01
OVERVIEW & DESIGN
PREMIUM BUILD
denon pma-1700ne
DesignDual Mono Construction
WeightHeavy Duty Chassis
TierAudiophile Grade
CLASSIC AESTHETIC
yamaha a s801
DesignToP-ART Architecture
WeightSolid Metal Frame
TierValue Oriented
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RankNest comparison
denon pma-1700ne vs yamaha a s801
A focused look at how these products compare across the features that matter most.
4.80
4.50
02
SOUND QUALITY & PROCESSING
TOP PERFORMER
denon pma-1700ne
ProcessingAdvanced AL32 Plus
PowerHigh Current Output
DetailUltra-High Resolution
Winner in this category
NATURAL SOUND
yamaha a s801
ProcessingESS Sabre DAC
PowerBalanced Dynamic
DetailNatural Sound Signature
03
CONNECTIVITY & FEATURES
VERSATILE
denon pma-1700ne
InputsMM/MC Phono Stage
DigitalUSB-DAC & Optical
ModeAnalog Mode Included
FUNCTIONAL
yamaha a s801
InputsMM Phono Input
DigitalUSB-DAC & Coax
ModePure Direct Mode
04
Final verdictFINAL VERDICT
PREMIUM CHOICE
denon pma-1700ne
VerdictBest Overall Performance
Best ForAudiophile Listeners
ValuePremium Investment
Winner in this category
VALUE CHAMPION
yamaha a s801
VerdictBest Value Per Watt
Best ForBudget Conscious
ValueHighly Affordable
The recommendation
denon pma-1700ne
The strongest overall choice in this comparison, based on the final evaluation.
4.80 / 5