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  Chris__Papas

  2024-05-19

  It's a shame for the 560 euros I spent a year ago. It sounds weak and no matter what I do, I wish I could return the pen and get my money back... Everyone will say that I don't know about speakers, but I have 9 Technics, Sony, Pioneer, Koda, Ibiza, Logitech, LG, Panasonic, and Yamaha machines, and they all play more clearly... It's unbelievable, I don't use them with the phone. Maybe I got a defective machine, I don't know... and again, it's a shame. As soon as I turn it up to 55 percent, you would think it will burn your speakers with what it sends, and it burned my Gemini 12 120rms 8ohms professional speaker, and it didn't even happen from high volume because it played louder and much cleaner on the Ibiza SA 2000... I broke it, I will never buy it again. I regret it before even listening to it...

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  BILL_UNDER

  2023-10-31

  I have had it for 5 to 6 months.
  WHOEVER CONNECTS THEIR PHONE AS AN AUDIO SOURCE AND SAYS (OH, THE SOUND IS NOT GOOD)
  THEN THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT SOUND.
  To notice a difference in sound, you need to have a good ear and a good audio source. The amplifier is incredible, I admit that I don't have good speakers, but it even brings my average speakers to life. The bass has tripled, and if I raise the volume above the halfway point, the speakers will blow.
  Zero distortion in the sound, NO MATTER WHAT YOU THROW AT IT, IT WILL HANDLE it with 2-ohm speakers and 12-ohm speakers without any issues or distortion.
  I love the fact that even though it claims to play from 20Hz to 100KHz (pure direct), it can go as low as 1Hz in songs that have been created with effects, for example, "Used to Be - Rasster Remix."
  Overall, it is a good amplifier for relatively large rooms, but I bet that with a fan cooling it down, it could even run a small concert. Overall, for entry-level sound amplification, it truly does not disappoint.

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  PanosViv

  2023-07-04

  I have had it in my possession for about two years. For the money, it is a very good choice, meaning value for money. Mainly it serves the fact that it has many inputs to connect from a turntable (phono) to optical fiber. I have connected on top an analog tuner, tape deck, CD player, subwoofer, coaxial TV decoder, optical Android box, a Bluetooth receiver with USB power from the amplifier itself, an Allen and Heath mixer, equalizer, and of course above all a turntable with a tube preamplifier. In other words, it's amazing! The sound it produces is equivalent to what you give it to play as a source. Sound that is also attributed to the built-in DAC it has inside, which converts the signal from digital to analog. If you give it a movie from the cinema, it will give you what the optical fiber etc. give. I have connected it with 4 bookshelf speakers because it offers a pairing option (A+B), specifically with the Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 at 8Ω plus a Cabasse Santorin 25 subwoofer in a 20 sqm room. The result is that if I give more than 40% volume, the house will collapse with the 120W it delivers per channel in low impedance setting. Additionally, the loudness switch is convenient especially when I listen at night and don't want to bother with the volume. Also, the pure direct button is an important option, although I don't use it often anymore because the sound becomes too bass-heavy and I prefer to lower the bass and listen balanced rather than muffled. The 2 (!) Rec out outputs also provide an opportunity for external recordings and personally I send sound even to live streaming through the mixer (making the amplifier a source in this way) and then to the mobile phone (with IRig Stream 2). Plus the remote control, I can easily switch sources from my couch. In short, it's a steal for 500€ and as much as I look around for other integrated amplifier models, no one has all these features combined at this price.

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  xristos61112

  2023-01-11
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  At first, I didn't like it at all.
  I have had it for almost a year and I have fallen in love with it because of the brand and the power and quality of construction.
  Compared to the Ibiza sa2000, the Yamaha is slightly more powerful, but it produces the same quality of sound.
  I recommend you go for it, it's better value for your money.

