The R-N800A is a two-channel stereo network receiver built for serious music listening rather than surround sound. It pairs a class-leading ESS SABRE ES9080Q DAC with Yamaha's YPAO-R.S.C. room correction, so it can smooth out boomy or bright rooms that a plain stereo amp cannot. It also streams through MusicCast, plays DSD 11.2 MHz and 384 kHz files over USB, and has a phono stage and optical input for a TV. Against rivals like the Marantz Stereo 70s or Cambridge AXR100, it stands out for room correction and streaming depth; the trade-off is that it is a stereo-only unit with no HDMI and no multichannel processing.
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Owners treat the R-N800A as a strong value in the stereo network receiver class, praising its clean, powerful sound and the audible effect of YPAO in ordinary rooms. Complaints center on the stereo-only feature set and the MusicCast app rather than sound quality.
The Yamaha R-N800A is a stereo network receiver for Hi-Fi listening. It streams from music services and plays high-resolution sources. It also has phono input terminals for a turntable and an optical connection for TV sound.
It uses Yamaha's ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) design concept. This combines a symmetrical left/right circuit layout, signal directness and a chassis with a resin frame called "Art Base" that absorbs and blocks vibration. Anti-resonance feet add vibration absorption. A low impedance design uses thick ground wires and a screw connection for the power amplifier output. The speaker terminals are cut from pure brass.
An ESS SABRE ES9080Q 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC works with Yamaha's network module. YPAO automatic room calibration uses precision EQ with accuracy up to 192 kHz / 64-bit audio resolution. YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) adjusts the sound for your wall materials and speaker placement. MusicCast links compatible devices and lets you control music from one app on a smart device.
