What the Yamaha A-S801 does is bring out the highs and keeps the warm mid-range that I really love

There's just no dynamic range

Compared to it the Yamaha has better separation more power and dynamic range

I've noticed the amp with the subs pretty well covers the range, but I a am going to bi-amp with the Yamaha as the low end and a 30 watt tube for the highs just for the heloo of it

Has an effortless range and easily produces colcated orchestral soundstages

The remote control is great, good range

Also I burned my tunes at the higher but rat e (320).Would highly recommend.