LEAK Stereo 230 vs Yamaha A-S801 Detailed Comparison

LEAK Stereo 230 vs Yamaha A-S801

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LEAK Stereo 230

Integrated Amplifier | 75 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Yamaha A-S801

Integrated Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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LEAK Stereo 230 vs Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Stereo 230 and A-S801, two Integrated Amplifiers from LEAK and Yamaha. Let's have a brief look at the main features of LEAK Stereo 230 and Yamaha A-S801 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LEAK Stereo 230 Key Specs

75 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth v4.0

HDMI Input (ARC)

Weight: 28.00 lbs / 12.73 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):5-3/4inch x 12-15/16inch x 17-3/8inch

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 LEAK Stereo 230 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	LEAK Stereo 230	Yamaha A-S801
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Average	Poor
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Average	Good
Very Large Room	Poor	Average

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how LEAK Stereo 230 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 LEAK Stereo 230 over Yamaha A-S801

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.003% vs 0.019%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	109 dB vs 99 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Max Sample Rate	768kHz vs 384kHz	Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area	1454.2cm²/ 225.4inch² vs 1792.2cm²/ 277.8inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	147mm vs 153mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Yamaha A-S801 over LEAK Stereo 230

MSRP Price(*)	900USD vs 1,695USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	100 watts vs 75 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Total Analog Inputs	6 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources

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 LEAK Stereo 230 and Yamaha A-S801 differs from each other.

LEAK Stereo 230 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B (Connects to your Windows or Mac PC)
- USB-A (Update only)
HDMI ARC

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)

LEAK Stereo 230 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
1/4 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 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