Sonos Amp vs Yamaha WXA-50 Detailed Comparison

Sonos Amp vs Yamaha WXA-50

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Sonos Amp

Integrated Amplifier | 125 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Integrated Amplifier | 55 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Sonos Amp vs Yamaha WXA-50 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Sonos Amp and WXA-50, two Integrated Amplifiers from Sonos and Yamaha. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sonos Amp and Yamaha WXA-50 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sonos Amp Key Specs

125 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Wifi 2.4 GHz

Weight: 4.60 lbs / 2.09 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):2.5inch x 8.5625inch x 9.375inch

Yamaha WXA-50 Key Specs

55 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Wifi 2.4 GHz

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 4.28 lbs / 1.95 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):2.0625inch x 8.4375inch x 10.5inch

What size room are the Sonos Amp and Yamaha WXA-50 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	Sonos Amp	Yamaha WXA-50
Near-field	Poor	Average
Small Room	Poor	Good
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Good	Poor
Very Large Room	Average	Bad

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Sonos Amp and Yamaha WXA-50 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 Sonos Amp over Yamaha WXA-50

Watts into 8-ohms	125 watts vs 55 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 6-ohms	188 watts vs 70 watts	Delivers higher power into 6-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	250 watts vs 105 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Signal to Noise Ratio	116 dB vs 110 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Optical Digital Inputs	Optional vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Base Surface Area	518.0cm²/ 80.3inch² vs 571.0cm²/ 88.5inch²	takes less space in your room

Reasons to choose Yamaha WXA-50 over Sonos Amp

MSRP Price(*)	599USD vs 699USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.06% vs 0.1%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Max Bit Depth	24-bit vs 16-bit	Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate	192kHz vs 44.1kHz	Play higher resolution media
Height	52mm vs 63mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Vertical use	Yes vs No	Takes less space when placed vertically

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 Sonos Amp and Yamaha WXA-50 differs from each other.

Sonos Amp Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
Optional Optical Digital Input
Ethernet Port

Yamaha WXA-50 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
1 Optical Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(connecting a thumb drive or portable music player)
Ethernet Port

Sonos Amp Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Mono-RCA(Sub) Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA,Mono-RCA(Sub) Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output

Yamaha WXA-50 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Sonos Amp?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonos Amp:

Network audio integrated amplifier

6.5-feet AC power cord

2 Speaker terminals

Quickstart Guide

Important Product Information

What's in the Box of Yamaha WXA-50?

Here are the items that come with the WXA-50:

Wireless streaming amplifier

59-inch AC power cord

WiFi/Bluetooth antenna

Remote control (ZU09200)

CR2025 3V battery (installed in remote)

2 Stands

6 Non-skid pads

Basic Owners Manual

Warranty Card

Online Product Registration Card

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