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  dimitrisfoundoulakis_hotmail_c

  2022-04-23

  I have had the amplifier in my possession for about 3 months.
  In short, in combination with the cds 303 of the same company and assuming the music is well-recorded, the sound is enjoyable. Crystal clear sound, very good instrument separation, flawless vocals. With proper speaker placement (klipsch rp 600m), the stereo image is captivating.
  Of course, if the music is not well-recorded, the result will be different, but this applies to all amplifiers regardless of price.
  I am also the owner of the as1100 of the same company and to be honest, the differences in sound are insignificant beyond the build quality, where the 1100 weighs twice as much and is better constructed.
  I highly recommend the as501.

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  gkesi

  2022-02-17

  The machine does exactly what it says it does. It is an amplifier and nothing more. But it really does its job very well. I had concerns between this one and the 701 because I have floor-standing speakers with dual woofers and I thought maybe its power wouldn't be enough. I was wrong, it is more than sufficient and has incredible clarity. Maybe the sound it produces might sound a bit "dry" but in reality, it is exactly what it should be and nothing more. I managed to turn up the volume a bit, but for more, you need to be in a detached house. I would still like another perspective. I also connected the subwoofer for low frequencies at low volumes because it produces a bit of bass there and everything is fine. I don't know if I would be equally satisfied if I had chosen Marantz or Denon as I was considering. But I think that for the same power as the 501, I would have paid more.

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  Andreas_Lavazos

  2021-05-19

  I have had him in my possession for 3 years. He is good for his price.
  He plays loudly but lacks the ability to drive difficult speakers, his power is not strong enough, resulting in him being a bit sluggish at low volume. If you give him gas, he does the job, but you can't always listen so loudly.
  For an entry-level machine, he is okay, he has good connectivity and does everything decently, definitely not disappointing.

  Tip: if your hands are getting caught, open him up and replace the power cable with a good iec socket and make a good power cable. The difference is significant in everything...

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  Xr_Pal

  2020-06-25

  Well, I have almost a year, so I can write an initial opinion.
  For sources, there are the Rega Planar 1 turntable and the wxc50.
  At first, the speakers were the dali spektor 2 and I can say that I was very satisfied, but the bug had entered and I soon started looking for new floorstanding speakers.
  I ended up with the oberon 5 recently and in combination with new speaker cables, I can say that it came together and tied up!
  The amplifier drives the speakers very nicely and the overall sound has improved.
  Warm sound, in pure direct, and I see that it still has a lot of power to give.
  My only complaint is that I wanted the Oberon 7 and they would probably be too big for this setup, but even so, I am completely satisfied.
  As for the remote control, it really hasn't bothered me at all. I only use it for on/off.
  That's it.
  If someone wants a good wfm amplifier, they will make a mistake if they don't take a look at the 501!

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  Lanakias

  2020-06-23

  I have owned this amplifier for about 2 years and I can confirm that it is a beast.
  First of all, I wanted to get an amplifier for my turntable and vinyl listening. I wanted to have high volume and also clean, realistic sound. I wanted to hear the true sound of vinyl and not the extra effects of some amplifier or I don't know what.
  So, I haven't tried the amplifier for any other reason, like connecting a CD player or something. I saw that it has many inputs and maybe my purchase was a bit excessive for what I needed, but I preferred to spend 100 euros more in case they could be useful for other things in the future.
  1) The power of sound it delivers is simply excessive. I have medium-sized speakers and I never needed to turn the amplifier up more than half of its volume. I did it once in the beginning when I first tried it and it resulted in damaging my left ear. Literally, the volume overwhelmed me. So, there is no problem there.
  2) However, the sound quality is something else. I have tried speakers of all kinds and I had incredible sound. Also, I connected the speakers directly to the turntable alone and the difference was chaotic compared to the sound I had with the amplifier and the record player speakers. If I connect serious passive speakers to the amplifier, the result is terrifying. The sound is crystal clear and no matter how much you increase the volume, the quality of the music doesn't change at all.
  3) The construction of it seems excessively serious and sturdy. All the buttons are solid and stable. They don't wobble or make you afraid they will fall off your hand or anything. Also, the volume meter (as it's called) that you use to increase the volume is very stable and doesn't lose anything. Just a tick to turn it and it responds fully. The amplifier seems very well-made. Also, it doesn't heat up easily. I listen to music for 3 hours a day, every day, at a fairly high volume, which is logical to draw more power, and it has never exceeded a temperature of 40 degrees. And I'm talking about summer when it's over 30 degrees outside.
  4) And I will mention the remote control because I saw some comments about it. Over the years, I have bought several devices that had remote controls. Stereos, speakers, etc. I bought a Sony stereo that cost twice as much as the amplifier and the remote control didn't work if I wasn't in front of it. Also, even at 6 steps away, it still didn't work. The remote control of this Yamaha catches from any angle. Even if I go to the lower floor of my house, it still catches. Maybe the amplifier itself plays a big role in this, but the remote control seems serious. It's not flimsy. As for the buttons, it has many and as a remote control, it's quite big. Maybe some people don't like that it's not convenient. But as a construction, it's the best I have ever held in my hands.
  In short, for its price, the amplifier is incredible. I hope to make better use of it in the future because for now, I feel like I'm wasting it.

