Yamaha
Yamaha A-S801
$1099
Best Integrated Amplifiers · head-to-head
Yamaha A-S801 vs Arcam A15
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Arcam A15 is cheaper at $999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Arcam
Arcam A15
$999.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Yamaha A-S801 or Arcam A15?
The Arcam A15 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Arcam A15 is the cheaper at $999.99. The Arcam A15 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 |  Yamaha A-S801 |  Arcam A15 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1099 | $999.99 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Arcam |
| Released | — | — |
| Power per channel8 ohm (W) | 100 | 80 |
| Power per channel4 ohm (W) | — | 120 |
| Amplifier class | — | AB |
| Thd percent | 0.019 | 0.5 |
| Snr (dB) | 99 | 106 |
| Built in dac | Yes | Yes |
| Phono stage | MM | MM |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Analog inputs | — | 3 |
| Digital inputs | — | — |
| Headphone output | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (kg) | 12.1 | 10 |
Sources — Yamaha A-S801: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-09-28). Arcam A15: arcam.co.uk (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Yamaha A-S801 and Arcam A15?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power per channel8 ohm (W): Yamaha A-S801 100 vs Arcam A15 80
- Thd percent: Yamaha A-S801 0.019 vs Arcam A15 0.5
- Snr (dB): Yamaha A-S801 99 vs Arcam A15 106
- Bluetooth: Yamaha A-S801 false vs Arcam A15 true
- Weight (kg): Yamaha A-S801 12.1 vs Arcam A15 10