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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.

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
BrandRotelYamaha
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: europe.yamaha.com (verified 2026-07-13).

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

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