Yamaha R-N803D

EISA STEREO RECEIVER

Products like this show just how far affordable hi-fi separates have improved of late. Yamaha’s R-N803D is a sophisticated stereo receiver, with careful attention paid to the shortness of signal paths to keep the purists happy. Yet it’s packed with features, including an ESS Sabre DAC for great sound and YPAO – Yamaha’s Parametric room Acoustic Optimiser – to assist in tailoring speakers to your listening room. With substantial power under the hood the R-N803D can drive most loudspeakers with ease, and has a detailed and precise sound that belies its price tag. Factor in Bluetooth connectivity, and Yamaha’s MusicCast streaming platform for Tidal, Spotify, Deezer and Qobuz, and it’s a veritable Swiss Army knife of amplifiers.