Yamaha R-N800A Review - A Network Receiver Done Right!

[@dougg1075]

Thanks you for giving the price up front.

[@fixanddrive]

I own this amplifier. Great machine, but I hate operating the tuner. The display is so small and shows only one thing at the same time. Too bad. It's hard to see/know whether you're using analogue, DAB or NET radio stations.

[@MoosaHosseini]

thank you. beautiful review. solid amp. showing the inside was awesome.

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks! Yeah, it's a great performer.

[@arnarn4112]

Thanks, this was a good review. I have the N-800A in a small room with tower speakers and the room correction is an absolute must have. Not many stereo amps have room correction, but if you put speakers in a less than optimal room (which is probably most people) it really is beneficial and improves the speakers.. I really could not use an amp without it, even though the room is sound treated. I also like how easy and fast YPAO is to use. Music cast is also great, much better than Denon's app or Bluesound app (which I both have in another room)

[@budsmoker4201120]

I just ordered mine waiting for it to come. Glad to hear you like the amp. I connecting bookshelfs and a SVS sub. Is there any way to adjust the crossover for the sub on the amp? Any way any response would be great.

[@martinstengard2267]

Wondering what people would think about this vs a A-S701 with a Wiim streamer?

[@charlesking678]

Very similar

[@chadridsdale9970]

I have a wiim streamer and it's awesome

[@johnseiler2656]

Nice review. Interesting to hear about how great the app is since I don't use it much. (Though I learned some helpful things in this video, so that might change.) I've been very happy with my R-N800A. Unlike most professional reviewers and dedicated audiophiles, my very listening area is very compromised, and rhe YPAO is very helpful.

[@GadgetryTech]

I think once you make some tweaks to it, it's much better. The default setting wasn't for me, that's all. Enabling the special EQ feature in the app to enhance bass + treble at low volumes is a great touch.

[@johnseiler2656]

@@GadgetryTechThanks for the reply! I'll definitely check that out.

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

@@GadgetryTech What about the loudness feature? Isn’t that supposed to beef up the sound at lower volumes?

[@mattburgess2]

@GadgetryTech do you need to use the app for this or can it also be done on the amp itself? Just curious if this amp is app dependent.

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

What if I’m old and tech challenged??? Not sure if I should get the network N800 and learn to use some of this new tech or go with the integrated AS801(save $150)and just play my CDs and vinyl.

[@ln3346]

If you can post a comment on youtube then I guess you can take a couple days to learn how to use this amp. But I guess that's only worth it if you're gonna make use of some of the streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, etc. If you're gonna stick to only your collection of CDs and vinyl then I guess 801 is a good choice as well.

[@GusMcCrae]

I'm also older and get it. it is, however, pretty intuitive, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Great review of this amazing amp/receiver. Thank you for your time and efforts to share this with us all.

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks Simon!

[@budsmoker4201120]

I got one and it sounds awesome. I have not used the YPO yet. I have been just adjusting via my ears. I will give it a try soon. I have it powering a SVS PB1000 and the new SVS Evolution bookshelfs. MAN THEY SOUND AWESOME

[@tomaszbrodzic8381]

Do you think it will be a good choice for the Bowers & Wilkins 603 s3 speakers? I like a neutral sound with a slight warming. I'm looking for a similar signature to my headphones Audeze lcd-x. I would be grateful for your opinion.

[@johnlynch6248]

Very, very well explained. I am torn between the Marantz model 40n and the Yamaha R-N1000a. Thanks.

[@jpgarcia1979]

and... please tell me about it, Which one did you end up with?

[@0M9H4X_Neckbeard]

The Yamaha is for sure the better choice

[@pistopit7142]

Can you stream Tidal in high res using wifi connection on this amp?

[@magnuslarsen6140]

Yes

[@marcopalmeroni9669]

Is this Yamaha better than a Onkyo 8470?

[@amateurcyclists3857]

How does it sound compared to the yamaha rn600a?

[@kurojack6874]

Would love to have the features of the Denon DRA-900H in a Yamaha Stereo Receiver.

[@pbasparta]

NEW VID FROM JOEY LETS GOOOOOOOO

[@GadgetryTech]

woot!

[@pistopit7142]

Perhaps a bit unusual question: Would it be possible to connect Mojo 2 to this device and bypass its internal DAC but still keep the amp power? I just need more power and streamer for my Kef R3 meta speakers but want to keep Mojo 2 DAC in the loop.

[@santocad]

Great review! Any recommendations for passive speakers (mid-range) that will work well with this receiver?

[@HikingInSierras]

Great video! Thank you. I'm going with the R-N800A as I do not require the HDMI ARC functionality. The amplifier section between the -800 & -1000 seem (nearly) identical.

[@brunonatura]

Could you compare R-N803D and R-N800A and than R-N800A and R-N1000A? Price of 1000A is higer than 800A but is this good option to pay more for 1000A?

