Yamaha A-S801

Yamaha A-S801 | Natural Sound with ToP-ART and ESS SABRE Precision

High-Resolution Purity • Refined Power • True Yamaha Musicality

The Yamaha A-S801 embodies Yamaha’s pursuit of “Natural Sound” — faithfully reproducing music as the artist intended. Built on the acclaimed ToP-ART design philosophy and equipped with ESS SABRE 32-bit DAC technology, this amplifier bridges traditional analog warmth with cutting-edge digital clarity, offering a truly musical listening experience for the modern audiophile.

Pure ToP-ART Circuit Design

The Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology (ToP-ART) ensures that every signal path remains simple, direct, and symmetrical — preserving sonic integrity from input to output. Left and right channels are laid out in perfect mirror symmetry, minimizing distortion and maintaining the highest signal purity for a cleaner, more transparent soundstage.

Rigid ART Base Construction

A double-bottom chassis reinforced by Yamaha’s Anti-Resonance and Tough (ART) Base provides exceptional stability and vibration control. A solid center bar and high-strength iron plate deliver superior structural integrity, ensuring dense, distortion-free sound reproduction even under demanding conditions.

Premium Components for Pristine Performance

From the custom power transformer to block capacitors, extruded aluminum heat sinks, and gold-plated terminals — every element in the A-S801 has been carefully chosen for sonic excellence. Yamaha’s meticulous engineering guarantees faithful signal transmission and outstanding long-term reliability.

High-Resolution USB DAC with ESS SABRE 32-bit Precision

Equipped with a premium ESS SABRE 32-bit DAC, the A-S801 supports native DSD (2.8 / 5.6 MHz) and PCM (384 kHz / 32-bit) playback. Its dedicated Yamaha USB device controller eliminates PC jitter, ensuring ultra-low noise and precise digital-to-analog conversion — unlocking the full potential of high-resolution music libraries.

Refined Analog Musicality

Yamaha’s Pure Direct and CD Direct Amplification modes allow signals to bypass tone and balance controls, creating an uncolored, highly transparent sound. Combined with the continuously variable loudness control, listeners can enjoy full tonal balance and musical depth even at low volumes.

Versatile Connectivity for Every Source

• Digital Inputs: Optical and coaxial terminals for TVs and Blu-ray players

• Phono Input: MM terminal for turntable connection

• Subwoofer Output: Expand low-frequency response

• Speaker A/B Switching: Drive two systems or zones independently

• Gold-Plated Terminals: Preserve purity and minimize signal loss

Elegant Simplicity in Design

A brushed aluminum front panel and precision-machined knobs echo Yamaha’s legacy of minimalist sophistication. The intuitive rotary input selector with LED indicators and a clean, functional remote control ensure effortless operation — a perfect harmony of form and function.

Optional Bluetooth® Streaming

Add the Yamaha YBA-11 adapter to stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth® with aptX® audio coding. The A-S801’s dedicated DC out powers the adapter directly, enabling high-quality wireless playback without clutter or extra cables.

Energy-Efficient Performance

The Auto Power Standby function automatically powers down the amplifier after eight hours of inactivity, conserving energy without compromising readiness.