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  ConstantineR

  2020-02-23
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  Very powerful and clean. It supports 4Ω (I have 4Ω speakers) and has a subwoofer out (I'm not sure if it has a crossover, I doubt it has a cutout adjustment for the Klipsch sub I have). It has optical and coaxial inputs and can power a USB device (I have a AptX HD 5.1 Bluetooth receiver connected).

  A bit cold and dry, I would prefer a slightly warmer sound but it might be the combination with my speakers (d330 Wharfedale). Once the amplifier warms up a bit, it corrects this quite a bit though.

  The remote control is a bit awkward, it has a lot of buttons, not all of them are used, and the ones that are used are not grouped together and not in a convenient place: for example, the power and source select buttons are at the top, while the volume control, mute, etc. are at the bottom.

  In terms of quality, it's okay with some flaws: the binding posts are not very sturdy, I replaced the solid core cables I had because they exerted a lot of pressure and I was afraid the posts might break. The round volume and input select switches are fantastic, but the "thin" bass, etc. switches are plastic and not particularly high quality.

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  Rafail_THemistoklis

  2019-07-20

  I didn't expect it. Simply flawless for its price. It takes the sound from the computer via a DAC with optical fiber. I have it connected to Polk Signature S55e speakers. I am learning what music really means again. Especially when I use the pure direct mode, the sound becomes incredible. The bass is unbelievable. Of course, the speakers also play a role, but I didn't expect them to perform so well. For now, I am playing with half of the volume to break in the speakers, and I already consider it powerful... With a good pair of speakers, the amplifier truly shows its capabilities.

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  vakalo

  2019-04-03

  The Yamaha A-S501 follows the steps of the company, which for many years now has been manufacturing high-quality audio equipment. Its build quality, as experts say, is excellent. Its exterior, purely old school, reminds me of old good amplifiers from previous decades. Specifically, it reminds me of my first Marantz 1030 amplifier from 1976! On the front panel, there are tone controls, balance, pure direct button, and loudness. There is also an input selector, speaker selector, volume knob, and a gold-plated headphone input. The speaker selector gives us the option of A, B, and A+B, which is also used for bi-wiring. The amplifier has a variety of inputs. Optical, coaxial, phono, CD, and three line inputs. It also has a subwoofer output. Its weight is about 11 kilograms - sturdy construction. Yamaha claims that high-quality components have been installed inside the heart of the machine, which of course I cannot verify, but I rely on the various experts who confirm it. The 2x85 (RMS) specifications of the amplifier are more than enough to fill any large space. The power of the amplifier starts to develop after 2/5 of the volume knob. This means that at low volumes, the A-S501 does not impress but rather disappoints. However, progressively increasing the volume, it starts to show its many virtues. It drives the Dali Spektor 2 speakers as well as the demanding floorstanding speakers from Audio Vector with excellent results. It is a purely musical amplifier based on the manufacturer's philosophy of Natural Sound. If someone is interested in "colored music," they should look elsewhere. This particular amplifier plays music exactly as it was recorded in its source. Of course, there is the possibility to adjust the sound with the tone controls to suit the preferences of each listener. However, the amplifier shows its true quality when playing in Pure Direct mode. In this setting, all its advantages come out, and the quality of the music enjoyed by the listener is exceptional. In the Pure Direct position, amplifiers usually disappear, but the Yamaha A-S501 shines. One has the feeling of listening to a high-end machine. Playing alongside a Japanese amplifier from a well-known brand (ONKYO A-803), it showcased all its quality, which resembled my third amplifier of English school (pre and power from MYRYAD) and was at least three times more expensive. In combination with the Yamaha CD-S300, which also has pure direct, the musical enjoyment is tremendous. Especially in classical music, one has the feeling of being in a concert hall. However, the amplifier also performs equally well with rock and jazz, leaving a beautiful impression on the listener. For the money that Yamaha asks to acquire it, I consider it an excellent value for money. The remote control could be a little better. However, it is very convenient when the CD player is also from Yamaha. A small piece of advice. Use a good source in order for the amplifier to showcase all its virtues. I know that Spotify is convenient (I also use it often), but the difference in performance of the Yamaha with a good source is simply enormous! It is also obvious that high-quality interconnect cables and speaker cables should be used. Edit 24/10/2020. Connected to the Elac Debut B6.2 speakers, which replaced the Dali Spektor 2. The ultimate music enjoyment!

