I would pick the Yamaha A-S301, it has a digital input for TV, variable loudness, is very nice in silver and well done.
The R-S202D is an unknown as far as sound quality goes, Amir has one for measurements, but it will take month to come to the front of the queue. I know it's the "worst" in terms of build quality. The front plate looks like metal, but is plastic, and the silver is not the same silver as the A-S301 and the other Yamahas.
Also consider the Yamaha R-N803D, it has room correction, a measurement microphone, builtin streamer. A very high value device.
If you only care about sound quality and price, look at the R-S700, it has the same power supply and power amp as the A-S701/R-N803D and can be had for little money used.
You find all of the Yamaha amps with detailed pictures in this thread:
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Inside Yamaha amps
Anyone interested in looking inside Yamaha amps? I have a bunch in my collection, most of them need repair, all of them have to be opened eventually for dusting. I'll start with some pictures i made inside a A-S1000 that i bought for 500€ in mint condition. This one weighs 25kg, it's a serious...audiosciencereview.com
If I push my budget, maybe AS-301 and RS 700. I am grateful. As far as I understand, I will also need a DAC for these devices. Unfortunately, it becomes difficult to purchase these devices in Turkey due to exchange rate differences and taxes. For this reason, should I buy Fosi v3+mini dsp 2x4 HD and continue on my way? I can't help but wonder if there is a big difference between AS 301 and RS700. Unfortunately, I don't have a chance to test it.I would pick the Yamaha A-S301, it has a digital input for TV, variable loudness, is very nice in silver and well done.
The R-S202D is an unknown as far as sound quality goes, Amir has one for measurements, but it will take month to come to the front of the queue. I know it's the "worst" in terms of build quality. The front plate looks like metal, but is plastic, and the silver is not the same silver as the A-S301 and the other Yamahas.
Also consider the Yamaha R-N803D, it has room correction, a measurement microphone, builtin streamer. A very high value device.
If you only care about sound quality and price, look at the R-S700, it has the same power supply and power amp as the A-S701/R-N803D and can be had for little money used.
You find all of the Yamaha amps with detailed pictures in this thread:
![]()
Inside Yamaha amps
Anyone interested in looking inside Yamaha amps? I have a bunch in my collection, most of them need repair, all of them have to be opened eventually for dusting. I'll start with some pictures i made inside a A-S1000 that i bought for 500€ in mint condition. This one weighs 25kg, it's a serious...audiosciencereview.com