[@Audiorevue]

I've heard the older ones, and I think the newer ones do have a different sound to them. It still has that classic Yamaha sound but to me The new ones sound a bit warmer. I personally like that about it, power is about the same I suppose in terms of perception of power. The volume is now more of a digital volume in the sense that the power doesn't come on until 60 or 70% of the volume but it's just the way that it works, meaning there's nothing wrong with it. Personally I like the newer one I think the build quality in my opinion is just a hair bit better than the old one, I always felt the older Network receivers they did were always a little chintzy feeling especially with like the knobs And switches, the newer ones just feel a bit more precise and tactile And premium. In regards to the 800 versus the 1000 I would say that there isn't a huge difference between them not sound quality wise. I heard both in a store in Houston and I couldn't really hear much of a difference. I think it really comes down to like a build quality thing And features. The 1000 having a little bit better feel to everything versus the 800 and of course it has the HDMI as well. I say save the $700 like I did and just buy the 800 you won't be disappointed

[@amateurcyclists3857]

@@Audiorevuehave you tried hearing the yamaha rn600a? Is there a huge difference between the 600 and the 800 sound quality wise?

[@Audiorevue]

@@amateurcyclists3857 no I heard the 800 and the 1,000, not the 600 though. But it's supposed to follow the same format as it's bigger Brothers so I don't see it sounding tremendously different. As I said I didn't really hear much of a difference between the 800 and the 1,000 so I don't really think there'd be that much difference with the 600. The one nice thing about the 600 is that it has a USB input on the front so you can hook up a thumb drive or hard drive and play music off of that if you were so inclined.

[@nijl3d]

Just bought this amp in silver today, I also got some bowers and Wilkins 606s3 with the stands. I love the convenience of streaming music and this will take over from my Naim muso which is amazing but I missed having true stereo.

[@JamesParus]

I have ax592 from the 90's. The power amp looks very similar. It even has the foam strips on the heat sinks. Probably because they could ring without the strips.

[@GadgetryTech]

Great point! I never thought about the ringing effect tbh. I feel silly now. I do love the look though. I'm using it for listening to some music as I type this.

[@RodrigoSalazarZugasti]

Do you know how many watts on 4 ohms ?

[@Hung_P]

you need to contact Yamaha as on some seller's website only specifies in 8 and 6 ohms RMS. the specs shows the high dynamic in 8/6/4/2 ohms but that's not RMS. i have contacted Yamaha for rn800 asking your very same question but i did not like the elusive answer about that i can drive hard speakers (kef r3 meta). the representative though has provided me the step to change the impedance from 8 to 4 ohms. so what is the rms wattage in 4 ohms is something Yamaha may not tell you. good luck but please let me know what Yamaha aaid.

[@Jon4President]

Great in depth analysis of the amp. About to snatch one up and very curious to see if I’ll like the results from YPAO.

[@fabiocazzato8505]

I would like to buy the Yamha 600 but I'm scared because you wrote that it delivers 60 W in 4 ohms and it seems very strange to me, are you sure because then my speakers might not sound good what do you think dearest Thank you

[@ramondelgado6778]

I'm torn between this model and the R-N1000A. Right now, the R-N800A is on sale for $899 and the R-N1000A is on sale for $1,499. I don't really want/need HDMI so it really boils down to the claim that the more expensive unit has "better/audio grade" components vs. the lower priced one. How much difference does that make???? Does it sound any different? At this point, I'm willing to go with the R-N800A and add an external amp in the future which would likely make this a non-issue. Thoughts? Thanks for the great video!!!!

[@lifebarier]

Does this support DLNA? Can I navigate DLNA server using screen without app?

[@Massimoeegeg]

I have 120 watt speakers, can I pair them or will I risk damaging the speakers? (Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G)

[@hugodm101]

Great review!!! someone could tell me, if this yamaha R-NB00A it will be good match with a KEF R3 meta? currently I have a PowerNode and feel the speakers don't sound amazing.

[@LlamaFantasy]

I sold these amps and the r3 metas for a long time. For a 2 channel amp at the price point it's tough to beat. I'd say to get to the next level you will need to spend double. For best performance use the pure direct function and for streaming use musicast with a lossless audio platform like tidal. One thing that I have found negative is that the blutooth isn't very reliable. I'm not sure if it's my environment or competing blutooth signals but it likes to drop frequently.

[@TomSeky]

good day to all experienced audiophiles☺️, I have a question which will play better and more powerful? Yamaha A-S701 or Yamaha R-N800A?

[@ocdobermann]

Is the R-N 1000Aworth the extra €400, over the R-N800? Please

[@GadgetryTech]

It does indeed sound better, but won't be as noticeable unless you have larger/more powerful speakers

[@ocdobermann]

@@GadgetryTech thank you for your reply

[@johnsykes7077]

Should have input and output for at least 2 cassette decks

[@bryanazbel5440]

how do you connect a bluetooth headphones to Yamaha R-N800A receiver? Thank you!

