j382L&pd_rd_i=B07J2S755K&psc=1&refRID=3EB4KYHVDW9146V4Q6WD
I don't have personal experience with too many amps. I have the Yamaha A-S301 and it's an amazing amp, great, clean and dynamic sound, and terrific build quality. It's $350 new, however. Generally Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo, and used Marantz products provide a lot of bang for the buck. You'll be pretty safe going with a product from those companies. Honestly it's hard to go wrong with a modern amp, even the cheap ones -- they just might not last as long. When you upgrade to 5.1, you can always use that 2.1 amp for another room system.
Sounds like you'd want an integrated amplifier specifically - something with a few inputs to easily switch between. Since you're considering vinyl as well in the future a phono would be good to have.
I think this Yamaha would do you well. If you want to save some money and are okay with a refurb you can save 20% here.
It includes a built in DAC for Toslink/Coax so you don't necessarily need to hook it up to your focusrite if you don't want either.
Yamaha https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A/ref=pd_lpo_23_tr_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=HNSYJHYTS37J3ZFKZJME&th=1
You really don't need to spend $800 or $1000 on an amplifier, especially with $400 speakers.
If you think you'll ever add a subwoofer, get a multichannel receiver. Otherwise get an A-S301.
Here's the thing about receivers. They are cheap, and even the cheap ones have tons more features than the receivers of old. However, what they don't have, even up to the $2000 range, is power. The issue is power supplies. yeah you can have 150WPC amps on each channel, but they are all sipping power from the same power supply, and driving more than 2 channels at once lowers the output power (and increases distortion) on ALL other channels. That's the dirty little secret about multichannel receivers.
So if you want good stereo sound for music, I'd advise against a multichannel receiver and suggest one of the stereo combination devices like the Yamaha S301 which has more than enough power for Klipsch super efficient speakers, and a built in phono stage. No HDMI though.
If HDMI is a must have, all of the sub $500 amps are basically the same. Denon's have better room correction, all of them are lacking in power.
You'll probably want to look into speakers then an amp in that order. Speakers tend to be the most subjective and personal piece of the setup, so get those squared away, then figure out what to drive them with.
For speakers, check out:
I'm partial to Bowers and Wilkins myself.
For integrated amps, look at:
With a simple computer and two bookshelfs setup, I really like the NAD D3020 or its bigger brother, the D7050. The Cambridge 351A is probably one of the better options in this range, however.
Also, you might find you like powered speakers like Audioengine A5+ ($399) and HD6 ($749). AE has a great sound and features a built-in DAC. If you can demo them, see what you think.
I'm assuming you're looking for an integrated amp and not a separate pre-amp and power amp? Yamaha A-S301 incorporates a loudness knob and a DAC as well.
I would forego a subwoofer, because I still live in a shitty apartment. Plus, I should add that I am cheating a bit in my list because I would actually buy used even if I had a $1000. OK, Here we go :)
Speakers Nubert nuBox 383 or Dali Zensor 3 Although I doubt they would be able to beat my current MB Quarts, they are still great speakers that go deep enough to keep me happy without a sub. I would need about 2 meters of basic 2.5mm² cables for the wiring ~$550
Amp Yamaha S-301 Because my current amp is a Yamaha AX-500 from the 80s and it is still going strong. Plus, a stereo amp is more than enough for my needs because of my source (below) and there is room for adding a sub later if I want to ~$300
Source Raspberry Pi 3 + iQAudio DAC Pro Great little device that can run debian and play music via mpd. I use the same setup right now for my source (except I have the older RPi2 with OSMC) and it works great for movies as well as music. Kodi + Webinterface makes it easy to play remotely. I had KODI+mpd before but ditched mpd when I figured out how to send video to TV via HDMI, and audio to amp via RCA. Now Kodi handles music as well ~$150
Total $1000 And I hit the sweet spot, but as I said earlier this is only a hypothetical game for me as I would only buy used in real life. I am pretty sure I can get a similar sounding setup including the source for about $150-$250.
Well deciding on a amp can be tricky. You could get something like a Onkyo A-9050 or a Yamaha A-S301BL which would save you a fair bit of money while still getting a sturdy high quality amp. Hopefully someone else can give their two cents on it, since I don't listen a lot to records.
I wouldn't look for products with onboard streaming, instead, add a $35 chromecast audio for all your wifi and BT streaming needs.
a couple integrated options,
emotiva ta-100
https://emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/pres-and-pros/ta-100 - $399
I have a pt-100, which is the preamp only version, that I pair with a Dynaco St-70 and I think it is great.
Emotiva have a nice 30 day trial period.
also look at the Yamaha s301 $349 , and the s501 $549
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A
both of these meet your needs i think.
I wouldn't hesitate to go for the Emotiva. it has pre-outs, so if down the road you want to upgrade and get a new power amp of some kind you can use it as a preamp.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=phono+preamp+dac&qid=1555881993&s=electronics&sr=1-13
step 1 is to check craigslist for vintage gear. some towns have a healthy market for it, some don't. I got a BEAUTIFUL Sansui 6060 for $80. Vintage can not only be more affordable, but are generally built like tanks, and will give you a nice "warm" sound that alot of modern stuff fails to get you. Ebay is also a valid option, but you just have to be really careful. Do your research. buy from people with alot of pictures and good descriptions, and preferably, some kind of return policy. expect to pay an extra $30 to $60 for shipping, but IMHO this is still better than buying new.
if you HAVE to get new, the Onkyo A-9010 and the Yamaha A-S301 are good for the $300-$350 price range. Both also have a phono stage, something harder and harder to find on modern amps, especially in this price range.
