Audioengine N22 vs Yamaha A-S801 Detailed Comparison

Audioengine N22 vs Yamaha A-S801

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Audioengine N22

Integrated Amplifier | 22 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Yamaha A-S801

Integrated Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audioengine N22 vs Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Audioengine N22 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the A-S801 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audioengine N22 and Yamaha A-S801 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Audioengine N22 Key Specs

22 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Weight: 3.55 lbs / 1.61 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):7-1/4inch x 4-1/16inch x 7-5/8inch

Yamaha A-S801 Key Specs

100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Weight: 26.70 lbs / 12.14 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):6inch x 17-1/8inch x 16-3/16inch

What size room are the Audioengine N22 and Yamaha A-S801 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Audioengine N22	Yamaha A-S801
Near-field	Good	Poor
Small Room	Good	Poor
Mid-size Room	Average	Good
Large Room	Poor	Good
Very Large Room	No way	Average

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Audioengine N22 and Yamaha A-S801 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Audioengine N22 over Yamaha A-S801

MSRP Price(*)	199USD vs 900USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Base Surface Area	201.8cm²/ 31.3inch² vs 1792.2cm²/ 277.8inch²	takes less space in your room

Reasons to choose Yamaha A-S801 over Audioengine N22

Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Watts into 8-ohms	100 watts vs 22 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.019% vs 0.02%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	99 dB vs 95 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Total Analog Inputs	6 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Optical Digital Inputs	1 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	1 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Height	153mm vs 185mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Audioengine N22 and Yamaha A-S801 differs from each other.

Audioengine N22 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2

Yamaha A-S801 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 6
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B(connect to your computer for playback)
- USB-A(charging only)

Audioengine N22 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

Outputs

Sub Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Yamaha A-S801 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Audioengine N22?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of N22:

Integrated amplifier

Power supply with attached 6-feet DC output cord (17.5 volt/1.8 amp)

6-feet AC power cord

Two 70-inch Speaker wires (each with tinned bare wire on both ends)

38-inch RCA patch cord

78-inch Stereo mini-jack cable (3.5mm stereo mini-jack connector on each end)

Cloth drawstring cable bag

Cloth drawstring power supply bag

Cloth drawstring amplifier bag

Setup guide

Audioengine product brochure

What's in the Box of Yamaha A-S801?

Here are the items that come with the A-S801:

Stereo integrated amplifier

6.5-feet AC power cord

Remote control (RAS15)

2 AA batteries

Owners manual (En/ Fr)

Warranty information (US/CA)

On-line product registration information

Yamaha Worldwide Representative Offices note