[@MarcanoMendoza]

The Bluetooth on this amplifier is a receiver it can only receive Bluetooth from phone tablets etc It's not a Bluetooth transmitter

[@bryanazbel5440]

Thank you

[@MrBowvalley]

In the app you can broadcast Bluetooth

[@robertstellato460]

I’m driving it through Polk R700s 300 Watt with emotiva bass x 7 Amp

[@robertstellato460]

It’s a very good receiver but you need a pre out amp added to this and there is no tape loop for a high end Tascam cassette deck which I wanted to add to this. Yamaha should’ve included that given the price point. They don’t typically. I use an Emotiva basX a7 and switched to a crown for now. Nice review thank you

[@Audiorevue]

What are you talking about, this is basically a integrated amp although you could also call it a receiver or a streaming amplifier, the names are endless. Yes it doesn't have a tape loop but I don't understand what you mean by it needs a pre-out amp, that doesn't make any sense. This machine has everything you need in the unit ready to go, you just need to hook up speakers. It does have a pre-out which enables you to hook it up to an external power amp if you ever found you needed more power or what have you.

[@VitaliysUnboxing]

Just bought the silver one on Amazon for $999.95 New

[@markjasonsarreal502]

How are you liking it so far?

[@VitaliysUnboxing]

@@markjasonsarreal502 I love it! Highly recommend.

[@robertstellato460]

I’m just saying it needs an amp that’s all I’m saying I have an amp hooked up to it, but it won’t be good just on its own. It’s just very clean crystal sound that’s it there’s no bass and I’m not the only person who has said it you need an amp hooked up to the preamp that’s what I’m talking about and that’s what everybody agrees with. Thank you and there should be a tape loop on it. They got lazy, everybody is using tape decks now the newest high-end task would be perfect for it, but Yamaha won’t do it. I’ve already talked to the text many time about this. I got this. Don’t worry about it.

[@gennadiyporyes4471]

Wtf

[@BigBaller-he1dz]

​@@gennadiyporyes4471😅😅😅😅😅

[@magnuslarsen6140]

More than enough bass. Depends what speakers you have. Sounds good on my vestlyd v12

[@BoRerunn]

What's the difference between the 800 and 1000, the specs are the same ¯⁠\⁠(⁠°⁠_⁠o⁠)⁠/⁠¯

[@AJ-vy4yu]

The 1000a has: HDMI ARC, Double-bottom chassis and Gold-plated terminals but only one coaxial compared to two in 800a

[@BoRerunn]

@@AJ-vy4yu double bottom chassis???

[@AJ-vy4yu]

@@BoRerunn "The double bottom chassis of the R-N1000A eliminates various vibrations that would adversely affect the sound. This enhances the expressiveness of the lower frequencies, conveying both the profound power and supple grace of music." -Yamaha

[@BoRerunn]

@@AJ-vy4yu thanks, 💥allot

[@evischlee5578]

Das ist ein maximal 350€ Gerät

[@m4nc1n1]

I have the R-S202. nice little receiver with towers in a spare room or bedroom. Just hate it does not have banana plugs

[@davidg7064]

2000 is top dawg not 1000

[@evischlee5578]

Dieser Verstärker hat keine n Rums, und das Netzteil ist billiger Schrott.

[@T6nisLeppik]

There is no bass. Loudness does not work.

[@ScottieScotland]

Had the 600A now upgraded to the RN-800A, I had to because my speakers I thought were to powerful for the 600A.

[@WuJOoO]

Yamaha R-N800A vs Cambridge CXA81 which one is better in terms of sound ??

[@GadgetryTech]

I wish I had the CXA81 to compare! I'll reach out to Cambridge once I'm more caught up with other content and hopefully report back!

[@dukeandappricot]

I have the R-N800A and CXA80 now , so I think I can answer your question. Before I decided to keep the much cheaper used CXA80, I had the CXA81 and tested both amps side by side, and they sounded pretty much identical. But strangely the CXA80 has tone control knobs which I need for my B&W speakers, I decided to keep the CXA80 instead. In short, both R-N800A and CXA80/81 are powerful amps, They can power my 4ohm Martin Logan towers(60XTI and Motion 40i) without any issues at all. You can't go wrong with either amp, but I prefer the Yamaha since it pushes out the bass from my speakers slightly more. The tone control does work on the CXA80, but the changes in sound is not as noticeable as the Yamaha. IN short, get whichever you pay less for. If you can find a CXA80 for around $500-600 like mine, I would skip the Yamaha all day especiailly if you are using the amp for bookshelf speakers. Hope that helps

[@GadgetryTech]

Amazing insight. Thanks Duke!

[@Victorius-ua]

I listened to both. The Yamaha is a little bit brighter and strict, more detailed sound. The Cambridge is kinda natural. I preferred the Yamaha amp and bought it. Also, it depends on the acoustic you have. I always recommend listening by your ears and don't look at advice in internet

[@burton7023]

My next integrated