Undecided as of yet. Currently looking at a few options, the Yamaha gets a decent amount of praise, but I was really hoping to avoid the "big black box" though I am a function over form sorta person. The speakers should be 4ohm impedance but I'll test all that once the build is complete. Let me know if you have any suggestions, this is my first build and first "real" speakers. (currently have Pioneer SP-BS22-LR driven off some garbage lepai amp)
Yamaha A-S301BL
Onkyo A-9010
Emotiva Fusion Flex
Marantz PM5005
The XPA-2 is overkill for a set of bookshelf speakers and you will want volume control for TV/Movies. You only need to have line-out or sub out to feed your iNuke so any of these would work well, depending on if you need digital inputs:
Ok, I'm probably going with the Quad's with an eventual addition of a pair of the L 12 subs.
Hopefully these next questions aren't too stupid...
First, I see the Yamaha has only 1 subwoofer output. Will that single output work for a pair?
Second, can I buy a single L 12 sub and pair it with a second later or do I have to get them both at the same time?
Last, what is the best way to get my music, (that is mostly in the form of MP3's) into (or through?) the Yamaha?
I would say that this amp together with this Kef or this Klipsch would probably make you happy and get you a lot of bang for your bucks.
Edit: Sorry! I saw that I went over your budget by a little bit, but it's only about 10% more, and it probably would be worth it.
Yamaha A-S301BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUCN0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lWQ4CbX9CZKTJ
I almost went with this, but ended up going with the NAD 3020 v2 due to it's smaller form factor. I had an older Yamaha that sounded really excellent given its age and price point.
My only experience with Onkyo was problematic; just out of warranty and speaker channels started cutting. Seems to be a somewhat common problem which they've attempted to fix by extending warranty coverage; I missed that boat. Cost me about $80 to repair, and it now my son's first official stereo to listen to music that I can't stand, like all children do.
Technical issues aside, my Onkyo was a home theater receiver so it had all the bells and whistles. It sounded very crisp and clear; performance was not an issue. Should at least consider something with growth potential I. Case you decide you want a center channel, etc. Good luck!
If you can swing $350 or so, this Yamaha is a very nice amp and does not need an external/separate phono pre-amp or an external headphone amp. It also has one coax and one optical digital input.
A couple years back I bought a bunch of speakers when I was living in a house and had freedom, hooked them up to some junky receivers from the thrift shop and was happy enough.
I'd like to give them a bit better treatment and see just how much I like them after giving them a fair shot though and could really use some advice on the best solution to power them adequately enough for a fair trial, here's what I have, a bunch of Polk stuff:
Monitor 70:
https://smile.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B00631YX62/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517939899&sr=8-3&keywords=monitor+70
Monitor 40:
https://smile.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-AM4095-Monitor-Bookshelf/dp/B0071MSYEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517939826&sr=8-1&keywords=Polk+Monitor+40
PSW505:
https://smile.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-12-Inch-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B000092TT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517940032&sr=8-1&keywords=psw505
I was thinking maybe something like this?:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MXUCN0A/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
My source is 99% high quality digital files straight from my PC (2011 MacBook Pro 15").
I'm not in any big rush so would be happy to hunt for smarter used prices, etc. just really looking for guidance. Does it make sense to connect both sets of speakers to the same amp?
Is a subwoofer redundant/unnecessary/harmful for music listening with this set up?
Side question: the Monitor 70s come prepared for bi-amping with little removable metal connectors between the two sets of connectors on the back of each speaker. Am I in any trouble if I remove these connectors and DON'T bi-amp?
Thanks a lot for any help.
Honestly I don't know that it would. It has less power than your AVR, not that the Klipsch need it. I had only digital coax input, no HDMI or optical so inputs will be limited. If you're using the TV as the hub and just output audio you'll have to have digital coax. If you don't you're getting another adapter. The biggest drawback I see is the lack of a remote. Unless you have variable analog audio outputs you going to have to get up to adjust the volume.
I see that as a very nice desktop amplifier for a computer. Not the main amp/receiver for an entertaining space.
If you just want something different I would look at these.
Well, if you were looking for two channel I would do something like either this Yamaha or this onkyo. For speakers that would leave you 150 ea, for something like these wharfdale diamond speakers, which are a part of a larger series so you could expand them in the future to use these for surrounds and get a larger set like the Wharfdale 230's
If you want a surround sound system, you could always just pick a receiver like this Yamaha RX-V379BL or Denon AVR-S510BT
Hey, so I've got some christmas money and was thinking about getting a new amplifier. Currently I have the cheapest Yamaha amp, the R-201BL which pushes 100 watts but at THD of .02 and has considerable hiss when on without music playing. My budget is around 300$ and I'm looking for something worthwhile without any kind of DAC. The best one I can find is the Yamaha A-S301BL and while it has great THD and other specs I feel like my money is getting wasted on a DAC I'll never use (I have an external DAC). Should I instead get the R-S500? If there are any other recommendations I'd like an amp with a Subwoofer out because that's my next addition to my current set up. Additionally, I need wattage due to the fact that I am experimenting with RoomEQ right now and it significantly lowers the output from my PC.
Current loudspeakers: RTi A1s eventual upgrade to either KEFs Q100s or Ubi-Fi ELAC.
What do you guys think?
Also here are the relevant links.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044779GI/ref=twister_B00FPLMSK4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483652544&sr=1-3&keywords=yamaha+amplifier