{"product_id":"yamaha-a-s501-stereo-verstaerker-silber","title":"Yamaha A-S501 Stereo Amplifier with DAC, Silver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamaha A-S501 – Integrated Amplifier with DAC and More Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound \u0026amp; Amplification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e2× 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDigital \u0026amp; Sources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStraight talk – what you should know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2× 85 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: optical + coaxial, built-in DAC up to 192 kHz\/24-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono: MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog inputs: several line RCA, Phono (MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: Speakers A\/B, subwoofer out, headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound functions: Pure Direct, stepless loudness, bass\/treble\/balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: ToP-ART circuit, ART Base chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 10.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Yamaha A-S501 have a DAC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Via the optical and coaxial digital inputs, the built-in DAC converts up to 192 kHz\/24-bit – for your TV and Blu-ray player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference to the A-S301?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A-S501 delivers more power (2× 85 instead of 2× 60 W at 8 ohms) and has a bigger power supply with more reserves. The features and operating concept are very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, via the MM phono input. For MC cartridges you need an additional preamp or step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the A-S501 stream?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB. For built-in streaming, the Yamaha R-N network receivers are the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy buy the A-S501 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause based on your speakers we can tell you whether the extra power of the A-S501 over the A-S301 really makes a difference – especially with more demanding loads. With years of Yamaha experience, we'll advise you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil on the right tier for you, not the most expensive unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53092620075344,"sku":null,"price":579.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/yamaha-a-s501-stereo-verstaerker-silber-dac-frontansicht.png?v=1784992354","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/yamaha-a-s501-stereo-verstaerker-silber","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}