Yamaha A-S501 Stereo Amplifier with DAC, Black

Yamaha A-S501 – Integrated Amplifier with DAC and More Power

The A-S501 is the middle ToP-ART tier: the same well-thought-out analog engineering as the A-S301, but with more power and bigger reserves. With a built-in DAC, MM phono and subwoofer output, it covers vinyl, CD and TV sound in one device.

Sound & Amplification

2× 85 W at 8 ohms (0.019% THD), with dynamic headroom for more demanding speakers. ToP-ART with symmetrical I/O direct switching, the ART Base chassis and a generously sized power supply deliver a clean, controlled sound. Pure Direct shortens the signal path for maximum purity.

Digital & Sources

Optical and coaxial digital input with a built-in DAC up to 192 kHz/24-bit for your TV and Blu-ray player. Plus an MM phono input for your turntable, several line RCA inputs and a subwoofer output. Via the A/B speaker terminals you run two speaker pairs or wire bi-wire; the stepless loudness keeps the sound balanced at every volume.

Straight talk – what you should know

As with the A-S301: the A-S501 has digital inputs, but no streaming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB. If you want built-in streaming, you're better served by the R-N600A or R-N800A network receiver. The phono input is MM (not MC). Compared to the A-S701, it lacks the gold-plated connectors and a bit of power – the sonic gap is small, and the extra cost pays off mainly with demanding speakers.

Technical Data

• Power: 2× 85 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD
• Digital inputs: optical + coaxial, built-in DAC up to 192 kHz/24-bit
• Phono: MM
• Analog inputs: several line RCA, Phono (MM)
• Outputs: Speakers A/B, subwoofer out, headphones
• Sound functions: Pure Direct, stepless loudness, bass/treble/balance
• Construction: ToP-ART circuit, ART Base chassis
• Weight: approx. 10.3 kg

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