Yamaha R-N800A Network Receiver with Phono and Built-in DAC, Silver

This receiver is a great combination of an integrated amp and network streamer. After extensive research I chose this for the simplicity, power, features, build quality, and reputation. I’ve hooked up multiple types of speakers and it sounds great. For the money it makes a great value for everything that you get.

For a new music room in my basement, I shopped for an integrated amp, speakers, and a subwoofer. At first, I purchased Focal Theva #1 speakers along with Marantz PM700N amp and Klipsch 12" subwoofer. Focal speakers sounded a bit too light through Marantz amp, and didn't gel well with the subwoofer. Somehow the midrange sounded hollow. Since the Marantz amp was defective anyway (only playing CD channel properly), I promptly returned it, and opted in for the Yahama amp. When I hooked up the Focal speakers to this Yahama integrated amp, a whole new world of sound just opened up for me. Here are the pros and cons of the Yamaha R-N800A amplifier. Pros: * It sounds incredibly clean. Focal speakers deliver amazingly clean sound to begin with, so the result is just out of this world. * Paired with the Focal speakers, the soundsacpe becomes exteremly vast, and the soud separation is very efficient. It is as if every instrument sits in its respective position in a 3D space. * At 100W per channel, it is powerful enough to shake the room. I put on 12" Klipsch subwoofer, and it has no trouble driving the whole system in a balanced way. * I constantly play my old CDs now, as CD channel provides the best sound. I hooked up a Cambridge Audio CD player. * It is very convenient to have many network connections in one package. I find ApplePlay provides the best sound when playing through my phone (rather than using Bluetooth). * Phone app is easy to install and intuitive to operate, providing many set up and music playing options. * YPAO set up is easy, and it correctly measured the speaker distances within inches. * Remote control is light and efficiently designed. But it gives cheap plastic feeling. Cons: * Provided phono channel isn't up to par at all. So, I installed a separate phono pre-amp from Campbridge Audio, and it sounds wonderful now. * YPAO sound adjustment provides slightly improved left-right balance, but through it, "something" gets lost. I repeatedly felt that "YPAO Off" mode provides fuller and more original sound. If you are compelled to use YPAO to listen to music at a low volume at night, turn off the YPAO EQ switch, which muddies the sound even more. At a loud volime, I just turn the YPAO off. * Be careful when jumping from turntable to CD, as required volume levels are quite different. * I think bass, treble, and balance control knobs could have looked better in a circular form. I almost didn't purchase this product because of it. (I bought a black one, so it doesn't visibly bother me that much.) I strongly recommend this amplifier for anyone who is looking for a great network amplifier around $1,000. It will sound like you paid a lot more for it.

Great look, good power & sound quality, and the combo of traditional receiver with integrated streaming services lets me remove my Wiim and simplify my set up. The down sides: plastic knobs break the high end spell, you can't rename inputs on the device.

I’ll keep this review short and to the point. This is one impressive unit. The minute I got it all connected and set up properly, gorgeous, accurate sound came pouring out of my NHT speakers. I was literally shocked at just how good it sounded compared to the receiver it was replacing. A few tweaks, and it was just entrancing to listen to. If you’re looking for a 2.1 channel system, this may be all you ever need to get an outstanding musical experience. One thing I see missing in most of the reviews here is that this unit contains a built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter) accessible via a USB port in the back panel of the receiver. Why care? Well, if you have a large music library ripped to your computer, you can simply run a USB cable from your computer into the DAC port on the Yamaha and you’ll be treated with some truly incredible sound (set the receiver to "USB DAC" mode using the mode dial or the remote control to hear the sound). My library is in Apple Music on a Mac Mini M4, and I was truly surprised at just how good the music sounded over this configuration. A 20-ft USB cable costs about $11, but brings to life this overlooked functionality on this truly impressive unit. Do your research, and you may just find yourself picking up this device. I’m very glad I did, and just wanted to share my experience with it. Happy listening!

This is a great all-in-one Yamaha integrated receiver with built-in streaming included. No need to purchase and add an additional streaming device. I purchased it during a sale period, which made it an even greater value. Remember, this is strictly a 2 channel receiver, with the capability of adding a powered sub to make it a 2.1 channel HiFi stereo setup. I've owned this unit now for a few months and very happy with it. It has been working flawlessly for me and sounds great. I feel that the build quality is top notch as well. Do not mistake this for an AVR, with multi-channel setup, as some folks have. If you're looking to put together a simple 2 channel HiFi stereo setup only, this Yamaha integrated receiver will do it for you inexpensively.

