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expiredWildflower767 posted Jan 04, 2024 07:22 AM

Yamaha A-S501 Natural/Stereo Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-In DAC (Black or Silver)

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$450

$550

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Various Retailers have Yamaha A-S501 Natural/Stereo Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-In DAC (Black or Silver) on sale for $449.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Wildflower767 for finding this deal

Note, backordered products can be ordered now and will ship when available or in-stock.

Available Option(s)
  • Crutchfield (both colors currently backordered but available for purchase)
  • Abt Electronics
    • Black $449.95
      • Backordered but available for purchase
    • Silver $449.95
About the Product
  • 85W x 2 Channel
  • 8 Ohms (20-20,000 Hz)
  • Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology
  • Pure Direct Mode
  • Optical/Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs
  • Subwoofer Output
  • 2-Pairs RCA Recording Outputs
  • 6x RCA Audio Inputs (Moving Magnet) Phono Input
Includes
  • Yamaha A-S501 Natural/Stereo Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-In DAC
  • Yamaha Remote Control (RAS13)
  • 2x AA Batteries
  • Owner's Manual/Warranty/On-Line Product Registration Info

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • This units is a reduced price of $100 Off or 18.18% Overall Savings; normally $549.95
  • Product offers 60-day price protection/return w/ purchase
  • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Written by Wildflower767
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About the Poster
Various Retailers have Yamaha A-S501 Natural/Stereo Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-In DAC (Black or Silver) on sale for $449.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Wildflower767 for finding this deal

Note, backordered products can be ordered now and will ship when available or in-stock.

Available Option(s)
  • Crutchfield (both colors currently backordered but available for purchase)
  • Abt Electronics
    • Black $449.95
      • Backordered but available for purchase
    • Silver $449.95
About the Product
  • 85W x 2 Channel
  • 8 Ohms (20-20,000 Hz)
  • Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology
  • Pure Direct Mode
  • Optical/Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs
  • Subwoofer Output
  • 2-Pairs RCA Recording Outputs
  • 6x RCA Audio Inputs (Moving Magnet) Phono Input
Includes
  • Yamaha A-S501 Natural/Stereo Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-In DAC
  • Yamaha Remote Control (RAS13)
  • 2x AA Batteries
  • Owner's Manual/Warranty/On-Line Product Registration Info

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • This units is a reduced price of $100 Off or 18.18% Overall Savings; normally $549.95
  • Product offers 60-day price protection/return w/ purchase
  • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Written by Wildflower767

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MarlboroNjMan
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Same price from yamaha + free shipping and returns.

https://shop.usa.yamaha.com/en/p/...q_EALw_wcB
9594
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It's not a receiver

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Jan 05, 2024 05:10 AM
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MarlboroNjManJan 05, 2024 05:10 AM
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Same price from yamaha + free shipping and returns.

https://shop.usa.yamaha.com/en/p/...q_EALw_wcB
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Jan 05, 2024 07:02 AM
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swd1Jan 05, 2024 07:02 AM
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1. My current setup is Sony TV connected straight to Klipsch the fives. It works very well. Will this add something more to it?
2. Another thing I use those Klipsch the fives currently is for playing music from Mac/ phone via bluetooth. Again will this Yamaha add something to that experience?
3. Will this Yamaha enable some other use case that I am not currently using.
Thanks in advance.
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Jan 05, 2024 07:24 AM
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PremierePrimoJan 05, 2024 07:24 AM
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Quote from swd1 :
1. My current setup is Sony TV connected straight to Klipsch the fives. It works very well. Will this add something more to it?
2. Another thing I use those Klipsch the fives currently is for playing music from Mac/ phone via bluetooth. Again will this Yamaha add something to that experience?
3. Will this Yamaha enable some other use case that I am not currently using.
Thanks in advance.
Short Answer: No(Question 1 & 2)

Question 3: It would allow you use a different set of speakers.
Jan 05, 2024 08:27 AM
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TenseRiver647Jan 05, 2024 08:27 AM
292 Posts
By far the best reciever in its price range...have had one for the last 5-6 years and it's been stellar....currently running as501, cds301, 1200sl, a pair of wharfdale speakers and a pioneer sub and a audioengine b1
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Jan 05, 2024 08:35 AM
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racebumJan 05, 2024 08:35 AM
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These are a very, I'm not sure what the word is, basic sounding, lack of depth, flat midrange? Like they aren't terrible by any means. They sound better than the average cheap receiver, it's just for $450, for new this is probably the best integrated amp deal you're going to get. However you can buy a used Rotel integrated around this price which is considerably better, it's just used, older, not new, so it's a personal call it's just for Hi-Fi, the amplifier might disappoint some of you. I had one for a month or so and ultimately returned it. It may also pair better with a little bit darker speaker.
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Jan 05, 2024 02:14 PM
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9594Jan 05, 2024 02:14 PM
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Quote from TenseRiver647 :
By far the best reciever in its price range...have had one for the last 5-6 years and it's been stellar....currently running as501, cds301, 1200sl, a pair of wharfdale speakers and a pioneer sub and a audioengine b1
It's not a receiver
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Jan 05, 2024 02:16 PM
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nytehawkJan 05, 2024 02:16 PM
584 Posts
I have the same model running off a SMSL DAC powering a pair of bookshelf Martin Logans and a pair of Elacs. The build quality is high, with a real potentiometer volume knob, and even the plastic tone adjustment knobs move with a quality feel.
It has been reliable for years, and has much more power than I utilize currently.

I only use this on pure direct mode, and feel it does a great job letting the speakers reveal themselves.

What you see is what you get with yamaha: a great unit with no surprises. Most of my other equipment is Marantz, Integra, or Monolith, this feels just as solid and reliable as any of them-if not more because of its exclusion of gimmicks.
Last edited by nytehawk January 5, 2024 at 07:54 AM.

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Jan 05, 2024 02:56 PM
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cscamp20Jan 05, 2024 02:56 PM
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Not a Yamaha fan, but this is a good integrated amp.
Jan 05, 2024 03:03 PM
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TigerwangJan 05, 2024 03:03 PM
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A-S301 for under $300 is better deal.
Jan 05, 2024 04:14 PM
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ShrewdNarwhal844Jan 05, 2024 05:38 PM
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Quote from Tigerwang :
A-S301 for under $300 is better deal.
True, unless you really need the extra wattage. Other than the actual power output, they're identical, as far as I can tell. Where are you seeing one for under $300 that's not used, though?
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Jan 05, 2024 08:14 PM
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caspersdealsJan 05, 2024 08:14 PM
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Will connect it to my Atari 2600
Jan 05, 2024 08:24 PM
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TXJoeyALJan 05, 2024 08:24 PM
45 Posts
Quote from marlboronjman :
same price from yamaha + free shipping and returns.

https://shop.usa.yamaha.com/en/p/...q_ealw_wcb
out of stock @ yamaha
Jan 05, 2024 08:52 PM
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MostBasedJan 05, 2024 08:52 PM
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Quote from swd1 :
1. My current setup is Sony TV connected straight to Klipsch the fives. It works very well. Will this add something more to it?
2. Another thing I use those Klipsch the fives currently is for playing music from Mac/ phone via bluetooth. Again will this Yamaha add something to that experience?
3. Will this Yamaha enable some other use case that I am not currently using.
Thanks in advance.
If you're happy w your current set up, no.

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Jan 05, 2024 09:29 PM
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MarlboroNjManJan 05, 2024 09:29 PM
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Quote from TXJoeyAL :
out of stock @ yamaha
Black sold out last night, silver is in stock.

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