jvs1670 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Anybody have one of these? Looking for something in the 1K range and thought I might try it. I'm looking to use it with either my Khorns or my Cornwalls. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s801/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) That looks interesting with the built in DAC. Also take a look at the A-S1000 which accessories4less has the refurbished for $999.99. Bill Edited May 22, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs1670 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 The A-S 1000 looks awesome but has no built in DAC, I definitely want that feature. Any feelings on the the Peachtree Nova 65SE or the 125SE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Never hear a peechtree but a Marantz PM8005 might be a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) I like the looks of it. Great specs, built in DAC, decent price, and Yamaha stands behind what they sell. I only found one review that had anything negative to say, and that was that the built in phono was too bass heavy. If you bypass it, you won't get enough bass. So, if you plan on playing records, you will have to buy a phono preamp too. Here is a nice thread with some info: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/173-2-channel-audio/1889705-yamaha-s801-integrated-amplifier-official-avsforum-review.html Edited May 22, 2015 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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