Yamaha AS 701 amplifier
Does any one have one?
And care to let me know what they think of it.
I am currently running a Pioneer receiver with a pair of Tannoy Cheviots and an Xbox One X as my source, I did try my Quad 33/405 combination with a DAC but it didn't work out with the Pioneer actually sounding better.
But it is a tad under powered if I want to wake the neighbours up.
So have been thinking about what I want, and it lists like this, 100W per channel into 8OHM's, digital input, remote control, and preferably good simple looks, in the looks, power, digital input and remote the new Cyrus One wins hands down, especially on looks but is £999 compared to the Yamaha's £475, I could probably live with the looks for a £500 saving as long as it sounds good.
The Cyrus One is now out in two variants, the £699 without digital and the £999 with.
I have to admit I have never owned any Yamaha kit so nothing to base any ideas on, of course I would go for a listen before I buy, but any help appreciated.
EDIT: Yes I know I already have a DAC, but I am fed up with wires all over the place, so a good sounding one box solution is preferred.
Last edited by bobvfr; 07-09-2018 at 20:36.
System a mixture of old and new.
Speakers Tannoy Cheviot, Amp Pioneer receiver but looking for something new, Source Xbox One X (For everything) via a Panasonic 65inch 4k HDR TV.