Después de adquirir el modelo Yamaha R-N303b y haber probado y disfrutado de ese timbre especial de claridad, definición y armonía en la reproducción de música de estos equipos, que además no fatigan los oídos, busqué un equipo de la misma marca pero con un poco más de potencia y un DAC de mayor calidad para instalarlo en una sala, combinándolo con unas torres Polk ES55 en salida A, y unas T15 combinadas (en serie/paralelo) con unas bocinas Philips pequeñas que tenía de un minicomponente que resaltan aun mas las frecuencias medias y agudas en la salida B, y el resultado es espectacular. La misma claridad y definición, pero con mejor acústica por la configuración YPAO. Con los equipos Yamaha (ahora con el R-N800A) me pasó que una vez que se disfruta de esa calidad de sonido, ya no puedes volver a disfrutar la música con menor calidad. Algo que me gusta es que ésta es la misma en todas las fuentes, tanto en la conexión óptica (TV) y coaxial (para CD), como a través de Air Play y Bluetooth, especialmente con servicios de Apple Music y Qobuz (aunque igual brilla la de Spotify), que ofrecen música sin pérdida (lossless) y alta resolución. La conexión USB-DAC dan además la posibilidad de conectar una laptop con los servicios de streaming que menciono. En general muy satisfecho con la compra por la calidad del equipo, que además, en este caso es bonito por el toque vintage.

Per quanto riguarda qualità e costruzione Yamaha è una garanzia il prodotto è veramente valido comparto streaming però da rivedere perché almeno nel mio caso capita che l'applicazione di Amazon music all'improvviso si blocca costringendo a resettare tutto e spesso capita di dover aspettare un po' prima che riparta provata invece con tidal e qobuz tutto funziona perfettamente. Per il resto tutto perfettamente funzionante.

El receptor tiene una excelente calidad de sonido y funciones muy completas. El DAC es uno de los mejores del mercado y la calidad es muy buena aunque ahora integran plástico en las perillas en vez del metal de antaño. Yamaha nunca decepciona a los amantes de la música. Lo tengo funcionando con unas bocinas Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 y un subwoofer Yamaha NS-SW300 y estoy muy satisfecho con el sonido que brinda. Recién compré unas B&W 606 S3 y ya quiero ver cómo se integran. Contras: Yamaha debería de ponerle tres pesos más de unicel al empacar sus productos. El receptor y el subwoofer venían apenas con la cantidad de unicel justa para evitar un daño, en ambos casos venía reventado pero afortunadamente el cartón del empaque es bastante grueso.

En mi opinión es un buen receptor con funciones muy fáciles de manejar como el Music cast, lo combine con unas bocinas yamaha ns f 350 y el sonido es nítido, claro y cristalino, el Dac Sabre ayuda que sean perceptibles todos los instrumentos. Tuve que hacer uso de un ecualizador para estar más a gusto con el sonido. Con este receptor se siente la potencia combinada con la alta fidelidad. Definitivamente si se escucha el natural sound, sin embargo, al sentarte en tu sofá y al cerrar los ojos aún esta en el camino de que percibas que el cantante o músico está frente a ti (calificacion 8). En lo personal, la funcion Pure Direct no hace un valor agregado a este producto ya que al activar esta función resta fidelidad y detalle de los instrumentos musicales (opinion personal). El micrófono YPAO es un excelente herramienta que ayuda a mejorar el sonido en el recinto o habitación, se escucha la diferencia al activarlo y al desactivarlo ( se los recomiendo).

Me sorprendió por su sonido y todo lo que es capaz de hacer desde una aplicación muy amigable. Yo venía de unas bocinas amplificadas, un wiim y un SW amplificado, todo el conjunto se escuchaba bien, pero con este amplificador, unas bocinas NS-B330 y el SW que ya tenia fue un cambio tremendo en mi forma de escuchar música. Me encanta el sonido que emite, ahora puedo distinguir sonidos e instrumentos que habían estado ahi siempre. Es todo lo que yo buscaba en un solo equipo. Cabe mencionar que no soy un experto en audio pero si alguien que gusta de escuchar música con calida.