Rotel
Rotel A11 Tribute
$799Cheaper
Best Integrated Amplifiers · head-to-head
Rotel A11 Tribute vs Yamaha A-S801
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rotel A11 Tribute is cheaper at $799. Every spec and price links to its source.
Yamaha
Yamaha A-S801
$1099
Which is better: the Rotel A11 Tribute or Yamaha A-S801?
The Rotel A11 Tribute wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Rotel A11 Tribute is the cheaper at $799. The Rotel A11 Tribute both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Rotel A11 Tribute |  Yamaha A-S801 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $799 | $1099 |
| Brand | Rotel | Yamaha |
| Released | — | — |
| Power per channel8 ohm (W) | 50 | 100 |
| Power per channel4 ohm (W) | 95 | — |
| Amplifier class | AB | — |
| Thd percent | 0.03 | 0.019 |
| Snr (dB) | 100 | 99 |
| Built in dac | No | Yes |
| Phono stage | MM | MM |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Analog inputs | 4 | — |
| Digital inputs | 0 | — |
| Headphone output | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 6.85 | 12.1 |
Sources — Rotel A11 Tribute: rotel.com (verified 2026-07-13). Yamaha A-S801: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-09-28).
What's the difference between the Rotel A11 Tribute and Yamaha A-S801?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power per channel8 ohm (W): Rotel A11 Tribute 50 vs Yamaha A-S801 100
- Thd percent: Rotel A11 Tribute 0.03 vs Yamaha A-S801 0.019
- Snr (dB): Rotel A11 Tribute 100 vs Yamaha A-S801 99
- Built in dac: Rotel A11 Tribute false vs Yamaha A-S801 true
- Bluetooth: Rotel A11 Tribute true vs Yamaha A-S801 false
- Weight (kg): Rotel A11 Tribute 6.85 vs Yamaha A-S801 12.1