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Reddit mentions of Yamaha A-S501SL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Silver)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Yamaha A-S501SL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Silver). Here are the top ones.
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85 W + 85 W (20 Hz 20 kHz, 0.019% THD)Gold plated digital coax input/TOSLINK optical inputGold plated analog inputs including Phono. Frequency Response 10 Hz 100 kHz +/ 1.0 dB. Signal to Noise Ratio (CD) 99 dB (input shorted, 200 mV)Speakers A, B, A+BAuto standby (8 hours)
Specs:
Color | Silver |
Height | 6 Inches |
Length | 17.125 Inches |
Release date | August 2018 |
Weight | 22.7 Pounds |
Width | 15.25 Inches |
The only ones I can think of are only 2 channel.
That Marantz in silver would probably be nice. I've got one in a rose gold/champagne finish and it's beautiful!
Edit: here's a silver Marantz one on Amazon
Yamaha R-S300BL Stereo Receiver (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044779H2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_NbpkxbE8HXM4H
EDIT: Use the HDMI inputs on your TV.
If you must have an HDMI AV receiver, it will be at least 5.1., and you will need an external phono preamp. My recommendation would be Marantz NR1504 Slim Line 5.1 Channel Home Theater Network AV Receiver with AirPlay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLZDKX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_9epkxb1GRQX11
The Yamaha will sound better for vinyl. The Marantz will likely sound better for everything else.
SECOND EDIT: if you need digital inputs then you'll have to up your budget to $550. That will get you 2.1 with digital inputs and a built-in phono stage (will only accept LPCM 2 channel, won't down mix 5.1). This thing would be great. Yamaha A-S501SL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUCMWO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_WhpkxbY9HE6YG
For $2k here is what I would do:
amp: Yamaha A-S501SL
speakers: WHARFEDALE - Reva-4 demo
May I ask your opinion on this? Thinking of running this one underneath it so I could run optical to it and so I would have SS and Tubes depending on my mood. This is my first tube amp, but really it was a quick purchase to dip my feet in the water. I guess I'm a bit worried about running an amp from an amp, or just not having a direct connection to my computer from the tube amp. I'm not sure how to get a good TDAC without shitting out money. I was thinking about the Neuhaus Labs, but I have heard many bad things from them as well as not even being a good hybrid.
EDIT: I now see that there is a preamp option for the Yamaha.