R N803

The r n803 uses the renowned sabre 9006as 192 khz 24 bit dac from ess technology to deliver superior signal to noise ratio performance.
R n803. Created by tradition and progress. While the outlaw review was posted in october on soundstage access the onkyo s wired and wireless network streaming capability made it a better fit for simplifi also reviewed in october. This is a review and detailed measurements of the yamaha r n803 receiver amplifier and streamer. The r n803 is the top of the line and retails for 799 which is the upper end of what i consider entry level but it s actually pretty affordable for what you get.
Combined with yamaha s original network module the unit thoroughly draws out all the sonic merits of high resolution sound sources effectively reproducing even the subtle ambience of concert halls and delicate expressive nuances in the. The r n803 uses the renowned sabre 9006as 192 khz 24 bit dac from ess technology to deliver superior s n performance. The r n803 costs us 750 from amazon including prime shipping. Control all your equipment at will with just a single app.
The quality of the dac amplifier preamplifier and most importantly musiccast system is among the best i have seen for this price point. Its simple control app and ip driver for advanced control systems combine to create an audio system that can be operated in any number of intuitive ways. The r n803 has av style features such as room eq but with only two. The yamaha r n803 network stereo receiver deftly blends new school connectivity with old school cool in a way that other stereo receivers could learn a lot from.
Combined with the yamaha original network module the unit thoroughly draws out all the sonic merits of high resolution sound sources effectively reproducing even the subtle ambience of concert halls and delicate expressive nuances in the sound. The yamaha r n803 network receiver is supremely neutral in tonal balance. What you get with the yamaha is an all in one audiophile package. It puts out 100wpc into 8 ohms and is rated up to 160wpc into 4 ohms so it ll have enough power to handle the majority of speakers on the market.
Stereo receivers are now a thing yamaha s r n803 749 95 usd is the third model i ve tested in the last two months the other two being onkyo s tx 8270 499 and outlaw audio s rr2160 799.