Yamaha R-N803 Smart Receiver Review

[ZolaIII]

how is that amp compared to Denon AVR x3600h and Yamaha A-S801?
I am about to choose one of them and don't know which model to be.

Main difference from functional standpoint is Music cast which by all means is rather good and not all that different visualy from WiiM or Sonos App. Regarding performance R-S/A-S 7xx and 8xx are better on high loads (over 60W 8 Ohms). Denon AVR ain't that good as streamer but it has better room correction.
In the end it's what you really need and fits the need and bill (along with desired Aesthetics).
For example if you want just old chunky power amplifier A-S/R-S 700 is hard to beat regarding price as second hand (hard but possible to find A-S and as new, never used).
If you want AiO newer R-N 800A and up is probably worth mentioning. If you want solo with look's A-S 1200 second hand is worth looking at.

 

[ehabheikal]

How about the alternative of a WiiM Ultra and a Hypex power amp?

Second that