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  dionysisvalianatos

  2019-02-28

  The machine is breaking it with very good intensity, perfect sound quality, many outputs, awesome build quality. For the money, it's perfect!!!!!

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  Menelaos_Ps

  2019-01-28

  Although I had bought the RS202d for simple use, I decided to get this one because I am very satisfied with this particular company. I have it for music with 2 floor-standing speakers and in a few words, it is a beast. Weight, finish, quality, sound. I am still discovering it and I can confidently say that the company responds correctly to those who do not have high demands. From there on, as much as you ask for something more, it covers you in the whole spectrum. The amplifier responds to all the genres I listen to and I can say that I feel like I have been transported from the basement to the penthouse. Congratulations once again to Yamaha.

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  John_Snow97

  2018-04-11

  For his money, he is one of the best.
  For Hi-Fi use in combination with a good pair of speakers.
  I have paired it with the Magnat Monitor Supreme 1002 and it really rocks.
  It has coaxial and optical inputs, but no Bluetooth, which doesn't bother me. It also has enough analog audio inputs.
  It is more of an old-school machine, with the only downsides being the slightly inconvenient remote control and the use of plastic buttons compared to previous models that had metal ones, but I don't consider this a serious issue either.
  Great for Hi-Fi use.
  If you are looking for high-end situations, you will need to spend a lot more money and look elsewhere.
  I have had it for about a month and I listen to music for one or two hours every day.
  I just switched from the Magnat Monitor Supreme 1002 to the Magnat Monitor Supreme 2002 and it still performs very well

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  nikolaskaral

  2017-11-21

  After a month of listening, I can say that the amplifier is very good. Beautiful in appearance and high quality (although I would prefer the buttons to be metallic, like the older models, and not plastic). The sound is perfectly clear and natural. Colorless and flat. I rarely turn it up more than halfway (of the volume). I listen to a lot of music and I can say that it performs very satisfactorily everywhere.
  It has a DAC for coaxial-optical connection, which I use for my computer and I am very satisfied with the sound quality. When used with a turntable, the sound that comes out is truly incredible.
  It needs volume to play well. I wouldn't say it impresses at low levels.
  As for the negatives, I would mention the fact that you have to buy an extra Bluetooth adapter and the average feel of the remote control.
  Nevertheless, I am very satisfied with the purchase. It's worth the money, I recommend it!

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  Panagiotis_Rempakos

  2016-12-31

  Top amplifier in its category. Very good build quality and amazing sound. It's worth every penny. The review is written after a year and a half of use. The only negative is the not very good quality and relatively uncomfortable remote control.

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  Calico Jack

  2021-03-12

  At 319€ it's a very good choice! At 450€ it's not even worth buying as a joke!!!

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  steliosb1981

  2015-03-29

  Top.
  Especially for analog sound, it breaks badly

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  aligizakis_emmanouil

  2023-03-29

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  vpapas2

  2022-12-02

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  Mitsos_Tas

  2021-10-19

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  2020-02-04

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  2019-01-18

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